Arashan (river) explained

Arashan
Source1:Terskey Alatau
Mouth:Ak-Suu
Mouth Coordinates:42.4736°N 78.5316°W
Progression:Ak-Suu→ JyrgalangIssyk-Kul
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Kyrgyzstan

The Arashan (Kirghiz; 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 Jyrgalang.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Whittell, Giles. Central Asia: the practical handbook. 22 November 2011. 1995. Cadogan. 978-0-947754-53-2. 228.