City: Issyk Kul Province
Top Things to do in Issyk Kul Province
Top Restaurants in Issyk Kul Province
Top 9 Things to do Good for Kids in Issyk Kul Province, Kyrgyzstan
Issyk-Kul Region (Kyrgyz: Ысык-Көл облусу, Isıq-Köl oblusu, ىسىق-كۅل وبلاستى; Russian: Иссык-Кульская область, Issyk-Kuljskaja oblastj) is one of the regions of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is Karakol. It is surrounded by Almaty Region, Kazakhstan (north), Chuy Region (west), Naryn Region (southwest) and Xinjiang, China (southeast). It takes its name from Lake Issyk-Kul ("warm lake"), the second largest saline lake in the world, which never freezes despite its altitude in the Tian Shan mountains.
Restaurants in Issyk Kul Province
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. Destination Karakol
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
Destination Karakol is a registered non-profit organization. Some of the ways that it maintains financial sustainability and independence is by organizing and guiding local tours, earning commission from travel bookings, and selling postcards, maps, and other useful travel information at its Visitor Center. Operating as “Destination Karakol,” the DMO has enjoyed a number of remarkable successes. During its first year of operations, it created and launched a range of travel experience offerings which have shifted the city’s image with international tourists and press. Whereas travelers once viewed and interacted with Karakol only as a jumping-off-point for outdoor activities and treks in the Lake Issyk-Kul region, the newly available tours and services have successfully positioned Karakol as a multi-dimensional destination where culture, cuisine, history, and nature together find expression in each of the experiences available to visitors.
3. Issyk-Kul Lake
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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!
4. Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks)
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4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By Richard190574 - Venice, Italy
Jeti Oguz resort is close to Karakol, if you planning to go here I would be prefer to sleep in yurt also Kok Jaiyk valley, very quiet for sleeping, in the morning you wakes like baby very fresh. Our tour was fir 7 days including Karakol, Song Kol lake and Kel Suu. We booked tour with Pegas Adventure. It was amazing. Highly recommend
5. Monument N.M. Przhevalsky
6. Canyon Fairy Tale
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4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Abrumar - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Skazka Canyon is known locally a the Fairy Tale Canyon because it is home to a number of bizarre rock formations. These include rocks which resemble the Great Wall of China, a hippo, a castle and penguins. I was surprised at the different colours of the rocks - sandstone, grey and green. It is a bit of a scramble up the hillside. Good walking/climbing shoes are a must but it is worth the effort.
7. Grigorevskoye Canyon
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By mars_atlas - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Gorge is very beautiful. At the entrance there are honey available to buy. Local yurt cafes offer live trout which you can catch in the pond in the lake. Local kids offers horse rides and pictures with eagles. Negotiate the price. At the end of the gorge there is road which goes left above the bridge, if you take it in 12 kms there is beautiful alpine lake surrounded with trees. If you go right the road will take you to Kyrchyn valley - home of Nomad games. Then you may exit using Semenov gorge back to Issyk Kul lake.
8. Museum of Petroglyphs
9. Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cathederal
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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.
