Chatyr-Kul Lake
About the place
- Country : Kyrgyzstan , Naryn
- Address : Chatir Kol, Kyrgyzstan
- Category : Seas, Rivers and Oceans
Chatyr-Kul Lake
Chatir Kol Lake
Celestial Lake
Overview:
Chatyr-Kul is an alpine lake in the Tian Shan mountains in At-Bashi District of Naryn Province, Kyrgyzstan; it lies in the lower part of Chatyr-Kul Depression near the Torugart Pass border crossing into China.
The name of the lake means "Celestial Lake" or "sky lake" and this is because it is located on the highest mountains.
It is the third largest lake in Kyrgyzstan, and it occupies an area of 175 square kilometers.
The shore of Lake Chatyr Kul is home to various types of animals and birds such as snow leopards, badgers, mountain goats and mountain geese.
Resources:
Jenankyrgyzstan website
