Ak-Balyk Spring
Ак-Балык
A clear sacred spring just east of Alichur, named “White Fish” after the fish swimming in its pool, and a roadside stop on the Pamir Highway.
Ak-Balyk means “White Fish,” a crystal-clear pool on the Alichur Plateau. The water is so transparent that you can see fish gliding around the spring's source, and locals regard it as holy. A simple café nearby serves fried fish. The spring sits right beside the Pamir Highway, so a half-hour break is enough when passing through on the way to or from Alichur. Please do not wash anything in the spring or leave litter.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Alichur
- Bash Gumbez
- Pshart Valley
- Madiyan Valley Hot Springs
- Bulunkul & Yashilkul Lake
- Shakhty Cave Paintings
- Murghab Town & META Yurt Stays
- Murghab Container Bazaar