
Mountain Horse Trails
Ride from Tepshi through Airy-Bel Pass and Sary-Oi.

10 Days · Horse Riding & Adventure · Southern & Central Kyrgyzstan
Horse trails, walnut forests and mountain lakes — a ten-day journey from Osh to Bishkek through southern and central Kyrgyzstan.
Journey Overview
Begin in Osh and ride through mountain pastures between Tepshi, Sary-Oi and Chyyrchyk Pass. Return to the city before continuing through Uzgen towards the walnut forests and waterfalls of Arslanbob.
The journey then explores the lakes of Sary-Chelek, with nights in tents and local guesthouses. Travel onwards past Toktogul and through Chychkan Gorge and the Suusamyr Valley, finishing in Bishkek.

Journey Highlights

Ride from Tepshi through Airy-Bel Pass and Sary-Oi.

Begin the mountain journey with a night at Tepshi Yurt Camp.

Walk through walnut woodland to the region’s waterfalls.

Explore mountain viewpoints and camp beside Kyla-Kol.

Finish with a scenic road journey through alpine valleys
Your Route
Travel from Osh through southern Kyrgyzstan, then continue north via Toktogul, Chychkan and Suusamyr to Bishkek.
Osh
Departure towards Kara-Bulak and Tepshi.
Tepshi → Sary-Oi
Horse riding via Airy-Bel Pass.
Chyyrchyk Pass → Osh
Complete the riding section and explore Osh.
Uzgen → Arslanbob
Heritage sites, walnut forests and waterfalls.
Sary-Chelek
Lake walks and two nights in a tent camp.
Kara-Kamysh
Return to Kyzyl-Kol Guest House.
Toktogul → Chychkan
Reservoir scenery and a mountain gorge.
Suusamyr → Bishkek
The final road journey to the capital.
Day by Day
Explore the route day by day, with a closer look at the experiences, overnight stays and rhythm of your journey.
Depart Osh towards Kara-Bulak and continue to Tepshi Yurt Camp. Enjoy the mountain scenery along the way before settling into camp and preparing for the horseback journey.
After breakfast, begin the horseback trek towards Sary-Oi via Airy-Bel Pass. Ride through mountain pastures and open slopes before arriving at a guesthouse for the evening.
Continue the horseback journey over Chyyrchyk Pass, with views of the surrounding mountain ridges. After completing the riding section, return to Osh for a city tour introducing the history and culture of southern Kyrgyzstan.
Depart Osh and stop in Uzgen to visit its historical complex and minaret. Continue through Jalal-Abad for lunch before travelling to Arslanbob, known for its walnut forests and mountain scenery.
Explore Arslanbob on foot, walking through the walnut forest and visiting the Small and Big Waterfalls. Spend the day enjoying the woodland trails and mountain landscapes before returning to the guesthouse.
Travel from Arslanbob towards Sary-Chelek, stopping for lunch along the way. Arrive at Kyla-Kol and spend the night in a tent camp beside the lake.
Walk to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the mountains and lakes. After descending for lunch, continue exploring the lake area before returning to the same tent camp for the evening.
Continue through the mountain landscapes towards Kara-Kamysh, with lunch along the route. Arrive at Kyzyl-Kol Guest House for dinner and a night of rest.
Travel towards Toktogul and Chychkan Gorge, stopping at scenic places along the way. Enjoy the changing landscapes around the reservoir before settling into accommodation in the gorge.
Leave Chychkan Gorge and continue through mountain passes into the wide pastures of the Suusamyr Valley. The journey finishes in Bishkek after the final scenic road section.
Tour Details
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