Jyrgalan → Kok-Bel Waterfall, 1 day
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A day walk from Jyrgalan to the 20-metre Kok-Bel Waterfall
Place: Kok-Bel Waterfall
- One dayBack to Jyrgalan
- Easy12 km, about 450 m of ascent
- June–Septemberpossible May–October
- Jyrgalan
What to pack
- Warm clothing
- Wind and rain protection
- Water supply
- Charged phone
4 stages in a day
The map shows separate sections, rather than the entire trip. Numbers mark known landmarks; agree exact stops before travelling.
Day 11 / 4
Eastern jailoo
East from Jyrgalan across a jailoo where horses and sheep graze. Red marks on the rocks show the path.
Day 12 / 4
Narrow canyon
The valley narrows into a rocky canyon. You cross the stream a few times; it is easy.
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Kok-Bel Waterfall
A waterfall about 20 m high. By late summer there may be little water; after rain there is more.
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Back to Jyrgalan
Back to Jyrgalan, usually by the same path. The whole walk is about 12 km and 3–4 hours.
Seasons
Season: June–September. Monthly temperatures at the destination: averages for 2016–2025, not a forecast.
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Spring
March–May- Marchout of seasonat the destination 0° / −11°
- Aprilout of seasonat the destination +5° / −6°
- Maypossibleat the destination +10° / −2°
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Autumn
September–November- Septemberseasonat the destination +12° / 0°
- Octoberpossibleat the destination +4° / −8°
- Novemberout of seasonat the destination −2° / −15°
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Winter
December–February- Decemberout of seasonat the destination −7° / −18°
- Januaryout of seasonat the destination −8° / −19°
- Februaryout of seasonat the destination −5° / −17°
Getting there and what to know before you go
How to get there
The waterfall is a day hike from Jyrgalan village: the trail leaves the village eastwards across the summer pastures. A ride brings you to Jyrgalan from Karakol; agree the time and vehicle in advance. Maps.me marks two Kok-Bel waterfalls — you need the eastern one.
From Karakol
Transfer to Jyrgalan. Agree the time and vehicle in advance.
Back to Karakol
After returning to Jyrgalan. Arrange the return bus or a car in advance. check for your date
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.
What to bring
- Warm clothing
- Wind and rain protection
- Water supply
- Charged phone
Check before departure
- Weather and road conditions Trip organiser
- Cost and return transport Trip organiser
- Snow and water in the narrow canyon
- Last return departure
- Mobile signal and drinking water
Nearby and where to go next
Base · JyrgalanJyrgalanA mountain village for summer hikes and off-piste skiing in winter; you get there via Karakol.
Base · ≈56 km as the crow fliesKarakolA town beside the mountains: old centre, accommodation and valley trips- Route · ≈14 km as the crow fliesLake AilampaA three-day loop from Jyrgalan to the Ailampa Lakes by the glacier
- Cultural site · ≈17 km as the crow fliesSan-TashA mound of “counting stones” by the Kegen road, tied to a tale of Tamerlane’s army.