{"id":22636,"date":"2021-04-02T12:26:05","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T10:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/?page_id=22636"},"modified":"2026-07-08T20:10:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T18:10:39","slug":"tian-shan-tosor-pass-arabel-engilchek","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/overlanding-off-road-trip\/kyrgyzstan\/tian-shan-tosor-pass-arabel-engilchek\/","title":{"rendered":"Tian Shan Kyrgyzstan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section pac-dtocm-exclude preset--module--divi-section--505402cb-d90a-4b4f-8611-06a9369b7b6b\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--2d95c5c8-d1df-447f-a86b-34caf3964538\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--45d90a7d-78b9-4f54-bfb2-fc9c5a09678e\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><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 4x4, van, motorcycle or bicycle<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><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 \"Celestial Mountains\"<\/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, 4x4 or bike, including the Tosor and Arabel passes and the ghost town of Engilchek.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you're planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan by van, 4x4, 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'd like to rent <strong>a vehicle (4x4, van, motorcycle or bicycle)<\/strong> in Kyrgyzstan, you'll find <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-kyrgyzstan\/\">our recommendations here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/overland-adventure-off-road-book\/explore-kyrgyzstan-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/travel-guidebook-explore-kyrgyzstan-eng-700x500px.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/travel-guidebook-explore-kyrgyzstan-eng-700x500px.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/travel-guidebook-explore-kyrgyzstan-eng-700x500px-480x343.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 700px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-233130\" title=\"travel-guide-book-explore-kyrgyzstan-en-700x500px\" alt=\"travel guide kyrgyzstan central asia roadbook silk road\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"pac-divi-table-of-contents-maker_0 pac-divi-table-of-contents-maker preset--module--pac-divi-table-of-contents-maker--default\"><div class=\"pac_dtoc_main_container\" data-allow_collapse_minimize=\"on\" data-allow_collapse_minimize_tablet=\"on\" data-allow_collapse_minimize_phone=\"on\" data-ss=\"2000ms\" data-sah=\"100px\" data-collapse_when_sticky=\"off\" data-collapse_on_mobile=\"off\" data-collapse_when_sticky_tablet=\"off\" data-collapse_when_sticky_phone=\"off\" data-skh=\"off\" data-mtocai=\"off\" data-mtocai_tablet=\"off\" data-mtocai_phone=\"off\" data-alh=\"off\" data-ds=\"open\" data-dst=\"open\" data-dsp=\"open\"><div class=\"pac_dtoc_title_area click_on click_tablet_on click_phone_on\"><div role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" id=\"pac_dtocm_title\" class=\"pac_dtoc_title\">Contents<\/div><button class=\"pac_dtoc_icon_responsive\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pac_dtoc_body\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><div class=\"pac_dtoc_opened_icon et-pb-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/div><div class=\"pac_dtoc_closed_icon et-pb-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/div><\/button><\/div><div role=\"navigation\" aria-labelledby=\"pac_dtocm_title\" class=\"pac_dtoc_body_area inside\"><div class=\"divi_table_of_contents\" role=\"tree\"><ul class=\"pac_dtoc_heading_level_2\" role=\"group\"><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#ExploringtheCelestialMountainsTianShaninKyrgyzstan\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#ExploringtheCelestialMountainsTianShaninKyrgyzstan\" id=\"ExploringtheCelestialMountainsTianShaninKyrgyzstan_toc_headding\">Exploring the Celestial Mountains (Tian Shan) in Kyrgyzstan<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#TosorPass3893m\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#TosorPass3893m\" id=\"TosorPass3893m_toc_headding\">Tosor Pass (3,893 m)<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#ArabelPassandKumtorgoldmine\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#ArabelPassandKumtorgoldmine\" id=\"ArabelPassandKumtorgoldmine_toc_headding\">Arabel Pass and Kumtor gold mine<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#EngilchekorInylchek\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#EngilchekorInylchek\" id=\"EngilchekorInylchek_toc_headding\">Engilchek or Inylchek<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/carte-pays-couv-ext-eng-1.jpg\" width=\"591\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/carte-pays-couv-ext-eng-1.jpg 591w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/carte-pays-couv-ext-eng-1-480x259.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 591px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-233875\" title=\"map Kyrgyzstan central asia\" alt=\"kyrgyzstan, a landlocked country in the middle of central asia\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\" id=\"tianshan\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Exploring the Celestial Mountains (Tian Shan) in Kyrgyzstan<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Kyrgyzstan's altitude ranges from 401 m to 7,439 m<\/strong> at the summit of Pobedy Peak, the country's highest point! Over 90% of Kyrgyzstan'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'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's also possible to explore these incredible landscapes via small mountain trails, provided you'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 2x4 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. This<a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/plan-and-tourist-map\/kyrgyzstan-travel-a2-foldable-maps\/\"> A2 folding card is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_pb_row_3-4_1-4 et_block_row et_block_row_3-4_1-4 et_animated preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/carte-touristique-kirghizistan-road-trip.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"roads and tracks in Kyrgyzstan on a topographic map. All indicated tourist sites\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/carte-touristique-kirghizistan-road-trip.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/carte-touristique-kirghizistan-road-trip.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/carte-touristique-kirghizistan-road-trip-980x684.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/carte-touristique-kirghizistan-road-trip-480x335.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-21148\" title=\"tourist-map-kyrgyzstan-road-trip\" alt=\"roads and tracks in Kyrgyzstan on a topographic map. All indicated tourist sites\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/plan-and-tourist-map\/kyrgyzstan-travel-a2-foldable-maps\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/carte-pliable-ENG-cover-site.jpg\" width=\"234\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/carte-pliable-ENG-cover-site.jpg 234w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/carte-pliable-ENG-cover-site-140x300.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" class=\"wp-image-233826\" title=\"folding-card-EN-cover-site\" alt=\"map of kyrgyzstan tourist sites relief and permit area\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/plan-and-tourist-map\/kyrgyzstan-travel-a2-foldable-maps\/\">Buy card<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\" id=\"tosor\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Tosor Pass (3,893 m)<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>The 3,893 m-high Tosor Pass<\/strong> lies in the Terskey Ala-Too mountain range. 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'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't underestimate the difficulty of this trail, whose condition varies greatly from year to year. You'll encounter <strong>many difficulties: fords, deformations, mud, stones, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you'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't set off if you don'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're on a bike, you'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'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'll need to get all the information you need before starting the ascent to the pass.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_pb_row_3-4_1-4 et_block_row et_block_row_3-4_1-4 preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>\"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.\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-doigt-02.png\" width=\"903\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-doigt-02.png 903w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-doigt-02-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 903px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-21430\" title=\"crocoloup-doigt-02\" alt=\"logo ountravela\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row et_animated preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-5.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"col de tosor in the snow\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-5.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-5-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-5-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-22023\" title=\"Tian-Shan-col-tosor-kyrgyzstan-5\" alt=\"col de tosor in the snow\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_6 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-4.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"trail to the tosor pass in the heart of the tian shan mountains\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-4.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-4-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-4-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-22020\" title=\"Tian-Shan-col-tosor-kyrgyzstan-4\" alt=\"trail to the tosor pass in the heart of the tian shan mountains\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_7 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-3.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"view from el col tosor in the heart of the tian shan mountains\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-3.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-3-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-3-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-22019\" title=\"Tian-Shan-col-tosor-kyrgyzstan-3\" alt=\"view from el col tosor in the heart of the tian shan mountains\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_8 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-1.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"hot spring after the Tosor pass in the heart of the Tian Shan mountains\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-1.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-1-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-tosor-kirghizistan-1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-22017\" title=\"Tian-Shan-col-tosor-kyrgyzstan-1\" alt=\"hot spring after the Tosor pass in the heart of the Tian Shan mountains\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Arabel Pass and Kumtor gold mine<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><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'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<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_pb_row_3-4_1-4 et_block_row et_block_row_3-4_1-4 preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>\"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.\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_9 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-doigt-02.png\" width=\"903\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-doigt-02.png 903w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-doigt-02-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 903px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-21430\" title=\"crocoloup-doigt-02\" alt=\"logo ountravela\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_block_row et_animated preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_10 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-4.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"track to Kara-Say, past the Kumtor gold mine. In the heart of Kyrgyzstan&#039;s celestial mountains\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-4.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-4-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-4-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-4-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-22010\" title=\"Tian-Shan-kumtor-arabel-kyrgyzstan-4\" alt=\"track to Kara-Say, past the Kumtor gold mine. In the heart of Kyrgyzstan&#039;s celestial mountains\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_11 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-1.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"trail to the Kumtor gold mine in the heart of the Celestial Mountains\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-1.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-1-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-22007\" title=\"Tian-Shan-kumtor-arabel-kyrgyzstan-1\" alt=\"trail to the Kumtor gold mine in the heart of the Celestial Mountains\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_12 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-2.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"view of the Tian Shan from the 4x4\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-2.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-2-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-2-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-22008\" title=\"Tian-Shan-kumtor-arabel-kyrgyzstan-2\" alt=\"view of the Tian Shan from the 4x4\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_13 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-3.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"facing the Kumtor gold mine, in the heart of the Tian Shan mountains\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-3.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-3-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-kumtor-arabel-kirghizistan-3-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-22009\" title=\"Tian-Shan-kumtor-arabel-kyrgyzstan-3\" alt=\"facing the Kumtor gold mine, in the heart of the Tian Shan mountains\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_22 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>After a taste of this world of ice and rock in a unique end-of-the-world atmosphere,<strong> the most experienced and well-equipped can reach the verdant Burkhan valley via the Arabel pass (3,837 m).<\/strong> Filled with free-roaming horses and dotted with white yurts, the Burkhan Valley offers an authentic experience of nomadic life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beware: these landscapes must be earned! Beyond the Col d'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'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'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> - a real challenge!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_14 et_pb_row et_block_row et_animated preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_23 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_14 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-5.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"view from col d&#039;arabel\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-5.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-5-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-5-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-22026\" title=\"Tian-Shan-col-arabel-kyrgyzstan-5\" alt=\"view from col d&#039;arabel\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_15 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_24 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_15 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-9.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"tight bends on the arabel pass in the tian shan\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-9.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-9-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-9-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-22072\" title=\"Tian-Shan-col-arabel-kyrgyzstan-9\" alt=\"tight bends on the arabel pass in the tian shan\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_25 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_16 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-7.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"taigan greyhound, local breed of kyrgyzstan\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-7.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-7-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-7-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-22028\" title=\"Tian-Shan-col-arabel-kyrgyzstan-7\" alt=\"taigan greyhound, local breed of kyrgyzstan\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_26 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_17 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-6.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"free-roaming herd of horses in kyrgyzstan\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-6.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-6-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-col-arabel-kirghizistan-6-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-22027\" title=\"Tian-Shan-col-arabel-kyrgyzstan-6\" alt=\"free-roaming herd of horses in kyrgyzstan\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_16 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_27 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Engilchek or Inylchek<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>This<strong> isolated region bordering China<\/strong> is <strong>known to mountaineers the world over<\/strong>. It is home to <strong>the country'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'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's largest glaciers (60 km long and covering 583 km2 of ice). Please note that this multi-day trek must be organized in the presence of an experienced guide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_17 et_pb_row et_block_row et_animated preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_28 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_18 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-engilchek-kirghizistan-5.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"Engilchek valley at sunset\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-engilchek-kirghizistan-5.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-engilchek-kirghizistan-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-engilchek-kirghizistan-5-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-engilchek-kirghizistan-5-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-22041\" title=\"Tian-Shan-engilchek-kirghizistan-5\" alt=\"Engilchek valley at sunset\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_18 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_29 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_19 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tian-shan-engilchek-kirghizistan-1.jpg\" title=\"Tian-Shan-engilchek-kirghizistan-1\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"engilchek valley in kyrgyzstan\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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