Maiden’s Refuge: Arslanbob by Night & Sunrise — 2 Days
About this tour
A two-day ride with some of the best views in the south. You ride via the Toguz-Bulak springs to the Holy Rock (3,200 m), across the Kumbel pasture to the Maiden's Refuge (Kyz-Korgon), and camp with the lights of Arslanbob below.
An early start the next morning rewards you with sunrise over the Fergana valley before you ride back through a small canyon, past the Big waterfall to Arslanbob. Several variations are possible.
Highlights
- Night camp at the Maiden's Refuge (Kyz-Korgon)
- Sunrise over the Fergana valley
- Holy Rock (3,200 m) and the Toguz-Bulak springs
- Big waterfall on the way back
- About 30 km on horseback
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Itinerary
01
Day
Arslanbob – Holy Rock – Maiden's Refuge
Start at 9:00, ride to the Toguz-Bulak pasture with its many underground springs, picnic with mountain views, then up to the Holy Rock (3,200 m) and across the Kumbel pasture to the Maiden's Refuge. Dinner with a view of Arslanbob at night. About 7 hours, 15 km. Night in a tent.
02
Day
Sunrise – Big waterfall – Arslanbob
Up at 6:00 for sunrise and photos; breakfast at 8:30. Ride down through a small canyon to the Toguz-Bulak pasture and the Big waterfall, lunch, and return to Arslanbob. About 7 hours, 15 km.
What's included
Included
English-speaking guide
1 night camping: tents, camp kitchen and a cook
Breakfast and dinner every day
Lunch every day
A horse for each traveller and your guide, with local horsemen
Pack horses with a horseman for the luggage and camping gear
Entrance tickets and park fees
Not included
International flights
Visa fees (if you need a visa)
Travel insurance
Sleeping bag and mat (ask us if you need to rent one)
Drinks and snacks
Tips for your guide, driver and horsemen
Personal expenses
Who is this tour for?
- Confident riders — you will ride 5–7 hours every day
- Travellers looking for remote country far from roads
- Photographers — the sunrise is the highlight
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 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 clothes — nights in the mountains are cold
Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
Rain jacket
Sunscreen and sun hat
Sleeping bag
