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.

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At-Bashy Range at a Glance#

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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.

Summer
June-September · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Milder temperatures, open mountain pastures and the best access for trekking, horseback riding, and crossing high passes.
Late spring/Early autumn
May & October · 0-15°C (32-59°F)
Shoulder seasons bring fewer tourists but can have unpredictable weather and early/late snow at higher elevations.
Winter
November-April · -20-0°C (-4-32°F)
Harsh, snowy and largely inaccessible except to experienced mountaineers or winter travelers.

Weather & Climate near At-Bashy Range#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-34°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -29° - -17° -30° 6 mm overcast 78% 2.9 m/s 0.3 low 9.4h
February Poor -28° - -14° -29° 7 mm overcast 78% 3.1 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.5h
March Poor -23° - -10° -24° 16 mm overcast 69% 3.2 m/s 1.0 high 11.8h
April Poor -14° - -3° -14° 31 mm overcast 60% 3.4 m/s 1.6 very high 13.2h
May Acceptable -8° - 1° -8° 58 mm partly cloudy 61% 3.4 m/s 1.9 very high 14.4h
June Acceptable -5° - 5° -4° 58 mm partly cloudy 60% 3.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 15.0h
July Good -3° - 10° 1° 61 mm partly cloudy 55% 2.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 14.7h
August Good -3° - 10° 1° 46 mm some cloud 54% 2.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.7h
September Good -7° - 6° -4° 27 mm some cloud 55% 3.1 m/s 1.5 high 12.3h
October Poor -12° - -1° -12° 18 mm partly cloudy 60% 3.6 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.0h
November Poor -21° - -9° -21° 10 mm partly cloudy 69% 3.0 m/s 0.4 low 9.7h
December Poor -26° - -14° -28° 7 mm overcast 75% 3.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.1h