City: Issyk Kul Province
Top Things to do in Issyk Kul Province
Top Restaurants in Issyk Kul Province
What to do and see in Issyk Kul Province, Kyrgyzstan: The Best Free Things to do
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. 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.
3. 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!
4. Barskoon Waterfall
5. Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks)
Overall Ratings
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
6. Issyk Kul Brand Shop
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Karakol Cattle Market
10. Karakol Tourist Information Center
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