Kyrgyzstan
The Caravan Road: At-Bashy and Tash-Rabat
- 2 daysDuration
- CulturalActivity
- EasyLevel
- NarynStarts in
- 1–8 peopleGroup size
About this tour
South of Naryn the old road to Kashgar runs through the wide At-Bashy valley. In a quiet side valley stands Tash-Rabat, a stone caravanserai where merchants once waited for the passes to open.
We visit the ruins of Koshoi-Korgon on the way and spend the night in a yurt right next to the caravanserai.
Itinerary
Day01 Koshoi-Korgon and Tash-Rabat
Drive south into the At-Bashy valley, stop at the earth walls of Koshoi-Korgon and continue up a side valley to Tash-Rabat. Explore the domed halls in the late light and settle into the yurt camp.
Day02 The valley and the way back
Morning walk or horse ride up the valley behind Tash-Rabat, lunch at the camp and the drive back to Naryn.
What’s included
Included
- Car and driver from Naryn and back
- Guide
- One night in a yurt camp
- Dinner, breakfast and lunch
Not included
- Entrance fees (about $3)
- Horse ride (optional, paid locally)
Pricing by group size
What travellers say
What an exceptional place! A gift shop is only the beginning. They have rooms available, the hosts are immeasurably kind, and they will make you a breakfast as well. Truly one of the best hidden gems in all of Naryn! Stay here, and get some of their incredible hand made items in the shop!
Nous sommes passés par leur intermédiaire pour le tour Naryn-Kel Suu-Tash Rabat-Naryn, le chauffeur était professionnel et on a passé un bon moment
Translated from FrenchWe booked the Naryn – Kel-Suu – Tash-Rabat – Naryn tour through them. The driver was professional and we had a great time.
I bought a lovely Shydrak here, they were very helpful and took me through all the sizes. The prices were fair.
Izat fais un travail magnifique. Et elle est adorable. Je recommande sans réserve.
Translated from FrenchIzat does a wonderful job, and she is lovely. I recommend her without reservation.
I think this is the only souvenir shop in Naryn. There you can find nice carpets, slippers, socks with kirgis prints, magnets, traditional hats and a lot of other stuff.
The best place to buy a traditional shyrdak in Kyrgyzstan. I am very happy with the carpet! Besides, they sell a lot of other nice products. All the products are of high quality.
Who is this tour for?
- History lovers and Silk Road fans
- Travellers short on time who still want a yurt night
- All ages — very little walking is required
Difficulty & safety
Easy. Tash-Rabat is at 3,200 m; walk slowly on the first evening. The road is paved most of the way, with the last 15 km on gravel.
What to bring
- Warm layers — nights in the mountains are cold even in July
- Waterproof jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
- Personal medicine
- Passport (and a copy)
FAQ
Can we combine this with Kel-Suu?
Yes — both trips go through the At-Bashy valley. Ask us for a combined route.
Is Tash-Rabat open all year?
The building can be visited all year, but the yurt camps are only open from May to October.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days before the start. Between 30 and 14 days we keep 30% of the price, later than 14 days 50%. If we have to cancel because of weather or road closures, you get a full refund or a new date.
