Kara-Keche Gorge

The Kara-Keche Gorge is a long gorge in the western part of the Naryn Region, known for the Kara-Keche Pass and the largest coalfield in Kyrgyzstan. The gorge separates the Jumgal Valley from Son-Kul Valley.
The gorge is located in the mountains of Moldo-Too and has a length of 50 kilometers. The nature and relief of the gorge are very remarkable. The slopes of the gorge are composed of rocks of the red shade, which creates a wonderful contrast with the fir trees growing on the slopes of these mountains and other green vegetation.
At an altitude of 2800 meters deep the Kara-Keche coalfield located. The highest point of the gorge is Kara-Keche Pass at an altitude of 3348 meters. From here, an excellent view is opened both to Son-Kul and to the gorge.

How to get to the Kara-Keche gorge?

The Kara-Keche Gorge is located in the Moldo-Too Mountains, south of the village of Bash-Kundagy in the Jumgal Valley. It is possible to get there by turning near the village of Bash-Kundagy to the south, or from the southwestern part of the Son-Kul Valley through the Kara-Keche Pass. The dirt road in the gorge is relatively good.

Kara-Keche gorge on the map

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