Naryn Region

Kyrgyzstan's largest high-altitude region, where the yurt pastures of Song-Kol and the Silk Road caravanserai of Tash Rabat show unspoiled nomadic landscapes.

Naryn Region lies in the heart of the Tian Shan in central Kyrgyzstan. It is high in elevation and sparsely populated, with alpine pastures dominating. Song-Kol is an alpine lake where nomads gather in summer, and you can stay in a yurt and ride horses. To the south, Tash Rabat is a well-preserved stone Silk Road caravanserai, and farther south lies the Torugart Pass to Kashgar in China. The regional capital, Naryn, is built along the Naryn River. June–September is the best time to go, and winters are bitterly cold. Most travelers enter by road from Bishkek via Kochkor.

Destinations

• Song-Kul Lake

Itineraries

• Song-Kul Yurts & Ala-Kul Trek – Experience highland yurts, south shore canyons, and a three-day trek over the Ala-Kul Pass, covering the highlights of…
• Almaty to Bishkek Tian Shan Border Crossing – Explore Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lakes, cross the border via the Karkara checkpoint, and continue to Issyk-Kul and Song…
• Kyrgyzstan North-South Traverse – Travel from Issyk-Kul and Song-Kul over mountain passes to Arslanbob, Osh, and Lenin Peak, covering seven major regions.