Location: Karakol
Top Things to do in Karakol
Top 7 Free Things to do in Karakol, Issyk Kul Province
Karakol (Kyrgyz: Каракол, Qaraqol/Karakol, قاراقول, Kyrgyz pronunciation: [qɑrɑqoɫ]), formerly Przhevalsk, is the fourth largest city in Kyrgyzstan, near the eastern tip of Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan, about 150 kilometres (93 mi) from the Kyrgyzstan-China border and 380 kilometres (240 mi) from the capital Bishkek. It is the administrative capital of Issyk-Kul Region. Its area is 44 square kilometres (17 sq mi), and its resident population was 66,294 in 2009 (both including Pristan'-Przheval'sk). To the north, on highway A363, is Tyup and to the southwest Jeti-Ögüz resort.
Restaurants in Karakol
1. 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.
2. Issyk-Kul Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 537 reviews
Reviewed By FTMDave - Adria, Italy
I know the southern side of the lake is wilder, but I travelled from Balykchy to Tamchy on the northern side - the idea being to relax in a smaller place and swim a lot. It's quite something swimming in August in crystal-clear water with snow-covered peaks on both sides of the lake!
3. Issyk Kul Brand Shop
4. Juuku Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mars_atlas - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
If you are looking for serenity, calmness and true authentic alpine views of Kyrgyztan, then should visit Juuku valley. Its not polular tourist destination, which in my mind makes it more unique and calm place. The reason is one needs 4by4 to get there. Its truly underrated place to visit. Many animals are available to see. I personally saw fox, rabbit, eagles while driving there.
5. Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cathederal
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By OneAddictedTraveler - Lake Elmo, United States
This historic Russian Orthodox Cathedral is set in gardens. It is a stunning bit of architecture and is well worth stopping to see.
