Ala-Archa National Park, National park in Chuy Region, Kyrgyzstan
Located on the northern slope of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountain range, the park extends from 1600 to 4860 meters altitude across 2280 hectares of terrain.
The national park, established in 1976, preserves the natural heritage of the Tian Shan mountains and maintains a system of protected alpine environments.
The park's name comes from the Kyrgyz word 'archa', referring to the juniper trees that Kyrgyz people consider sacred within their traditional beliefs.
The entrance fee grants access to 150 climbing routes, numerous hiking paths, a nature museum, and facilities that remain open throughout the entire year.
Twenty glaciers and fifty mountain peaks define the landscape, including the 4895-meter Semenov-Tian-Shansky Peak in the Kyrgyz Ala-Too Range.
Location: Chuy Region
Inception: April 29, 1976
Part of: Tianshan Mountains
Website: https://alaarchapark.kg
GPS coordinates: 42.54752,74.48456
Latest update: May 14, 2025 18:14
Kyrgyzstan offers photographers mountains, lakes and historic structures. The landscape ranges from the peaks of the Terskey Alatau Mountains to the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, one of the largest alpine lakes in the world. In Ala Archa National Park, hiking trails lead through narrow valleys to glaciers such as Ak-Sai. Son-Kul Lake sits at over 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) and is used by herders in summer. The Altyn-Arashan Valley draws visitors with hot springs, while Skazka Canyon stands out for its colored rock formations. Cultural sites include Burana Tower, an 11th-century minaret that marks a former city. Tash Rabat Caravanserai served as lodging for Silk Road travelers. In Osh, Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain is considered holy, with caves and mosques. The Dungan Mosque in Karakol displays Chinese wooden architecture. Petroglyphs at Cholpon-Ata and Saimaluu Tash document early human settlements. Arslanbob Walnut Forest spreads across hills and valleys. These places combine natural beauty with the history of the region.
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