Tash Rabat to Chatyr Kol

Maybe this path was part of the ancient Silk Road? From Tash Rabat you may hike to the Panda Pass, crossing the height of the At Bashy mountain range and then follow the steep path down to the Chatyr Kol lake. It's a one day hike if you get a pick up by car close to the lake.



About the Hike:

You will spend the night in one of the yurt camps around Tash Rabat. After breakfast the hike starts at the Tash Rabat building at 2,985 m height. The paths follows the creek flowing in the wide valley bottom. For the first ten kilometers (3:30h) the way is flat and the hike is not too tough. Sometimes the path is a little bit elevated on the side of the valley, other times you will share your step with the water
The path finally inclines and leads up on a scree slope where the ways to Tash Rabat Pass (left) and to Panda Pass (right) divide. Finally you will be at the Panda pass at 4.024 m altitude. From the pass you will go down the other side of the mountain. For this section a border zone permit is absolutely necessary. The destination is now Lake Chatyr Kol. Now have to search for the gravel road were our driver will pick us up.


What to expect:

  • Duration: Two days
  • Type:Self-guided hike
  • Distance (round trip):
    • 102 km by car on 1st day
    • 19.5 km on foot
    • 180 km by car on 2nd day
  • Altitude: 2,985 - 4,024 meters
  • Elevation gain/loss: 1944/1328 meters
  • Season: July till September
  • Difficulty: Moderate to difficult; apline hiking skills required

What to bring:

  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Appropriate trekking shoes
  • Weatherproof warm clothes and rain coat
  • Hat

Price Includes:

  • 🚘 Transport to and from Naryn CBT office
  • 🍽️ Breakfast in the Yurt camp
  • (Lunch or Dinner Optional)
  • 🛖 Overnight in Yurt