Kytalyk National Park

Kytalyk National Park is a protected natural area in the Arctic that covers a vast expanse across the lowlands between the Yana and Indigirka rivers. The terrain displays typical Arctic features including thawing ground formations, ice hills, and extensive wetlands that shape the landscape.

The protected area was officially established in 2019 as part of a Russian environmental program to preserve Arctic ecosystems and their diversity for the future. This founding marked an important step in recognizing the value of this remote region.

The name comes from the Yakut language and refers to the Siberian crane, a bird that has played an important role in the region for generations. Local Indigenous peoples have long shaped their way of life around the presence of these migratory birds.

Access is complex and requires permits and coordination with park administration in Chokurdakh, as the region is extremely remote. Visitors should prepare for long travel times and limited infrastructure in the area.

In the southern part of the park lies a natural burial ground containing remains of more than a hundred prehistoric mammoths that died there thousands of years ago. This site offers insights into the life and extinction of these giant creatures from a distant past.

Location: Sakha

Inception: December 24, 2019

GPS coordinates: 70.85000,147.85000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:24