Tash Rabat and Panda Pass
Discover the magic of the Silk Road and the beauty of the Kyrgyz mountains in just one day! From the historic Tash Rabat Caravanserai, ride to the breathtaking Panda Pass, surrounded by alpine meadows and majestic peaks.
What to expect:
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Ancient Tash Rabat Caravanserai (15th century Silk Road fortress)
- Scenic horseback ride through valleys & mountains
- Stunning views from Panda Pass
- Picnic lunch in nature
- Perfect adventure for travelers short on time
Tours to this area require the separate purchase of a Border Permit in advance
Day 1: Tash Rabat – Panda Pass – Chatyr Kol
- Morning departure from Tash Rabat Caravanserai
- Ride through alpine meadows and ascend to Panda Pass
- Picnic lunch with incredible panoramic views of the mountains
- Continue the ride towards the remote Chatyr Kol Lake, the 3rd largest lake in Kyrgyzstan, located near the Chinese border
- Dinner & overnight in a traditional yurt camp on the lakeshore
Day 2: Chatyr Kol – Panda Pass – Tash Rabat
- Breakfast with a lakeside view
- Leisure time for a short hike or photography at Chatyr Kol
- Ride back across Panda Pass with new perspectives of the landscape
- Afternoon arrival at Tash Rabat, end of the journey