Teleti gorge West

The Teleti Gorge, in the upper part of the Jeti Oguz valley, is a quiet and scenic valley of the Teskey Ala-Too range. It begins in dense fir-tree forests, where tall spruces shade the slopes and the air carries the fresh scent of resin and damp earth. The Teleti River flows along the valley floor, and its constant murmur accompanies hikers along the trail. In several places, small waterfalls descend from the rocky slopes, especially during the snowmelt season.

Further up the valley, the landscape gradually opens and the spruce forest gives way to juniper-covered slopes. On the eastern side rise several peaks around 3800 meters, such as Kyzyl Djar and Ayu-Tor, while higher above the valley stands Akstynasa Peak (4345 m), at the head of the Teleti glacier.

Most hikers pass through Teleti Gorge to reach the Karakol valley via the Teleti Pass, but the surrounding mountains also offer higher passes and attractive peaks for alpinists seeking more challenging routes.