Kievskaya (KiLSI) Cave
Kievskaya, also known as KiLSI, is a famous deep cave on the Kyrktau plateau at about 2,400 m. From Kamangaran village it is 11–15 km with 1,300–1,400 m of gain, passing Lake Kattakul on the way. Descending the cave itself requires a properly equipped caving team.
Routes
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Kattakul and the Kievskaya cave (checked) ★Hard · Community reported · 6 h 50 min11,3 km · +1 306 m
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Kamangaran — Lake Kattakul — Kievskaya caveHard · Community reported · 6 h 15 min10,3 km · +1 309 m
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The Kyrktau plateau and the KiLSI caveHard · Community reported · 10 h12,0 km · +1 309 m
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Lake Kattakul and the Kievskaya caveHard · Community reported · 6 h 10 min14,0 km · +1 375 m
Weather
At 2 400 mNow: -2° · Clear · Wind 2 km/h
Updated: 8 min ago · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
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How to get there
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By carTashkent — Samarkand — Kitab; reserve access arranged in advance. · 330,0 km · 5 h
Questions and answers
Do you need a guide?
Yes — better to go with a guide than on your own.
How do you get there?
By car: Tashkent — Samarkand — Kitab; reserve access arranged in advance.
Which months are best?
May–Oct — that is when people go.
How long does it take?
One trip takes about 6 h 50 min: 11,3 km of walking and 1 306 m of climbing.
Is there phone signal?
No. Save the map beforehand and tell someone at home where you are going.
Can you camp?
Yes, you can pitch a tent and stay the night.
