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 Nature & Parks
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. Suttu Bulak
3. 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.
4. Khan Tengri Peak
5. Karakol Peak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By pcmusic1 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This place is a nice and adventurous place to hike and enjoy all the views on the peaks surrounding Karakol.
6. Engilchek Glacier
7. Oguz-Bashi Peak
8. 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.
9. 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!
10. Canyon Skazka
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By MangoLove - Cebu City, Philippines
This is a sandstone canyon just off the main road south of Issyk Kyl Lake about 45 minutes east of Bokobaev. It is worth visiting for anyone interested in hiking and has great views. There are trails of different degrees of difficulty for people with different hiking skills. There are no benches. It would be difficult on a rainy day. There is parking available. Worth seeing if you are in the area. The name Skazka means "Fairy Tale Canyon."
