There are many stunning bodies of water in Kyrgyzstan, each with its own unique features and beauty. Here are some of the most famous:
Lakes:
Lake Issyk-Kul – One of the largest lakes in the world, surrounded by the snow-capped Tien Shan Mountains, it offers crystal clear waters and beautiful scenery.
Son-Kul Lake – Located at an altitude of 3,016 meters above sea level, this lake is famous for its breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
Lake Sary-Chelek – Offers picturesque scenery with a variety of width and depth.
Kayaking and Rafting:
Over 2,000 lakes and 40,000 rivers make Kyrgyzstan an ideal destination for water sports such as kayaking and rafting. Lake Issyk-Kul and the Chu River near the capital Bishkek are popular locations for these activities.
Hot Springs:
Kyrgyzstan is also famous for its many natural hot springs, including the famous Altyn-Arashan hot springs, which have beneficial effects on health.
These bodies of water and natural phenomena offer travelers unique opportunities to enjoy the beautiful nature of Kyrgyzstan and engage in various outdoor activities.
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Kara-Suu Lake is located in a gorge at an altitude of 2,022 m between Takhtarik and Ken-Kel, on the border of the Talas, Naryn and Jalal-Abad regions. Kara-Suu was formed…
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Son-Kul Lake (Son-kel, Sonkul) is located in the northwestern part of the Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan. It is the second largest lake in the country after Issyk-Kul.Translated from Kyrgyz, Son-Kul means…
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Tulpar kul Lakeis a highland lake located in the Osh region of Kyrgyzstan, near the base camp of Lenin Peak. It is a small lake with high transparency and is…
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Besh Tash Lake (Besh Tash nature reserve)Besh Tash Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the north of Kyrgyzstan, located in the Talas region. Besh Tash Lake is…
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Lake Ala-kul (also Ala-Kol and Ala-Kel) is a large alpine lake of glacial origin, located on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, near the city of Karakol, in the eastern part…
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Lake Kel Suuis a glacial lake at an altitude of 3500 meters and is located in the south-east of the Narin region, close to the border between Kyrgyzstan and China.…
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Sary Chelek Lake is the largest mountain lake in western Tyan Shan and a designated nature reserve. It is located in the western part of Jalal Abad district at an…
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Teshik-Kul Lake (also Teshik-Kel) is an inaccessible alpine lake located at an altitude of 3500 meters on the southern side of the Terskey-Ala-Too ridge in Issyk-Kul district. Teshik-Kul is a typical…
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Lake Issyk-Kul is a closed lake in Kyrgyzstan. It is one of the 30 largest lakes in the world in terms of area and the seventh deepest in the world. It…
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Kulun Lake is the largest mountain lake in the Osh region of Kyrgyzstan. It is located at an altitude of 2856 m above sea level in the Kulunatinsky National Reserve. Kulun…
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Chatyr-Kul Lake (Chatyr-Kel) means "heavenly lake" in Kyrgyz. The sky reflected on the surface of the water gives it a special color.The lake is located in the Naryn region, near the…
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Waterfalls in Kyrgyzstan. The power emanating from the waterfalls cannot be ignored. Perhaps that is why they are so attractive. More than 30 waterfalls have been recorded in Kyrgyzstan. Numerous…
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