Ala Archa is one of the most visited gorges around Bishkek. It attracts many tourists both beginners and experienced trekkers as well. Also it is popular among mountaineers and climbers. This is the most popular place for climbing in ex-soviet countries.
In 30 kilometers south of Bishkek, there is a favorite recreation place for local people and guests of the capital – this is the Alamedin Gorge. Here is located natural health resort "Hot Springs", which got its name due to natural sources.
Among the gorges located near of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, there is one the most beautiful - Kegety gorge. Here is the waterfall about 20 meters high. And Kegety Gorge also hides the more beautiful gift in the upper reaches there is a lake with beautiful turquoise water.
Burana Tower and an ancient settlement are located in 12 kilometers from the city of Tokmak, they are the part of the archaeological and architectural museum and are protected by the state as a first-class monument of cultural heritage.
Belogorka Gorge is in 80 km from the city of Bishkek. The road to the waterfall runs along the river bank and takes 1.5-2 hours on foot. During a fascinating journey, tourists can enjoy the wonderful mountain scenery, get acquainted with the local flora, and admire the carpet of fresh green grass and bright mountain flowers.
Konorchek canyon. There is a fabulous place that is very close to Bishkek, it is located in 135 km from the capital, in the Boom gorge. Konorchek Canyon is also called Eolian castles.
The Chon-Kemin Gorge is located in 150 km east of the city of Bishkek along the road leading to the Shabdan village. The Chon-Kemin and Kichi-Kemin rivers flow along the gorge. The valley of the Chon-Kemin River stretching for 100 km from west to east is very beautiful.
Tamga gorge is the nearest to Tamga Guest House and the most accessible place for hiking and trekking tours. The name of this gorge was given by the stone Tamga-Tash. More than a thousand years ago, Tibetan script was engraved on this stone, and they were perfectly preserved to this day.
Tosor gorge is located in the Terskey Ala-Too ridge on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake. Along the gorge goes a road which is connecting Issyk-Kul and Naryn oblasts.
An excursion to the Barskoon gorge starts from the Tamga village. There is a road leading over the pass Barskoon (3754 m) to the highland valley of the Inner and Central Tien Shan called Arabel valley(3800m). The purpose of the excursion is to visit two magnificent waterfalls: "The cup of Manas", "Jump of Snow Leopard". Drive up to Arabel plateau and walk there.
Excursion to the Skazka gorge starts in Tamga village. This is an amazing place where the sandy red formations take get a variety of fabulous shapes.
Walking along the gorge Skazka during the rest on Issyk-Kul gives not only aesthetic pleasure, but also unity with nature.
The excursion to the gorges of Juuka and Juukuchak starts from Tamga village. Within one day you can make a wonderful trip to the headwaters of the Juukuchak gorge to the waterfall and take a bath in hot springs.
Excursion to the Chon-Kyzyl-Suu gorge starts from Tamga village. Chon-Kyzyl-Suu in kyrgyz language means "big red water". The gorge got its name due to the color of water in the lower reaches of the river where from turquoise smoothly changes into red due to the color of the soil. The Chon-Kyzyl-Suu gorge is amazingly beautiful.
Jety-Oguz gorge (the name in Kyrgyz means "seven bulls") is located in the Terskey Ala-Too ridge. It is located in 25 km from the city of Karakol. The gorge is 37 km long. Jety-Oguz gorge is covered with lush vegetation and got its name due to the ridge of red rocks "Seven Bulls".
Duration: 14 days, 13 nights
Season: June – September
Route: Bishkek – Suusamyr valley – Son Kul lake – Balgart river – Tosor pass – Issyk Kul lake – Tamga village – Djety Oguz – Karakol – Bishkek
Level of difficulty: program is suitable for strong active people with good health, able to acclimatize on 4000m above the sea level and make riding passages 80km a day.
