The Abshir-Ata Gorge is known primarily for its 15-meter waterfall, which flows out of a small karst cave in the rock. The waterfall itself and the gorge with the waterfall are among the most visited tourist attractions of the Osh region. The object is located 70 km from the city of Osh.
The waterfall has been considered sacred since ancient times, since there are few waterfalls in Kyrgyzstan that flow directly from the rock. This is justified by the fact that the water of the Abshir-Ata waterfall is mineral and health-improving.
The waterfall itself is located in the picturesque valley of the Abshir-Sai River at an altitude of 1500-2500 meters. In addition to the waterfalls themselves, there are many other interesting places in the valley. For example, the cave of Khurkhyz and Chillyakana. By the way, one of them – Kotur Bulak – is considered a sacred source. Tourists visiting this cave throw coins into it for good luck. There are rock carvings in the valley of Abshir-Sai, 5 km and 20 km from the waterfall, respectively. 10 km from the waterfall there is a small lake of crushed stone, next to which there is a long-abandoned mine where various minerals were extracted.
This is a popular place for both tourists and locals, so here you can buy souvenirs or have a snack in a cafe located a short distance away.
How to get to the Abshir-Ata waterfalls
Getting to the Abshir-Ata gorge is quite simple. Waterfalls and the gorge itself are located 70 km east of the city of Osh. A good dirt road leads to the waterfalls in the gorge.
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