# Burana, Chong-Kemin & Cholpon-Ata - 2 Days

A private two-day trip east of Bishkek for travellers short on time. You climb Burana Tower, walk to the Kegety waterfall and spend the afternoon in Chong-Kemin on horseback, in a horse carriage or on foot. Day two takes you through Kok-Moynok Canyons to Cholpon-Ata on Issyk-Kul for petroglyphs, Ruh Ordo, a boat ride and hot springs.

- Duration: 2 days
- Type: Combined
- Best season: All year round
- Starts and ends in: Bishkek
- Pace: Moderately paced
- Activities: horse riding - 1 day, sightseeing - 1 day
- Accommodation: 1 night at guesthouse
- Total driving: 520 km
- Price: on request (depends on group size, season and options). Free quote, no prepayment to enquire.
- Group: small group or fully private, with a local English-speaking guide
- Page: https://azattours.com/tours/burana-chong-kemin-cholpon-ata-2-days/

## Highlights

- Climb Burana Tower, a 9th to 10th century Silk Road site
- 2-3 hour ride through the meadows of Chong-Kemin
- Red and purple rock of Kok-Moynok Canyons on foot
- Petroglyphs, Ruh Ordo, a boat ride and hot springs

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Bishkek to Chong-Kemin via Burana Tower and Kegety Gorge

Your guide collects you from your Bishkek hotel and we head east. The first stop is Burana Tower, built in the 9th to 10th centuries on the Silk Road. You walk past the old balbal stone figures, then climb the tower for a view toward the Tien Shan.

Next is Kegety Gorge, with a clear river and forest on the slopes. A short walk brings you close to the Kegety waterfall. It is a good place to stretch your legs.

By early afternoon you reach Chong-Kemin National Park and a family-run guesthouse. Lunch is home-cooked. Then you pick your afternoon: a 2-3 hour guided ride through meadows and easy trails, a horse carriage ride that suits families, or a hike.

Dinner is homemade too. A sauna and a swimming pool are available for an extra fee. The valley is quiet at night and the sky is full of stars.

- Transfer: Bishkek to Chong-Kemin · 170 km · 4-5 h
- Activity: Horse riding · 2-3 h
- Meals: Lunch and dinner
- Overnight: Family guesthouse, Chong-Kemin

### Day 2: Chong-Kemin to Cholpon-Ata and back to Bishkek

After breakfast we drive east through Boom Gorge, where the Chu River runs between high stone walls. It is worth a photo stop.

At Kok-Moynok Canyons you walk among red, orange and purple rock. The ground is easy and an hour is plenty. Take your time with the camera.

We carry on to Issyk-Kul and lunch in Cholpon-Ata. You visit Ruh Ordo, a lakeside complex devoted to the world's religions and cultures, and the petroglyphs, carved more than 3,000 years ago. From May to September, weather allowing, you take a short boat ride and relax in natural hot springs.

Late in the afternoon we drive back to Bishkek and arrive in the evening.

- Transfer: Chong-Kemin to Cholpon-Ata to Bishkek · 350 km · 5-6 h
- Activity: Canyon walk · 1 h · Boat ride · Hot springs
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch

## Common questions

**How long is this tour?** It runs 2 days, starting and ending in Bishkek.

**When is the best time to go?** The season runs All year round. June to September brings the warmest days, and the high-pasture yurt camps are open.

**How fit do I need to be?** It's moderately paced, with 1 days horse riding and 1 days sightseeing. Good general fitness is enough, and there is no technical climbing.

**Do I need horse-riding experience?** No. Our guides match each horse to your level and keep the first day gentle, so complete beginners ride this route every season.

**Where will I stay?** A mix over the trip: 1 night at guesthouse.

## How to book

Send your dates and group size and we confirm availability and a tailored price within 24 hours: https://azattours.com/tours/burana-chong-kemin-cholpon-ata-2-days/#book

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- Based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan