Only the Brave Travelers Will Conquer Takyrtor In the Issyk-Kul region, there are many gorges, in the middle of which flow numerous mountain rivers. Traditionally, the rivers and gorges are named the same. This also applies to the Takyrtor Gorge. The Takyrtor River merges near the bridge with a second river and becomes the large Arashan River. Earlier, a tributary of the Ekichat River flows into it. Along the right side of this river, there is an opportunity to ascend to the very interesting
The Natural Beauty of Turgen-Aksu Gorges are those rare places in nature that have not been touched by the ubiquitous hand of man, which has not introduced its urban changes. But there is one gorge in the Issyk-Kul region, whose breath has been slightly touched by humans. However, it has not spoiled the creation of nature but has only slightly improved it. This is the Turgen gorge. It is perhaps the only gorge in Kyrgyzstan that has a paved road. Not all of it, of course, but only about 20
Kavashinsky Cliffs and Laylak Kavashin is a mysterious and enchanting oasis of wild nature, located in the very heart of Pamir-Alai. It is a unique crossroads of the republics of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
Ala-Myshyk Cave - Colorful Cat On the ridge of the mountain range rising above the surroundings of the city of Naryn, there stands a very beautiful mountain called Ala-Myshyk (Colorful Cat), named so due to the exceptional variety of the rocks that compose it. The slopes of the mountain are covered with green patches of Tien Shan fir trees. The Ala-Myshyk cave is located 6 kilometers west of the city of Naryn, 250 meters from the Naryn relay station, which is installed on the northern slope of
Those who love clean, mountain air should visit the Oruu-Sai gorge. It is located just thirty-five kilometers from Bishkek. The picturesque hills covered with lush vegetation leave no one indifferent. Mountain gorges adorned with thickets of wild rose, barberry, wild raspberries, and juniper alternate with slopes of red clay. The ringing silence is filled only by the murmuring of springs with crystal clear water and the chirping of birds. In the summer, people visit these places to relax
Kara-Balta Gorge is located on the northern slope of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too. The Kara-Balta Gorge begins at the village of Sosnovka and winds for several dozen kilometers to its highest point—the Tyo-Ashuu Pass (about 3000 m). Beyond it lies Suusamyr. The Bishkek-Osh highway runs through the gorge. The road is picturesque—it first follows the Kara-Balta River, ascending to the Toо-Ashuu Pass at an altitude of about 3200 meters, and then descends into the Suusamyr Valley. The gorge is very scenic,
Picturesque Chichkan Gorge In the tourist center of Central Asia – Kyrgyzstan, there are many beautiful and amazing places. Chichkan Gorge is one of them. The gorge is located at the 240th kilometer of the Bishkek-Osh highway, which connects the two capitals of the country, just beyond the Ala-Bel Pass at an altitude of 2200 m above sea level, winding several dozen kilometers south from the pass to the Toktogul Reservoir. Here, the unique pristine nature is still preserved, untouched by man or
The Red Water Gorge - Chon-Kyzyl-Suu The picturesque Chon-Kyzyl-Suu gorge is one of the most beautiful places on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul. At the bottom of the gorge, the turbulent river Kyzyl-Suu carries its rushing waters from the glaciers of the mighty Terskey Alatoo ridge. Emerald green in its upper reaches, the river turns bright red at the point where it flows into Issyk-Kul, eroding red mountain sandstones along the way. This unusual color is what gives the river its name –
Altyn-Arashan – a Romantic Place Altyn-Arashan (translated as "Golden Spring") is a high-altitude gorge located in the eastern part of the Terskey Alatau range, near the city of Karakol. This gorge is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kyrgyzstan, thanks to its unique nature, hot springs located right in the gorge, vast coniferous forests, and stunning views. The Altyn-Arashan Gorge is located in the upper reaches of the river Arashan of the same name, situated 10 km
The Mysterious Place - Fairy Tale Canyon. The Issyk-Kul region is famous not only for its amazing pristine nature, which can rival the "Seven Wonders of the World." In this rich territory, there are places where it is hard to believe that this is planet Earth. There is a sense of irrationality, an unknown beauty from another planet. One of these mysterious places is Fairy Tale Canyon. Fairy Tale Canyon is located on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, in the foothills of the
Grigorievskoe Gorge is one of the wonderful and picturesque natural attractions Chon Ak-Suu Gorge, or Grigorievskoe, begins to the south of the village of Grigorievka. It is 56 kilometers from the city of Cholpon-Ata to the First Lake in Grigorievskoe Gorge, and approximately 110 kilometers from the city of Balakchi to the middle of the gorge. The length of the Chon Ak-Suu River valley from the village of Grigorievka to the beginning of the ascent to the Ak-Suu Pass, which is located at an
Semyonovskoye Gorge is one of the most beautiful places in the Pre-Issyk-Kul region On the northern shore of Issyk-Kul, 40 km from the resort town of Cholpon-Ata, along the road from Bishkek north of the village of Semyonovka, lies one of the most beautiful places in the Pre-Issyk-Kul region, the Semyonovskoye Gorge. Its length is about 30 kilometers. Semyonovskoye Gorge is named in honor of one of the first explorers of these places - the Russian scientist-geographer P. P.
Juu Valley (also known as Juku, Zhukuu, Zauka) - one of the most beautiful valleys of the Terskey Alatoo. It is located south of the village of Saru, which is 10 km west of the village of Pokrovka, approximately 75 km from the city of Karakol. Juu Valley is the longest on the Terskey Alatoo ridge. The length of the valley reaches 50 km. The length of the valley is due to its unusual shape: in the lower part, the valley stretches strictly from north to south, sharply turning to the west in the
Gorge along the Sokuluk River Belogorka Gorge is located to the west of Ala-Archa Gorge in the Sokuluk District of the Chuy Region. The gorge is situated southwest of Bishkek, at a distance of 72 km. On the Sokuluk plain to the west of Bishkek lies the village of Tash-Bulak (Stone Stream). It stretches widely along the Sokuluk River, which flows through alpine meadows and forested areas, showcasing a variety of wildlife. The village is still known to locals by its Soviet name, Belogorka, which
The Famous Barskaun Gorge The majestic mountain range of Terskey Alatoo frames the southern shore of Issyk-Kul. Hidden within its slopes are numerous magnificent paradise spots with picturesque landscapes. One of them is the Barskaun Gorge, which is about 30 kilometers long. At the very beginning of the Barskaun Gorge lies the village of the same name, which was known in ancient times as Barskhan. In the past, this was the residence of a khan, and nearby were the cities of Lower and Greater
Just 37 km from the city of Karakol, lies one of the most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan - Jeti-Oguz Gorge It is located in the floodplain of the river of the same name on the northern slope of the Terskey Alatoo range, which curves around Lake Issyk-Kul from the south. The name Jeti-Oguz (translated from Kyrgyz as "seven bulls") comes from a chain of weathered red rocks that resemble lying bulls on the ground and serve as the gorge's hallmark. A local attraction is the rock
The Alamedin Gorge is characterized by the exuberance of nature and diverse vegetation. The Alamedin Gorge is located on the northern slope, in the central, highest part of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too ridge, 30 kilometers east of the city of Bishkek. It is one of the longest gorges stretching from south to north, with a length of about 50 kilometers. Steep rocky slopes, magnificent dense juniper forests, and towering snow and ice peaks rising up to 4900 meters above sea level cannot leave nature lovers
Chunkurchak Gorge – one of the smallest, yet most beautiful gorges in Kyrgyzstan. Located 45 km from Bishkek and 20 km east of the village of Tash Dobo (formerly Vorontsovka), the picturesque tiny Chunkurchak Gorge lies at the headwaters of the Alamedin River. The Chunkurchak National Biosphere Reserve is located in the gorge. It was created specifically to protect rare species of tulips. In spring, it transforms into a small Holland. Indeed, this is where the Royal Tulip grows, which can
Karakol National Nature Park The park was established in accordance with the Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated April 15, 1997, No. 225 “On the Organization of the National Nature Park ‘Karakol’ in the Ak-Suu District of the Issyk-Kul Region” for the purpose of preserving the unique natural complexes of the Karakol Gorge over a total area of 38,256 hectares. Forested lands comprise 7,688 hectares, with forest cover amounting to 4,767 hectares, including forest
Another one of the most beautiful gorges in Kyrgyzstan, Kegety Gorge is located on the northern side of the Kyrgyz Ridge, 90 kilometers from the city of Bishkek. Its picturesque nature makes it very interesting and attractive for tourists. A turbulent river with the same name flows through Kegety Gorge, which has many tributaries. The largest of them is the right tributary Köl-Tor, which forms a very beautiful independent gorge, at the headwaters of which there is a lake with turquoise water.
Ala-Archa Zone is located 30 km south of Bishkek in the central part of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too range in a picturesque gorge of the same name, which is over 35 km long. This gorge is the largest of all the gorges in the Kyrgyz range. On its territory lies the Ala-Archa National Park.
Issyk-Ata Zone is located 80 km from Bishkek and includes two gorges — Issyk-Ata and Tuyuk Issyk-Ata with tributaries. This zone is distinguished not only by its favorable climatic conditions but also by its magnificent balneological resources. Based on more than fifty thermal springs, the famous Issyk-Ata resort operates in the middle part of the gorge of the same name. The springs have been known since ancient times, as evidenced by the image of the healing Buddha carved on Asal.
Abshir-Sai (Waterfall Gorge) is located in the mountain valley of the river of the same name, flowing from the northern slopes of the Kichik-Alai mountain range. The distance from the city of Osh to Abshir-Sai is 70 km. The mountainous part of the valley begins with rocky, distinctive gates formed by layers of limestone, standing out against the backdrop of picturesque slopes.
Gava-Sai Gorge is a right tributary of the Kara-Unkur River, located 20 kilometers northwest of the district center Bazar-Korgon. In its middle part, about five kilometers long, lies the village of Uzbek-Gava. Surrounded by picturesque nature, it has been home to Uzbeks since ancient times. Not far from the upper boundary of the village, in the forest, there is an experimental site of the national institute of nut growing. From it, a magnificent walnut forest stretches in all directions, where
Canyons of Konorchek occupy the eastern part of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too, covering a vast territory. Dry, devoid of any vegetation, red canyons, colored by the oxidation of mineral particles, appear as a collection of fantastic semi-ruined castles, ancient temples, modern skyscrapers, columns, and spires. The unusual shapes of these natural structures have given rise to equally strange names: Castle Rock - an impressive mass with a flat top 300 meters high, crowned with jagged towers; Bobsleigh
The Shamsi Natural Complex is located 85 km east of Bishkek and includes the territory of a valley of the same name with tributaries flowing from the northern slopes of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too. The largest tributaries are located in the eponymous gorges: Tura-Kayin - left lower tributary; Tuyuk - left middle tributary; Kel-Tor - right lower tributary; Karagayly-bulak - right middle tributary.
