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Hisar Nature Reserve

A large mountain reserve on the western Hisar range, with juniper woods, alpine meadows and high peaks above the Kashkadarya valleys.

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About the place

The reserve covers the upper valleys of rivers that feed the Kashkadarya. Juniper forest grows on the slopes, and higher up there are meadows, scree and snowfields. Wildlife includes mountain goats and birds of prey, and snow leopards are recorded in the range.

Entry into the strictly protected zone requires permission, and the mountains are remote. Villages on the edge of the reserve, reached by road from Shahrisabz or Kitab, are a good base for walks in the surrounding valleys with a local guide.

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