Kyrgyz Republic View to Ontor Glacier and Karakol Peak

Peak Karakol with its glacier is one of our highlights in the Karakol region. The tranquillity at this spot, surrounded by high rugged rock faces with a view of the glacier and the snow-white peak behind it, is breathtaking. The long effort of the many kilometers of hiking is well worth it!

Don't underestimate the vastness of the glacier and check your offline map beforehand to see how far you actually are from the glacier. Don't start your drone too early so that you don't have to cover an extremely long distance. Observe the local laws and have a valid flying license.

From the entrance to the national park (marked point), the route runs for a total of 24 kilometers up 1300 meters in altitude and down around 250 meters in altitude. You can make a stopover in the Karakol Gorge, where you can rent yurts and buy meals. Alternatively, you can take a cab to Karakol Gorge, which should cost you 50-80 euros depending on the driver. From there, it is a 12-kilometre hike of around 800 meters in altitude. Bring all weather-related clothing with you. The weather can change very quickly in the mountains. Also be sure that you are fit enough to manage the long distances on partly muddy or unmade ground.