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The Shamsy gorge is considered by some people to be the most beautiful of the canyons in the Kyrgyz Hrebet. It was selected as the site for a “Hunting Lodge” for the former Shah of Iran – which was built but never occupied. Apparently the word “shamsy” means “dark” in Fahsi (Iranian – Persian) but as the valley has been called this for many years, this is probably just a coincidence.
The golden mask of the ancient beauty, Queen Shamsy, was found nearby.
Twelve kilometers into the valley is the junction of the Shamsy and Tuyuk rivers. (Not to be confused with the Tuyuk river of Kok Moinok). The wooded slopes and high mountain plateaus are home to a wide range of fauna and flora.
In summer it is possible to cross the mountains and head towards Kochkor.
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