Arashan River
The Arashan River (Kyrgyz: Арашан) is a river in the Ak-Suu District, Issyk Kul Region, northeastern Kyrgyzstan. It flows north from the Terskey Alatau mountains, near Karakol and Issyk Kul Lake. It flows through Altyn Arashan, a mountain resort of hot springs and forested valley.[1] The Palatka Glacier looms over the river and valley. It flows into the river Ak-Suu, a tributary of the Jyrgalan River.
| Arashan | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Terskey Alatau |
| Mouth | |
• location | Ak-Suu River |
• coordinates | 42.4736°N 78.5316°E |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Jyrgalan River |
References
- Whittell, Giles (1995). Central Asia: the practical handbook. Cadogan. p. 228. ISBN 978-0-947754-53-2. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
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