Naryn Region

A beautiful gorge full of pine forests. The river is a confluence of the Naryn River.

There are two lakes, 1,2 km long and a lower lake 340 meters long. They are part of the Terskey Alatoo and the Issyk Kul oblast, even if the river flow into the Naryn bassin. It's situated near a popular local place names Jilu Suu (Jeli Suu) and its hot sources. From hot spring, you may count one day to hike there and back. It's also part of a trek between the valley of Karagoman till Jilu Suu through these lakes. Long time ago, these lakes were created after the retreat of the glacier Kelter (Köl Toer) which culminates at 4478 meters altitude.

The Toktogul hydroelectric power station, built in 1975, is the largest and most important power station in the country, producing up to 40% of its electricity. In addition, the dam of its dam produces a volume of 19 billion cubic meters of water that flows through the largest Toktogul reservoir in Central Asia and governs the irrigation and energy regimes. Visits are prohibited to the public, and entrances are monitored by the military. Access to the dam is from the small town of Kara-Kël (or Karakul, Kara-Kul, Kara-Kol).

The Torugart Pass is the most marked passage between Kyrgyzstan and China. Travelers and merchants cross this passage more than 2000 years ago. On the Kyrgyz side, the caravanserai of Tash Rabat is the stopping point for spending the night before the day that will take you to Kashgar. The passage is heavily controlled, especially on the Chinese side, and your trip must be organized with local tour operators. The pass is open all year, but is closed on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), and when there is heavy snowfall.

The pass between the Song Kul's lake and the valley of Kurtka.

The pass between Kochkor and the Jumgal valley. Open all the year around. In summer, you can observe some yurt camp around this region. In winter is windy and snowy.

Kel Ukok Lake is a lake located 3048 meters above sea level south of the city of Kochkor. The lake was formed after the glaciers retreated, and its wall was formed by moraines. 

At the bottom, there are several small lakes in the moraine, then the first lake on the plateau is called Aral. The lake attached to Aral is Kel Ukok Lake which is 2330 meters long and 530-730 meters wide, and 72 meters deep. 

The canyon of Kokkya (Kok-Kya or Kok-Kiya or Kökkyia) is located in the Ak-Say bassin of the Naryn region, at the distance of about 100 km from Naryn city. Meanders of the Kokkya river is about 40 km long, where series of cliffs cut the plateau of Kapshigay before to flew into the Kakshal river, some km before to cross the Chinese border. The river originates in the mountains of Köl Too and Sary Beles and the mystic lake Köl-Suu (Koel-Suu or Kel-Suu).

Kilemche valley is situated in Jumgal region, at an altitude up to 3240 m., where some nomads families stay even in farms during the winter. It does not have steeps rapids, so it is more like a mountain valley and river flowing quietly and steadily. Kilemche jailoo has amazing beauty of meadows, where it grows a lot of herbs and flowers to delight the eye, like arnica, edelweiss and gentian.

Explore the captivating Kyrgyz Creek Canyon, starting from the iconic "Red Bridge" train bridge. The canyon, carved by the Kurgan Terek River, features stunning red rock formations. 

The hike to the red part of the canyon takes about an hour, following a narrow path along the river where you'll occasionally need to walk in the water. It's advisable to avoid this hike during or after rain due to potential hazards. After an hour, the canyon opens up to reveal magnificent red towers reminiscent of the Creek Canyon.