Kazakhstan: Aksai Canyon Monastery Казахстан: Монастырь Аксайский каньон The short and easy Aksai Canyon Monastery walk is every bit as much a cultural experience as a natural one. The small Russian Orthodox Serafimo-Feognostovskiy Monastery makes a great dayhike destination for families or casual hikers, combing some pretty and gentle landscapes […]
Kyrgyzstan: At Jailoo Lake A tiny alpine lake with big mountain views, At Jailoo Lake is an offbeat alternative to the already offbeat Enilchek Valley, but one with big payoffs for lovers of beautiful peaks and peaceful nature. This entire region of Issyk-Kol is hard to reach and travel, but […]
Tajikistan: Kulikalon Lakes to Chimtarga and Iskanderkul Таджикистан: Куликалон до чимтарга и Искандеркуль This long route over the Chimtarga Pass combines some of the most stunningly beautiful sections of the Fann Mountains with challenging passes and cultural highlights in rarely-touristed settlements. It is a physically, and outside of the warmest […]
Kyrgyzstan: Ak Tash (Naryn Region) Кыргызстан: Ак Таш (Нарынская область) Ak Tash (literally White Stone) is a small ridge just east of the city of Naryn – these forested hillsides with panoramic mountain views are an excellent dayhike out of the city, offering a fairly easy route with a lot […]
Tajikistan: Haft Kul to Alaudin Lake Таджикистан: Хафт-Куль – Алаудин The Haft Kul to Alovaddin trek combines some of the best the Fann Mountains have to offer, bringing you to camp on the shores of many of its most stunning lakes. Though not as popular as the shorter Kulikalon Lakes […]
Tajikistan: Jizeu Valley Trek Таджикистан: Долина Джизэу The Jizeu Valley feels like a lush oasis after leaving the barren, arid Bartang Valley behind. One of the lower altitude treks in the Tajik Pamirs, Jizeu makes for the perfect acclimatization warm-up to higher elevations or an easy cool-down hike when the […]