Chychkan gorge is one of the most beautiful and picturesque gorges in Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyz Republic. Its average height is 2,200 meters. Bishkek - Osh road runs through the gorge, the slopes of which are covered with Tien Shan spruce trees, flowers and berries.

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The Chychkan gorge begins from Ala-Bel pass, which is located at the western end of Suusamyr, and stretches for tens of kilometers to the south, to Toktogul reservoir. "Chychkan" means “a mouse” in Kyrgyz. Such a specific name was given to the gorge due to the abundance of field mice that live on its slopes. A fast-flowing river of the same name runs along the floor of the gorge; it starts in the mountains near Ala-Bel Pass and flows into the large Toktogul reservoir.

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There are fish farms along the banks of Chychkan river, where you can go fishing. Tourists can try freshly cooked fish and other delicacies here.

A hunting reserve is also situated in Chychkan gorge, where roe deer, wild boars and other animals live.

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