A dirt road enters a green valley between red cliffs under a cloudy sky.
July 16, 2017 · Juuku Gorge

Juuku Gorge

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Juuku Gorge is a valley of red slopes and forest on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul. You walk down it and spend the night in Kyzyl-Suu village.

  • Issyk-Kul Region
  • Gorge
  • June–September
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Four seasons

  1. Spring

    March–May

    On average +3° by day and −3° at night.

  2. July 16, 2017

    Summer

    June–August
  3. Autumn

    September–November

    On average +4° by day and −3° at night.

  4. Winter

    December–February

    On average −6° by day and −12° at night.

Day / night temperature by month: averages for 2016–2025, not a forecast.

  • March−1° / −8°
  • April+3° / −3°
  • May+8° / +1°
  • June+12° / +5°
  • July+15° / +8°
  • August+13° / +7°
  • September+10° / +3°
  • October+4° / −3°
  • November−2° / −9°
  • December−5° / −12°
  • January−7° / −13°
  • February−5° / −12°

How to get there

The descent starts in the Juuku Gorge and ends in Kyzyl-Suu village. Agree the starting point and the ride into the gorge with the organiser. On your own, people reach the valley from Karakol via Darkhan village; check transport in advance.

Prices and help

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.

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