ModerateBatken Oblast1,500-2,500 m

Aigul-Tash Mountain

Home of the Legendary Aigul Flower

Duration: 1-2 days recommended

Best Time: Mid-April only for flowers; April-May for hiking

Altitude: 1,500-2,500 m

About Aigul-Tash Mountain

Aigul-Tash is a sacred mountain just 19km southeast of Batken town, famous for being the only place on Earth where the legendary Aigul flower (Fritillaria eduardii) blooms. This stunning endemic flower appears only for two weeks in mid-April, creating carpets of red across the mountainside.

Local legend tells of a girl named Aigul who died of heartbreak, and the flowers that bloom in her memory. The mountain offers hiking trails, panoramic views, and a truly unique botanical experience for visitors who time their trip right.

Highlights

Endemic Aigul flower (mid-April only)

Unique botanical phenomenon

Local legends and folklore

Hiking trails with views

Protected rare species

Things to Do

Flower viewingHikingPhotographyCultural tours

How to Get There

Easy access from Batken town (~19km). Can hire taxi or arrange tour.

Where to Stay

Stay in Batken town guesthouses. Day trip possible from town.

Pro Tips

1Timing is everything - flowers bloom only mid-April
2Do not pick the protected flowers
3Local festivals may occur during bloom
4Combine with other Batken sites during visit

Plan Your Visit

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Location

40.0000°N, 70.9500°E

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