Ala-Archan kansallispuiston nähtävyydet

Ala-Archa Nature Park Essentials

Ala-Archa Nature Park serves as the primary gateway to the Tian Shan mountains, located 40 kilometers from Bishkek. This selection covers the main Ak-Sai trail, leading past the Broken Heart rock to the 70-meter Ak-Sai waterfall and Ratsek Hut base camp at 3,350 meters. It also includes the Adygene valley route towards glacial lakes and the Korona Hut, a staging point for high-altitude ascents. Facilities at the Alplager trailhead include a regional cafe and hotel accommodation.

A

Ak Say

A 70-meter cascade located approximately 4 kilometers from the Alplager trailhead along the Ak-Sai glacier route.

B

"Broken Heart" rock

A large, split rock formation marking a major viewpoint on the trail toward the Ak-Sai waterfall and glacier.

C

Ratcek Hut

A stone mountain lodge situated at 3,350 meters, serving as the primary base camp for mountaineers exploring the Ak-Sai glacier.

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D

Ala-Arca nacionalnyj park

Educational signage and maps located at the trailhead providing route details and safety information for the park's main valleys.

E

Panorama view with big rock

Elevated vantage point offering views of the Ala-Archa river valley and surrounding granite peaks near the Broken Heart rock.

F

Adygene lake

Glacial lake located in the Adygene valley, accessible via a trail passing the climbers' cemetery.

G

Golubin's glacier

One of the park's largest glaciers, situated at the head of the Ala-Archa valley and used for glaciological monitoring.

H

Korona Hut

High-altitude shelter located above Ratsek Hut, used by climbers attempting the technical towers of Korona Peak.

I

Alplager Cafe

Base camp dining facility at the Alplager trailhead serving traditional regional dishes and refreshments.

J

Ala Archa Hotel

Lodging at the Alplager trailhead featuring rooms and Wi-Fi access at the end of the paved road.