From eagle hunting to sunset cruises on the lake, here are 14 of the best, most unique things to do in Issyk Kul, Kyrgyzstan.
Located in the heart of Central Asia, steeped in ancient Silk Road history and rugged landscapes, Kyrgyzstan is a country known for its stunning mountains and fascinating nomadic culture.
Shepherds migrate their cattle from pasture to pasture, setting up camps at the base of soaring peaks. Snow-fed rivers carve their way through twisting valleys and pine forests flourish below the alpine. It’s truly one of the most amazing places we have ever seen.
And amongst all this lies an attraction that local people consider to be the absolute jewel of their nation.
Look at a map of Kyrgyzstan and the first thing you notice will most likely be the huge body of water in the eastern part of the country.
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Spread out over 6000 square kilometres, Issyk Kul is the world’s second-largest saline lake after the Caspian Sea, and at any time of year is a spectacular sight.
At it’s widest point Issyk Kul looks like an ocean, spreading out past the horizon with only the tops of distant mountains alluding that there is something beautiful on the other side.
It’s little wonder that Issyk Kul ranks so highly on lists of things to do in Kyrgyzstan, and with the growing number of activities being developed every year it deserves its place on traveller’s itineraries.
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Things to Do in Issyk Kul
We’ve been lucky enough to visit the Issyk Kul region three times over the last few years, and every time we return we find something new and exciting to do.
There are two impeccable organisations that can help you get the most out of the Issyk Kul region, and they are Discover Kyrgyzstan and Destination Karakol.
We’ll let you know where you can book all of the experiences below, and usually, it involves reaching out to one of these DMOs (particularly Karakol).
To help with you get the most out of your own travels to Kyrgyzstan, here is our list of the best things to do in Issyk Kul.
1) Eagle Hunting And Archery With The Salburun Federation
Arguably the most fascinating of all Kyrgyz traditions, and the one that stands out for most tourists to experience is eagle hunting. It’s one of the best…
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