About
A route of pure contrast, from deep red canyons to massive arctic glaciers.
Why go
- True off the beaten path adventures
- Jaw dropping landscapes
- Feels like the wild side of this land
Must try
- Multi-day trek in the alay mountains
- Horseback riding
- Hikes to high passes
- Stays in family-run yurt camps
- Learn to make bread and handicrafts
Pro tips
- Sary mogul is your base
- Allow a few days to get to this part of kyrgyzstan
- Park at the north lot, south lot fills by 9am
- Modes of transport: hiking, horseback, car, truck, taxi, train, plane
- Hike the alay mountains loop
Good to know
- No crowds, no wifi, no doom scrolling
- Trails are not well-accommodated
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Rating
4.6 / 5 (27 reviews)