Chaek
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A village in the Jumgal valley on the way to Song-Kol, with family-run guesthouses.
- ≈234 km from BishkekAbout 4 h by car
- 6 places nearby34 to 140 km away
- 7 places to stay7 within 1.5 km of the centre
6 places from the centre outwards
Start with places you can walk to, then roads out of town. The map shows the route from the centre to the place you are viewing.
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≈34 km along the road1 / 6
Kuyruchuk
A neighbouring village in the Jumgal valley where the horse route from Song-Kol over Cholok Pass ends.
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≈46 km along the road2 / 6
Kyzart
A village where horse routes to Song-Kol begin; an arch stands at the entrance and there is a guesthouse.
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September 2000≈77 km along the road3 / 6
Song-Kol lake
A high mountain lake at about 3,000 m with yurt camps on its grassy shores; the road runs via Kyzart.
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August 19, 2018≈120 km along the road4 / 6
Kazarman
A village on the Naryn River by the Fergana Range, the starting point for trips to the Saymaluu-Tash petroglyphs.
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August 26, 2008≈120 km along the road5 / 6
Kochkor
A village on the Bishkek–Naryn highway with a market, a mosque and felt workshops; trips to Song-Kol and Kol-Ukok start here.
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June 14, 2026≈140 km along the road6 / 6
Kol-Ukok lake
A mountain lake south-east of Kochkor; the last stretch is on a dirt road, and you walk to the water.
Chaek: four seasons
Things to do in and around town throughout the year. Monthly temperatures are averages for 2016–2025, not a forecast.
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Spring
March–MayDays from +4 °C in March to +19 °C in May, nights from −4 to +8 °C.
- MarchChaek +4° / −4°
- AprilChaek +12° / +3°
- MayChaek +19° / +8°
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Summer
June–AugustDays +22…+25 °C, nights +13…+16 °C.
- JuneChaek +22° / +13°
- JulyChaek +25° / +16°
- AugustChaek +24° / +15°
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Autumn
September–NovemberDays from +21 °C in September to +2 °C in November, nights from +11 to −8 °C.
- SeptemberChaek +21° / +11°
- OctoberChaek +11° / +2°
- NovemberChaek +2° / −8°
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Winter
December–FebruaryAround −6…−2 °C by day, down to −14 °C at night.
- DecemberChaek −5° / −13°
- JanuaryChaek −6° / −14°
- FebruaryChaek −2° / −10°
Getting here and getting around town
How to get there
From Bishkek
about 4 hAbout 234 km by road. Check minibus times and fares for your date; a car with a driver is more reliable.
From Naryn
≈3.5 hAbout 228 km by road. Check transport for your date.
Getting around town
- On foot. The village is small. Kyzart, Song-Kol and Kochkor need a car.
Contact and help
112 single emergency number
- 101 fire and rescue
- 102 police
- 103 ambulance
You can call 112 with a local SIM or without one.
Check in advance
- Minibus times from Bishkek and Naryn
- The guesthouse’s name and prices
- Road conditions to Song-Kol
- Mobile network coverage
Check on site
- Road conditions and transport back At your accommodation
- Price and availability Accommodation host
Where to stay: 7 of 7 places are within 1.5 km of the centre
How many places
- Within 1.5 km from the centre
- 7 of 7
Options with names, from the centre outwards
- Akkabakguesthouse
- Hotel of Touristguesthouse
- Homestayguesthouse
Chaek in photos
Real photos, each with the date it was taken. Tap or click to enlarge.
- August 26, 2008
- August 19, 2018
- June 14, 2026
- September 2000