Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan in 10 days: Astana, Almaty and Issyk-Kul
Astana → Almaty → Charyn Canyon → Karakol → Issyk-Kul → Ala Archa National Park → Bishkek
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Mountains next to the capital · Kyrgyzstan
Ala Archa National Park
Alpine gorge, juniper forest and glacier views an hour from Bishkek.
Ala Archa is a steep alpine gorge in the Kyrgyz Range, about 40 km south of Bishkek. Paths follow the river through juniper forest, with snow peaks rising above.
It suits everyone from casual walkers to climbers: an hour’s stroll along the valley, a half-day hike to the Ak-Sai waterfall, or a long day up to the glacier.
- Time needed
- Day trip from Bishkek
- Best time
- May–October
- Getting there
- About 1 hour by road from Bishkek.
Don’t miss
Highlights
- 01
Valley walk
An easy path along the Ala Archa river.
- 02
Ak-Sai waterfall
A half-day hike with big views.
- 03
Ak-Sai glacier
A full-day climb to a mountaineers’ hut.
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