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Place in Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyzstan
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Jyrgalan is a village in the Issyk Kul and the Tian Shan of Kyrgyzstan.
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This rock sits at the base of the Chunkur Tor mountain range (2,450 m). Legend holds that Manas' horse climbed up this rock and leapt from the top, leaving footprints on the rock. Local villagers have also identified other pictures on the rock face, including wolf face and smiling man.
This jailoo sits at the crossroads of several valleys and serves as a preferred summer pasture for herders and grazing cows and horses.
This lake hosts several resident cranes and ducks during the summer months.
The Chaar-Jon is a mountain range that provides gorgeous panoramic views into the Jyrgalan valley and neighbouring Kazakhstan
In 2017, this new hiking trail was marked and tested. The 4-day trek covers 64 km and is marked with red paint and arrows. The trek passes through amazing valleys, rivers and several passes, including Goatasaurus Pass (3,380 m), Keskenkiya pass (3,375 m), and Dzhergalan pass (Jyrgalan, 3,340 m). Along the trek, nomadic family could just invite you in for a cup of chai and maybe some lunch or dinner. Alternatively, this trek can be done on horseback. Download coordinates: GPX, KML.
This trek starts from Jyrgalan village, goes over the mountains (3,515 m) and finishes up in Boz Uchuk (Боз-Учук) 3 days later. Terim Tor Bulak pass (3,467 m), Tiorgei Ak-Suu River (Turgenaksu/Тургенаксу), Boz Uchuk pass (3,362 m) and multiple lakes make up the highlights of the trek. Download coordinates: GPX, KML.
By taxi
Shared/private taxis are also available from Karakol and charge 1,300 som per car.
It is a village, enjoy it on foot. Otherwise, close-by destinations can be arranged with local drivers or your guesthouse.
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