"Sary Jaz" Panoramic round trip
The Sary-Jaz valley is located in the gorge of the river of the same name and its right tributary Ak-Shyirak in the foothills of the Central Tien Shan, extending from 2700 to 3500 meters above sea level. The river rushes through the syrtas (summer pastures) parallel to the Sary-Jaz ridge from the north side.
With a length of 198 kilometers, the Sary-Yaz is one of the largest mountain rivers in the region. This waterway is fed by the meltwater from the snows and glaciers of the mighty Muzdagh mountain range, and flows beautifully through the terrain.
As you travel along the Sary Jaz Valley, you will see majestic views of the mountain crests, sharp peaks and cirques of the surrounding ridges. Here, on the horizon, the mountains are covered with a thick veil of snow, under which you can see the glistening tongues of glaciers. At sunset, under favorable conditions, one can see the top of Hantengri Peak (7010 m).
The Sary-Jaz valley cuts through the mighty Kakshaal-Too ridge towards China.
The vegetation in the valley has adapted to the harsh conditions, where at an altitude of about 3000 m the border of the high mountain steppe belt ends, and instead tipchak, wormwood and sagebrush thrive.
This area has a huge potential for organizing extreme rafting, car and motorcycle tourism, cycling, horseback riding and hiking.
Traveling through the Sary-Yaz valley promises you to see a lot of amazing things. From visiting the picturesque Sary-Jaz canyon to exploring the Ak-Chunkur "white pit" cave with ancient history and a small lake in its vicinity.
early morning transfer towards Enilchek Ghost town , on the way we will cross Tyrgon valley , get to the top of Chon Ashuu Pass and decsent to Enilchek Ghost town where we will stay overnight in the local Kyrgyz Family House. upon arrival we will have time to explore Ghost town, visit ruins of Post Industrial city with dramatic History.
After breackfast we will driver towards Echkili Tash military Check point, we will drive trough Sary Jaz valley, stop for formalities in check point and drive to Panoramic view point in Sary Jaz valley. Overnight in the tent
From Sary Jaz valley we drive to the top of Ak Tog Pass - 3900 meters after the pass descent by Turuk summer pasture to Karkyra valley. on the way to Karakol we will visit San Tash historical complex, in the evening arrive to Karakol
- Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
- Difficulty level: moderate
- Best season: May to October
- Attractions: Tyrgon valley, Chon Ashuu Pass, Sary Jaz valley, Enilchek Ghost town
- Requirements: warm clothes, trekking boots, warm underwear clothes