National Park Ala-Archa
The Ala Archa National Park, with its succession of picturesque valleys filled with tall pines and spruces, its waterfalls, sources and trout rivers, is the perfect place to get a bowl of fresh air at the outskirts of Kyrgyzstan’s capital and in the depth of wilderness.
At the park entry, you will see signs with a large variety of hikes. Three among them are very popular. Although they all present different difficulty levels, they are as breath-taking one as the other. You can choose your path according to your time, your abilities and your desires.
The first is a 4 hour hike that borders the river. The second will bring you up to a beautiful waterfall. It will take around 5 hours of intensive walking, with 700 m (2296 ft) of elevation. The third, with its steep and difficult passages, will take you the full day. It is suggested for experienced hikers.