Kok-Bel Waterfall
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Kok-Bel is a waterfall about 20 m high in a gorge east of Jyrgalan. An easy footpath leads to it across a jailoo and through a narrow canyon.
- Issyk-Kul Region
- Waterfall
- June–September
Four seasons
Spring
March–MayOn average +5° by day and −6° at night.
Summer
June–AugustOn average +16° by day and +4° at night.
Autumn
September–NovemberOn average +5° by day and −8° at night.
Winter
December–FebruaryOn average −7° by day and −18° at night.
Day / night temperature by month: averages for 2016–2025, not a forecast.
- March0° / −11°
- April+5° / −6°
- May+10° / −2°
- June+14° / +3°
- July+17° / +6°
- August+16° / +4°
- September+12° / 0°
- October+4° / −8°
- November−2° / −15°
- December−7° / −18°
- January−8° / −19°
- February−5° / −17°
How to get there
The waterfall is a day hike from Jyrgalan village: the trail leaves the village eastwards across the summer pastures. A ride brings you to Jyrgalan from Karakol; agree the time and vehicle in advance. Maps.me marks two Kok-Bel waterfalls — you need the eastern one.
Prices and help
Contact and help
112 single emergency number
- 101 fire and rescue
- 102 police
- 103 ambulance
You can call 112 with a local SIM or without one.
