Burhan-bulak falls, Tallest waterfall in Jongar Alatau mountains, Kazakhstan.
Burhan-bulak falls is a waterfall in the Jongar Alatau mountains that plunges 168 meters down in three distinct cascades. The water tumbles over the rock face of the Kora River gorge at approximately 2000 meters elevation.
The waterfall was first documented in Kazakhstan's natural heritage records during the 20th century as researchers explored the mountain ranges of Central Asia. This scientific recognition established it as part of the region's known natural legacy.
Local stories speak of a love tale connected to the waterfall and its nearby stream, shaping how visitors experience the place. These narratives have become part of how people understand and remember the landscape.
The hike to the waterfall takes about three hours along mountain paths and requires proper footwear and attention to weather conditions. Visitors should prepare for changeable mountain weather and bring adequate water and snacks.
The surrounding area is covered by fir trees and Asian juniper that create a moist environment that remains remarkably consistent despite the high altitude. This plant combination is unusual for such elevation and shapes the local ecosystem.
Location: Ескелді ауданы
Address: Kazakhstan
GPS coordinates: 45.00810,79.20832
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40
Kazakhstan stretches across an impressive variety of landscapes, from high mountains to vast steppes, from hidden mountain lakes to wide desert plains. The country protects numerous natural areas that show these differences and allow visitors to experience places that remain little changed. In the national parks and reserves, you can walk through forests, stand by quiet lakes, or explore canyons shaped over thousands of years. Among the most visited are Charyn Canyon with its red rock walls, Burabay National Park with its pine forests and granite boulders, and Big Almaty Lake, which sits in a narrow valley at over 2500 meters elevation. Kaindy Lake is known for its submerged trees, their trunks still rising from the water. In the southern regions you find Aksu-Zhabagly, the country's oldest nature reserve, while in the east Mount Belukha, the highest peak of the Altai range, stands on the border with Russia. Each of these places offers its own picture of what nature looks like in this part of Central Asia.
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