Things to Do in Naryn Province, Naryn Province, Kyrgyzstan

5TravelAlice1983 5:00 PM Sep 5, 2015

Kyrgyz highlight
Yes it's remote and challenging to access, there is no running water, you live with long drops and need every later of clothing you own to keep warm overnight at altitude, but the rewards are rich. Views that the word 'stunning' was invented for but still doesn't do justice. Interaction with semi-nomadics who are delighted to show their way of life, including the horse games to highlight remarkable horsemanship skills gained from the age of three. The experience of eating and staying in yurts as they do, beautiful structures with bursts of colour that welcome the chilly mountain air. This place is not on a Kyrg highlight but a travel one. If you get the chance to visit, hire a horse and go play, you won't regret it.

5jigitkg29 5:00 PM Dec 6, 2016

Must visited place if you come to Kyrgyzstan...
I have been there three times totally and I want to go there again. Because this lake is truly attractive. When you reach Tüz-Ashuu pass and see Son-Kul, you say wow... It is so beautiful! What can you do there? 1. You will experience the real nomadic life in yurt camps; 2. You can do horse riding; 3. You can taste local foods and drink Kymyz; 4. You can even swim if the weather is warm in July, August; 5. Fish from the lake is so so delicious; 6. Often there are local events like Kök-Börü game an so on... 7. And you can do just trekking. Very nice place to do walking; From Bishkek you can go to Kyzart Village by bus or taxi at the Western Bus Station regularly. It is 5 hours drive and 260 km away. Taxi costs 500 som, minibus costs 300 som. In Kyzart, there is a Guest House called Bamy's Home who organizes tours to Son-Kul by horse or car for a reasonable price. It was a very good tour. Kyzart is only 1,5 hour drive from Son-Kul. By horse it takes 3-4 hours depending up to your riding skills. In Son-Kul you will stay at yurt camps. Bamy's Home is on Zhunushov Ydyrys street. You can call and ask any questions in English at +996703002180 Hope my review will be useful for travelers. Enjoy Kyrgyzstan!!!