Top Things to do in Kyrgyzstan
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan
Discover the best top things to do in Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan including Son Kul Lake, Altyn Arashan, Sary Chelek Biosphere Reserve, Kol Suu, Ala Kul Lake, Barskoon Gorge, Jyrgalan Valley, Kel-Suu Lake, Kol-Tor Lake, Tash Rabat.
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1. Son Kul Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By 207raoulk - Southern Poland, Poland
I and with my girlfriend we did winter horseback riding at Song Kol lake, its really good experience to try everyone
2. Altyn Arashan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By josephuk789 - London, United Kingdom
I and with my friend we visited Altyn Arashan in April, Its very beautiful place to visit. On the way wild flowers and animals, That time was bit snow and we choose trekking tour, even possible to go by car and by horse. Our tour organized by "Travel Forever" company in Karakol city. It was absolutely amazing tour in Kyrgyzstan 7 days. Very easy to contact with them on FB or Mail.
3. Sary Chelek Biosphere Reserve
4. Kol Suu
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Kol Suu is a spectacular glacial lake set in a rocky canyon whose shear sides drop almost straight down into the lake. It's difficult to get to, but is one of the most beautiful spots in all of Kyrgyzstan. It is located in the southeast of Naryn Oblast, near the Chinese border.
5. Ala Kul Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By guide_kyrgyzstan - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
I visited the lake at the end of September. I was sure that the weather would be horrible. Fortunately, it was wonderful weather for such month! We started our riding from Altyn-Arashan to Ala-Kul lake. It takes about one day to get there. The last 30 min of our way was on foot. If you don't have time and equipments, better go from Altyn-Arashan to the lake. It was a challenge for me since I went with my sprained ankle. I was so eager to reach the lake even I forgot my pain in my foot. My wish for 2019 was done successfully! It was amazing view of the lake, seemed that it was glad to see us. I know that it will not be the last climb.
6. Barskoon Gorge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By NomadyTravel - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Barskoon is a long valley with multiple attractions, but waterfalls are the first-ones you reach by comfortable dirt road (built and used for gold mine). There are multiple waterfalls at the beginning of the valley, and you may choose which part to visit based on your hiking experience. Hiking paths to waterfalls start at the parking lot, opposite to boulder with sculpture of Yurii Gagarin (soviet cosmonaut, who as others cosmonauts visited Issyk Kul resorts for rehabilitation). Slopes are quite steep and you should be careful when hiking to higher parts of the waterfall. You may visit the waterfalls at any season. They freeze during the winter.
7. Jyrgalan Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Jyrgalan Valley is located 60 km east to Karakol, Ysyk Kol Province, Kyrgyzstan. Stunning nature, waterfalls, mountains. Summer tourism: hiking, trekking, base yurt camps, horseback riding, kymyz (mares' milk) treatment. Winter tourism: freeride skiing, snowshoe tours, snowcat and snowmobile tours, avalanche safety equipment.
Reviewed By wutani - Darwin, Australia
We will recommend the Jyrgalan Valley to all friends coming to Kyrgyzstan. The valley is a short journey from Karakol, but largely untouched by tourism. The scenery is spectacular, with green meadows, wildflowers, pristine lakes, snowy peaks and dramatic views in all directions. We loved the 3-day Box Uchuk lakes hike, with the highlight being a river crossing on horseback and being accompanied by two mares (+ horse porters) and their foals! Anyone who enjoys trekking will love this place!
8. Kel-Suu Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Gorgeous Lake Kel-Suu was formed thousands years ago due to destruction of the mountain massif. It is located in Kok-Kiya valley (3 520 m), Naryn region, close to the border with China. Particular highlight of trip to the lake is splendid views on the way: At-bashi range, Eki-Naryn canyon (two rivers confluence Small Naryn and Naryn, Koshoi-Korgon fortress of VIII-X century, At-bashy village.
Reviewed By NomadyTravel - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Kel Suu is located in the remote area of Aksai and Kok-Kiya valleys, almost at Kyrgyz-Chinese borders. It's an amazing place with breathtaking atmosphere at any time of the day. Once you reach the yurt camps at Kurumduk valley, or build your ow tent camp, the lake is relatively easy to reach, without significants climbs. Lake is located 5 kilometres from the yurt camps and round trip should take approximately 3 hours. Even though the route is easy, altitude makes the hike slightly more challenging. But you may hire the guide and horses at the camps. Lakes is definitely worth of the trip from Bishkek, as you may visit even other interesting location at At Bashi region - Silk Road caravansarai Tash Rabat or highest Tian Shan waterfall. Border permit is necessary to visit the lake! The level of water changes year to year. If you want to visit the lake while it's full of water, feel free to ask before your trip.
9. Kol-Tor Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Kol-Tor lake is located in Chalai valley in Kochkor. Chalai is of the beathan path I mean anybody been there before. I think it will be the most popular place her in a future. Come on and lets go there. Here we aorganise horse riding tour 3-4 days.
Reviewed By loccatmatej - Paris, France
We did 3 days horse trek Kol Ukok and Kol Tor lake . 1 day from Kochkor to Kupko 30 min by car. After we started horse trek to Ko Ukok. Arrival in Kol Ukok lake we slep yurt camp. In yurt camp The family is very hospitality. 2 day we went up to Kol Tor lake. To go Kol Tor is litle bit diffucult but cery beautiful. Must to go this place. Our guide BEK he is cery strong man. Very good English. We contacted with Tilek on Facebook, he offered for us Kol Ukok and Kol Tor lake. He answer fast and very helped. Gived us available price. We spent best time with PEGAS ADVENTURE.
10. Tash Rabat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By nonwrong - Hong Kong, China
At first I was quite frustrated and almost gave up because I have been calling and emailing for 2 days but didn't get any reply.Then I got an SMS to go directly to the camp.Someone called but we couldn't understand each other. When I arrived at noon,I was the only guest. I walked around and took photos till 3 or 4pm. Someone must have noticed that I had gone without food for a long time and asked if I was hungry. He said dinner would be at 8pm. At first I said I would wait but then I changed my mind.He took me to a canteen where there were biscuits and bread. He made some chopped carrot with a delicious dressing which devoured like a hungry wolf. The next day someone asked if I would like to ride a horse. I said yes. He motioned a horse nearby and told me to mount it. I explained that I did not know how to ride one. Soon someone came with a horse on a leash and told me to mount and led me around the camp! At dinner time a local Kyrgyz guide who probably didn't work for the camp told me and other foreign guests that the middle name of Kyrgyz people was hospitality. It was not an over-statement. Before I met Nazira, I thought for someone who had probably cornered the market it must be a big and burly man. My sexist stereotype was shattered when I finally met her.She was gentle and down-to-earth. When I asked about the bill, she had this expression of nonchalance as if she had forgotten about it until I reminded her. Having read the reviews here,I estimated the amount beforehand and asked her if it was right. She said sure in a casual way and even wanted to give me change. It was much less than I had expected so I refused the change. I have a typical city-dweller mentality. I put locks on my backpack because I had robberies in previous trips.Locals would look at the locks with confusion and seemed offended.I also use a money belt.Just before I arrived when I was in Cholpon-Ata,I pulled the zipper too hard and the knob came out. A kind old lady put it back for me and told me to go to a seamtress nearby to have it sewn back which I did. She charged me only a very small fee. Although I have only been there for a very short time,I dare say that people there lead a simple and pure life in unison with nature. Nazira was pregnant at the time.I wrote this to congratulate her and wish her and her new born the best.Your kindness will come back many times over. Also I would like to thank the French girl who gave me a lift to Naryn.Merci beaucoup:)
