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Boom Gorge
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Mars Atlas
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan196 contributions
Enjoyable mountain road ride
Jul 2019
The road has been fully renovated and is very smooth. Drive is enjoyable with huge mountains on both sides. Many roadside cafes are available for dining. There is Konorchek Canyon near the Red bridge. 2 km of a walk from the road. If you are adventurous enough you may take rafting in Boom river, which get big and bit terrifying in summer. Overall its good stop for food and taking rest if your travelling to Issyk Kul or Naryn from Bishkek.
Written 27 January 2020
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gentbrugg
Moscow2,304 contributions
It is better to look from the river
Sep 2019
From the highway, built by the Chinese, Boom gorge does not look impressive. On the part of Balykchi it is generally very wide, with rather sloping folds. Although from here you can see three massive mountain ranges.The most beautiful plot is located about half way from Tokmok to Balykchy where suddenly appear multi-colored rocks - this is the beginning of a long canyon Suluu-Terek, one of the most beautiful places to which from the road you must pass 5-7 km away. Here is the famous Red bridge and a walkway to the beautiful Konorchek canyons. And generally beauty of the gorge is better to look closer to the Chu river, not to the road. Although the landscape is somewhat diversified by railway tracks. They are used, but only in summer. It is rather a sightseeing attraction, because the train goes on the tracks 8 hours, while for the car is enough only three.
Written 10 September 2019
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Janna S
Almaty, Kazakhstan23 contributions
Nothing special
Jul 2018 • Friends
It's beautiful, nice road drive. But there are so many other places nearby Bishkek such as AlaArcha, Kegety, ChonKemin that Boom Gorge is just another road drive.
Written 20 October 2018
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JGDynamo
Canada2,158 contributions
Views everywhere you look
Aug 2017 • Friends
Passing through Boom Gorge last summer we couldn’t help but notice the similarities between it and some of the mountain passes in BC and Alberta Canada that we grew up exploring so it felt a bit like home. There are lots of places along the highway to pull over and take pictures of some stunning scenery so click away and enjoy.
Written 2 July 2018
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William899
Walsall, UK147 contributions
Roadside gorge with cafes and parking
Aug 2017 • Couples
The gorge is approx. an hour an a half from Bishkek on the excellent dual carriageway to Issyk Kul lake. There is a fast flowing river on its floor and plenty of pull-offs to take photos. The road climbs some way out of the city and there are some interesting red sandstone cliffs en route as well as plenty of glacial material. The cafes are large and have good washrooms.
Written 3 September 2017
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JLC-1972
Hellerup, Denmark236 contributions
Nice mountain drive
May 2017 • Solo
You will pass through Boom Gorge on the way from Bishkek to Issyk Kul. In the middle of the gorge you can go on a very interesting walk up through a dry river canyon - but here a guide is recommended.
Written 4 June 2017
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Alex_Johnson_Bishkek
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan885 contributions
A dry gorge where you can do some trekking
Apr 2016 • Solo
I went to Boom Gorge with TIK and it was great! We did a one day trek in and out of the gorge. It connects two regions the Chuy and the Issyk Kul regions. The gorge is about 30 km. You can see the Chu river which is popular place for rafting and hiking.
Written 16 May 2016
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