Chatyr-Kul, Alpine lake in Naryn Region, Kyrgyzstan
Chatyr-Kul spans 181 square kilometers between Torugart-Too and At Bashi mountain ranges at 3530 meters above sea level in central Kyrgyzstan.
The lake has functioned as a critical stopover point for migratory birds since 1972 when authorities established protection measures for waterfowl species.
The name Chatyr-Kul derives from Kyrgyz language, meaning Celestial Lake, reflecting the traditional connection between local communities and this high-altitude water body.
Visitors need to obtain special border permits to access the lake area, as it sits within the protected Karatal-Japyryk State Nature Reserve near international boundaries.
The lake freezes completely during winter months when temperatures drop to minus 50 degrees Celsius, with ice extending from surface to bottom.
Location: Naryn Region
Elevation above the sea: 3,500 m
GPS coordinates: 40.63333,75.28333
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:18
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