About Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve

The Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve covers part of the Tian Shan Mountains into Uzbekistan. 

The reserve protects diverse flora and fauna. Forty-four species of mammals in the reserve are on the Red List of endangered species. You may see some more often than others, like the Himalayan brown bear, porcupine or marmot. The snow leopard is almost the stuff of legends, but the ibex, lynx, and wolves roam free.

Aksu-Zhabagly is a wilderness of diverse environments. Breathe in the fresh, cool mountain air in juniper forests, meadows, and glaciers. In this nature reserve, you are limited only by your imagination for things to do. Hike or ride the trails on horseback, climb the rock cliffs, or sit still and do a bit of birdwatching. 

Remember, it is a fragile environment and every effort should be made to leave it in better condition than you found it.

 

Must See

There are many attractions contained within Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve. A few of these are:

  • Take a jeep tour into the canyon.
  • Hiking with a guide. 
  • Go horse riding and explore Aksu Zhabagly 
  • Watch wild tulips in spring
  • Sayram Ugam National Park
  • Spectacular and beautiful views over the valley and the mountains
  • Wildlife in Aksu Zhabagly

How to reach

Wondering how can you reach Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve, well you can either take a train, bus, taxi or even self-drive whatever is convenient for you.


If you take a train it takes 15 hours 48 minutes and will cost you 8,079.42 KZT  to 28,855.1 KZT.


If you take a flight travel time is 5 hours 27 minutes and will cost you.

If you drive from Marshrutkas to Zhabagly village it takes 2 hours and should cost you between 250 to 1000 KZT.

Tips

 

  • Do not forget your hat and sunscreen 
  • The panorama from the top of the mountain and then down to the riverside is simply amazing
  • Carry enough water, stay hydrated 
  • Arrive ahead of time to beat the heat
  • You can carry your homemade food and savor  
  • You might want to take a tour guide because there are so many places to cover.
  •  Check out the wild tulips.

 

Visit Time

Sunday:            Open 24 hours.
Monday:           Open 24 hours.
Tuesday:          Open 24 hours.
Wednesday:     Open 24 hours.
Thursday:         Open 24 hours.
Friday:              Open 24 hours.
Saturday:          Open 24 hours.

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky -13.64°C

 

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