Kyrgyzstan

The Kekemeren is the biggest river tributary of the Naryn River. The Suusamyr and the West Karakol River flow into the Kekemeren at an altitude of 2030 meters, near the village of Kojomkul and 3 kilomètres before the Kekemeren's canyon. The river is situated between the Suusamyr and the Djumgal ranges and is about 130 km long till the Naryn confluence. 

The Chong Kemin River (Kyrgyz: Чоң Кемин дарыясы) is a main river in Kemin District of Chuy Province of Kyrgyzstan. It is rising in the Zailiiski range (marking the border beetween Kazakshtan and Kyrgyzstan) and the Kungey range, and is a right tributary of the Chu River in Boom Gorge. The river is protected by status of the National park of Chong Kemin.

It has a length of 116 kilometres with a basin area of 1,890 square kilometres.

Small lake in the Chong Kemin valley.

Pass linking the Jumgal valley to the Song Kul's lake, the most accessible pass by car. Panoramic view on the Song Kul's lake and the open coal-mine of the Karakeche gorge.

Pass between the Ming Kush valley and the Karakitchi canyon.

Campsite on the pasture of Ming Kush valley, one the most remoted region of Kyrgyzstan.

Campsite near the Ming Kush village on summer pastures.

Birlik zhailoo is an important event in the cultural life of Kyrgyzstan, which symbolizes community, solidarity and mutual assistance. It is a traditional gathering where people come together to celebrate significant moments in the life of the community or just to spend time together.

One of the highlights of Birlik zhailoo is the preparation and serving of traditional Kyrgyz dishes. Women come together to prepare pilaf, manty, somsu and other delicacies, which are then spread out on a common table that has become a symbol of hospitality and community.

Koebiuk start 3 km south of the village of Kyzyl Oy and open a way to Toluk north east of the Toktogul reservoir. It's also a wide pasture for shepherd's of Kyzyl Oy.

Located northwest of Kyzyl-Oy village, Chong Suu Jailoo is one of the most colorful and authentic summer pastures of the region. This wide valley stretches toward the Kumbel Pass (3,367 m), which connects the area to the vast Suusamyr Valley and offers spectacular mountain scenery.