Barskoon gorge. Waterfalls. Kyrgyzstan

Month of the year to visit: full year

Transportation: no public transportation to Barskoon gorge.
Barskoon gorge is a picturesque gorge on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, rich in high waterfalls, dense coniferous forests and hospitable slopes for vacationers.
The gorge stretches for 30 km into the Terskey-Ala-Too mountains through the passes of rocky mountains up to 4000 meters high.



Travelers from all over the world especially come to see the beauty and power of falling water. Here are waterfalls with beautiful names:

  • Tears of a leopard with three ledges 100 m high,
  • Bowl of Manas,
  • Splashes of champagne,
  • Aksakal's beard.

In addition, there are cultural attractions in the gorge:

  • the ancient headquarters of Tagay-biy (also called Mohammed-Kyrgyz), one of the first founders of the Kyrgyz statehood;
  • a monument to the first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, who visited this gorge;
  • enchanting legends about waterfalls and more.

And yet, many small gold-bearing streams and rivulets flow here, so on especially sunny days you can observe the brilliance of grains of coastal golden sand.

The location is suitable for everyone to visit, because of the comfortable infrastructure:

  • a regularly repaired road leads to the Kumtor gold mine. Road suitable for drivers and bikers, and extreme sport lovers will get a special pleasure;
  • yurts;
  • hotels;
  • picnic areas;
  • popular paths to spruce forests and groves;
  • horse rides;
  • viewing natural sites

Another advantage is that this location is all-seasonal. For example:


  • in winter it attracts lovers of winter trekking,
  • in spring - from connoisseurs of awakening nature to sophisticated tourists,
  • in summer - followers of active collective and / or family recreation,
  • autumn beckons with iridescent colors of fiery and green, the whiteness of clouds and the smell of wet earth.

Barskoon is an energizing place, and here you can easily find a corner for meditation and unity with yourself.



Other places to visit in Kyrgyzstan

Kegety Gorge is a wonderful place near the capital of Kyrgyzstan at an altitude of 4000 m above sea level. Not a classic gorge is appreciated by tourists for its spaciousness - wide and long, about 27 km.

Within our republic's territory, there exist numerous architectural monuments, with one of the most renowned being the Burana Tower. The term "Burana" is derived from the word "monora," which means minaret. The minaret is a part of the ancient Burana settlement, situated 12 kilometers from the town of Tokmok and 80 kilometers from Bishkek. Burana Tower stands as one of the oldest structures within our republic. Its construction dates back to the 10th and 11th centuries. Originally, the minaret's height reached 40 meters, and according to some researchers, possibly 45 meters. Its upper section was crowned with a dome-shaped lantern, similar to other structures of its kind. However, due to the consequences of an earthquake that occurred around the 15th or 16th centuries, the upper portion was destroyed. As of today, the tower's height stands at 21.7 meters.

Sary Chelek is an enchanting place that captivates even the most discerning enthusiasts of flora and fauna. The most popular route leads to Lake Sary Chelek, located near the Chatkal Range at an altitude of 1940 m.

The national park Ala-Archa is a picturesque delight for the eyes, it is located nearby Bishkek, Ala-Too Kyrgyz ridges. The national park stretches at an altitude of 1600-4860m and is a favorite place of citizens and guests of the capital.

Lake Issyk-Kul - a mountain drainless lake (1610 m above sea level), included in the list of the deepest lakes in the world (698 m), located between the Tien Shan ranges. The astronauts call it the eye of the Earth for its color and shape, and the locals call it a pearl because of its framing with snowy peaks

Karakol (formerly known as Przhevalsk from 1889 to 1922 and from 1939 to 1992) is the fourth most populous city in Kyrgyzstan. It serves as the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul region. The city is located near the eastern end of Lake Issyk-Kul, approximately 150 kilometers from the Kyrgyz-Chinese border and 380 kilometers from the capital, Bishkek. Geographically, it is situated at an elevation ranging from 1690 to 1850 meters above sea level.

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