Water Tourism Routes by Difficulty Categories

Water routes are in a somewhat more limited position. The fact is that many mountain rivers allow for rafting on kayaks, catamarans, and even on rafts, but their lengths are so short that one day (say, Sunday) is more than enough for a rafting trip. This reduces their usability. Only large rivers provide the opportunity for complex and interesting routes. The water commission of the tourism federation of Kyrgyzstan has developed and recommends the following water routes across the republic:

1. Great Naryn (to the city of Naryn). 150 km, 12—15 days, 6th category of difficulty, average slope—10—15 m/km, seasonality — August — October.
2. Naryn (to Kazarman). 200—220 km, 8—10 days, 3—4 categories of difficulty, average slope — 3—4 m/km, seasonality — May — October.
3. Naryn (to Kökömeren). 230—250 km, 8—15 days, 6th category of difficulty, average slope — 4—6 m/km, seasonality — May — October.
4. Little Naryn (to the Naryn River). 150 km, 10—12 days, 6th category of difficulty, average slope—10—12 m/km, seasonality — August — October.
5. Chon-Kemin 1. 120 km, 18—20 days, 6th category of difficulty, average slope —20—25 m/km, seasonality — August — October.
6. Chon-Kemin 2. 50—60 km, 3—4 days, unclassified, average slope—10—12 m/km, seasonality — May — October.
7. West Karakol — Kökümeren. 110 km, 8—10 days, 6th category of difficulty, average slope —20 m/km, seasonality — August — October.
8. Talas. 120 km, 8—10 days, 3—4 categories of difficulty, average slope—5—8 m/km, seasonality — May — October.
9. Chatkal 1. 80—90 km, 3—4 days, unclassified, average slope — 5—6 m/km, seasonality — May — November.
10. Chatkal 2. 120—180 km, 4—5 days, 6th category of difficulty, average slope—15—18 m/km, seasonality — May — November.
11. Chu. 100—120 km, 4—6 days, unclassified, average slope — 10—12 m/km, seasonality — May — October.

Other rivers, although many of them are interesting, are only suitable for training due to their short lengths.