Besh-Aral
Nature reserve in Kyrgyzstan
Besh-Aral Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Chatkal District, Jalal-Abad Region, western Kyrgyzstan. It is located on the northwestern slope of the Chatkal Range, in the basin of the Ters, and lies at an altitude of 950 to 2,300 meters above sea level. The reserve was established in 1979 with the aim of protecting many rare and endangered animals of Western Tien Shan, especially the Menzbier's marmot, which is listed in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The reserve currently covers an area of 112,463 hectares. This is a mountainous region with untouched wild landscapes, turbulent rivers, vast meadows, and great biodiversity.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 41.673, 70.494
- Timezone
- Asia/Bishkek
- Elevation
- 1811 m
Overview of Besh-Aral
Travellers heading to Kyrgyzstan will find Besh-Aral, a destination. Its strongest draws are nature, culture and family. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 1,811 metres up.
Things to do in Besh-Aral
Nature in Besh-Aral
(4)Besh-Aral records National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks and Wildlife under nature. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Besh-Aral. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Culture in Besh-Aral
(1)For culture, expect Museums. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Besh-Aral.
Family in Besh-Aral
(1)For family, expect Zoo. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Besh-Aral.
Water Sports in Besh-Aral
(1)Under water sports, Besh-Aral is tagged with Snorkeling. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Besh-Aral's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Besh-Aral
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Besh-Aral viable all year.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Kyrgyzstan plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Asia/Bishkek on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Besh-Aral that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Besh-Aral known for?
- Travellers associate Besh-Aral with nature, culture and family. It sits in Kyrgyzstan.
- What can you do in Besh-Aral?
- Besh-Aral is tagged with National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks, Wildlife and Museums, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Besh-Aral?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Besh-Aral viable all year.
- Where is Besh-Aral located?
- Besh-Aral belongs to Kyrgyzstan, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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