The map shows separate sections, rather than the entire trip. Numbers mark known landmarks; agree exact stops before travelling.
Day 11 / 4 · To the Jeti-Oguz resort
September 23, 2023
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Day 11 / 4
To the Jeti-Oguz resort
by car
From Karakol by car or minibus to the Jeti-Oguz resort. Since summer 2026 cars stay at the car park by the resort: further up the valley you go only on foot.
May 13, 2024
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Day 12 / 4
To the Kok-Jaiyk meadows
on foot
About 3 km on foot up the valley to the Kok-Jaiyk meadows. In summer horses graze here and yurts stand; you can hire a horse for a short ride.
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Day 13 / 4
To Maiden Braids
on foot
From the meadows about 1.5 km through spruce forest on a narrow, steep path, 30–45 minutes one way. After rain the path and the rocks by the falls are slippery: wear shoes with good grip.
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Day 14 / 4
Back to Karakol
on foot
Back the same way to the meadows and the resort car park, then on to Karakol. Arrange the car or minibus back in advance.
Maiden Braids Waterfall: four seasons
Season: June–September. Monthly temperatures at the destination: averages for 2016–2025, not a forecast.
Spring
March–May
Marchout of seasonat the destination +1° / −8°
Aprilout of seasonat the destination +5° / −3°
Maypossibleat the destination +10° / +1°
Photo prepared for this page
Summer
June–August
Juneseasonat the destination +14° / +5°
Julyseasonat the destination +17° / +8°
Augustseasonat the destination +16° / +7°
Autumn
September–November
Septemberseasonat the destination +13° / +3°
Octoberpossibleat the destination +5° / −4°
Novemberout of seasonat the destination −2° / −11°
Winter
December–February
Decemberout of seasonat the destination −6° / −14°
Januaryout of seasonat the destination −7° / −15°
Februaryout of seasonat the destination −5° / −13°
From Karakol to the Jeti-Oguz resort by car or minibus; check the route number and last stop in advance. Since summer 2026 cars are not allowed onto the Kok-Jaiyk pasture: they stay at the car park, and from there it is about 3 km on foot to the meadows. From the meadows to the waterfall it is about 1.5 km on a forest path.
From Karakol
Car or minibus
To the Jeti-Oguz resort. Check the route number and last stop in advance; since summer 2026 cars may not go past the resort car park.
At the destination
On foot
After rain the dirt path turns muddy; choose shoes with a stable sole.
Return
To Karakol
From the resort car park. Check the time of the car or minibus back in advance.
Money and mobile
Lunch is paid for separately.
Contact and help
112single emergency number
101fire and rescue
102police
103ambulance
You can call 112 with a local SIM or without one.
What to bring
Trail footwear
Warm clothing
Rain and sun protection
Drinking water
Head torch
Check before departure
Access road and trail passability Local driver or guide
Return meeting time and place Transport operator
Price, lunch and entrance fees Trip organiser
Current prices and fees
State of the path after rain
Mobile signal on site
Car back from the resort car park
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September 23, 2023
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Base · KarakolKarakolA town beside the mountains: old centre, accommodation and valley trips
Route · ≈4.3 km as the crow fliesSeven Bulls rocksRed rocks near the resort, a stop before the valley trip.
Route · ≈1.6 km as the crow fliesKok-JaiykA walk from Jeti-Oguz resort to the mountain meadows
Route · ≈5.3 km as the crow fliesJeti-Oguz and the valley of flowersRocks and Kok-Jaiyk meadows on a trip from Karakol
Route · ≈11 km as the crow fliesChon-Kyzyl-SuuThree days via Archa-Tor to Jeti-Oguz