{"id":22636,"date":"2021-04-02T12:26:05","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T10:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/?page_id=22636"},"modified":"2025-08-10T15:48:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T13:48:50","slug":"tian-shan-tosor-pass-arabel-engilchek","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/overlanding-off-road-trip\/kyrgyzstan-travel-map\/tian-shan-tosor-pass-arabel-engilchek\/","title":{"rendered":"Tian Shan Kyrgyzstan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;pac-dtocm-exclude&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;505402cb-d90a-4b4f-8611-06a9369b7b6b&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.44) 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0.42) 100%&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-engilchek-kirghizistan-1.jpg&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;2d95c5c8-d1df-447f-a86b-34caf3964538&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;45d90a7d-78b9-4f54-bfb2-fc9c5a09678e&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Exploring the Celestial Mountains (Tian Shan) in Kyrgyzstan: Tosor Pass, Arabel &amp; Engilchek<\/h1>\n<h2>All the information you need to explore the Tian Shan by 4&#215;4, van, motorcycle or bicycle<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;3px||75px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>At first glance, Kyrgyzstan looks like a jumbled mass of mountains tangled up in every direction. In fact, the country is crossed from east to west by the <strong>Tian Shan mountain range or &#8220;Celestial Mountains&#8221;<\/strong>, whose peaks rise above basins and valleys where human activity is concentrated.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we focus on the central part of the Tian Shan that can be explored by motorcycle, 4&#215;4 or bike, including the Tosor and Arabel passes and the ghost town of Engilchek.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you&#8217;re planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan by van, 4&#215;4, motorcycle or bicycle, <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/overland-adventure-off-road-book\/explore-kyrgyzstan-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our book EXPLORE KYRGYZSTAN<\/a> will be a great help.<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;d like to rent <strong>a vehicle (4&#215;4, van, motorcycle or bicycle)<\/strong> in Kyrgyzstan, you&#8217;ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-kyrgyzstan\/\">our recommendations here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/travel-guidebook-explore-kyrgyzstan-eng-700x500px.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;travel guide kyrgyzstan central asia roadbook silk road&#8221; title_text=&#8221;travel-guide-book-explore-kyrgyzstan-en-700x500px&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/overland-adventure-off-road-book\/explore-kyrgyzstan-travel-guide\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; transform_styles__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; transform_scale__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; transform_translate__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_rotate__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_skew__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_origin__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_scale__hover=&#8221;102%|102%&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#E6E1DE&#8221; global_module=&#8221;35205&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/olivia-victor-ountravela-avatar.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;olivia-victor-ountravela-avatar&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#3F2204&#8243; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#3F2204&#8243; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Hello! We&#8217;re Olivia &amp; Victor, authors of the OunTravela guides.<\/h4>\n<p>Over the years, our passion for adventure has led us to create original <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/product-category\/overland-adventure-off-road-book\/\">travel guides<\/a> sold in over 70 countries worldwide. Our mission is to spread a travel philosophy based on <strong>adventure, freedom, improvisation and exploration<\/strong>. Our guides inspire travellers to explore the world&#8217;s forgotten paths, encountering wilderness and civilization.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you find this article, based on our own experience, useful.<\/p>\n<p><em>  Enjoy your reading!<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_social_media_follow url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|hover&#8221; background_color__hover=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;facebook&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OunTravela\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#3F2204&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; 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alt=&#8221;kyrgyzstan, a landlocked country in the middle of central asia&#8221; title_text=&#8221;map Kyrgyzstan central asia&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;tianshan&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;57px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Exploring the Celestial Mountains (Tian Shan) in Kyrgyzstan<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kyrgyzstan&#8217;s altitude ranges from 401 m to 7,439 m<\/strong> at the summit of Pobedy Peak, the country&#8217;s highest point! Over 90% of Kyrgyzstan&#8217;s territory lies above 1,500 m and <strong>41% above 3,000 m<\/strong>, making it a very mountainous country and a veritable water tower for the region, with almost 7,500 km\u00b2 of glaciers.<\/p>\n<p>The country is crossed from east to west by <strong>the Tian Shan range<\/strong>, which stretches over 2,000 km through Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Xinjiang province in western China. In this article, we&#8217;ll focus on the central Tian Shan, which lies to the south-west of Lake Issyk-Kul.<\/p>\n<p>The Celestial Mountains are mainly the domain of mountaineers and hikers, but it&#8217;s also possible to explore these incredible landscapes via small mountain trails, provided you&#8217;re well-informed! Most of the routes to and through these mountains are old tracks dating back to the USSR, and require off-road vehicles (trail bikes, 4x4s, mountain bikes). If you have a 2&#215;4 vehicle, you can reach the Arabel valley and the Kumtor gold mine (track 07 in the <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/overland-adventure-off-road-book\/explore-kyrgyzstan-travel-guide\/\">EXPLORE KIRGHIZISTAN<\/a> book) or the town of Engilchek (track 10 in the <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/overland-adventure-off-road-book\/explore-kyrgyzstan-travel-guide\/\">EXPLORE KIRGHIZISTAN<\/a> book).<\/p>\n<p>The map below shows the various roads in the Issyk-Kul region, including the tracks in the book EXPLORE KIRGHIZISTAN. 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The trail to the Tosor Pass offers magnificent views of the Issyk-Kul basin, before dropping down into the green and picturesque Uchemchek valley. It&#8217;s in this fascinating mountain setting that you can discover the sparkling blue of <strong>Lake Teshik-Kul<\/strong> on foot, before tasting the comforting<strong> hot springs<\/strong>. <strong>A challenging trail for experienced adventurers!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t underestimate the difficulty of this trail, whose condition varies greatly from year to year. You&#8217;ll encounter <strong>many difficulties: fords, deformations, mud, stones, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you&#8217;re driving,<strong> 4-wheel drive is compulsory<\/strong>, and <strong>off-road tires<\/strong> will be a great help. Make <strong>sure your tires are in good condition<\/strong>, and <strong>don&#8217;t set off if you don&#8217;t have a spare<\/strong>. If you get stuck in the mud, remember to unload the vehicle or deflate your tires slightly.<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;re on a bike, you&#8217;d better have good tires and suspension, but the scenery will be well worth your efforts.<\/li>\n<li>On a motorcycle, your main difficulty will be fording the river, which is more important in early summer. What&#8217;s more, lightness will be your ally on this difficult trail.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>D<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">he trail runs along the Uchemchek River at the bottom of the valley. Water levels and current intensity fluctuate according to the day and snowmelt. In June or July, there will be more water than in August or September.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Depending on the year,<strong> snow cover on the pass can last until June or even July<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll need to get all the information you need before starting the ascent to the pass.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#3F2204&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;70px|||||&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If you hesitate to cross a river, one solution is to sleep on the spot and attempt the crossing early in the morning when the water level is lower and the current less strong. You can find all our advice on fords and off-road driving in the book EXPLORE KIRGHIZISTAN.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-doigt-02.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;logo ountravela&#8221; title_text=&#8221;crocoloup-doigt-02&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-5.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;col de tosor in the snow&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Tian-Shan-col-tosor-kyrgyzstan-5&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-4.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;trail to the tosor pass in the heart of the tian shan mountains&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Tian-Shan-col-tosor-kyrgyzstan-4&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;50ms&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-3.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;view from el col tosor in the heart of the tian shan mountains&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Tian-Shan-col-tosor-kyrgyzstan-3&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;100ms&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;hot spring after the Tosor pass in the heart of the Tian Shan mountains&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Tian-Shan-col-tosor-kyrgyzstan-1&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Arabel Pass and Kumtor gold mine<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A winding, well-maintained road leads over the Barskoon pass (3816 m) to the high Arabel valley<\/strong> in the heart of the Celestial Mountains. At an altitude of 3,800 m, you&#8217;ll discover a mineral universe, sometimes covered by tundra, sometimes colored by sumptuous lakes.<strong> Only the high electricity pylons and the trucks supplying the immense Kumtor gold mine betray the presence of man<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Although access to the gold mine is forbidden, it is possible to walk along the western slopes of the Ak-Shyrak massif, where sumptuous glaciers can be seen. Be careful: beyond the gold mine, only off-road vehicles can pass. See track 7 in the book <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/overland-adventure-off-road-book\/explore-kyrgyzstan-travel-guide\/\">EXPLORE KIRGHIZISTAN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#3F2204&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;70px|||||&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A thousand years ago, long before this road was built, caravanners and their silk cargoes passed through the region on their way to China. It was also here that explorers of our century such as Ella Maillart and Sylvain Tesson travelled on horseback.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-doigt-02.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;logo ountravela&#8221; title_text=&#8221;crocoloup-doigt-02&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-4.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;track to Kara-Say, past the Kumtor gold mine. 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Beyond the Col d&#8217;Arabel (3,837 m), the trail becomes difficult.<\/strong>  because of the tight switchbacks, numerous fords, isolation and poor condition of the track. In particular, it provides access to Naryn.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most difficult parts of this trail is the <strong>steep descent into the Burkhan valley<\/strong> (or ascent if you&#8217;re coming the other way). The<strong> switchbacks are very tight and the track is covered with gravel<\/strong>. Control your speed. If your steering angle is insufficient, you&#8217;ll have to make the turn in two stages, which can be quite technical depending on the length of your vehicle. With a suitable motorcycle (powerful and light enough), climbing is easy, but be careful on the descent and limit your use of the front brake, which could cause you to skid in the gravel. For cyclists, this track was on the programme of the 2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkroadmountainrace.cc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silk Road Mountain Race<\/a> &#8211; a real challenge!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-5.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;view from col d&#039;arabel&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Tian-Shan-col-arabel-kyrgyzstan-5&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-9.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;tight bends on the arabel pass in the tian shan&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Tian-Shan-col-arabel-kyrgyzstan-9&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;50ms&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-7.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;taigan greyhound, local breed of kyrgyzstan&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Tian-Shan-col-arabel-kyrgyzstan-7&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;100ms&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-6.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;free-roaming herd of horses in kyrgyzstan&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Tian-Shan-col-arabel-kyrgyzstan-6&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Engilchek or Inylchek<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This<strong> isolated region bordering China<\/strong> is <strong>known to mountaineers the world over<\/strong>. It is home to <strong>the country&#8217;s highest peaks, including Pobedy Peak (7,439 m) and Khan Tengri (7,010 m)<\/strong>. Surprises such as <strong>the ghost town of Engilchek<\/strong>, a remnant of the USSR, and <strong>the hot springs of Kara Tash<\/strong> await you. The road to the town of Engilchek is easily accessible by car, but <strong>a permit is required to enter this border region with China<\/strong>. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/kyrgyzstan-border-permit\/\">order your permit online here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The once prosperous industrial town of Engilchek<\/strong> (Inylchek) is now a shadow of its former self. In the early 1980s, the Soviet Union called on many young people from Soviet countries to work in the mining industries it was developing in Central Asia. The town of Engilchek was built to house the employees of the nearby tin mine. Houses, apartment blocks, a school, a hospital and even an airfield were built to accommodate the town&#8217;s 5,000 or so inhabitants. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, mining came to a halt and the town was deserted. Today, <strong>a few families still live in this ghost town, where most of the buildings have been abandoned.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not far from the ghost town of Engilchek is the <strong>Kara Tash hot spring<\/strong>, which is absolutely delicious. There are two open-air pools along the Sary-Jaz river. Find out more in the book<a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/overland-adventure-off-road-book\/explore-kyrgyzstan-travel-guide\/\"> EXPLORE KIRGHIZISTAN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>An isolated and demanding trail leads to the At-Jailoo base camp<\/strong>. It follows the immense Engilchek valley through a wild, mineral landscape. From the camp, you can continue on foot to the Engilchek Glacier, one of the world&#8217;s largest glaciers (60 km long and covering 583 km2 of ice). 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