Issyk-Kul Lake, Issyk Kul Province, Kyrgyzstan
4.5 (553 reviews) Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Ranking #2 in Karakol Bodies of Water
Enchanting and Scintillating.
This iconic lake, second largest Alpine Lake in the world,170 plus km long and 70 plus km width draws crowds all over the world. I took a bus loaded with friendly Russian tourists early in the morning and reached this enchanting place before afternoon. The serene and colourful lake surrounded by snow clad mountains, beautiful views of Tian Shan peaks is most memorable experience I cherish forever. There are many eateries, souvenir shops and adventure activities to entertain everyone. As it's a long drive from Bishkek, it's advisable to keep sufficient stock of fast eats and a bottle of drinking water. A must visit for every traveler.
Address
Tian Shan Mountains, Karakol 722360 Kyrgyzstan
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 3:50
User Ratings
4.5 based on (553 reviews)
Reviews
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5Chris 5:00 PM Apr 16, 2022
Tour around Issyk Kul
Issyk Kul is salty big lake, to visit around it takes 5-7 days from bishkek. You can do hiking, horse riding, eagle show archery, folklore show and Sleep in yurt. Better to book tour with a company. More safe and faster. Everything organised with Kyzart Travel. Thanks to my guide Kanat
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5Marie 5:00 PM Sep 22, 2021
Tour with Pegas Adventure around the lake :)
This year my second time in Kyrgyzstan after Covid. In Kyrgyzstan was very good this time, no restriction, no PCR and no visa. I visited this time around Issyk Kul, its huge lake popular places are Girgorevkha, Karakol, Jeti Oguz, SkaSka canyon, Barskom waterfall, Ala Kul lake. The Ala Kul lake is 3,4 days hiking, with sleep in a tent, carrying your own food and tent. But I had a porter, who carry your bag. Everything organized with PEGAS ADVENTURE tour company. Their have professional guides, clean car, and good hotels with private shower. The Ala Kul lake hiking is not easy, you should be prepared for the steep mountains and at night cold. But its really beautiful to see it. In Zheti Oguz we slept in yurt, its best experience to try it. And in Bokonbaevo eagle hunting show with Archery. This places are all south part of Issyk Kul, north part is more beach and a lot of local people. I liked this places, everyone should visit this places, Highly recommend ...
