The Best Trails in Kyrgyzstan

Ala-Kul lake - mountain pass - Altyn Arashan

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Robbiego

Distance

11.94mi

Elevation +

4672f

TrailRank

39

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Pickup Karakol at 6am in 4wd to starting point. Hike up to Ala-Kul lake, then continuing to the pass at 3900m. Going down on the other side there are two options: (1) behind the viewing point peak there is a trail we too...

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A small walk at Song Köl

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dantelk

Distance

7.25mi

Elevation +

728f

TrailRank

38

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Accomodation: 400som for food, 250 per meal, and 150 per breakfast shall be fine. Loads of yurts, it should be not a problem to find a place to stay, if you go there self supported. The weather was not too cold as of mid...

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Boz-Uchuk Lakes (Jyrgalan Region)

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SLioy

Distance

39.34mi

Elevation +

7782f

TrailRank

38| 4.33

A multi-day hike featuring a sunrise climb from Jyrgalan, panoramic views of the Terskei-Ala-too Range, two challenging passes and a handful of panoramic alpine lake side trips. Before setting out on this trek, inquire l...

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Altyn Araschan - Ak Suu - Karakol

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Adrian Angelescu

Distance

10.95mi

Elevation +

282f

TrailRank

38

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After a very hard day from Karakol Base Camp (Ayu Tör ) ca. 2600m to Ala Köl (ca. 3600m) and Ala Köl Pass (ca. 3900m we arrived in Altyn Araschan where we stayed over night. We stayed at the first house near the bridge. ...

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Jeti Öguz - Kok Jaiyk - Oguz Baschy

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Adrian Angelescu

Distance

14.54mi

Elevation +

1335f

TrailRank

38

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We took a taxi from Jeti Öguz - Kok Jaiyk Jailoo, it costed 600som. We stayed at Golden Yurts, very nice, clean and good food. 1500som per person. Than from there we started this nice day trip. The trail is not hard, bu...

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Ala Archa entrance hills

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jantom

Distance

8.00mi

Elevation +

3812f

TrailRank

38

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Hike up to the hills just before the Ala Archa entrance and ticket office (no need to pay). Nice views from the top of the high peaks and glaciers of Ala Archa.

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Route to Lake Kol-Suu

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OunTravela Publishing

Distance

78.70mi

Elevation +

3415f

TrailRank

38| 5.0

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Route 19 of the book EXPLORE KYRGYZSTAN. Lake Kol-Suu sparkles bright blue, perched in the middle of high granite cliffs. Set at an altitude of 3,500 m, this lake is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the country. ...

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Shamsi Gorge

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bisbj

Distance

7.50mi

Elevation +

1952f

TrailRank

38

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This is a warmly recommended area in both summer and winter. In winter, microspikes make life a lot easier! You can explore in pretty much any direction.

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Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs Revisited

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bisbj

Distance

4.48mi

Elevation +

184f

TrailRank

38

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A track showing how to access the Cholpon-Ata site from the main road. The pictures were taken in February and March 2014.

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Kegety Gorge

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bisbj

Distance

15.30mi

Elevation +

4003f

TrailRank

38

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There is a waterfall adjacent to the road. Thereafter, with a suitable vehicle you can seemingly drive up to a pass at 3,800 meters. The road makes for good hiking. Again, a hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (ww...

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Shaar Waterfall (Naryn Region)

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SLioy

Distance

8.82mi

Elevation +

3835f

TrailRank

37| 4.89

Enjoy fine views of the At-Bashi ridge on the approach to Central Asia's highest waterfall, the 300m+ Shaar cataract. If making the journey on foot, break it into two days with an overnight at the friendly yurt camp abou...

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Glacier Valleys (Jyrgalan Region)

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SLioy

Distance

29.22mi

Elevation +

5942f

TrailRank

37| 4.67

Start from Jergez, in one of Kyrgyzstan’s most attractive yurt camps at Kara-Kyz, hiking through peak-ringed valleys and past two mountains lakes to the Ailanysh Pass. Top the experience off with views of Tashtambek Tör ...

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Peak karakol glacier alakol lake aksuu 3nights 14 july 2019

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Dianaqqq

Distance

49.87mi

Elevation +

10203f

TrailRank

37

Visiting the glacier at the end of the Karakol valley, then lake Alakul. The walk up to the lake and on to the high pass is quite difficult. Going down the pass is also difficult, but it was a lot easier than when I'v...

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Ala-kul lake & Altynarasan valley

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Simone Uva

Distance

38.29mi

Elevation +

9482f

TrailRank

37

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Done it two days/one night but of course can be done with less rush as there are yourt camps and homestays along the trail. Quite of an easy walk until it starts the real climb. The closer you get to the lake the more t...

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Barskoon Waterfalls

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Simone Uva

Distance

5.05mi

Elevation +

3448f

TrailRank

37

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Not a long hike but quite steep for its entirety. Stunning view of the valley, I recommend to do this trail when sunny. Me and my friend did it while raining and it was quite cold and slippery on the way down. Definitely...

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Gorge Ken Tor - up hills above Zil (Ski base)

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jantom

Distance

6.93mi

Elevation +

3465f

TrailRank

37

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Pleasant and unexpectedly beautiful hike up gorge Ken Tor, up the hills above Zil ski base, with nice views of the high mountains and glaciers above. You can continue climbing the (easy looking) ridge for an even closer ...

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Kel Tor Valley east side

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bisbj

Distance

7.04mi

Elevation +

3130f

TrailRank

37

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A hike that is perfect after a snowfall, just judge by the pictures! In summer it would be pleasant but not extraordinary. Again, a hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg). PS: Not all that easy and th...

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Peak 'Zil'

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jantom

Distance

6.00mi

Elevation +

3862f

TrailRank

37

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Hike to a peak above Zil Ski resort with some fine views at the glaciers further up. You can also continue further the ridge. The way down was a bit more tricky and steep with loose rocks, so you might want to return the...

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Jyrgalan, Ailampa lake, Boz Uchuk lakes, Boz Uchuk

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Dianaqqq

Distance

47.08mi

Elevation +

10236f

TrailRank

37

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Fantastic 5 days/4 nights trek. Easy access. I've taken the 13h30 marshrutka 331 from Karakol to Jyrgalan. From there, I've done a quick visit to Destination Jyrgalan to inform about the passes (they told me there was...

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Gorge Djylamysh

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bisbj

Distance

11.60mi

Elevation +

2001f

TrailRank

37

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A wander up a valley a little west of Bishkek. I did the hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (http://www.tuk.kg/ - the site is also in English!).

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Ak-Suu Arboretum (Karakol Region)

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SLioy

Distance

8.09mi

Elevation +

1939f

TrailRank

36| 2.34

From the outskirts of Karakol, climb above the city for sweeping views of the entire valley before returning via the forest trails of Ak-Suu Arboretum. Options include carrying on towards Altyn Arashan, or returning by m...

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Issyk Ata Valley

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bisbj

Distance

11.19mi

Elevation +

2631f

TrailRank

36

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A great hike up through a valley. Done with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg). I have now uploaded a better GPS track for this hike.

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Chon Kemin: from small lake Jashyl-Kol (Жашыл-Көл) to plateau

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Fe Be

Distance

4.50mi

Elevation +

4590f

TrailRank

36

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This is a rather unknown hike in Chon Kemin. When people come to Chon Kemin, they usually go either to the lake Kol'-Kogur (Көл-Когур) on the other side of the valley or all the way to the end of the valley to lake Dshas...

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Tulpar Kol to Lenin Peak viewpoints

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holidays2gether

Distance

3.88mi

Elevation +

561f

TrailRank

36

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Nice and easy walk in the direction of Lenin Peak with great views. The path is well-marked. You can hike pretty much as long as you want, this version is only a short one.

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Baetov - Tash-Rabat

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OunTravela Publishing

Distance

54.13mi

Elevation +

7825f

TrailRank

36| 5.0

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Route 20 of the book EXPLORE KYRGYZSTAN. From desert gullies to green meadows, from high rocky cliffs to sparkling glaciers, the Baetov region is full of amazing landscapes. A pretty well-maintained, dusty track connects...

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