Travel from Almaty to the Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve -
Nature of the Turkestan Region and Travel -
The Kishi-Kaindy River Waterfall is a beautiful five-step mountain waterfall that flows through the beautiful and picturesque Kishi-Kaindy Mountain Gorge. This is a place where the mountains hold the clouds, and the wind sings ancient songs, a fast, cold, wild river flows - Kishi-Kaindy. It does not make noise, but rings like the strings of a dombra, stretched by nature itself. And in one of the secluded corners of the Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve, where the rocks open up into the green mouth of the gorge, Kishi-Kaindy breaks down from a height and turns into a seething waterfall - bright, alive, unruly. This waterfall cannot be called the highest or the most full-flowing. But it has something that many lack - wild power, pure energy and pristine beauty. It thunders, crashing against the rocks, enveloping the air in a million drops, which reflect the sun, the sky and the greenery of the mountains. You stand next to it - and it is as if you are cleansed of the hustle and bustle, of the noise of the cities, of everything unnecessary. A unique combination of sounds and colors gives this place a special magic. The roar of falling water, amplified by a natural stone resonator, creates the effect of a powerful organ - the locals call it "the singing of mountain spirits". And on a sunny day, when the rays break through the water dust, several rainbows flash over the gorge at once, forming a real light bridge between the rocks. The bravest tourists can come to the very foot of the waterfall, where the vibration of the water literally penetrates the whole body, and the icy splashes refresh even on the hottest day - the temperature here never rises above + 4 ° C due to the glacial origin of the river.
How to get there and visit -
Kishi-Kaindy Waterfall is located 12 kilometers from the village of Zhabagly, in the Kishi-Kaindy gorge, Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve, Alatau Mountains, Turkestan Region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 42°24'08"N 70°34'53"E
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In spring, the Kishi Kaindy Waterfall is especially full of life. The river is fed by melted snow from the peaks, and streams of water rush down with incredible power. The air is saturated with moisture and freshness. Birds circle over the rocks, mountain flowers bloom in sunny areas, and rare travelers make their way along the paths leading to the waterfall - to see the miracle and take it to their hearts. You can get to the waterfall by car, which can be rented from a local forester. You can also get to the waterfall on horseback, which can be rented in the village of Zhabagly. Deciduous and coniferous trees, slender trunks of juniper and wild apple trees grow along the mountain road that leads to the waterfall. Sometimes you can see traces of a wild boar or roe deer, and if you're lucky, you'll catch a glimpse of a lynx's elusive shadow in the foliage. This place is not just a point on the map, but a real natural temple, where you feel the power and grandeur of wild nature especially keenly. When you stand at the foot of this seething giant, you understand why ancient nomads considered such waterfalls sacred - you can really feel some special, primeval energy here. And although it is not easy to get here, the emotions that a meeting with this miracle of nature gives are worth all the effort - this is one of those places that you remember for a lifetime!
Kishi-Kaindy Waterfall is like a door to another reality. There is no signal here, no cars are heard, and even time seems to stand still, giving way to the eternal sound of water. This is a place where the soul rests and the body is filled with strength.
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