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  • Sokuluk Valley

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    near Chetindi, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    9.15mi
    Elevation +
    2543f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofSokuluk Valley Photo ofSokuluk Valley Photo ofSokuluk Valley

    Beautiful short hike to a fantastic waterfall. The side trip up a valley was also fun. Again a hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg).

    I really like Sokuluk Valley. It is only a 1,5 hour drive away from Bishkek. You can find several spots for camping. The...
    Fe Be
    Very nice hike, with Kirgiz Trekking Union. From Bishkek, a shared mastruka is used, drive is about 2 hours, then a plea...
    dantelk
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  • Jety-Oguz Archa-Tor Kyzyl-Suu 27july2019 3nights

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    near Syuttubulak, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    Dianaqqq
    Distance
    49.31mi
    Elevation +
    8615f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofJety-Oguz Archa-Tor Kyzyl-Suu 27july2019 3nights Photo ofJety-Oguz Archa-Tor Kyzyl-Suu 27july2019 3nights Photo ofJety-Oguz Archa-Tor Kyzyl-Suu 27july2019 3nights

    The Archa-Tor pass is very difficult. It was super steep by the end (last km). I also had to ford a river at the Jety-Oguz valley. There's a suspension cable footbridge (two cables and a box suspended where passengers...

    Excellent route. Beautiful pictures!!!
    Pablo de Gárate
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  • Peak Karakol Trek

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    near Zholgolot, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    ChristianB77
    Distance
    19.47mi
    Elevation +
    4196f
    TrailRank
    54| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPeak Karakol Trek Photo ofPeak Karakol Trek Photo ofPeak Karakol Trek

    This is a good trek to do from Karakol City. Just take marshrutka (mini-bus) #101 to the park gate and start your hike. You will be going straight up the main river until you get to the glacier. Near the glacier (where t...

    A great trek, and very helpful waypoints. The first day, I followed the trail to a few kms past the track to Ala Kul/Kol...
    manderson.lucy
    I've done this trek as part of a Karakol - Alakul lake - Ak-Suu hike done in 5 days, 3 nights, about a week ago. Thank ...
    Dianaqqq
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  • Kyrgyzstan: Tian Shan mountains

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    near Naryn, Naryn (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    Bruno Lo
    Distance
    198.79mi
    Elevation +
    31135f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofKyrgyzstan: Tian Shan mountains Photo ofKyrgyzstan: Tian Shan mountains Photo ofKyrgyzstan: Tian Shan mountains

    A 14-day trek in the Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan, from Naryn to Jety Oguz. Fourteen days with an average of 6 walking hours per day, on and off trail. Average altitude is between 2000 and 3800 masl. Technically, th...

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  • KOL UKOK

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    near Bol’shevik, Naryn (Kyrgyzstan)
    Author
    pers0na
    Distance
    10.66mi
    Elevation +
    3668f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofKOL UKOK Photo ofKOL UKOK Photo ofKOL UKOK

    This is an easy, but long, route up to Kol Ukok. The only special difficulty is that half way up you will find a stream that you have to cross, and there is no bridge. When we were there (july), there was not much water ...

    Great trekking
    jgazqueza
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  • Hike up the Ala Archa valley to a spur

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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    Кристиночка
    with Fe Be
    Distance
    6.84mi
    Elevation +
    3816f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofHike up the Ala Archa valley to a spur Photo ofHike up the Ala Archa valley to a spur Photo ofHike up the Ala Archa valley to a spur

    Like almost all hikes in Ala Archa valley, this one also starts at the parking lot of the "Alplager" (2170 m). However, apart from enjoying hiking down in the valley, this route differs in that it offers the possibility ...

    Nice hike with beautiful views. We did it in one day, 7h go and return. It is a bit demanding as to get to the top of ...
    Cédric F
    Nice and easy hike in the Ala Archa valley. Doable in one day. Camping there for one night is worth it.
    Fe Be
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  • Jergez to Aksu with glacier (Karakol region)

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    near Konstantinovka, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    Dianaqqq
    Distance
    37.01mi
    Elevation +
    7684f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofJergez to Aksu with glacier (Karakol region) Photo ofJergez to Aksu with glacier (Karakol region) Photo ofJergez to Aksu with glacier (Karakol region)

    Fantastic views on a 3 day 2 nights hike. Glacier, lakes, mountains. Easy access. I've taken a marshrutka for Boz Uchuk and left it on the road, at Jergez. It was 12:20 of day 1 (July 14th 2018). At the beginning, ...

    Hi Diana, it seems your trek was really amazing! How can we get in touch with you to ask few questions?
    WeAreNextTravelers
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  • Fairytale Canyon - Lake Issyk-Kul

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    near Tossorchik, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    2.28mi
    Elevation +
    476f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofFairytale Canyon - Lake Issyk-Kul Photo ofFairytale Canyon - Lake Issyk-Kul Photo ofFairytale Canyon - Lake Issyk-Kul

    A short but interesting walk through bizarre sandstone formation, near the shore of Issyk-Kul. Various variants are possible.

    très bien!
    maxence thiriet
    Nice trek, easy to follow, public transportation around the area is very good. You won't be waiting more than 20 mins, t...
    dantelk
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  • Around Song Kol. Сонкёль

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    near Kindyn, Naryn (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    beltza100
    Distance
    6.37mi
    Elevation +
    2001f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofAround Song Kol. Сонкёль Photo ofAround Song Kol. Сонкёль Photo ofAround Song Kol. Сонкёль

    Paseo en los alrededores del Lago Song Kol por unas colinas cercanas en busca de petroglifos. Song Köl (also Son Kul, Songköl, Song-Köl; Kyrgyz: Соңкөл, is an alpine lake in northern Naryn Province, Kyrgyzstan. It lie...

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  • Shamsi Gorge

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    near Krasnyy Most, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    11.44mi
    Elevation +
    2106f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofShamsi Gorge Photo ofShamsi Gorge Photo ofShamsi Gorge

    One of the coolest hikes I have done in Kyrgyzstan. The first 3.5 km is through a narrow gorge where after you reach a landscape of red sandstone. You simple explore by following the wash (dry creek) till you can go no f...

    Super nice to walk around in the red gorge!
    GraafGerry
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  • Ak Suu - Altyn Arashan. Ущелье Арашан

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    near Teploklyuchenka, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    beltza100
    Distance
    11.05mi
    Elevation +
    2641f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofAk Suu - Altyn Arashan. Ущелье Арашан Photo ofAk Suu - Altyn Arashan. Ущелье Арашан Photo ofAk Suu - Altyn Arashan. Ущелье Арашан

    Ruta desde Ak-Suu (Teploklyuchenka) hasta el valle de Altyn Arashan, siguiendo el curso del rio del mismo nombre. Altyn Arashan es la base para numerosos trekkings y ascensiones como el Palatka, cuenta ademas con numeros...

    A nice easy walk up to a pretty hot springs complex, with some tempting peaks further on. Consider extending this to Ala...
    SLioy
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  • Ala Archa Valley

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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    12.21mi
    Elevation +
    2415f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofAla Archa Valley Photo ofAla Archa Valley Photo ofAla Archa Valley

    A straight forward hike close to Bishkek. With the correct vehicle you can also drive it! Note that the cars ford the stream, there is a solitary tree and a cairn where you have to go right down a small trail to find the...

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  • Keltor Lake

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    near Arpa-Tektir, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    10.02mi
    Elevation +
    3094f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofKeltor Lake Photo ofKeltor Lake Photo ofKeltor Lake

    A hike to an alpine lake. The hike was done with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg).You can loop the lake, but the western side is not to the taste of everybody. So just follow the east shore to the southern e...

    I long steady upward hike to a beautiful lake. This trail is worth the effort. Do not go on a Sunday unless you like par...
    currymarty1@gmail.com
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  • Around Tash Rabat. Таш Рабат

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    near Ak-Beyit, Naryn (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    beltza100
    Distance
    3.48mi
    Elevation +
    1903f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofAround Tash Rabat. Таш Рабат Photo ofAround Tash Rabat. Таш Рабат Photo ofAround Tash Rabat. Таш Рабат

    Paseo en los alrededores del Caravanserai de Tash Rabat con ascension a una cumbre cercana. Tash Rabat is a well-preserved 15th century stone caravanserai in At Bashy district, Naryn Province, Kyrgyzstan located at th...

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  • Nomad Valley (Karakol Region)

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    near Rabochiy Posëlok, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    SLioy
    Distance
    34.95mi
    Elevation +
    5833f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofNomad Valley (Karakol Region)

    A mid-high alpine journey which involves navigating the Dunguromo Pass on the way to a cluster of remote mountain lakes at the head of the Juuku River. The trek continues with a gentle descent through a scenic valley dot...

    Magnifique trek, pas de difficulté particulière. Merci pour la trace !
    Julien92Sui
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  • Kel Suu lake

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    near Köl-Suu, Naryn (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    jantom
    Distance
    8.36mi
    Elevation +
    741f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofKel Suu lake Photo ofKel Suu lake Photo ofKel Suu lake

    Hike of around 2h from the jailoo (yurt camp) to incredible Kel Suu lake - if you follow the path we took on the way down from the lake, you can avoid crossing the bloody cold river :) And yes, we carried up an inflatab...

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  • Chunkurchak to Kashka Suu

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    near Tatyr, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    8.45mi
    Elevation +
    3199f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofChunkurchak to Kashka Suu Photo ofChunkurchak to Kashka Suu Photo ofChunkurchak to Kashka Suu

    This hike was done with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg). It is a one way hike, so if your have a driver and live in Bishkek it can be done. Otherwise, just wait for next time that this hike is done by TUK! ...

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  • Ak-suu, Altin Arashan

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    near Ak-Suu, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    dantelk
    Distance
    9.58mi
    Elevation +
    4163f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofAk-suu, Altin Arashan Photo ofAk-suu, Altin Arashan Photo ofAk-suu, Altin Arashan

    Despite the length, this is a very easy trek, only getting a bit steep at the last portion. The path is pretty obvious, but never boring, so it's easy to hike without GPS. From Karakol, there are mastrukas to Aksu ...

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  • Karakol Gorge National Park

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    near Zholgolot, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    ScottMundo.com
    Distance
    8.34mi
    Elevation +
    1572f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofKarakol Gorge National Park Photo ofKarakol Gorge National Park Photo ofKarakol Gorge National Park

    This hike starts at the National Park entrance. To get there, take a taxi for around 150 som or Minibus 101 for 10 som. A taxi will go to the National Park entrance. The Bus will go to the beginning of Karakol Gorge. ...

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  • Ak Sai Waterfall Trail - Ala Archa National Park

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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    Electranieda
    Distance
    5.21mi
    Elevation +
    2392f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofAk Sai Waterfall Trail - Ala Archa National Park Photo ofAk Sai Waterfall Trail - Ala Archa National Park Photo ofAk Sai Waterfall Trail - Ala Archa National Park

    From the visitor centre at Ala Archa National Park you start several walking trails. This one can be considered the medium level, it is shorter than the river one, but there is more climb. Some sections can be slippery ...

    Pretty, need shoes for snow
    Antonio Azevedo 8
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  • Issyk Ata Valley with a better track

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    near Ysyk-Ata, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    11.54mi
    Elevation +
    2464f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofIssyk Ata Valley with a better track Photo ofIssyk Ata Valley with a better track Photo ofIssyk Ata Valley with a better track

    This track is better than the other one I uploaded. We stayed on the trail for the whole hike. Again a hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg). From later experience I know that you can continue up the v...

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