Rafting on the Keles River -
The Keles is a river in the Syr Darya basin.
Geographical Location
It flows through the Kazygurt and Saryagash districts of the Turkestan region. Its length is 241 km, and its drainage area is 3,310 km2.
River Origin
It begins on the western slope of the Karzhantau Range and Mount Kazygurt and flows into the Shardara Dam.
River Course
The river flows southwest from its source and ends south of the village of Karatas.
Hydrology
The ascending channel is narrow and steep, while the descending channel is wide. The largest branches are Kokparsay, Karzhansai, Uyalysay, Aschikarabausai, and others. The water is fresh and is replenished by snow and groundwater. The average long-term water flow in the Kapylanbek village area is approximately 5.9 m³/s. River water is used to irrigate gardens and crops.
