Zheti-Oguz Nature Reserve The Zheti-Oguz Nature Reserve was established in 1958 in the basin of the river of the same name, covering an area of 30,000 hectares. It was created to protect the picturesque natural complexes near the famous resort. The Zheti-Oguz section occupies the Zheti-Oguz gorge, located 33 km south of the city of Przhevalsk, on the northern slopes of the Terskey Alatau. The Zheti-Oguz gorge is situated at an altitude of 2000—3500 meters above sea level. The high location
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
Teploklyuchensky Reserve, territory for the snow leopard. Teploklyuchensky Reserve was established back in 1958. Both then and now, its area is impressive – 29,000 hectares in the basin of the Arashan River. This reserve is home to the habitat of a rare animal listed in the Red Book, the snow leopard. In fact, it was created specifically to protect this endangered animal. Under such conditions, other animals have also begun to thrive – the snow-capped bear, the Turkestan lynx, the baloban, the
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
“Sarkent” - an ancient name of a settlement The National Nature Park Sarkent is located in the Leilek district of the Batken region, 141 kilometers southwest of the regional center, the city of Batken. The park covers an area of 40,000 hectares. In the 2000s, a symposium on juniper forests was held in Osh, attended by representatives from about 20 countries. For the first time, issues regarding juniper forests were raised, and from 2004 to 2006, the "JAMP" project from France was
The Saymaluu Tash area translates from Kyrgyz as “painted stone” The State Natural National Park “Saymaluu-Tash” was established in accordance with the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated May 25, 2001, “On the establishment of the State Natural National Park ‘Saymaluu-Tash’ in the Toguz-Toro district of the Jalal-Abad region, covering a total area of 32,050 hectares, including forest land - 3,394 hectares, of which forested land - 987 hectares and non-forested land -
State Natural National Park "Salkyn-Tor" - a wonderful place for ecotourism The State Natural National Park Salkyn-Tor was established in accordance with the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated May 25, 2001, in the Naryn region, with the aim of improving the overall ecological situation and preserving unique corners of nature and natural sites. The length of the territory from north to south is about 15 km, and from east to west is 30 km. The area of the State
State Natural Park "Chon-Kemin" is a nature conservation and scientific research institution, classified as a specially protected natural area of the Kyrgyz Republic. The State Natural Park "Chon-Kemin" was established in accordance with the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated August 13, 1997, No. 472 “On the establishment of the State Natural Park “Chon-Kemin” in the Kemin District of Chui Region,” with the aim of preserving natural complexes,
Kara-Shoro Mineral Waters In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, in order to preserve unique natural complexes and organize recreation for citizens of the republic and foreign tourists, the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic established the state natural park "Kara-Shoro" by resolution No. 353 on August 2, 1996, covering a total area of 8,450 hectares. Of this, forest lands account for 263 hectares (3%), lands occupied by shrubs for 283 hectares (3%), pastures for 4,931 hectares
Dashman Reserve Civil activists and ecologists in the country have repeatedly appealed to officials, urging them to take measures to preserve the unique relic nut-fruit forests. "Due to inadequate control, lack of awareness among the local population, and their irresponsible attitude towards environmental protection, the ecosystem of the area - the main habitat of the relic nut-fruit forests has been disrupted, and the condition of plant and animal species, including those listed in the
The State Nature Reserve "Surma-Tash" inspires with its beauty and uniqueness. The Surmatash State Reserve is a specially protected natural area in Kyrgyzstan, established in 2009, located in the Kadamjai District of the Batken Region. It was organized by the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated June 27, 2009, No. 414, with the aim of: ensuring the preservation of unique natural complexes and biological diversity, protecting rare and endangered species of animal
Padyshatinsky State Nature Reserve is a specially protected natural area in Kyrgyzstan. The territory of the Padysha-Ata State Nature Reserve is one of the favorable regions for the compact habitat of various species of animals and the growth of diverse plant communities. According to the resolution of the government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated July 3, 2003, No. 405, the Padysha-Ata State Nature Reserve was established to preserve the unique juniper forests, the Semenov fir, which is listed
Sarychat-Ertash State Reserve is part of the Biosphere Territory "Issyk-Kul" Scientists from the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic have studied unique natural objects with rare and endangered species of animals and plants in the Sary-Jaz River basin of the Sarychat-Ertash Valley for many years. In the early 1980s, they proposed to the Government of the Republic to organize a state reserve in this area. Sarychat-Ertash State Reserve is relatively young among the
A Reserve for Eco-Tourism Enthusiasts The Karatala-Japyrik State Nature Reserve is a specially protected natural area in Kyrgyzstan, an oasis of magnificent wildlife in the Naryn region, with unique flora and fauna. The reserve is located 16 km south of the famous high-altitude lake Son-Kul. The state reserve was established in 1994 to preserve the unique nature, rare and endangered species of animals and plants of the Central Tien Shan, as well as to maintain the overall ecological balance of
“Kulun-Ata” translates from Kyrgyz as “foal of the father.” The Kulunatin State Reserve was established based on the Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated August 11, 2004, No. 598, on the lands of the state forest fund of the Karakulzhinsky forestry (10,453 ha) and the state land reserve of the Karakulja district (17,327 ha) in the Osh region, covering an area of 27,780 ha. Of the total area of the reserve (27,434.2 ha), forest lands occupy 3,483.5 ha (12.7%), while
The Uzunakmat Reserve was created to preserve its original and unique nature. The Uzunakmat Reserve is located in the northwest of the Ketmentyubinskaya basin (Toktogul district), 75-80 km from the district center. The district center is situated on the shores of the man-made Toktogul reservoir, which supplies energy to the Toktogul hydroelectric power station. These places are the homeland of the great Kyrgyz akyn-democrat – Toktul Satylganov and the famous writer-dramatist Joomart Bokonbaev.
Besh-Aral State Reserve is a true find for naturalists. Besh-Aral Reserve is located in Kyrgyzstan, in the Chatkal Valley. It was established in 1979. The administration of the Besh-Aral Reserve is located in the village of Yangibazar. According to the decree of the Council of Ministers of the Kyrgyz SSR dated March 21, 1979, No. 140, the territory of the Besh-Aral State Reserve is 116.7 thousand hectares, including 18.2 thousand hectares withdrawn from economic use for scientific research and
The Issyk-Kul Nature Reserve is one of the 338 reserves in the world recognized by the UNESCO "Man and Biosphere" program. The Issyk-Kul State Nature Reserve is located in the territory of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan. The reserve was established by a decree of the Council of Ministers of the Kyrgyz SSR on December 10, 1948, No. 1205, and remains a specially protected natural area of Kyrgyzstan to this day. According to the classification of the International Union for Conservation of
Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Station — a hydraulic engineering structure, a run-of-river hydroelectric power station (HPP), built on the Naryn River, 12 kilometers from the city of Uch-Kurgan (Namangan region of Uzbekistan) and two kilometers from the Uch-Kurgan — Tash-Kumyr railway line. This convenient location for constructing the HPP was first selected by engineer Kuznetsov in 1913. On November 30, 1958, the concrete was laid in the building of the Uch-Kurgan HPP. On January 27, 1959,
Tortkul Reservoir is a unique structure. It is located in the Batken region on the Isfara River. The area of the reservoir is 6.6 square kilometers, and its volume is 90 million cubic meters of water. Since the river is fed by glacial and snow melt, the reservoir is primarily filled due to melting snow and other sources. Approximately 60 million cubic meters are used annually during the irrigation season, leaving about 30 million in reserve. The critical volume is 15 million cubic meters of
Reservoir in the Valley of the Ak-Bura River The location of the Papan irrigation reservoir basin is in the valley of the Ak-Bura River near the Kaptarsky massif, after the dam was built at the point of greatest narrowing of the Papan Gorge, in the Osh region of southern Kyrgyzstan. It is located 20 km south of the city of Osh. The structure can withstand an earthquake of up to 9 points. The dam of the reservoir has a length of 90 meters and a height of 70 meters. Until 2003, the reservoir was
Tears of the Leopard Waterfall – the most famous waterfall of the Barskoon Gorge. One of the most beautiful gorges in Kyrgyzstan, the Barskoon Gorge (in Kyrgyz, Barskoon) is located on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, 90 km from the capital of the Issyk-Kul region, the city of Karakol. In the Barskoon Gorge, among relict firs and pines, three waterfalls originate from the glaciers of the high mountains. The lowest of them is the Manas Bowl, slightly higher is the Old Man's Beard, and
Kurpsayskoye Reservoir — a canyon-type reservoir Kurpsayskaya Hydroelectric Power Station — HPP on the Naryn River in Kyrgyzstan. It is the second most powerful hydroelectric station in the country, after the Toktogul HPP. It is part of the Naryn-Syrdarya cascade of hydroelectric power stations. The dam of the HPP forms the Kurpsayskoye Reservoir with weekly regulation. It is located in a narrow mountain gorge. In the area of the dam, the gorge with slopes of 35-40 degrees rises above the bed
Orto-Tokoy Reservoir — a reservoir on the Chu River. It is located 2 km west of the village of Orto-Tokoy, on the border of Naryn and Issyk-Kul regions, at an altitude of 1700 meters. The construction plan for the reservoir was approved by the decree of the Central Committee of the All-Union Communist Party (Bolsheviks) and the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR on March 19, 1940. Construction began in 1941 and was completed in 1960. The elevation above sea level is 1700 m. The
Orto-Tokoy (Kasansay) Reservoir — a reservoir in the Ala-Buka District of the Jalal-Abad Region of Kyrgyzstan. It is located on the Kasansay River, a right tributary of the Syr Darya. Construction of the reservoir began in 1941, but was halted due to the war. After its conclusion, the reservoir was completed — its volume is 165 million cubic meters, the surface area (km²) is 8.0; length (km) is 5.2; width (km) is 3.5; maximum depth is 63 meters. According to the land allocation case for the
The Reservoir with Two Names Kara-Burinskoye Reservoir is located in the Talas region on the border of the Manas and Kara-Burinsk districts, in the Chon-Kapka gorge. The main function of the structure is to irrigate dry lands in the Talas valley and Kazakhstan with water from the Talas River, accumulated in winter and spring. Kirov Reservoir is its second name. Construction began in 1965 and was completed in 1975. During the Soviet era, the district centers were named the village of Pokrovka
The Toktogul Reservoir can be called the water pearl of Kyrgyzstan. It is located on the Naryn River and is not only the largest in the country but also in all of Central Asia. The volume of the reservoir is 19.5 km³, with a useful water volume of 14 billion. The surface area is 284 km². The average depth is 215 m. Its dimensions are 65 × 12 km. Looking at the vast water expanse, it is hard to believe that this is a creation of human hands. The hydroelectric power station provides Kyrgyzstan
Lake Teshik-Kul (also Teshik-Köl) — is a hard-to-reach high-altitude lake It is located at an altitude of 3500 meters on the southern side of the Tereskey Ala-Too range in the Issyk-Kul region, approximately 38 km from the village of Bokonbaeva. Cascading mountains, a majestic plain, and distant flocks of sheep make these places extraordinarily beautiful. There seems to be no end or edge to the hills stretching far beyond the limits of human vision. Teshik-Kul is a typical mountain lake,
Lake Suttyu-Bulak or "Milk Lake" The lake is located in the "Semenovskoye" gorge on the northern shore of Lake "Issyk-Kul" at an altitude of 2700 meters above sea level, the road to the gorge passes through the village of Semenovka. The lake was formed in 1910 as a result of a strong Vernensky earthquake; it is remarkably beautiful, with water that appears somewhat murky – milky, as if milk has been poured into a cup of tea without stirring. The depth of this lake
Lake Saz-Kel — "swampy lake". This small but very picturesque lake in Kyrgyzstan reflects the blue sky, neighboring mountain peaks, and trees like a mirror! Lake Saz-Kel (Sazkel, Sazkol, Saz-Kol) is located in the Itagar Gorge, one of the branches of the larger Chichkan Gorge. The Itagar Gorge itself is approximately 340 kilometers north of Jalal-Abad. It is hidden behind the beautiful rocky mountains of Chichkan and is located nearby. The lake itself is nestled among wind-carved
Petrova Lake — the Source of Naryn This is the largest moraine-glacial lake in the Tian Shan by area and volume, serving as the main source of water supply for the high-altitude "Kumtor" mine. Due to the melting of the glacier, the depth of the lake has increased from 20 to 70 meters, and the area of the lake has also expanded. Today, it covers 430 hectares. It can be said that this lake is constantly increasing in area and volume. There are currently 65 million cubic meters of water
Zhashyl-Köl, which translates from Kyrgyz as "green lake" It is located in the Chon-Kemin Valley, at an altitude of about 3200 m. The valley is fabulously rich in forests: coniferous, formed by the relict fir of the Tian Shan; mixed, where aspen, willow, and birch coexist alongside fir; and floodplain, dominated by sea buckthorn bushes and deciduous trees. The coniferous forest, stretching in the zone from 1700 to 3200 m, makes the air of the valley healing, and the abundance of
Lake Köl-Suu translates as "coming water" The lake is located in the Naryn region, Ak-Sai valley, on the border with China. It is situated in the upper reaches of the Kuruumduk River, a right tributary of Kak-Kiya, at an altitude of 3500-3600 meters above sea level. At this altitude, it is quite difficult for an average person to acclimatize. Even after living in the mountains for some time, one does not get used to it immediately. The lake is of a dam type, formed by a strong
One of the most beautiful lakes in Kyrgyzstan - the dead lake Kël-Tor It is located in the gorge of the same name. You can reach it from the Kegety gorge, which is 90 km from the city of Bishkek towards Issyk-Kul. Lake Kël-Tor is situated at an altitude of 2725 meters above sea level. The lake has an unusual peak called "Sugar Head" with an overhanging glacier. The height of this peak is 4253 m. The lake is of dam origin, has no direct outflow, and goes underground, emerging several
Lake Köl-Ukök is the perfect place to escape from civilization Lake Köl-Ukök, located in the Naryn region on the Teskey Ala-Too ridge, is the perfect place to escape from civilization and immerse yourself in your thoughts. The crystal clear, cold water is incredibly refreshing, but it's best not to venture far from the shore, as the depth reaches up to 17 meters in some places. The best time to visit this place is during the warm months. The grass is particularly lush during these months,
“Chatyr-Kul” translates from Kyrgyz as “Heavenly Lake.” The high-altitude lake Chatyr-Kul is located in the Inner Tian Shan. The height of the lake above sea level is 3530.2 meters. The area of the water surface is 170.6 km². The length of the lake is 23 km, width is 11 km, and the average volume of water is 8.5 km³. It is the highest of the large lakes in Tian Shan, occupying the lowest part of a tectonic depression.
Kulung - "foal" The Kulung and Kulung Minor lakes are a group of lakes, enchanting with their beauty and located in the Osh region of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, in the western part of the Fergana Range, within the territory of the Kulunatin State Nature Reserve, established in 2004 with a total area of 24 thousand hectares, aimed at preserving the biodiversity of juniper-coniferous forests, at an altitude of 2856 m. The distance between the lakes, connected by the waters of the
Jidalyk - "breast berry" Jidalyk (Zhiydeli) is a famous lake in Kadamjay. It is a landmark of the city and is located at the foot of a mountain, which is the source of water in the lake. The lake itself serves as a source of drinking and healing water, as well as a recreational area. The place where the water flows out is called Katur-Bulak. The name Jidalyk comes from the word "zhiyde," which translates from Kyrgyz as "breast berry." Around Lake Jidalyk, many
Moon Lake On the northern slope of the Turkestan Range lies Lake Ai-Köl, which translates to "moon lake." The area of the lake is 0.82 sq. km. It is located at an altitude of about 3000 m, surrounded by sheer cliffs and boulders, making access to the lake quite challenging. The shores of the lake are steep cliffs that cannot be approached, so it can only be glimpsed through small passes in the foothills. One of these passes offers a place to rest or camp for the night.
Jasyl-Kel - "Emerald Lake". "Jasyl-Kol Lake - 'a diamond in a mountain setting' - is considered one of the most beautiful high-altitude lakes in the mountain systems of the Zailiysky and Kungoy Alatau! This lake is located in the western part of the Chelekokemin ridge, at the point where two large mountain ranges, Zailiysky Alatau and Kungoy Alatau, converge. An incredibly beautiful body of water that continuously changes its color throughout the day. The waters of the
There is a lot of sun in Kyrgyzstan. The average annual duration of sunshine here ranges from 2500 to 2700 hours (in Moscow - about 1000 hours). The peculiarities of Kyrgyzstan's climate are explained by the fact that the country is essentially located at the intersection of several climatic zones. Most of the territory is in a dry temperate zone, part of the foothills has a sharply continental climate, and the high-altitude areas have winter temperatures similar to those of the tundra.
Groups of Useful Plant Species in Kyrgyzstan Currently, useful substances have been found not only in flowering plants but also in spore plants. According to S. Ya. Shostakovsky, simpler carbohydrates, proteins, resins, and wax are present in mosses, alkaloids in clubmosses, and toxic substances in algae; seed ferns contain oils, and lichens have lichen acids used in medicine. The study of spore-bearing higher plants, as well as algae, fungi, and lichens, will undoubtedly increase the number
50% of the Flora of Kyrgyzstan Consists of the Largest Number of Useful Species Analyzing the distribution of useful species across families, we observe an interesting picture. Out of 115 families found in Kyrgyzstan, only 18 contain a more or less significant number of useful species (896). These same 18 families, in terms of the number of species (1720), make up almost 50% of the flora of Kyrgyzstan. Therefore, the families that are represented in Kyrgyzstan by numerous species also contain
The flora of Kyrgyzstan is remarkable for its many endemics When discussing the flora of the republic, it is important to note one feature. Of the 3786 species of flowering plants, only 215 are edifying dominants. They often make up 80-90% of the herbaceous and tree cover.
The flora of Kyrgyzstan is rich and diverse. It is the sole source of plant raw materials for medicine, many sectors of agriculture, and industry. Therefore, the rational use of plant resources is one of the main problems of modern biology. As mentioned above, on the territory of Kyrgyzstan, which covers an area of 198,000 km², there are 3,786 species of higher flowering plants alone, not counting mosses, lichens, algae, fungi, and other plants that also contain useful substances. All this
Insect species excluded from the Red Data Book of Kyrgyzstan Insect species excluded from the Red Data Book of Kyrgyzstan / Кыргызстандын Кызыл кптебпнен чыгарылган курт-кумурскалардын турлёру
Insect species listed in the 2004 IUCN RLTS, not included in the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan 1. Chichyrkanak kuluk kaldyrkany - Hyles hippophaes (Esper, 1789) - Seathorn Hawk-moth (Lepidoptera order, Sphingidae family) According to the assessment conducted in 1996, it is included in the IUCN RLTS with the DD category [76]. The species is widely distributed, and its range is expanding [42, 50]. In Kyrgyzstan, it is represented by two subspecies, H. h. bienerti Staudinger, 1874 and H.
