Pass

The Kalmak Ashuu Pass lies on the border between Issyk-Kul and Chüy regions. It forms a natural gateway between the village of Kalmak Ashuu in the Chong-Kemin Valley and the lakeside town of Balykchy on the shores of Issyk-Kul.

The Tajik border post of Kyzyl Art, between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, is located at an altitude of 4,206 meters, less than 2 km south of the Kyzyl Art Pass, which sits at 4,288 meters and marks the geographical border. The border post is open year-round but may close for a few days in winter to clear newly fallen snow. It is situated in the Zaalaisky Range, dominated by Lenin Peak, and on the M41 highway, a legendary route known to motorcyclists.

The Suluu Toer Lakes are nestled on the northern slopes of the Kyrgyz Alatoo mountain range. They can be easily reached on foot from the northern entrance of the Too-Ashuu tunnel, following the old road leading to the Too-Ashuu (or Ashuusu) Pass. The lower lake, a square-shaped basin, spans 160 meters in width and sits at an altitude of 3,191 meters. The upper lake, nearly 200 meters wide, lies 300 meters higher at an elevation of 3,245 meters. This area is perfect for a scenic 5-kilometer hike, taking approximately two hours each way.

Too-Ashuu Pass, perched at over 3585 meters above sea level, is much more than just a mountain crossing; it is one of Kyrgyzstan's most spectacular and iconic routes. It connects the lush Chui Valley with the vast alpine Suusamyr Valley, crossing the powerful Kyrgyz Alatoo range thanks to impressive infrastructure.

Situated at an altitude of 3929 meters, this high mountain pass stands as a silent sentinel between the Gorge of Kichi Kyzyl Suu and the Jukutchak Gorge. This natural spectacle offers a panoramic canvas of the surrounding peaks and valleys.

To the north, the pass opens up to a breathtaking view of the 5000 towering peaks of Karakol and Oguz Bashi, their snow-capped majesty dominating the horizon. The air is crisp, and the panorama stretches to capture the rugged grandeur of It-Tish Peak (4808 m) on the western front, overseeing the vast expanse of the Juku Valley below.

At 4,000 metres, Juku Peak has no glacier but can be seen from afar. It lies between the Jukutchak and Juku valleys, and is the first high peak on the ridge.

Behind it, several peaks follow one another up to 4249 metres and the Ashutor pass at 3636 metres, which links the Ashu-Kashka-Suu gorge with the Jukutchak gorge to the east.

You might think that Jeti Oguz Peak is one of the highest peaks in the Teskei Alatoo, but it is actually one of the first you can see from the Issyk Kul lake side, just east of the Jeti Oguz Sanatorium. The peak resembles a pyramid, a beautiful triangle linking the forest to the snowy summits.

In winter, it stands lonely and can be ascended by ski touring from the yurt camps at Kok Jayik.

The Soek Pass, located in the Jeti Oguz district of Kyrgyzstan, is a high road pass that holds a significant place in the history of the ancient Silk Road. The name "Soek" in Kyrgyz language means "bones," which is thought to be due to the high altitude and barren landscape that surrounds the pass.

Road pass connecting the Karassay valley to that of Uzongukush.

Kamchik Pass is a mountain pass located in the east of Uzbekistan at an altitude of 2268 meters above sea level, near the border between Kyrgyzstan (in the North) and Tajikistan (in the South). The pass is the only land route for road transport between the Tashkent region and the Fergana Valley.