Kyrgyzstan · Jeti-Oguz District
Barskoon Waterfall
Barskoon Waterfall is a geological protected area located in Jeti-Ögüz District of Issyk-Kul Region of Kyrgyzstan. It sits 90 km to the south-west of Karakol on one of the tributaries of the river Barskoon.
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Barskoon Waterfall drops 24 metres (79 ft). It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Jeti-Oguz District, Kyrgyzstan. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Barskoon Waterfall is the tallest of the 2 waterfalls we cover in Kyrgyzstan. As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
A walk-in-and-look waterfall
No commercial adventures run at Barskoon Waterfall itself — the experience is the approach and the view. Guided day trips from Jeti-Oguz District are the easiest way to combine it with the area around it.
Also good forHikingPhotography
When to go
Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
Getting there
- Base town Jeti-Oguz District, Kyrgyzstan
- Country Kyrgyzstan
- Region Jeti-Oguz District, Central Asia, Asia
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Barskoon Waterfall
Kyrgyzstan
Height24 mWidth—
Most similar
Jeongbang Waterfall
South Korea
Height23 mWidth—
Also a cascade waterfall, of similar height and in South Korea
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
Angel Falls is 41× taller than Barskoon Waterfall. Victoria Falls is 4.5× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Barskoon Waterfall yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
42.002, 77.577
Quick answers
Where is Barskoon Waterfall?
Barskoon Waterfall is in Kyrgyzstan (Jeti-Oguz District). The nearest base is Jeti-Oguz District, Kyrgyzstan. Its coordinates are 42.0020, 77.5770.
How tall is Barskoon Waterfall?
Barskoon Waterfall drops 24 metres (79 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall.
When is the best time to visit Barskoon Waterfall?
Peak flow is April to June and October. Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
What can you do at Barskoon Waterfall?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Barskoon Waterfall?
The usual base is Jeti-Oguz District, Kyrgyzstan. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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