# Chong-Kemin National Park Ride - Day Trip

A riding day with a Silk Road start. We visit Burana Tower, stop in Boom Gorge for kattama and samovar tea, then head into Chong-Kemin National Park. There you ride 3 to 4 hours through forest, along rivers and over open meadows. The day ends at a Kyrgyz family's table with a homemade meal. Good for first-timers and experienced riders alike.

- Duration: 1 day
- Type: Day trips, Horse riding
- Best season: All year round
- Starts and ends in: Bishkek
- Pace: Moderately paced
- Activities: horse riding - 1 day
- Price: from $160 per person (the exact price depends on group size and season). No prepayment to enquire.
- Group: small group or fully private, with a local English-speaking guide
- Page: https://azattours.com/tours/chong-kemin-national-park-ride-day-trip/

## Highlights

- A 3-4 hour ride through forest, rivers and meadows
- Riding lesson first, route matched to your level
- Homemade lunch in a Kyrgyz family home
- Burana Tower and samovar tea on the way

## Itinerary

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

Your guide meets you at your hotel in Bishkek and drives you to Burana Tower. This is where Balasagun stood, a Silk Road town of the 9th to 11th centuries. You see petroglyphs and balbals, and a small museum of coins, ceramics and jewellery. Climb the tower for a view of the Tien Shan.

On the road through Boom Gorge we stop at a small place locals love and few visitors find. You try kattama with tea brewed in a samovar.

In Chong-Kemin National Park you meet your horseman and horse. First comes a short lesson on how to sit, steer, stop and stay safe. Your guide picks a calm trail or a livelier one based on your experience. Then you ride for 3 to 4 hours through forest, across rivers and over open slopes, passing small villages.

After the ride, a Kyrgyz family welcomes you into their home for a homemade meal. It is a slow, warm end to the day. Then we drive back to Bishkek and drop you at your hotel.

- Transfer: Bishkek to Burana Tower and Chong-Kemin, and back
- Activity: Horse riding · 3-4 h
- Meals: Kattama and samovar tea, homemade family lunch

## Common questions

**How long is this tour?** It runs 1 day, 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. 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.

**How much does it cost?** From $160 per person. The exact price depends on group size and season, and we confirm it for your group within 24 hours.

## How to book

Send your dates and group size and we confirm availability and a tailored price within 24 hours: https://azattours.com/tours/chong-kemin-national-park-ride-day-trip/#book

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- Based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan