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What to do and see in Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan: The Best Canyons
Discover the best top things to do in Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan including Holy Rock, Kok-Kiya Valley, Kadzhi-Saz Gorge, Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks), Canyon Fairy Tale, Semenovskoye Canyon, Shamsi Gorge, Juuku Gorge, Kara-Keche Pass, Konorchek Canyons.
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1. Holy Rock
2. Kok-Kiya Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By NomadyTravel - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
You will reach Kok-Kiya on your way to lake Kel Suu. And this valley is a great spot for night before hiking or horse-riding to the lake. Valley offers amazing atmosphere of rocky ridges, mountain rivers, yurt camps and herds of yaks. You may spend night in local yurt camps or more-adventurous of you may camp with own equipment. If you have some hours for hiking around, definitely hike to hills over camps to enjoy the panorama of the snowy peaks over Kel Suu (Be careful when hiking off the track!). Kok-Kiya is reachable by off-road car or motorcycle, but it's recommended to be eco-friendly and hike from camps to Kel Suu lake.
3. Kadzhi-Saz Gorge
4. Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By Richard190574 - Venice, Italy
Jeti Oguz resort is close to Karakol, if you planning to go here I would be prefer to sleep in yurt also Kok Jaiyk valley, very quiet for sleeping, in the morning you wakes like baby very fresh. Our tour was fir 7 days including Karakol, Song Kol lake and Kel Suu. We booked tour with Pegas Adventure. It was amazing. Highly recommend
5. Canyon Fairy Tale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Abrumar - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Skazka Canyon is known locally a the Fairy Tale Canyon because it is home to a number of bizarre rock formations. These include rocks which resemble the Great Wall of China, a hippo, a castle and penguins. I was surprised at the different colours of the rocks - sandstone, grey and green. It is a bit of a scramble up the hillside. Good walking/climbing shoes are a must but it is worth the effort.
6. Semenovskoye Canyon
7. Shamsi Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
8. Juuku Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mars_atlas - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
If you are looking for serenity, calmness and true authentic alpine views of Kyrgyztan, then should visit Juuku valley. Its not polular tourist destination, which in my mind makes it more unique and calm place. The reason is one needs 4by4 to get there. Its truly underrated place to visit. Many animals are available to see. I personally saw fox, rabbit, eagles while driving there.
9. Kara-Keche Pass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By guide_kyrgyzstan - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
It's a great pass if you drive from Kyzyl-Oi village to Song Kul lake though Kara-Keche pass. Certainly, it will be long way to Song-Kul (around 4-4.5h) , but it is worthy since you will see a lot of beautiful spots!!!!
10. Konorchek Canyons
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By julietr280 - Budapest, Hungary
One of the best winter trips I have ever taken. As a single female traveler always traveling solo, I was apprehensive about a snowy winter hike up a canyon. My tour guide was simply amazing. Mars was everything I could have asked for to feel secure & adventurous. First though, I have to say, my flight to Bishkek was diverted to Almaty due to snow & ice weather so I thought I would forfeit my tour. After speaking with Mars, he assured me that as I was the only participant for the day, he would await my flight. I arrived in Bishkek, 3 hours later and he was waiting. It was an exciting drive in the snow to the Canyon and a great hike up & back. He had a surprise tea on the peak overlooking the canyon, as well as brief stops at an excellent local eatery where I sampled delicious local meal & tea. I would highly recommend this tour with him.
