Kyrgyzstan: Kol Tor Lake (At Bashi) The trek to Kol Tor is an easy dayhike to a beautiful mountain lake off the upper At Bashi Valley in the Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan. Short distances and minimal elevation gain make this suitable for trekkers of all levels, and the views stack […]
Uzbekistan: Nuratau Mountains Hiking Guide Узбекистан: Путеводитель по горам Нуратау An offbeat alternative to the typically more history-focused travel itineraries, the Nuratau Mountains are an excellent place to experience trekking in Uzbekistan firsthand and see historical and cultural sides of Uzbekistan that most visitors completely miss. The hiking is fairly […]
Tajikistan: Yagnob Valley Loop Trek Таджикистан: Поход в Ягнобскую Долину Trekking in the Yagnob Valley is special not just for the stark mountain sceneries, but for the ancient culture of the Yagnobi people you will experience long the way. Numerous routes exist in the Yagnob Valley, giving trekkers a plethora […]
Kyrgyzstan: Belagorka Waterfall The Belagorka Waterfall is the highest in the Kyrgyz ridge of the Alatoo Mountains, the range immediately surrounding Bishkek and the Chuy Valley. It’s a pleasant, easy daytrip from Bishkek and so remains popular as a dayhike from Bishkek – though more-so with local groups than foreign […]
Tajikistan: Mogiyon to Haft Kul Trek Таджикистан: Могион – Хафт-Куль Located in the far west of the Fann Mountains, the Mogiyon to Haft Kul Trek combines the off the beaten path village of Mogiyon with a classic Fanns destination in Haft Kul. The Mogiyon-Haft Kul trek is perfect for those […]
Kyrgyzstan: Song Kol Lake from Kyzart Pass Кыргызстан: Озеро Соң Көл с перевала Кызарт Ascending a mountain pass on foot or horseback and seeing Song Kol Lake for the first time spread out in all its glory is one of the most memorable experience that trekking in Kyrgyzstan has to […]