At-Bashy Range
Mountains Mountain range in Naryn Region with alpine terrain
A mountain range in Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn Region featuring high passes and alpine pastures; trekkers and herding communities use the area for seasonal routes and grazing.
How to Get to At-Bashy Range #
The nearest regional center is Naryn. From Naryn, reach the At‑Bashy district by road (roughly 120-200 km depending on destination) via the A365 and regional tracks; the town of At‑Bashy is on the primary road south of Naryn. During summer months local marshrutkas and shared taxis run between Naryn and At‑Bashy; for deeper access hire a 4x4 from Naryn or arrange transport through a local tour operator.
Tips for Visiting At-Bashy Range #
- If hiring a driver from Naryn, ask to stop at the At-Bashy valley town for local food and to check road and weather conditions before venturing onto remote dirt tracks.
- Acclimatize in Naryn or the At-Bashy valley town before attempting high passes; altitudes here commonly exceed 3,000-4,000 metres.
- Bring cash and a SIM with local coverage; mountain shepherds and roadside stalls rarely accept cards.
Best Time to Visit At-Bashy Range #
The At-Bashy Range is best visited in summer (June-September) when high pastures open and tracks are navigable.
Weather & Climate near At-Bashy Range #
At-Bashy Range's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -29°C to 10°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -16°C and lows of -29°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -28°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with 61 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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September
September is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.
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