Kuyruchuk
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A Jumgal valley village where riders come down from Song-Kol over Cholok Pass.
- From Naryn ≈195 kmAbout 3 h by car
- End of the horse trekSong-Kol via Cholok, 5–6 h
- 6 places nearby13 to 154 km away
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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≈13 km along the road1 / 6
Kyzart
A neighbouring village where horse treks to Song-Kol begin; an arch stands at the entrance and there is a guesthouse.
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≈34 km along the road2 / 6
Chaek
A Jumgal valley village with family guesthouses on the way to Song-Kol and the Kekemeren valley.
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August 30, 2024≈44 km along the road3 / 6
Song-Kol lake
A high mountain lake at about 3,000 m with yurt camps on its shores; on horseback over the Cholok Pass it takes about 5–6 hours.
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August 13, 2017≈87 km along the road4 / 6
Kochkor
A village on the Bishkek–Naryn highway: a market, a mosque and felt workshops; groups are driven here after the horse trek.
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June 14, 2026≈107 km along the road5 / 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.
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August 5, 2018≈154 km along the road6 / 6
Kazarman
A village on the Naryn River by the Fergana Range, the starting point for trips to the Saymaluu-Tash petroglyphs.
Kuyruchuk: 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 +3 °C in March to +16 °C in May, nights from −6 to +6 °C.
- MarchKuyruchuk +3° / −6°
- AprilKuyruchuk +10° / +1°
- MayKuyruchuk +16° / +6°
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Summer
June–AugustDays +19…+23 °C, nights +10…+13 °C.
- JuneKuyruchuk +19° / +10°
- JulyKuyruchuk +23° / +13°
- AugustKuyruchuk +22° / +12°
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Autumn
September–NovemberDays from +18 °C in September to +1 °C in November, nights from +8 to −9 °C.
- SeptemberKuyruchuk +18° / +8°
- OctoberKuyruchuk +9° / 0°
- NovemberKuyruchuk +1° / −9°
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Winter
December–FebruaryAround −6…−3 °C by day, down to −15 °C at night.
- DecemberKuyruchuk −5° / −14°
- JanuaryKuyruchuk −6° / −15°
- FebruaryKuyruchuk −3° / −12°
Getting here and getting around town
How to get there
From Naryn
about 3 hAbout 195 km by road. Check minibus times and fares for your date; a car with a driver is more reliable.
From Bishkek
about 4.5 hAbout 289 km by road. Check transport for your date.
Getting around town
- On foot. A small village. Riders arrive from Song-Kol over the Cholok Pass; Kyzart 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
- Lodging in the village
- Minibus times from Bishkek and Naryn
- The price of the horse trek
- Mobile network coverage
Check on site
- Road conditions and transport back At your accommodation
- Price and availability Accommodation host
Kuyruchuk in photos
Real photos, each with the date it was taken. Tap or click to enlarge.
- August 13, 2017
- August 5, 2018
- August 30, 2024
- June 14, 2026
Guides and ready-made itineraries
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