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Konorchek canyon. Kyrgyzstan

Months to visit: all year round
Transportation: Transportation is required to reach the canyons.
The Canyon Konorchek is a creation of nature with an amazing aura. Along the eastern part of the Kyrgyz Tien-Shan range stretches a ridge of eolian reliefs.
The unique work of the winds and rains is sculpted into ever-changing clay models with patterned images of enigmatic heroes. Intense ocher slopes and peaks in hardened labyrinths evoke fantastic emotions on an impressive scale.

The location captures everyone without restrictions - neither by age, nor by the tourist’s fitness level. Indeed, the eyes do not get tired of wandering and guessing the features of one or another mystical forms along the intricate natural slopes.

It is possible to go to the canyon along the winding bed of a dried up river. Inexperienced tourists are advised to stay close to a guide, because rocky trails stretch for many-many kilometers.

The location is suitable for everyone to visit, someone can get a picnic near the slopes, while others can climb up to the very tops.

It is necessary to take into account the weather conditions: in summer it is very hot and dry, and in winter it is cold and more often rainless.

Konorchek is one of the best places for meditation and unity with oneself. It helps to find broken harmony and fill the body with energies for many days ahead.

Other places to visit in Kyrgyzstan

Kegety Gorge is a wonderful place near the capital of Kyrgyzstan at an altitude of 4000 m above sea level. Not a classic gorge is appreciated by tourists for its spaciousness - wide and long, about 27 km.

Within our republic's territory, there exist numerous architectural monuments, with one of the most renowned being the Burana Tower. The term "Burana" is derived from the word "monora," which means minaret. The minaret is a part of the ancient Burana settlement, situated 12 kilometers from the town of Tokmok and 80 kilometers from Bishkek. Burana Tower stands as one of the oldest structures within our republic. Its construction dates back to the 10th and 11th centuries. Originally, the minaret's height reached 40 meters, and according to some researchers, possibly 45 meters. Its upper section was crowned with a dome-shaped lantern, similar to other structures of its kind. However, due to the consequences of an earthquake that occurred around the 15th or 16th centuries, the upper portion was destroyed. As of today, the tower's height stands at 21.7 meters.

Sary Chelek is an enchanting place that captivates even the most discerning enthusiasts of flora and fauna. The most popular route leads to Lake Sary Chelek, located near the Chatkal Range at an altitude of 1940 m.

The national park Ala-Archa is a picturesque delight for the eyes, it is located nearby Bishkek, Ala-Too Kyrgyz ridges. The national park stretches at an altitude of 1600-4860m and is a favorite place of citizens and guests of the capital.

Lake Issyk-Kul - a mountain drainless lake (1610 m above sea level), included in the list of the deepest lakes in the world (698 m), located between the Tien Shan ranges. The astronauts call it the eye of the Earth for its color and shape, and the locals call it a pearl because of its framing with snowy peaks

Karakol (formerly known as Przhevalsk from 1889 to 1922 and from 1939 to 1992) is the fourth most populous city in Kyrgyzstan. It serves as the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul region. The city is located near the eastern end of Lake Issyk-Kul, approximately 150 kilometers from the Kyrgyz-Chinese border and 380 kilometers from the capital, Bishkek. Geographically, it is situated at an elevation ranging from 1690 to 1850 meters above sea level.

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