Sights

400 km from Bishkek or 60 km from Karakol, the old physical and geological station is situated in the gorge of Chong Kyzyl Suu at 2600 meter alt. It’s very good place for acclimatation or BC before to climb surrounding peaks of the Terskey Alatoo.

Nearly 60km south-east of Bishkek, the Kegeti valley lies between that of Issyk Ata and that of Shamshi. There is a pass that crosses the Kyrgyz Alatoo mountain range, and leads to the Kochkor valley.

Situated in the Koel Tor gorge part of the Kegeti basin. 

Tucked away in the remote Kurumduk Valley of southeastern Naryn Region, Kel-Suu Lake (meaning “Lake of Water” in Kyrgyz) is one of the most breathtaking and secluded natural wonders in Kyrgyzstan. Perched at an altitude of 3,510 meters, this mountain lake stretches over 10 kilometers in length and varies in width from 100 to 800 meters. It's framed by towering granite cliffs, sculpted canyons, icy peaks, and lush alpine meadows — a dreamlike setting that offers dramatic landscapes in every season.

Lake Koel Kogur lies in Chong Kemin National Park. The lake can be reached from Chong Kemin or from Tamchi village on the shore of the Issyk Kul lake. It is located 5 km below Kel-Tor Pass, and it takes a day of walking or riding from the Chong Kemin River, and 2 days from Issyk Kul Lake.

Some 20km south of Bishkek, the Kashka-Suu valley, whose river is influential to that of Ala Archa. The largest number of ski resorts can be found there, including Polytech, Kashka-Suu, Ak-Tash, Ortussay, Edelweiss, etc.
The landscape is breathtaking, a mixture of pasture and red sandstone canyon.

The Karavshin valley arises from the confluence of 3 long valleys: Kara-Suu, Ak-Suu and Jaupaya whose sources are located in the Turkestan chain, which is part of the Pamir massif, on the border with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. This region is known to climbers for its resemblance to the peaks of southern Patagonia, and often referred to as the Kyrgyz Patagonia.

The Karakol valley is fully part of the Karakol Natural Park. Located on the south part of Karakol city, from the Altyn Arashan valley till Chelpek valley. The natural park was organized in 1997 to preserve the unique natural ecosystem of the Karakol valley. The main objectives are the protection of plants and animals in the park, typical of the North-East of Kyrgyzstan, as well as the organization of leisure of the population and foreign tourists. The flora is represented by 700 species, 80 of them - trees and shrubs.

Kara-Suu Lake (Kara-Kamysh) lies within the beautiful landscapes of the Sary-Chelek Biosphere Reserve, in a neighboring valley not far from the famous Sary-Chelek Lake. The lake stretches for about 1.3 km and is known locally as Kara-Kamysh, meaning “black reeds,” a name inspired by the dark vegetation growing along its shores. On most topographic maps, however, the lake is labeled Kara-Suu, which translates as “black water.”

Kara-Suu Lake lies in a beautiful valley on the southern bank of the Naryn River, along the route between Jetigen and Arslanbob villages. It should not be confused with the other Kara-Suu Lake located near Sary-Chelek.

Stretching approximately 6.5 km in length and up to 1.5 km wide, the lake was most likely formed by a massive landslide that blocked the valley. Although a rough dirt road leads to the lake, it is far more enjoyable to reach it on foot or horseback, allowing you to fully appreciate the surrounding landscapes.