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Stride through diverse landscapes, from the rugged trails of the Tian Shan to the mystical paths of the Gobi Desert. Hiking in Central Asia is a journey through the heart of nature, offering both physical challenges and spiritual encounters.
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Kara-Suu in Naryn village is an amazing place that delights with its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Located in a picturesque valley amidst a mountain range, Kara-Suu is famous for its crystal clear mountain streams and amazing green meadows. It is an ideal place to relax and picnic in nature, where you can enjoy the fresh air and peaceful noise of nature.
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Discover the hidden gem of Svetlaya Polyana, where the ancient art of komuz-making meets the majestic beauty of the Siuttubulak valley.
Our village is home to skilled artisans who craft the traditional Kyrgyz komuz (string instrument) using the wood of wild apricot trees, providing a unique and authentic experience for music lovers.
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Karakol International Airport
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Located just 2.5 km northeast of Karakol and conveniently situated along Toktogul Street—one of the city's main arteries—Karakol International Airport (IKG) welcomes you to the stunning landscapes of eastern Kyrgyzstan. Whether you're arriving for alpine adventures, cultural discovery, or lakeside relaxation, your journey begins here.
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Moldobashi peak
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The Moldobashi peak is located in the Djetim massif which marks the border between the oblast of Issyk Kul and Naryn.
From Kyrgyz, one could translate by "the head of the one who prays". The easiest access is from the village of Archaly, to the north, if not from the Naryn nature reserve, to the south.
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Turgen gorge and waterfalls
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One of the amazing and beautiful places in Kazakhstan is the Turgen Gorge, located 90 km from Almaty. The Turgen Gorge is rich in thermal springs, waterfalls, coniferous and mixed forests, alpine and subalpine meadows, lakes and springs, medicinal herbs and berries. Turgen Valley is also known for its waterfalls: there are 7 large waterfalls in this area. The most famous are: Medvezhiy waterfall with a height of 30 meters, which is located at an altitude of 1450 m above sea level, and the Kairak waterfall - the pearl of the Turgen collection.
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Ak-Tash Winter Yurt Camp
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Ak-Tash (which means "white stone" in Kyrgyz) lies at the foot of the great forests of Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley. The red rock hills form an incredible contrast between the blue Issyk Kul lake and the large meadows covered with edelweiss. In summer, the Ak-Tash yurt camp provides a stopover for overnight stays if you come on horseback or by foot from the Jukku Valley or Jeti Oguz. In winter, yurts become a base camp for ski touring. An ideal place to enjoy the slopes of Siuttu Bulak, Giukiuro, Burgan-Suu, and the mountains overlooking the Kichi-Kyzyl-Suu Gorge.
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Jyrgalan (Jergalan, Djyrgalan) is a small village situated in the Ak-Suu district, eastern part of the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan. Translated from the Kyrgyz language, Jyrgal - "joy, pleasure", en - "valley". The village is located on the East bank of the Jirgalan River and has about a hundred local residents. In the last decade, the village of Jyrgalan began to be rebuilt as a place for ecotourism, which provides hiking and horseback riding in the summer months and backcountry skiing in the winter. Initially, the village was founded as a coal mining city during the Soviet period.
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Siuttu Bulak
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Siuttu Bulak is a Kyrgyz name meaning "source of milk".
Nestled between the Jeti Oguz and Chong Kyzyl Suu valleys, lies a picturesque mountain valley that will take your breath away. The valley is adorned with stunning red rock cliffs that stand tall at the bottom of lush green meadows, covered in a sea of delicate edelweiss flowers. But what truly dominates the landscape are the majestic peaks that tower above, reaching heights of up to 3700 meters.
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Karatakkya pass
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This pass leads from the Chong Kyzyl Suu valley to the Kichi Kyzyl Suu valley. It is the only pass that can be made on horseback or on foot, south of the Jeli Suu peak.
There is no particular difficulty. It is possible to set up a camp at the foot of the pass, either in the Kichi Kyzyl Suu valley or in the Karatakkya valley.
From the geo-physical station it is a long day's walk to the Kichi Kyzyl Suu valley. The panorama is incredible, you can see all the high peaks of the Terskey Alatoo.
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The village of Ishkashim is located in the Panj River valley, between Langar and Khorog, in the highland part of the Pamirs. It lies at an altitude of approximately 2500-2600 m, at the foot of the majestic Saparodzha Peak with a height of 5864 m
Every Saturday residents and visitors can visit the famous Afghan market. This bazaar takes place on a neutral territory - an island or strip of no-man's-land in the Panj River, and it is possible to get there without a visa.
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