Kegeti Gorge & Waterfall
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A high-drop waterfall in a valley east of Bishkek, reached by a 1–2 hour hike through spruce forest, a classic one-day hike from the city.
Kegeti Gorge lies about 80 km east of Bishkek, on the northern slopes of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too. Dense spruce forests and open meadows make it a popular summer camping and hiking spot with locals. The classic route starts at the end of the road in the gorge and follows the stream upward for 1–2 hours to Kegeti Waterfall, which plunges down the rock face in a roar of water and mist. In winter the waterfall freezes and becomes a destination for ice climbers. Along the way you may encounter herders' yurts, and sometimes you can buy mare's milk. Getting there: about 1.5–2 hours by charter car. It can be combined with Burana Tower and Issyk-Ata. Note: Road conditions inside the gorge are poor, so a 4WD vehicle is best. The stream stones are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
Open all day (road conditions poor in winter)
Nearby sights
- Issyk-Ata Hot Springs
- Burana Tower
- Chunkurchak Gorge
- Ata-Beyit Memorial Complex
- Bishkek Central Mosque (Imam Sarakhsi)
- Victory Square
- Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Erkindik Boulevard