33 Parrots Pass (Teskey-Torpok Pass)
33 Parrots Pass, also known as Teskey-Torpok Pass, is one of the most spectacular mountain roads in Kyrgyzstan. Rising to approximately 3,133 metres in the Naryn Region
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National Parks & Reserves
National Parks & Reserves in Kyrgyzstan National Parks in Kyrgyzstan protect some of the country’s most spectacular mountain landscapes, alpine valleys, forests and natural ecosystems. These protected areas offer excellent opportunities for hiking, photography, wildlife observation and outdoor adventures. From easily accessible mountain parks to remote protected landscapes, Kyrgyzstan’s national parks and reserves provide an unforgettable way to experience the wild beauty of the Tian Shan.
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Ak-Sai Canyon
Ak-Sai Canyon is an eroded dry-land landscape near the southern side of Issyk-Kul, characterised by clay ridges, gullies and open views.
Ak-Sai Valley
Ak-Sai Valley is a broad, remote highland basin in southeastern Naryn Region, characterised by open steppe, severe winters and access routes toward Kel-Suu.
Ak-Suu Village
Ak-Suu is a village and district centre east of Karakol, serving as the usual starting point for the mountain road and trekking route to Altyn Arashan.
Ala Archa National Park
Ala Archa National Park lies about 40 km south of Bishkek and protects a dramatic mountain valley of rivers, juniper forest, glaciers and high granite peaks.
Ala-Kol Lake
Ala-Kol is a remote high-altitude lake in the Terskey Ala-Too, reached on a demanding trek from Karakol Gorge or Altyn Arashan.
Altyn Arashan Valley
Altyn Arashan is a high mountain valley above Ak-Suu, famous for natural hot springs, spruce forest, river scenery and views toward Palatka Peak.
At-Bashy Valley
At-Bashy Valley is a vast highland valley in Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn Region, surrounded by the rugged At-Bashy mountain range and wide open pastures. The landscape combines sweeping grasslands, mountain rivers, seasonal jailoo pastures and snow-covered peaks, creating one of the most peaceful and remote environments in southern Kyrgyzstan.
Barskoon Waterfall
Barskoon Gorge on Issyk-Kul’s southern shore is known for a chain of waterfalls, spruce forest and a mountain road climbing toward the high Terskey Ala-Too.
Bishkek city
Bishkek is Kyrgyzstan’s capital and main travel gateway, known for broad avenues, leafy parks, Soviet-era architecture, lively bazaars and easy access to the mountains south of the city.
Bokonbaevo Village
Bokonbaevo is the main settlement on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul and a useful base for community tourism, felt crafts and demonstrations of traditional eagle hunting.
Burana Tower
Burana Tower is an 11th-century minaret and archaeological complex near Tokmok, preserving the remains of the medieval city of Balasagun in the Chüy Valley.
Cholpon-Ata city
Cholpon-Ata is the principal resort town on Issyk-Kul’s northern shore, offering beaches, hotels, boat trips and access to a large open-air petroglyph site.
Chon Kemin Valley
Chon Kemin Valley is a broad mountain valley east of Bishkek, valued for forested slopes, the Chon-Kemin River, village guesthouses, horse riding and gentle hiking.
Fairy Tale Canyon
Fairy Tale Canyon, or Skazka, is a compact landscape of red and ochre sandstone towers on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul.
Grigorievka Gorge
Grigorievka Gorge, also known as Chon-Ak-Suu Gorge, is a popular mountain valley north of Issyk-Kul with spruce forest, river scenery, summer pastures and picnic areas.
Issyk-Kul Lake
Issyk-Kul is a vast high-altitude lake surrounded by the Kungey and Terskey Ala-Too ranges, with beaches, resort towns, petroglyphs, canyons and mountain valleys around its shores.
Jeti-Oguz Gorge
Jeti-Oguz Gorge southwest of Karakol is known for the red Seven Bulls formation, Broken Heart rock, forested slopes and access to the Kok-Jaiyk valley.
Kalmak-Ashuu Pass
Kalmak-Ashuu is a high road pass on the eastern approach to Song-Kol, offering sweeping views of the lake basin and surrounding jailoo.
Karakol city
Karakol is the main town of eastern Issyk-Kul and a gateway to Ala-Kol, Altyn Arashan, Jeti-Oguz, ski areas and some of Kyrgyzstan’s best trekking routes.
Kel-Suu Lake
Kel-Suu is a remote high-altitude lake in the Kok-Kiya valley of southeastern Naryn Region, enclosed by steep limestone cliffs.
Kilemche Valley
Kilemche Valley is a high summer pasture west of Song-Kol, commonly used as an overnight yurt-camp stop on horse and trekking routes from Kyzart.
Kochkor Village
Kochkor is a mountain town known for felt handicrafts, homestays and its role as the main western gateway to Song-Kol Lake and Kol-Ukok.
Kok-Jaiyk Valley
Kok-Jaiyk is an upper valley beyond Jeti-Oguz, known for summer pastures, spruce forest, horse riding and walking routes toward seasonal waterfalls.
Kok-Kiya Valley
Kok-Kiya Valley is one of the most remote high-altitude landscapes in Kyrgyzstan. Located in the border zone of Naryn Region, the valley lies deep in the mountains of At-Bashy District and forms the main approach to spectacular Kel-Suu Lake.
Kok-Moinok Canyon
Kok-Moinok is a dry canyon landscape near Boom Gorge, known for layered clay walls, narrow gullies and easy access from the Bishkek–Issyk-Kul road.
Kol-Ukok Lake
Kol-Ukok is a small high-altitude lake in the mountains south of Kochkor, reached by horse or on foot through pasture valleys used by local herders.
Kyndy Pass
Cross the remote Kyndy Pass, a spectacular high-altitude gateway between At-Bashy and the wild Ak-Say Valley on the route to Kel-Suu Lake.
Kyrchyn Valley
Kyrchyn Valley is a broad mountain pasture area north of Issyk-Kul, known for summer jailoo landscapes, horse culture and its association with major ethno-cultural festivals.
Kyzart Pass
Kyzart Pass links the Kochkor and Jumgal areas and is a common starting point for horse treks through Kilemche Valley to Song-Kol Lake.
Kyzyl-Oi
Kyzyl-Oi is a quiet mountain village set beside the powerful Kokomeren River at approximately 1,800 metres above sea level. Red and ochre mountains surround the settlement, while green ...
Naryn city
Naryn is the administrative centre of Naryn Region and a key base for journeys to Tash Rabat, Kel-Suu, Song-Kol and the high valleys of central Kyrgyzstan.
Orto-Tokoy Reservoir
Orto-Tokoy Reservoir lies on the Chu River west of Issyk-Kul, creating a broad blue landscape surrounded by dry hills and mountain horizons.
Ozbek Pass
Ozbek Pass, also called Uzbek Ashuu, is a high mountain crossing used on trekking and horseback routes between the Kyzart area and Song-Kol Lake.
Sary-Chelek Lake
Sary-Chelek is a deep mountain lake in Jalal-Abad Region, surrounded by forested slopes inside the protected Sary-Chelek Biosphere Reserve.
Semenovka Gorge
Semenovka Gorge is a scenic northern Issyk-Kul valley of spruce forest, mountain streams and high summer pastures, often combined with nearby Grigorievka Gorge.
Shatyly Panorama
Shatyly Panorama is a scenic viewpoint above Issyk-Kul’s southern shore, combining lake views with dry foothills and the snowy Terskey Ala-Too skyline.
Song-Kol Lake
Song-Kol is a broad alpine lake at 3,016 metres, surrounded by open jailoo pastures where herding families establish seasonal yurt camps.
Supara Valley
Supara Valley refers to a developed mountain recreation area south of Bishkek, combining Kyrgyz-inspired architecture, local cuisine and access to nearby foothill scenery.
Tash Bashat Village
Tash Bashat is a small settlement in Naryn Region surrounded by highland pasture and dry mountain scenery, offering a glimpse of everyday rural life.
Tash-Rabat Caravanserai
Tash Rabat is a well-preserved stone caravanserai in a remote valley of the At-Bashy range, traditionally associated with Silk Road travel.
Too Ashuu Pass
Too-Ashuu crosses the Kyrgyz Ala-Too range on the main highway between Bishkek and southern Kyrgyzstan. A road tunnel passes below the highest part of the historic pass, while the surrounding slopes offer sweeping views toward the Suusamyr Valley.
Tulpar Tash Valley
Tulpar Tash Valley is a peaceful highland area near Song-Kol, used on horse-riding routes and known for open pastures, yurt stays and broad mountain views.
Tuz Ashuu Pass
Tuz Ashuu is a remote highland pass associated with pastoral routes and mountain travel in central Kyrgyzstan, where conditions are strongly seasonal.
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