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The Top 16 Gorges in Kyrgyzstan

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 16

to choose from in Kyrgyzstan. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Kyrgyzstan.

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Jeti-Ögüz Rocks

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Jeti Oguz, place name, gorge name and river name means "Seven Bulls" and refers to this rock formation.
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Aeolian Castles

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Once you reach the high valley, you can continue, but it's no longer worth it. The high point is here.

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Burkhan Valley

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Very remote, lots of river crossings, oodles of places to camp, and a few friendly yurts for when you need a chay break.

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Sandstone Ridges Near Issyk-Kul Lake

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The Yssyköl Lake is surrounded by many sandstone hills, which are usually not much higher than a hundred meters, but erosion has formed over time a true freeride paradise. Ridgelines, …

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Hike-a-bike section

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There used to be a road here but the landslides no longer allow vehicles through. The path appears and disappears in between the rocks which makes it unridable when going …

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Cholpon-Ata Gorge Loop

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For beginners, here is our main route to Cholpon-Ata Gorge. Start and finish from the checkpoint at the Bars camp site (you can take a taxi for 200-400 soms or by private car)

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Moldo Ashuu – Pass summit 3,346 meters

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The Moldo-Ashuu is a high mountain pass, it is 3,346m or 10,977ft above sea level, and is located in the province of Nary and belongs to the Tian Shan Mountains.
The pass is very popular with motorcyclists and cyclists.

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Bridge crossing the gorge river

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Reliable bridge between the basecamp and Tulparkul lake and yurt camps. Lots of tourists cross this bridge for hikes, so it should be reliable for your planning. This gorge is crossed during the Expedition Alay bikepacking route.

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Kizl Oi descent

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A long descent into Kizl Oi, the red rock appears and the washboard road gets a little rougher, but the views on this road are totally worth it.

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Unlisted dirt track towards Kashka-Suu

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My partner and I cycled this track downhill (south to north) to scout a gravel track to Kashka-Suu. When in the southern part, there's a much better path heading straight …

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The Top 16 Gorges in Kyrgyzstan

Jeti-Ögüz Rocks

Aeolian Castles

Burkhan Valley

Sandstone Ridges Near Issyk-Kul Lake

Hike-a-bike section

Cholpon-Ata Gorge Loop

Moldo Ashuu – Pass summit 3,346 meters

Bridge crossing the gorge river

Kizl Oi descent

Unlisted dirt track towards Kashka-Suu

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