Ala Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan
I spent 2 weeks in Kyrgyzstan and I enjoyed my time there, here are some of the things that I noticed in Kyrgyzstan.
- In Kyrgyzstan you are always very close to nature, just a short distance away from the city and you have lot of opportunities for trekking & hiking. There are lot of beautiful mountains, parks and lakes in Kyrgyzstan.
- If you don't know what to eat, Pulov & Manti is almost always there.
- I saw a lot of Russians living in Kyrgyzstan, probably because it is an old USSR country.
- In the big cities you will find lot of ATMs and you can get the local currency easily, but outside the city its hard to find ATM.
- Very less Railway Network in the country, probably because of mountainous terrain.
- There are lot of Marshrutkas running within the city and between major cities.
Osh Bazaar, Bishkek
Ala Archa National Park
Ala Archa National Park
Ala Archa National Park
Burana Tower, Tokmok
Burana Tower, Tokmok
Balbals near Burana Tower, Tokmok
Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek
Inside Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek
Manas Sculptural Complex, Bishkek
Animal Market (Maal Bazaar), Karakol
Pristan Przheval'sk beach on the shore of Issyk Kul Lake, Karakol
Dungan Mosque, Karakol
Dungan Mosque, Karakol
Manti
Trek to Altyn Arashan
Trek to Altyn Arashan
Met with Kenta from Japan, we trek to Altyn Arashan together
Trek to Altyn Arashan
Trek to Altyn Arashan
Trek to Altyn Arashan
The beautiful view of the Valley at Altyn Arashan
Hot Spring at Altyn Arashan
Starting the Ala Kul Lake Trek from Altyn Arashan in morning
Ala Kul Lake Trek
Horses taking rest at the base of Ala Kul Lake
Beautiful view as we climb the mountain to reach Ala Kul Lake
The beautiful Ala Kul Lake surrounded by mountains
On our way back to Altyn Arashan
Evening in Altyn Arashan
Chinghiz Aitmatov at Rukh Ordo, Cholpon Ata
Issyk Kul Lake, Cholpon Ata
Breakfast in a Yurt at Center Guest House, Kochkor
On our way to Son Kul Lake
Beautiful Son Kul Lake
Horse Riding near Son Kul Lake
Horse Riding near Son Kul Lake
Son Kul Lake
Nature at its best at Son Kul Lake
The beautiful view of Son Kul Lake
Holding a Kyrgyz baby
Yurts at Son Kul, our stay for the night
Stars in the night sky at Son Kul
Before leaving Son Kul Lake
The beautiful view as we head back to Kochkor
I had a very good time in Kyrgyzstan ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ , met with other travelers from South Korea, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Europe, Japan, Bosnia & Kazakhstan. This was my itinerary.
- Day 1 : Arriving in Bishkek
- Day 2 : Visiting Ala Archa National Park
- Day 3 : Visiting Burana Tower
- Day 4 : Jummah at Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek
- Day 5 : Marshrutka from Bishkek to Karakol
- Day 6 : Visiting Animal Market & Dungan Mosque, Karakol
- Day 7 : Altyn Arashan Trek from Karakol
- Day 8 : Ala Kul Lake Trek from Altyn Arashan
- Day 9 : Altyn Arashan to Karakol and relaxing
- Day 10 : Spending a day in Cholpon Ata, Issyk Kul Lake
- Day 11 : Cholpon Ata to Kochkor through Balykchy
- Day 12 : Son Kul Lake and Horse Riding
- Day 13 : Back to Bishkek
- Day 14 : Shopping in Osh Bazaar & saying good bye to Kyrgyzstan