Journey · 1 day
Kalmak-Ashu pass - Sary Bulak valley
Biking through the Kalmak Ashu pass down to the Sary Bulak valley
Kalmak-Ashuu passSary Bulak valley
- Cycle
- 54 km4 hr
- Season
- June – September
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Elevation gain
- 600 m
- Elevation loss
- 1340 m
Journey route
The route
- 01OriginKalmak-Ashuu pass
- 02DestinationSary Bulak valley
Journey notes
About this Journey
To exit the "bowl" of Song Kul we must climb the Col Kalmak Ashu (3447 m) and approximately 500 m elevation. Once reached, a steep descent ahead of us to reach the valley and the village of Sary Bulak (2800 m). (option: through pastures of Ichke Ter) The landscape has changed, the area is drier. Overnight in tents near the Karakol river.
Journey connections
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Arriving here
Batay Aral (Song Kul)Kalmak-Ashuu pass
Chong Kemin National ParkKalmak-Ashuu pass
Continuing from here
Sary Bulak valleyKara-Kudzhur valley
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