While there are additional bridges in the Odjuk Gorge leading elsewhere, I did not count or photograph them. I decided to create a photo review specifically for the bridges because I have already shared many photos from the Odjuk Gorge, which can be seen here. Perhaps someone would like to know how many bridges exist in Odjuk and what they look like.
The last photo review ended with my climb of the Kumkaayakutal pass. Let's continue from here. This is how the Odjuk gorge appeared before me, illuminated by the rays of the setting sun.
This is what the Kumkayakutal pass looks like from the other side, up close.
Next, I descended the trail from the pass. It didn't drop straight down, but rather followed the slope to the right. Here are a few photos from that section.
When the trail reached the edge of this spur, a view of the Kichkine pass opened up, this is a small cut right in the center of the ridge in the photo.
I also spotted the location of my last year's hike parking spot along the Odjuk trail, which is a small open area with rocks nestled between two trees at the base of this slope.
I didn't go in that direction as the trail led towards the ridge where I recalled the presence of convenient parking spots. This picture marks the end of the day, after which setting up camp was necessary due to the approaching darkness.
The following morning, after a good night's rest, I felt energized and ready to continue.
I took a picture of where I came from and where I was headed next, after spending the night there without a tent.
Along the path visible in the first photo, I continued on. The upper reaches of the Odjuk gorge are still ahead, with snow in some places, but overall, spring has arrived. I will now share a few photos from this point, leading up to where I will reach the first bridge.
This is the first bridge on my way. However, if we consider the village of Varzob as the starting point, then it would be the tenth bridge. Last year, during the summer, there were heavy rains that caused it to be washed away and it has not been restored yet at this location.
They made another, a little lower, so here it is "The Tenth Bridge", and apparently it was made according to old technologies, interesting.
Between the ninth and tenth bridges, there is a considerable distance, and tourists do not visit this area very often as the Odjuk gorge is quite long. However, the scenery is stunning, and I will showcase it in a block of photos. There isn't much else to say; I simply walked, admired the surroundings, and took some pictures along the way.
"Ninth Bridge", also from both sides.
After crossing this bridge, there is a small pass along the way with some sights to see. It is located not far from the Kharangon fork and adjacent to it is the village of Odjuk, which now only consists of gardens and vegetable plots.
Photo taken from the pass, the first one is facing the upstream direction, and the second one is facing towards the village of Varzob.
Behind the pass, near the Kharango fork, we are met by "The Eighth Bridge".
After this bridge, there is a waterfall on the right side.
"The Seventh Bridge"
There is another waterfall located behind the seventh bridge, now on the left side. I had planned to have lunch there, but unfortunately, the clearing in front of the waterfall was already occupied by another group..
"The Sixth Bridge"
"The fifth bridge", some kind of crooked truth.
"The fourth bridge" it is also called - the iron bridge.
"Third bridge"
"Second bridge" there are already summer cottages being built, and before that there was quite a nature, a beautiful poplar grove.
And finally, "First Bridge", this bridge is located practically in the village of Varzob, so it was even concreted.
This marked the end of my hike along the Odjuk Gorge and the four-day trek from Khorongoni-bolo village to Varzob village. You can find other photo reviews of this hike by following the links:
The third day - Kumkayakutal pass, Semiganch gorge, Romit
Second day - Mount Mushteppa, ridge between Varzob and Romit gorges
First day - Gorge and ridge Kharangoni, Varzob
All the best and interesting trips to you.
