Last week-end I went again in the mountains around Bishkek. I booked two excursions with TUK - the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan. They organize tours in groups that cost next to nothing: about 6€ for a one day trip, including transport and a guide. It is a good way to meet local people as well as expats or tourists while discovering beautiful landscapes.
On Saturday we've been to Sokuluk Canyon, in the south-west of Bishkek. Its main attraction is an impressive waterfall, the 60 meter high Belogorka Waterfall.
On Saturday we've been to Sokuluk Canyon, in the south-west of Bishkek. Its main attraction is an impressive waterfall, the 60 meter high Belogorka Waterfall.
Starting the hike with the whole group, about 30 persons.
Following the Sokuluk River up to the waterfall.
The Belogorka Waterfall.
On Sunday we visited Issyk-Ata, an old Soviet Sanatorium built in 1891 with hot water springs and baths. Unfortunately the guide didn't spoke well English and only gave explanations about the Sanatorium in Russian. We then walked along the valley until a small waterfall, and to a view-point over the Issyk-Ata River.
The entrance of the Issyk-Ata sanatorium.
Walking through the Issyk-Ata Valley.
The waterfall, not as impressive as the one in Sokuluk.
Overlooking the Issyk-Ata River.
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