Before trying to reach the highest waterfall in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, you should make your way to Naryn. The waterfall and the highest part of the gorge are accessible only by foot or horseback. By foot you can reach it in approximately 5 hours. From the nearest village of Bash-Kaindy it is 20 km to the waterfall. The nearest car road ends at the entrance of the Bash-Kaindy gorge and from there you need to hike for about 12 km onward and somewhat upwards. The Shar waterfall trek rewards travelers continuously with impressive views of the valley, full of beautiful trees, grazing yaks, herds of sheep and semi-wild horses. The best time to come here is certainly in the summer. The waterfall is yet little known, therefore is not crowded yet. Overall, the walking trip to the waterfall takes a whole day. If you have a tent you can also spend a night under the waterfall.
On the way to the waterfall, you need to cross the Shar river and other streams flowing from the surrounding mountains. During the springtime, the amount of water can rise making it impossible to cross some locations without ropes, meaning it is better to go with a guide in the spring time. There are also many other paths leading away from the waterfall inside the gorge and it is quite easy to turn the wrong way and get lost which also seconds using a guide if you are not the most experience hiker. All the hardships of the path are rewarded finally by the breathtaking spectacle in the form of a huge waterfall and the feeling of energy from it.