Forbidden roads in Kyrgyzstan

For safety reasons, driving a rental vehicle is prohibited in certain areas of the country.

  • Kok-Ayrik Pass
    the road no longer exists / map error
  • Ton Pass
    the road no longer exists / map error
  • Tosor Pass
    dangerous off-road conditions
  • Arabel Pass
    driving is prohibited
  • Altyn-Arashan
    driving is prohibited
  • Karakol Gorge
    access permitted only up to the second bridge
  • Chatyr-Köl – Kel-Suu Road
    all bridges are destroyed
  • Kel-Suu Lake (beyond the yurt camp)
    the last 8 km must be covered on foot
  • Enilchek (beyond Maida-Adyr Base Camp)
    no bridges across deep rivers
  • Karkara Valley (beyond the base camp)
    no bridges across deep rivers
  • Sary-Jaz Valley
    dangerous off-road conditions
  • Turasu Valley
    no bridges across deep rivers

Violation of these restrictions will result in a fine in accordance with the rental agreement and voiding of insurance coverage, as insurance companies in Kyrgyzstan do not insure vehicles operated on these roads.