Golden autumn in the mountains

Excursion to the Ala-Archa gorge

Golden autumn in the mountains

Excursion to the national park Ala-Archa. This gorge is accessible all year round. Each season is beautiful here in its own way. October is warm and sunny this year, and autumn in the mountains is magical. The gorge will enchant you with its beauty at the entrance. Tall larch trees greet tourists and wave their yellow branches.

The road to Ala-Archa gorge

The road to Ala-Archa gorge

Further you will admire snow white peaks and colorful trees near the road. So many views to stop and make a picture. So, what to do in the Ala-Archa gorge if you have only one day?

At the entrance to the Ala-Archa gorge

At the entrance to the Ala-Archa gorge

In the Ala-Archa gorge there are several routes for every hiker: difficult and simple, short and long. If you have only one day, then choose a walk according to your fitness level:

  • Walk up the gorge, along the road
  • Stone "Broken Heart" (hiking 30-60 minutes)
  • Ak-Sai waterfall (hiking 2-3 hours)
  • Ratsek hut (hiking 3-5 hours)
  • Mountaineers Memorial (hiking 30-40 minutes)
  • On the way to the Ak-Sai waterfall

    On the way to the Ak-Sai waterfall

    To make your rest comfortable we recommend you to take a snack, water, warm clothes and comfortable shoes. You will meet squirrels and birds on the way and you can feed them with nuts and bread crumbs.

    Excursion to the Ala-Archa gorge

    Excursion to the Ala-Archa gorge

    Would you like to visit the Ala-Archa gorge, contact our manager to book this excursion.

    Evgenia Reis
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    Evgenia Reis

    The author of travel stories in Kyrgyzstan, fully or partially built on her personal travel experience. Manager of Asia Mountains Company.

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