Holy Rock above Arslanbob — Horse Ride, 1 Day
About this tour
A day ride from Arslanbob into the mountains, past pasture after pasture, each with its own character, flowers and wildlife.
You stop at the Toguz-Bulak pasture to taste water from its many underground springs, picnic with views over the mountains and villages and climb to the Holy Rock (3,200 m), with a panorama of the Jalal-Abad valley. The return leads over the Kongur-Tube ('Green Hill') pasture and through a birch grove.
Highlights
- Holy Rock (3,200 m) and views over the Jalal-Abad valley
- Toguz-Bulak pasture and its springs
- Green Hill pasture and birch grove
- About 16 km and 7 hours on horseback
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Itinerary
01
Day
Arslanbob – Holy Rock – Arslanbob
Start at 9:00. Ride to the Toguz-Bulak pasture and try the water of its many springs. Picnic with views of the mountains and villages, then climb to the Holy Rock (3,200 m) for a panorama over the Jalal-Abad valley. Return to Arslanbob via the Kongur-Tube (Green Hill) pasture. About 7 hours, 16 km.
What's included
Included
English-speaking guide
Lunch
A horse for each traveller and your guide, with local horsemen
Entrance tickets and park fees
Not included
Drinks and snacks
Tips for your guide, driver and horsemen
Personal expenses
Who is this tour for?
- Riders with some experience and good fitness — the climb to 3,200 m in one day is demanding
Difficulty & safety
The highest point of the route is about 3,200 m. Drink plenty of water, go slowly on the first days and tell your guide about any headache or dizziness. Riding days are about 7 hours (with breaks) at a walking pace with an experienced horseman; mountain weather changes fast, so keep a warm layer and rain jacket at hand.
What to bring
Warm layer
Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
Rain jacket
Sunscreen and sun hat
Pricing by group size
FAQ
How difficult is it?
It is a moderately difficult day: a steady climb of more than 1,000 m to the Holy Rock and back in about 7 hours.
