\"Golden\" Chatkal with \"Altyn Ordo\"

In a remote, beautiful corner of the Jalalabad region of Kyrgyzstan, surrounded by the Chatkal Mountains, the Kasan-Sai River flows. It can literally be called golden, since already in the first millennium AD, gold, antimony, lead, copper and mercury were mined in its bed. This is evidenced by ancient quarries and workings. In the river valley, the world's largest traces of ancient gold miners were found - stone dumps with a volume of 7.5 million cubic meters, which locals call Uygon-Tash. Here are the remains of mines in which people mined gold back in the 6th-7th centuries. They have historical significance and are eligible for inclusion in UNESCO cultural heritage sites.




Today people come not only from all over Kyrgyzstan, but also from neighboring Uzbekistan to look at the majestic Uygon-Tash and feel the passion of a gold miner! They come to look at the gold, but stay for the beautiful nature...In the high-mountain forest ecosystem of Kasan-Saya there are areas with endemic fruit trees listed in the international Red Book: Nedzvetsky apple tree, Sievers apple tree, Korzhinsky pear tree and other wild relatives of cultivated fruit trees.




In this unique place, where magnificent nature and national culture merge, there is the Altyn Ordo vacation spot. From the nearest village of Terek-Sai you can easily get here by car in just 20-30 minutes. Housing in "Altyn Ordo" is a cozy yurt, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature, immerse yourself in its embrace and take a break from the bustle of city life. On the territory there is a collection of mountain minerals, information stands about local nature, objects of art and historical curiosities, for example, ancient millstones. At the entrance to the Golden Horde is the wishing stone. Each of the guests can put his hand to this stone and pray the most secret, and the wish will surely come true!




Fans of agrotourism will love the nursery, which is carefully looked after by the family of Shabdraimov Kurban, a specialist forester who knows all the secrets of the local mountains. Mistress Asylkan prepares delicious national dishes, and her amazing compotes made from wild fruits and berries are known throughout the area. This is the taste of refreshing and slightly tart drinks that will never be forgotten!




One of the special moments of staying at Altyn Ordo is walking along the picturesque trails. Here everyone has the opportunity to observe wild animals in their natural habitat. Among the rare species, mention should be made of the common vulture, which is included in the International List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature as an endangered species, and the banded mammal, which is also endangered at the global level.




For lovers of light extreme sports, the owner of Kurbanaly can offer an exciting tour “Golden Kasan-Sai”. Participants will cross a turbulent mountain river under the guidance of an experienced guide, visit the sites of ancient gold mining - Uigon-Tash, and personally participate in manual gold mining. This is a unique experience that will be remembered for a long time!




For those who like a peaceful and quiet vacation, 10 minutes from the "Altyn-Ordo" resort, fishing is offered on the shore of a picturesque pond with clear water. It is possible to engage in quiet hunting - gathering mushrooms, berries and medicinal herbs.



Team "Altyn Ordo" and its guests observe ecological rules on the territory of the resort. A separate garbage collection is implemented here. A hydroelectric power plant is used to obtain part of the electricity, and the water in the shower is heated with the help of solar energy.
"Altyn Ordo" is a place where you can get an unforgettable ecotourism experience!