Kyrgyzstan’s state naure reserves and parks achieved record tourism revenue in 2025, reaching 37.7 million soms (approximately $432.000) more than doubling the previous year’s income.
Over 271.000 people visited these protected areas, driven by a 24% increase in eco - tourism, with over 250.000 visitors being domestic tourists according to official data and reported by Akchabar, a news agency based in the capital of the country Bishkek.
Interest in eco - tourism continues to grow, with also flow of visitors also coming from countries of Independent States (CIS) and other regions of the world.
Kyrgyzstan is a premier, sustainable eco - tourism destination, with over 90% of the land covered by mountainous terrain, offering pristine landscapes and traditional nomadic culture. Popular activities include trekking in the Tiam Shan mountains, staying in eco - friendly yurts, horseback riding, and visiting alpine lakes like Issyk - Kul and Song - Kul.
In parallel with the development of eco - tourism, control over compliance with environment legislation has been strengthened.
During the
year, 139 violations were detected, causing damage worth 1.1 million soms
(about $125.000), of which approximately 70% are related to damage to the
flora.
Of the cases prosecuted, 75 have already been compensated to the state budget,
while the rest are in the judicial on administrative review phase.
The rapid growth in revenue highlights the increasing economic value of Krgyzstan’s natural landscapes and the effectiveness of current eco - tourism promotion strategies.
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