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.
To the trailhead
Start in Juuku and transfer: agree with the organiser.
To Kyzyl-Suu
20 km; 40 min
A drive. The Juukuchak hot springs are in a side valley: confirm the detour to them in advance.
Money and mobile
Cash. Transport, accommodation, meals and hot spring admission — check for your date.
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
Footwear for 5 hours of walking
Water and snacks
Warm layer and rain jacket
Personal first-aid kit
Offline map
Check before departure
Start, pick-up and accommodation address Organiser
Weather, river crossings and trail conditions Local guide
Hot spring prices and opening hours Organiser
Where the descent starts
Meeting point with the driver
Guesthouse address
River crossing conditions
Drinking water and connectivity
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July 16, 2017
Base · Kyzyl-SuuKyzyl-SuuVillage on the road to Chon-Kyzyl-Suu: a base for mountain valleys and trips to Jeti-Oguz.
Base · ≈16 km as the crow fliesSaruuA village on the south shore of Issyk-Kul at the mouth of Juuku Gorge, 45 km from Karakol.
Route · ≈21 km as the crow fliesChon-Kyzyl-SuuThree days via Archa-Tor to Jeti-Oguz
Base · ≈24 km as the crow fliesSvetlaya PolyanaA quiet village between the Jeti-Oguz and Chon-Kyzyl-Suu valleys, 35 km from Karakol.