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Passes in the Osh Region
Mountain passes

Passes in the Osh Region

Osh Passes Taldyk Pass - a pass in the Alai Range, oriented from north to south, connects the valley of the Gyulcha River in the north with the Alai Valley in the south. The pass is located in the Osh Region, 160 kilometers south of the city of Osh, and serves as a gateway to one of the highest and most beautiful roads in the world — the Pamir Highway. The height of the pass is 3615 m. In the 1930s, a road was opened from Osh, through the Taldyk Pass, allowing access to China or to Lenin Peak.

28.09.2018, 19:59
Kgety Waterfall
Waterfalls

Kgety Waterfall

Big Kegety Waterfall The waterfall is located in the Kegety Gorge, which is in the Chuy region, 18 km south of the city of Tokmak and 50 km east of the capital of the Republic, Bishkek. The gorge is part of the Kyrgyz Ridge, situated on both the southern and northern sides of the mountain system. The maximum height of the gorge at the source of the river of the same name is 3150 meters above sea level, while at the entrance to the gorge it is 1250 meters, thus the total elevation drop is

25.09.2018, 21:13
Dove Waterfall
Waterfalls

Dove Waterfall

Dove Watering In the Chon-Kurchak gorge, there is the most unusual and beautiful waterfall, located just 30 km south of Bishkek. This waterfall is one of the most famous and beautiful waterfalls in Kyrgyzstan, where the water cascade plunges from a sheer cliff at a height of 26 meters. Locals call it "Dove Watering," and flocks of wild doves can mainly be seen here in the summer. The water falls from a great height from a narrow cliff. If you walk around, you can enjoy the view from

16.09.2018, 18:29
Alaudin Waterfall
Waterfalls

Alaudin Waterfall

The Alamedin Waterfall is located in the gorge of the same name, 40 kilometers from the city of Bishkek. The waterfall is slightly off the main road, and to reach it, one must walk for an hour and a half through the gorge. The nature of the Alamedin gorge is very diverse, characterized by picturesque views and unprecedented beauty, a riot of colors. The waterfalls in this gorge are a true wonder of nature. They cascade down rocky cliffs. Nearby, there is a forest with a beautiful birch grove,

16.09.2018, 17:55
Passes in the Issyk-Kul Region
Mountain passes

Passes in the Issyk-Kul Region

Mountain Passes of Issyk-Kul Region San-Tash Pass (height 2195 m) is located in the Issyk-Kul region and stretches from Tyup to Jirgalen, in the eastern part of the Central Tien Shan. The road from the Issyk-Kul basin to Almaty (Alma-Ata) passes through San-Tash. In the vicinity of the pass, there are numerous burial mounds dating back to the 7th-3rd centuries BC. A grand burial complex is located southwest of the beginning of the San-Tash Pass, at the foot of Adyr. The central feature of the

16.09.2018, 16:50
The Passes of the Chuy Region
Mountain passes

The Passes of the Chuy Region

Main Passes in the Chui Valley Shamsi Pass is located in the Chui region and stretches from Shamsi to Kochkor. In the upper zone of the Shamsi gorge, 60 km south of the city of Tokmak, lies the Shamsi Pass. Its height is 3570 m. It serves as a link between the Kochkor and Chui valleys. Tuu-Ashu Pass (height 3586) is located in the Chui region and stretches from Karabalta to Susamyr. Tuu-Ashu is the pass connecting the Chui valley with the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan. It is located 135 km

13.09.2018, 18:58
Mountain Passes of Kyrgyzstan with Neighboring Countries
Mountain passes

Mountain Passes of Kyrgyzstan with Neighboring Countries

Roads in the Sky Irkeshtam Pass is located in the Osh region and stretches from Sary-Tash to Kashgar. The "Irkeshtam" border crossing between the Kyrgyz Republic and the People's Republic of China is located 76 kilometers east of the village of Sary-Tash at the Irkeshtam Pass, which is 2841 meters above sea level. Irkeshtam begins in the city of Osh in southern Kyrgyzstan. The road goes south along the valleys of the Taldyk and Gulcho rivers to the village of Sary-Tash (Yellow

13.09.2018, 17:43
Oruu-Sai Gorge
Gorges

Oruu-Sai Gorge

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

12.09.2018, 23:59
Kara-Balta Gorge
Gorges

Kara-Balta Gorge

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,

11.09.2018, 18:01
Abshir-Sai Valley
Pastures and valleys

Abshir-Sai Valley

Abshir-Sai, translated from Tajik, means water-milk source The Abshir-Sai area is a picturesque canyon-like gorge located seventy kilometers from the city of Osh. The bottom of the gorge lies at an altitude of 1500 to 2500 meters above sea level.

08.09.2018, 17:02
Fergana Valley
Pastures and valleys

Fergana Valley

The Fergana Valley is popularly known as the "pearl" due to its rich oasis. The Fergana Valley is located in Central Asia, covering parts of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. The flat area of the Fergana Valley spans 22,000 square kilometers. About 60% of this territory belongs to Uzbekistan, 25% to Tajikistan, and 15% to Kyrgyzstan. Three regions of Uzbekistan are located here: Fergana, Namangan, and Andijan. The rich, fertile land has historically been a center for various

07.09.2018, 16:29
The Valley of Eki-Naryn
Pastures and valleys

The Valley of Eki-Naryn

The name of the Eki-Naryn Valley translates from Kyrgyz as "two Naryn." Eki Naryn (Two Naryn) is the confluence of the Big and Small Naryn rivers, located 44 km east of the city of Naryn and less than 400 km from Bishkek, at an altitude of about 2250 m. A beautiful place with the purest air, abundant greenery, forests, and mountains, and an unreal starry sky at night. On the way to this place, you can see the confluence of the two rivers, the Big and Small Naryn. Here, there is a

07.09.2018, 14:06
The Valley of Kojo-Kelen
Pastures and valleys

The Valley of Kojo-Kelen

Kozho-Kelen – a true wonder of nature The Kozho-Kelen Valley (Kozhokelen, Khojo-Kelen, Kodzhokelen, translated from Russian as "Great Khoja") is located 95 km southwest of the city of Osh, at the foot of the Alai Range. This quiet corner, nestled among high mountains, attracts with its mystery and the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. For centuries, three mighty architects of nature – wind, water, and time – have come here to create this amazing world. Kozho-Kelen is a natural

06.09.2018, 16:49
Waterfall "Maiden's Tears"
Waterfalls

Waterfall "Maiden's Tears"

Waterfall "Maiden's Tears" for Family Happiness Located in the Jeti-Oguz gorge, about thirty kilometers east of Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan, it attracts the attention of mountain tourism enthusiasts with its clear waters and beautiful views that open up from the trails leading to it. The waterfall can be reached from the city of Karakol, the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul region. The Maiden's Tears waterfall (the variant "Maiden's Braids" is rarely

06.09.2018, 15:39
Big and Small Arslanbob Waterfalls
Waterfalls

Big and Small Arslanbob Waterfalls

Arslanbob Waterfalls One of the most beautiful resorts in southern Kyrgyzstan is the Arslanbob region, known not only for its unique relict walnut forests, which are the only ones in the world, but also for its fairy-tale waterfalls created by mountain rivers rushing through rocky gorges. One of the most famous of these is the Arslanbob waterfall. It consists of two waterfalls: the Small and the Big, so the name "Arslanbob Waterfalls" is more accurate.

06.09.2018, 15:16
Ak-Sai Valley
Pastures and valleys

Ak-Sai Valley

Ak-Sai Valley - the Kyrgyz Pole of Cold Located in the south of the Naryn region, it is bordered to the north by the At-Bashinsky and Jangi-Jer ridges, and to the south by the so-called Kak-Shaal-To ridge, specifically its western part. The state border with the People's Republic of China runs along the Kak-Shaal-To ridge. The Ak-Sai Valley itself is a wide high-altitude valley stretching from the southwest to the northeast. The valley floor rarely drops below 3000 meters above sea level,

05.09.2018, 18:15
Valley of Kok-Kiya
Pastures and valleys

Valley of Kok-Kiya

Rocky Canyons of the Kok-Kiya Valley Kyrgyzstan is rich in beautiful and unique places. In the border zone of the Naryn region, 550 km from the city of Bishkek and about 230 kilometers from Naryn, there is another magnificent and mesmerizing spot. This place is called the Kok-Kiya Valley. One of the main attractions of this area is the beautiful Lake Köl-Suu, the winding rocky canyons, and the mountain river Kok-Kiya. The Kök-Kiya River flows from Lake Köl-Suu and carries its waters through

05.09.2018, 17:21
Mountain Ranges of Kyrgyzstan
Mountains and glaciers

Mountain Ranges of Kyrgyzstan

Mountains of Kyrgyzstan Akshiyrak A mountain range in the Tian Shan, located in Kyrgyzstan. It forms a watershed between the upper reaches of the Naryn River and the rivers of the Sary-Jaz basin. The range consists of three parallel ridges arranged in a culisiform manner, extending in a sublatitudinal direction. It is composed of metamorphic schists, limestones, and granites. The dominant landscapes are high-altitude – subnival and glacial-nival. Akshiyrak is an important center of glaciation

02.09.2018, 20:02
Valley of Ak-Tyuz
Pastures and valleys

Valley of Ak-Tyuz

Ak-Tyuz - "White Valley" The Ak-Tyuz Valley is located on the southwestern slopes of the Zailiyskiy Alatau mountain range along the Kichi-Kemin River. The distance from Bishkek to Ak-Tyuz is 140 km, of which 95 km is along the Bishkek-Balykchy highway, and the remaining 55 km is northeast from the Kemin railway station via an asphalt road. In Kyrgyz, Ak-Tyuz means "white valley." The clay here has a whitish color due to the high salt content. The heart of the Ak-Tyuz Valley

01.09.2018, 16:11
The title translates to "Chichkan Gorge."
Gorges

The title translates to "Chichkan Gorge."

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

01.09.2018, 09:51
Chon-Kyzyl-Suu Gorge
Gorges

Chon-Kyzyl-Suu Gorge

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 –

31.08.2018, 20:26
The title translates to "Altyn-Arashan Gorge."
Gorges

The title translates to "Altyn-Arashan Gorge."

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

30.08.2018, 15:25
Fairy Tale Canyon
Gorges

Fairy Tale Canyon

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

30.08.2018, 13:42
Chon Ak-Suu Gorge or Grigorievskoe
Gorges

Chon Ak-Suu Gorge or Grigorievskoe

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

28.08.2018, 19:06
Semyonovskoye Gorge
Gorges

Semyonovskoye Gorge

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.

26.08.2018, 22:46
Tyup Nature Reserve
National parks and reserves

Tyup Nature Reserve

Bountiful Tyup The Tyup district is located 20 kilometers from Karakol. It is situated in the eastern part of Issyk-Kul in a lowland. This is a kind of depression surrounded by the Kungey Ala-Tuu mountains to the north and the Tasma-Tuu mountains to the south. Several gorges lead from the Tyup district to the cliffs of the Terskey Ala-Tuu. These are quite long and wide fissures. The climate here is very mild and pleasant. In winter, temperatures do not drop below 15 degrees, and in summer,

26.08.2018, 17:36
The title translates to "Juu Valley."
Gorges

The title translates to "Juu Valley."

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

23.08.2018, 20:47
Belogorka Gorge
Gorges

Belogorka Gorge

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

22.08.2018, 17:34
Barskaun Gorge
Gorges

Barskaun Gorge

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

21.08.2018, 20:59
Jetty-Oguz Gorge
Gorges

Jetty-Oguz Gorge

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

20.08.2018, 18:24
Zheti-Oguz Nature Reserve
National parks and reserves

Zheti-Oguz Nature Reserve

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

20.08.2018, 17:09
Alaudin Gorge
Gorges

Alaudin Gorge

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

18.08.2018, 18:44
Chunkurchak Gorge
Gorges

Chunkurchak Gorge

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

18.08.2018, 17:50
Teplyklyuchensky Nature Reserve
National parks and reserves

Teplyklyuchensky Nature Reserve

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

17.08.2018, 07:42
National Nature Park "Karakol"
Gorges / National parks and reserves

National Nature Park "Karakol"

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

17.08.2018, 06:44
National Natural Park "Sarkent"
National parks and reserves

National Natural Park "Sarkent"

“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

14.08.2018, 14:06
State Natural National Park "Saymaluu-Tash"
National parks and reserves

State Natural National Park "Saymaluu-Tash"

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 -

03.08.2018, 20:34
State Natural National Park "Salkyn-Tor"
National parks and reserves

State Natural National Park "Salkyn-Tor"

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

25.07.2018, 11:58
State Natural Park "Chon-Kemin"
National parks and reserves

State Natural Park "Chon-Kemin"

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,

22.07.2018, 15:52
Natural Park "Kara-Shoro"
National parks and reserves

Natural Park "Kara-Shoro"

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

21.07.2018, 21:18
Dashmansky State Nature Reserve
National parks and reserves

Dashmansky State Nature Reserve

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

21.07.2018, 20:35
Surmatashtsky Municipal Nature Reserve
National parks and reserves

Surmatashtsky Municipal Nature Reserve

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

20.07.2018, 19:36
Padyshatinsky State Nature Reserve
National parks and reserves

Padyshatinsky State Nature Reserve

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

16.07.2018, 21:05
Sarychat-Ertash State Nature Reserve
National parks and reserves

Sarychat-Ertash State Nature Reserve

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

16.07.2018, 18:35
Karatalsky-Zhapyryk State Nature Reserve
National parks and reserves

Karatalsky-Zhapyryk State Nature Reserve

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

14.07.2018, 19:23
Kulunatin State Nature Reserve
National parks and reserves

Kulunatin State Nature Reserve

“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

09.07.2018, 23:31
Uzunakmat State Nature Reserve
National parks and reserves

Uzunakmat State Nature Reserve

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.

09.07.2018, 20:38
Besh-Aral State Reserve
National parks and reserves

Besh-Aral State Reserve

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

09.07.2018, 17:28