Silk Road - 26 May 2009 - From Naryn, Kyrgyzstan through the Dolon Pass

We wound up eating breakfast earlier than scheduled which enabled us to get an early start. We were heading for the Dolon Pass. As we went the driver had to constantly be aware of horses, cattle, goats and sheep on the road. Our first stop was at the side of the road where a group of nomadic people were selling mares’ milk by the side of the road. They live in the valley in a village, but when it gets warm they head up the mountain, where they set up their stands and bring the horses and cattle to the high pasture. Down the road a piece, there had been a small avalanche. The guide suggested that it would probably be gone in about six weeks. When we got to the top of the Dolon Pass, we stopped to take pictures. Our direction through the pass was away from China to the north and west.

We came across some eagles flying I guess in search of prey or carrion. We also stopped to photograph some horses by a small stream. We passed more animals heading up the mountains for fresh pasture.

Yurt Outside of Guest House where we spent the night
Celestial Mountain Guest House
Stopped at side of road for Mares Milk
Bora (Tour Leader) and snow capped mountains in the distance
Me in front of Yurt and Mares Milk sellers
Kyrgyz Selling Mares Milk
Bette and Kyrgyz Selling Mares Milk
View of Yurts
Me in front of Avalanch


Video clip at top of Dolon Pass

Sign indicating top of Dolon Pass
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Snow Covered Mountain
Horses at Pasture
Note Stream
Me with Horses in background
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Enjoying view from top of hill

View from top of hill