Kyrgyzstan: Alakol Lake Trek Кыргызстан: Озеро Алаколь Alakol Lake is quite likely the most popular overnight trek in Kyrgyzstan. An incredible mountain lake, backed by mesmerizing rugged peaks and a glacier that drops right down to the shore. It’s an unbelievably beautiful hike, made better by a handful of yurt […]
Kazakhstan: Aksai Canyon Monastery Казахстан: Монастырь Аксайский каньон The short and easy Aksai Canyon Monastery walk is every bit as much a cultural experience as a natural one. The small Russian Orthodox Serafimo-Feognostovskiy Monastery makes a great dayhike destination for families or casual hikers, combing some pretty and gentle landscapes […]
Tajikistan: Kulikalon Lakes to Chimtarga and Iskanderkul Таджикистан: Куликалон до чимтарга и Искандеркуль This long route over the Chimtarga Pass combines some of the most stunningly beautiful sections of the Fann Mountains with challenging passes and cultural highlights in rarely-touristed settlements. It is a physically, and outside of the warmest […]
Kyrgyzstan: Ak Tash (Naryn Region) Кыргызстан: Ак Таш (Нарынская область) Ak Tash (literally White Stone) is a small ridge just east of the city of Naryn – these forested hillsides with panoramic mountain views are an excellent dayhike out of the city, offering a fairly easy route with a lot […]
Tajikistan: Jizeu Valley Trek Таджикистан: Долина Джизэу The Jizeu Valley feels like a lush oasis after leaving the barren, arid Bartang Valley behind. One of the lower altitude treks in the Tajik Pamirs, Jizeu makes for the perfect acclimatization warm-up to higher elevations or an easy cool-down hike when the […]
Kazakhstan: Charyn Canyon Казахстан: Чарынский каньон Charyn Canyon is a unique semi-desert valley cut against the bed of the Charyn River. One of the most popular tourist outings from Almaty, these lovely landscapes are often compared to the Grand Canyon in the US. It’s an essential destination for hiking in […]