Toktogul reservoir

Toktogul reservoir

The Toktogul reservoir is one of the largest reservoirs in Central Asia, which is located in the northern part of the Jalal-Abad region.

The history of the reservoir began in 1965, when its construction began. The area of ​​the man-made lake is almost 300 square kilometers, occupying an intermountain depression among clay hills. The average depth of the reservoir is 200 meters. The reservoir is filled by the largest river in Kyrgyzstan - the Naryn River. On its shores there are two large hydroelectric power stations - Toktogul and Kurpsai.

The views on the banks of the reservoir are quite impressive. The bright blue color of the water creates an amazing contrast with the dried clay hills around. In the summer, vacationers come to the banks of the reservoir - the water here warms up to 28 degrees.

The Bishkek-Osh highway passes near the reservoir, and therefore you can admire its views right from the road.