Scuba diving locations in Kyrgyzstan:

Issyk-Kul, its name meaning “warm lake” in the native language of the region, is a lake surrounded by snow-capped peaks yet never freezes. The second deepest lake on Earth, at it’s deepest point the lake is around 700 meters deep. It lies in the mountains at the altitude of over 5,200 feet above sea level. The ruins of a 12th-century town lie about 3m below the surface of the lake. The water is sky blue, very clear and salty.

When to scuba dive in Kyrgyzstan:

In summer the water of Issyk-Kul averages 25C to 28C, but never falls below 5C.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Kyrgyzstan:

The best spots to snorkel in Kyrgyzstan:

Fun scuba facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: som (KGS)
• Population: is about 5,500,000 (2009)
• Time Zone: KGT (GMT+6)
• Main languages spoken: Kyrgyz, Russian ## Diveable overseas territories:

Kyrgyzstani diving federations:

KYRGYZ UNDERWATER FEDERATION (KUF) is a member of Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS)

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

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