Chuy Region

The lands surrounding the capital belong to the Chuy Region, which includes most of the Kyrgyz Range, the northern side of the Chon-Kemin Valley, and the Suusamyr Valley. Thanks to excellent transport accessibility, the natural attractions of the Chuy Region are very popular among travelers.

Issyk-Ata

Waterfalls in the “hot” valley

By car
Distance from Bishkek	58 km
Travel time	1 h 25 min
Difficulty level	★☆☆☆☆
On foot
Distance from parking	from 2500 m
Hiking time	from 1 h
Elevation gain	from 250 m
Difficulty level	★★☆☆☆ — ★★★☆☆
Place rating	★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ (6/10)

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Beryulu (Kok-Kyol) Lake: bird’s-eye view

Berulu Lake (Kok-Kol)

Through red cliffs to a turquoise lake

By car
Distance from Bishkek	54 km
Travel time	1 h 25 min
Difficulty level	★★☆☆☆
On foot
Distance from parking	3500 m
Hiking time	1 h 35 min
Elevation gain	450 m
Difficulty level	★★★☆☆
Place rating	★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10)

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Belogorka Waterfall

The highest waterfall in the Chuy Region

By car
Distance from Bishkek	70 km
Travel time	2 h 30 min
Difficulty level	★★★★☆
On foot
Distance from parking	3000 m
Hiking time	1 h 10 min
Elevation gain	250 m
Difficulty level	★★☆☆☆
Place rating	★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10)

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Köl-Tör Lake: bright turquoise water and snow-covered slopes

Kol-Tor Lake

A climb toward incredible beauty

By car
Distance from Bishkek	82 km
Travel time	2 h 10 min
Difficulty level	★★★☆☆
On foot
Distance from parking	7500 m
Hiking time	3 h 30 min
Elevation gain	1000 m
Difficulty level	★★★★☆
Place rating	★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10)

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Kegeti Waterfall

A waterfall open to everyone

By car
Distance from Bishkek	85 km
Travel time	2 h 15 min
Difficulty level	★★☆☆☆
On foot
Distance from parking	200 m
Hiking time	5 min
Elevation gain	30 m
Difficulty level	★☆☆☆☆
Place rating	★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ (6/10)

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Shamsi Gorge

A picturesque and little-known gorge two hours from Bishkek

By car
Distance from Bishkek	105 km
Travel time	2 h
Difficulty level	★★★☆☆
On foot
Distance from parking	up to 7800 m
Hiking time	up to 2 h 20 min
Elevation gain	up to 300 m
Difficulty level	☆☆☆☆☆ — ★★★☆☆
Place rating	★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10)

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Birch Grove, Kichi-Kemin: yellow foliage against a blue sky

Birch Grove (Kichi-Kemin Gorge)

All the colors of autumn (or any other season)

By car
Distance from Bishkek	137 km
Travel time	2 h 15 min
Difficulty level	★★★☆☆
On foot
Distance from parking	—
Hiking time	—
Elevation gain	—
Difficulty level	★☆☆☆☆
Place rating	★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10)

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Ak-Tyuz

Abandoned quarry and sea buckthorn thickets

By car
Distance from Bishkek	146 km
Travel time	2 h 25 min
Difficulty level	★★☆☆☆
On foot
Distance from parking	3800 m
Hiking time	1 h 20 min
Elevation gain	200 m
Difficulty level	★★☆☆☆
Place rating	★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10)

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Konorchek Canyon

Fantastical red sandstone formations

By car
Distance from Bishkek	137 km
Travel time	2 h 5 min
Difficulty level	★☆☆☆☆
On foot
Distance from parking	up to 6300 m
Hiking time	up to 2 h 25 min
Elevation gain	up to 430 m
Difficulty level	★★★☆☆
Place rating	★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10)

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Sulutor Lakes

A scenic stop on the way to southern Kyrgyzstan

By car
Distance from Bishkek	128 km
Travel time	2 h 45 min
Difficulty level	★★☆☆☆
On foot
Distance from parking	2600 m
Hiking time	55 min
Elevation gain	190 m
Difficulty level	★★☆☆☆
Place rating	★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10)

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