Bishkek | National Nature Park Hiking Guide

If you crave a back-to-nature hiking trip Ala-Acha National Nature Park, located near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is definitely your choice. There are purely original hiking routes here, and you can even hike to the glacier. Starting from the city, take a taxi and locate "Ala Archa Hotel", which is the starting point of the hike. The round-trip taxi fare is about 1,500, and the driver will wait for two hours. The ticket is 700som per car, and after checking in, you need to drive for 15 minutes to reach the real entrance. As soon as you get off the car, the wind blowing from the snow-capped mountains will hit your face. It is hard to imagine that such a cool summer resort is hidden only an hour's drive from the city. There are no road signs on the hiking route and no supply stores. From the moment you take a taxi to the hiking entrance, you all rely on your own sense of direction. Among the three routes, we chose the route along the river on the right. Although due to time constraints, we were not able to reach the lake at an altitude of more than 4,000 meters at the end, the scenery we saw after hiking for more than an hour was beautiful enough. However, it should be noted that there is very little information about this place on the Chinese website. If you want to hike in depth for a day, it is recommended to join a group or find a guide Because the terrain in the mountains is complex, there are not only no road signs, but even the "road" is not obvious. Hiking at the foot of the mountain is suitable for all ages. If you plan to go up the mountain, be sure to prepare cold-proof clothing and hiking equipment.