The Wild Road to Jalpak Bel pass
Kyrgyzstan, asia
N/A
3,300 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, buckle up for Pereval Dzhalpakbel! This wild ride in Kyrgyzstan's Naryn region climbs to a whopping 3,300 meters (that's 10,826 feet!). Situated in the majestic Tian Shan mountains, it's also known as Jalpak Bel Ashuu.
Forget your fancy sports cars, this is 4x4 territory only! The road is completely unpaved and notorious for thick, sudden fogs that can reduce visibility to, well, nothing.
Heads up: you probably can't get through from November to March due to heavy snow. Even in July, expect potential snow, so pack accordingly. The A363/Issyk-Kul Lake highway gives you access to a bumpy destroyed access road that climbs steeply and twists and turns. The views are stunning, so take it slow and enjoy the rugged beauty!
Road Details
- Country
- Kyrgyzstan
- Continent
- asia
- Max Elevation
- 3,300 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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