Batken region is the most mysterious region of Kyrgyzstan. It is located at the farthest south-western part of the country. ¾ of region boundaries are international.
This region is one of the three areas that form the southern part of the country, different from the north part in the territorial, cultural and socio-economic aspects
The village of At-Bashi is the administrative center of the homonymous district. It is situated in a picturesque valley, at the bottom of which flows one of the tributaries of the river Naryn - At-Bashi river.
The town of Toktogul is a regional center of the district of the same name in Jalal-Abad region. The town got its name after the famous akyn (poet) Toktogul Satylganov.
Chatyr-Kul Lake is located between the ridges of the At-Bashi and Torugart-Too at the altitude of 3530 m. Being located high in the mountains the lake justifies its name “The Sky Lake".
Karavshin gorge is located at Turkestan range. It's a great place called "the Asian Patagonia" because it with its green meadows, fast streams and strong winds resembles the South American steppe.
Aigul-Tash Mountain is located near the village of Kara-Bulak in Batken region. The mountain has steep rocky slopes. This place is really unique, because only here grows the flower-endemic Aigul.
Khan Tengri Peak is the third highest peak in Kyrgyzstan, located 7 km far from the border of three countries - Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and China, on Tengri-Tag mountain range.
At the entrance to Kegety gorge, at the distance of just 100 m from the road, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the waterfall coming down a steep cliff.
A National Park located in Chon-Kemin valley is a unique natural environment with diverse flora and fauna that features beautiful landscapes, from semi-deserts to glaciers.
In the east of Alay valley, at the altitude of 3150 m above sea level there is the village Sary-Tash. The population of it is just over 1.5 thousand people.
Sarychat-Ertash national reserve is located in Jeti-Oguz district, Issyk-Kul region. It also includes territory of Uch-Kol riverhead and Sarychat-Ertash syrts.
