Issyk Kul region

Barskoon waterfall is a geological protected area located in Jeti-Oguz District of Issyk Kul Province of Kyrgyzstan in 90 km to the south-west of Karakol on one of the tributaries of Barskaun River. It was established in 1975. 

Within the Barskoon valley there are two waterfalls on top of the mountain and the mountainside. At the foot of the mountain you can enjoy the beautiful river of Barskoon. During the summer time there yurts built. At the yurt you try Kyrgyz traditional drink Kymys while enjoying the beauty of the landscape Why you should go there?

One of the most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan is the Altyn Arashan Gorge (Kyrgyz "source of gold".) Its scenic beauty, a gem of the mountain - Ala Kul and its hot springs, known for their beneficial properties, have Long captured the hearts of people who come here.The mountainous valley of the Arashan River is located 10 kilometers east of the city of Karakol.

Campsite near the small village of Uch Koshkon.

Discover Tuz-Kol: Kyrgyzstan’s Natural “Dead Sea”

Nestled on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, the second-largest mountain lake in the world, lies Tuz-Kol, a small hypersaline lake known as the Dead Lake. Situated at an altitude of about 1,600 meters, Tuz-Kol is framed by rolling steppe, dramatic cliffs, and distant snow-capped peaks of the Tien Shan. Its unique location offers a stunning contrast between the shimmering turquoise waters of Issyk-Kul nearby and the dark, mineral-rich waters of Tuz-Kol itself.

A Natural Wellness Retreat

The first hydrographic study of the valley was made by N.G. Kassil in 1914. From 1926, in-depth studies were carried out on the composition of the radioactive thermal waters. And in 1931, the construction of the sanatorium began. 

The Uzongukush rivers have their sources in the Kokshaal-Too and Borkoldoi ranges and flow towards China.

This region is located on the borders of the Issyk Kul Oblast, the Naryn Oblast and the border with China. The climate is mild, although the average altitude is about 2800 metres. It can be reached from the Ak-Say valley in the west, or from the north from Ak-Shirak and Karasay. It is also a peaceful place where it is possible to observe wildlife. 

One of the gorge of Jeti Oguz valley opening a way to the Karakol valley through its pass at 3780 meter altitude.

A difficult road cross this pass, through the Terskey Alatoo and permit to link the south shore of the Issyk Kul's lake to the Djiluu Suu valley. 

The pass is not opening by the government, so it means you can maybe pass between snowfalls, and with a very good 4x4 car.