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Lake Sary-Chelek among wooded slopes
11.08.2017 · Lake Sary-Chelek among wooded slopes

Jalal-Abad Region

Jalal-Abad Region lies in south-western Kyrgyzstan. Here, the forest destinations of Arslanbob and Sary-Chelek sit alongside valley towns and the Toktogul reservoir.

  • 38 placesincluding 10 highlights
  • 25 routes2 cultural sites and 11 bases
  • April — Octoberdaytime from +15° in Manas
  • 33,700 km²area · administrative centre: Manas
  • 20 pagesplaces with their own page
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Highlights

10 highlights on the map

Routes first, then cultural sites and bases. Each map number links to a section below; the current place lights up as you scroll.

  1. From above you can see green hills and several lakes separated by wooded ridges.

    route · natural area1 / 10

    Sary-Chelek reserve

    A reserve with mountain lakes and a route across Kotormo Pass

    Place page →

    Next: Padysha-Ata reserve →
  2. A dense forest covers the slopes of a mountain valley, and heavy clouds gather over the ridges.

    route · natural area2 / 10

    Padysha-Ata reserve

    Protected juniper forests and a mazar, a shrine, in the Padysha-Ata valley

    Place page →

    Next: Toktogul Reservoir →
  3. Turquoise water lies beside pale layered cliffs, with a green strip of shore in the foreground.

    route · reservoir3 / 10

    Toktogul Reservoir

    870 m

    Walk from Toktogul to a reservoir viewpoint

    Place page →

    Next: Lake Sary-Chelek →
  4. Lake Sary-Chelek among wooded slopes

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    Lake Sary-Chelek

    1,875 m

    Over the pass to lakes and walnut forests

    Place page →

    Next: Besh-Aral reserve →
  5. place on the map

    route · natural area5 / 10

    Besh-Aral reserve

    Protected natural areas at Chatkal Valley

    Place page →

    Next: Manas →
  6. The railway station façade at night, with a bright sign above the main entrance.

    base · town6 / 10

    Manas

    766 m

    Formerly Jalal-Abad: a town for a stop on the road between Osh, the forests and mountain areas.

    Place page →

    Next: Arslanbob →
  7. Houses among trees in a mountain valley, with a horse and two travellers in the foreground.

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    Arslanbob

    A village amid walnut forests: stays with local families, walks and trips to waterfalls.

    Place page →

    Next: Toktogul →
  8. Broad steps in front of a pale building with a blue roof and a flag by the entrance.

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    Toktogul

    A town for a walk to the reservoir and trips into nearby mountain valleys.

    Place page →

    Next: Kazarman →
  9. Dry grass in the foreground, behind it is a village near gentle treeless mountains.

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    Kazarman

    A village with guesthouses for preparing a hike to Saymaluu-Tash petroglyphs.

    Place page →

    Next: Arkit →
  10. A dirt street with low houses and poles at the foot of green mountain slopes.

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    Arkit

    A village with guesthouses for an overnight stay before visiting Sary-Chelek.

    Place page →

    Next: All places in the region ↓

All places

38 places in the region

Highlights and other places: routes, cultural sites and bases. 20 have their own page. Use the filter to select a category.

Other places28

      When to go

      Warm from April to October

      In Manas, daytime temperatures reach at least +15° from April to October. July is hottest, at around +33° by day.

      1. Spring

        March–May

        Manas · +15…+24° by day in Manas

      2. Summer

        June–August

        Arslanbob · +29…+33° by day in Manas

      3. Autumn

        September–November

        Manas · +12…+27° by day in Manas

      4. Winter

        December–February

        Manas · +6…+9° by day in Manas

      Daytime by month

      TownJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
      Manas772 m+6+9+15+20+24+29+33+31+27+19+12+7

      Average daytime temperature for 2016–2025, °C; nights are 6–15° colder — hover over a cell. Towns are ordered by elevation, from valleys to mountains.

      Other regions

      Six other regions

      Bishkek is grouped with Chuy Region, and Osh with Osh Region.

      Places with their own page

      Jalal-Abad Region on the map

      38 places, 10 highlights

      © OpenStreetMap

      The number marks a highlight and its section.