Sarala-Saz (Yellowish Swamp). Naryn Region. Located 55 km northwest of the town of Kochkor is the pasture Sarala-Saz – a high-altitude pasture. It is situated at an altitude of over 3000 m. Its name, which translates from Kyrgyz as “yellowish swamp,” comes from the characteristic color of the grass that grows here and the virtually complete absence of bushes and trees around. The waterfall is located 6 km from the pasture, hidden among the rocks (1.5-2 hours ride on horseback). Locals have
Kok-Moynok - a beautiful stepped waterfall Chui Region. Located 75 km from Bishkek. Coordinates: lat=42.568841 lon=74.983203 The height of the waterfall is 10-15 meters. Elevation above sea level is 2160 m. The waterfall is located on the Eki-Tyushtyuk stream, a tributary of the Kök-Moynok River, which flows into the Tuyuk River in the Issyk-Ata region. This beautiful stepped waterfall is situated in a picturesque forested gorge 3 km above the forestry checkpoint. There are also three
Waterfall in Kashka-Suu on the Ak-Suu River. It is located in the Chuy region of Kyrgyzstan, in the Kashka-Suu gorge, not far from a glacial lake of the same name. The waterfall is on the Ak-Suu River - the upper tributary of Arashan, 35 km from Bishkek. The height of the waterfall is approximately 15 meters, and it is situated at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. The waterfall in Kashka-Suu is a very picturesque place. Just below it, in the valley, there is a spruce forest and
Juu-Kuchak (2220 m). Issyk-Kul Region, Juu-Kuchak Gorge. Located 3 km from the hot spring. The southern shore of Issyk-Kul remains an unexplored mystery of nature for travelers and tourists. No matter which gorges and canyons you visit, you will be enveloped by the feeling of pristine nature in these lands. One of these untouched places is the Juu-Kuchak gorge, located south of the village of Saruu.
Kara-Archa Waterfall - left tributary of Kegety (Chui region) Coordinates: 42.504977, 75.069273 Height of the waterfall: a cascade of waterfalls, about 10-15m
Waterfall - Birbulak (Raspberry). It is located in the Chui region, 20 km from Bishkek, behind the village of Tash-Dobo (formerly Vorontsovka), about 30 minutes by car from the city. You can climb the rocks and visit the waterfall. The height of the waterfall is 10-12 m. The elevation above sea level is 2030 m. From the "Kyrgyzstan" sanatorium to the waterfall is 7-8 km.
Waterfall in the Grigorievsky Gorge Kara-Chyn Waterfall (at least, that's how local kumys healers refer to it). It is located on the right side of the Grigorievsky Gorge, directly behind the second lake. There is no information about this natural beauty anywhere. It has 3 cascades, with a total height of approximately 60 m, and the height of the lower cascade is 15 m.
Sokuluk Ashutor Waterfall Before the Sokuluk waterfall, there is the Ashutor gorge with a cascading waterfall. The waterfall consists of numerous cascades with a height of about 80 meters. It is located 7.5 km away. Ashutor, the gorge (leads to the Suusamyr pass). The left tributary of the Sokuluk gorge. The height above sea level is 2600 m. There is a route between the Sokuluk and Ala-Archa gorges through the Ozyorny pass (3900 m). During the Soviet era, numerous flocks of sheep were driven
Kara-Tor Lower Waterfall In the Naryn region of the Kochkor district, in the upper reaches of the eastern Karakol River on the southern slope of the Kyrgyz Ridge, there is the Kara-Tor gorge. Here, at an altitude of 3200 meters, is a multi-tiered waterfall of the same name. It is modestly visible from the dirt road leading to the Karakol Pass. From the road to the waterfall, it is 1.5 km along a little-used trail along the riverbed. The total length of the waterfall is about 300 meters.
Kok-Bel Waterfall. On the way to the waterfall, there is a breathtaking view of the Jyrgalan valley and the village as a whole. There are geological trails leading all the way to the waterfall. These earthen geological cuts were made back in Soviet times and were used by geological exploration teams. Now, they are used by tourists.
Son-Kul. Naryn Region. Before ascending to Lake Son-Kul, just before the 38 Parrots Pass, you can admire a rather powerful waterfall. It is located approximately 10 km from the outlet of the lake on the Son-Köl River. The shady path to the waterfall lies between Lake Son-Kul and the road coming from Naryn through the Dolon Pass. It is located on the right side after descending from Lake Son-Kul via the Terskey-Torpok Pass. The height of the waterfall is about 25-30 meters. The elevation above
Sharkyratma Waterfall It is located about a 40-minute walk from the alpine camp on the way to the Ratsek stops. The cascade of rapids and small waterfalls begins about 80-100 meters above the crossing of the river with the trail. The first icy wall is about 2 meters high and can be passed or bypassed right there along a rocky ledge. It gets more and more interesting from there. The cascade ends with a three-tiered waterfall: the lower ledge is approximately 70 degrees and 8-9 meters high,
Issyk-Ata — a gorge located 77 km from Bishkek. It is here that the famous Issyk-Ata hot hydrogen sulfide springs, an ancient depiction of Buddha, and a multitude of other attractions can be found. In the 12th-14th centuries, the gorge was the cradle of Buddhism in the region, which is why Issyk-Ata is not just a unique natural monument, but also a place with its own amazing history. The mountain river Issyk-Ata also attracts fishermen from all over Kyrgyzstan, primarily because there is
Baš-Kaindy or Shaar Naryn Region, Baš-Kaindy Gorge. The height of the waterfall is 220 m, considering the cascades – 400 m. Height above sea level: 3200 m. It is also called Shaar. In Kyrgyz, waterfall is "sharkyratma." Possibly derived from the shortened word "shar."
Sokuluk (Belogorka). Chuy Region, Sokuluk Gorge. The waterfall is located 80 km southwest of Bishkek. The hike from the parking area takes 1-1.5 hours. The height of the waterfall is about 60 m. The height above sea level is 2200 m. The water, when falling, hardly reaches the ground, dispersing and turning into a cloud of mist. The spray from the waterfall can be felt from about 200 meters away, and it is cold to stand near the waterfall even on the hottest day. The giant column of water
Burgan-Suu Gorge Waterfall A hike to the waterfall will take about two days, as the gorge leading to the waterfall is long. The starting point for the hike is the village of Zharkonbaev (a little east of the village of Ananyev). If there is transport available, you can reach the village of Karoool-Debe (at the beginning of the gorge). From there, you can either walk or ride a horse. Along the way, you will need to cross the main river several times (on the General Staff map, it is called, like
Bright and Colorful Ak-Sai. The height of the waterfall is 25-30 m (2700 m above sea level). Chui region, Ak-Sai gorge. Right tributary of Ala-Archa (2100 m above sea level). Translation from Kyrgyz: ak – white, sai - river. The Ak-Sai waterfall is the most visited attraction of the Ala-Archa National Park. The waterfall is located just 42 km from Bishkek in the extraordinarily beautiful Ala-Archa gorge within the namesake park. From here, a beautiful panorama opens up to the snowy peaks and
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
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
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,
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
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.
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
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.
