Top 7 Treks in Kyrgyzstan Only the Locals Know About
Kyrgyzstan is a hiker’s paradise, with dramatic alpine landscapes, expansive meadows and isolated valleys. Though many like to trek on well-beaten paths such as Ala Archa or Altyn Arashan, the true magic will be discovered on rarely explored tracks, which you’d only get to know through Kyrgyzstan Trekking Tours with native guides. These off-the-beaten-path gems provide raw beauty and the tea time of life. Here are 7 off-the-beaten-path treks you won’t read about in guidebooks, only from those who call these mountains home. Jyrgalan Valley to Turnaluu Kol This remote trek starts on the tranquil Jyrgalan Valley and ascends to a high-altitude lake nestled between peaks. Local guides typically offer yurt accommodation and an initiation into life as nomads for walkers. Kilemche to Song-Kul Lake This moderate trek takes you through rolling meadows all the way up to the stunning alpine lake, Song-Kul. It’s mostly visited by shepherds, and a few who live around, with stunning sunri...