Area: 20000 ha. Category of KBA: IA Availability of Protection Areas: yes, Sary-Chelek biosphere reserve Settlements on the territory of the KBA: Arkyt village Adjacent to the territory of the KBA: The central estate of the reserve is located in the village of Arkyt, 60 km from the regional center - the city of Kerben and 130 km from the nearest railway station Namangan.