Location: The "Aalam" guesthouse is located along the outskirts of the village of Bosteri, near the guest house "Asyl-Tash" and also close to the health resort "Kyrgyzskoye Vzmore," which is situated 15 km from the city of Cholpon-Ata. The next two kilometers will lead you to a large market that traditionally takes place in the village of Bosteri.
If life without music is not enjoyable for you, it's worth visiting one of the best karaoke bars in Bishkek, "Center Bar." Here, the atmosphere of celebration, friendliness, and fun reigns. Everyone gets the chance to impress those around them with their talent, express their emotional state, or joy. Delight your soul with your favorite hits!
On October 29, 2005, in the city of Bishkek, the official presentation of the new club "PROMZONA" took place, featuring the legend of Russian rock music, Vyacheslav Butusov.
Entertainment Complex "Ala-Too" Don’t know where to go? The entertainment complex "Ala-Too" is exactly what you need. It includes a restaurant, water park, nightclub, concert hall, and spa complex. Each of us would like to return to childhood for at least a moment, relax, forget about problems at work and home, and just enjoy a good time with friends. Today, all this is possible thanks to the wonder of the water park. It is a great place to restore your spirit and mood
In Kyrgyzstan, even the most discerning gourmets can find a place to their liking, as the city is abundant with various bars, cafes, and restaurants offering national, European, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cuisines. The average cost of a lunch starts from 100 som.
Historically, the theatrical art of Kyrgyzstan has been closely intertwined with folk ritual culture, including the creativity of akyns-improvisers, storytellers-manaschy, kuuduls (folk comedians), and so on.
The State Historical Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic is one of the largest museums in Central Asia. It houses and preserves the finest monuments of the history and culture of the Kyrgyz people. The museum's rich collections form the basis of all its exhibitions, serve as a scientific foundation for researchers and scholars, and are used as illustrations in scientific and popular science literature. They have been exhibited multiple times in major museums in Moscow and St. Petersburg, as
Kyrgyzstan is quite possibly one of the few places in the world where the snow leopard—a rare animal listed in the Red Book—can still be seen in the wild. However, encounters between humans and this elusive creature are very rare. On the other hand, a stuffed snow leopard can be seen in several museums across Kyrgyzstan. Museums in Kyrgyzstan have appeared relatively recently and are generally quite modest. They are far from the vast halls filled with dusty exhibits that one imagines when
Kyrgyzstan, as you know, is a mountainous country with many peaks of varying difficulty. It is also home to 3 peaks that are over 7000 meters high. Therefore, this country is suitable for mountaineering, a very interesting and exciting sport, but at the same time dangerous.
Camping. For road travelers, the hotel "Three Crowns" on Issyk-Kul offers camping facilities. It is equipped with a self-service kitchen and showers. Camp trailers are available for rent for fishing trips and hunting in picturesque locations along the coast and in the mountains of Issyk-Kul.
Sportive Bicycle Tourism. This type of tourism on bicycles was invented back in Soviet times. At that time, awards and medals were given for achievements in this "sport." Therefore, to avoid being unfounded in awarding, standards were established. Upon completing the route, it was only necessary to provide "evidence" of its passage: this could be photographs, telegrams, etc. Everyone understood that such a sport was just a game, but they still played. No one could check
Geographical Information: Lake Kara-Suu is located in the area of the Taktalyk ridge, at the lower reaches of the Kapka-Tash river, at an altitude of 2000m above sea level. The length of the lake is about 6.5 km, width is 1.5 - 2 km, and the average depth of the lake is 90m.
Geographical Reference: In the eastern part of Kyrgyzstan, where the northern and southern arcs of the Tien Shan converge, lies the realm of alpine glaciation. Here, among the highest peaks reaching heights of 6000 meters, lies a mysterious glacial lake that has gained wide fame due to its unique property. Every year it completely drains and seemingly disappears forever, only to be refilled by the meltwaters of the surrounding glaciers.
Geographical information: Chatyr-Kul (Chatyr-Köl) is a closed lake in the Central Tien Shan, Kyrgyzstan. It is located in the Ak-Sai Valley, near the Torugart Pass leading to China. In Kyrgyz, it means "Heavenly Lake."
Geographical information: Lake Ekyrgenkol is located in the Barskoon Gorge, in the Issyk-Kul region, at an altitude of 3640m above sea level. The lake is 3km long, 1km wide, and has a maximum depth of 20m.
Geographical Information: The lake is located in the Naryn region, Ak-Sai valley, on the border with China. It is situated in the upper reaches of the Kuruмduk River, a right tributary of Kak-Kiya, at an altitude of 3500-3600 meters above sea level (exact data is not yet available). The lake is of the dam type, formed by a strong earthquake. According to the map, there is no road to the lake, but eyewitness accounts suggest it is accessible. However, only by jeeps or vans. Lake Kol-Suu is one
Diving at Song-Kul is possible. There is a normal dirt road leading to the lake. Access to the shore is available almost all around the perimeter of the lake. The lake is interesting for diving because it is located over 3000 meters above sea level. This is already extreme diving. At such a height, breathing is different, and even a simple walk around the area is not easy. Moreover, we were the only ones who dived at Song-Kul with our expedition. This means that the body of water is completely
Diving at Sary-Chelek is quite interesting. Good visibility, reaching 22 meters, allows you to fully enjoy the surrounding landscapes. The shores of the lake are rocky and steep, with sheer rock walls, rocky peaks, small grottos, and terraces all abundantly present in the lake. In several places underwater, a submerged forest has been preserved, where many fallen trees have been washed in by the current over the years.
Swimming underwater and immersing oneself in this powerful, boundless, and unruly element was a dream of Leonardo da Vinci. The era of accessible diving, which today is perceived as both entertainment and sport, was opened by the inventor of the scuba gear, Jacques-Yves Cousteau. In Kyrgyzstan, diving is a relatively young form of leisure, but it is incredibly captivating. The presence of a high-altitude lake with unique natural, temperature, geographical, and tourist conditions creates all
Geographical Reference: Toktogul Reservoir is formed by the dam of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station on the Naryn River, located in the Osh region of the Kyrgyz SSR. Its filling began in 1974. Area: 284 km²; volume: 19.5 km³, length: 65 km, maximum width: 12 km, average depth: 69 m, maximum depth: 180 m; the water level fluctuates within 63 m. Elevation above sea level is 880 m.
Mountain tourism is a journey in the mountains that involves traversing relatively difficult sections of mountainous terrain, such as slopes, ridges, glaciers, passes, fording mountain streams, and so on.
Hiking and Trip Calendar of the Union for the weekends of April 2015. 1. The formation of the group and the final plan for the hike are approved on Thursdays (the day before the weekend hike) from 14:00 to 19:00. For more detailed questions, please contact the Union's office.
Approximately a 2-hour journey from the Susamyr River is the Kekemeren River. The Kekemeren River is formed by the confluence of the Susamyr and Western Karakol rivers, flowing 200 km through the gorges of the Inner Tien Shan and emptying into the Naryn River.
The length of the Suusamyr River is about 80 km. It begins at the watershed of the Ala-Bel Pass (3184 m), flows through the valley of the same name, and merges with the Western Karakol River to form the Kekemeren River.
This corner of nature is located 60 km from the city of Bishkek. The Red River originates from numerous clear springs near the city of Tokmak and flows, intricately winding, among thickets of reeds and shrubs, across the territory of the Korgol hunting grounds, creating magnificent spots for fishing.
Let's start with the Chon-Kemin River. It is the main tributary of the Chu River, originating in the Inner Tien Shan, flowing through the Boom Gorge into the Chui Valley, and disappearing into the sands of Kazakhstan. The Chon-Kemin is born from the glaciers of the Kungey-Tuu and Zaalai Alatau ranges, flowing over a hundred kilometers between these ranges to the west, and merging with the Chu before entering the Chui Valley.
Kyrgyzstan is undoubtedly a treasure for fishing enthusiasts, as this small republic has 923 lakes and over 3,500 streams and rivers. Fishing in Kyrgyzstan will not only bring you joy, but also allow you to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy beautiful landscapes. To ensure that fishing does not turn into disappointment, it is important to follow certain rules of sport and amateur fishing established in Kyrgyzstan.
The main focus of BestsHome Company is real estate without intermediaries in Bishkek. The main advantage that allows us to operate without commissions is complete management of most of the apartments offered for rent. A high level of service and affordable prices in this sector provide a worthy alternative to renting rooms in hotel complexes, allowing you to rent an apartment in Bishkek at a low cost.
Cottage 73-1, located within the "Fountain" recreation center, is situated in the resort village of Kara-Oy (Dolinка). The cottage has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet, equipped with cold and hot water, and underfloor heating. The entire cottage is rented out for a maximum of 5-6 people.
The guest house “Rublevka” on Issyk-Kul is located in the very center of the resort area – in the city of Cholpon-Ata, not far from the shore. Nearby the guest house is the sanatorium “Blue Issyk-Kul” – where you can receive treatment procedures and massages. The guest house operates from June 1 to September 20. Reservations for rooms are accepted from March 1, 2015.
The convenient location of the guest house "Alakol" in close proximity to the Karakol ski base allows guests to enjoy the beauty of the snow-capped peaks from the window of their room every minute, rich with their unique landscapes.
Permits for hunting in Kyrgyzstan are arranged in advance by the hunting organizers. For this, organizers need to provide the following information. • Make of the weapon; • Caliber; • Caliber and numbers of additional barrels, if they are interchangeable; • Number of cartridges of each caliber that will be brought to Kyrgyzstan (the actual number of cartridges brought must always match the number declared for import, otherwise there may be many unnecessary questions); • Passport details of the
Even before arriving in Kyrgyzstan, each hunter should talk to their taxidermist to discuss how to prepare the trophy animal. How to skin it? Will you only take the horns (rare), or will it be a set for a plaque (most common), or will it be a full-sized trophy with the body of the animal (often done for creating displays, but more expensive to ship by plane). The first thing done after harvesting the animal is proper field dressing of the carcass, after which the skin is removed according to
The base camp is always different and comes in two variants. Stationary Trailers are set up on the site of the base camps, as opposed to mobile ones. Typically, they are equipped with regular beds, often have a small bathhouse, and they are equipped with portable generators for 220 volts, which are turned on during the hunter's stay in the camp. The trailers are heated by stoves. Less frequently, there are water heaters installed, but this is only in cases where there is a stationary
Traveling to the hunting location by car in Kyrgyzstan is quite comfortable, but the distances to the hunting grounds are usually very large. On average, they can reach up to 900 km, of which about 200 – 250 km is on good asphalt, 100 – 200 km on poor asphalt, 150 - 200 km on good dirt roads, and up to 100 km on dirt roads (mountainous, winding, difficult). Typically, the vehicle that will take you is either an SUV, and sometimes part of the journey will be covered by a UAZ or Niva. These
Weather in Hunting Areas Wind and sun are your most frequent companions throughout the day. As mentioned earlier, you should be prepared for nighttime frosts of up to 30 degrees below zero and temperatures at or even above freezing.
Guides and gamekeepers hunting in Kyrgyzstan. They are excellent hunters who have been engaged in this for a very long time. Often, their experience as guides in hunting tours is 10 years or more. They know the hunting territories extremely well and can find their way to the dugout or base camp even at night in complete darkness.
All horses in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan are small but extremely resilient. Many refer to them as Kyrgyz breed, as they are primarily bred in the Naryn region, which is a high-altitude area. The lack of food forces the animals to get by with little and be very enduring. The average load on a horse during a hunting tour is over 150 kg; nevertheless, the horse copes excellently with such a load. Horses can reach heights that are practically inaccessible to humans.
You need to inform the organizers in advance about what you eat or do not eat. Dietary preferences can vary greatly, and it is not a problem for the organizers to accommodate them.
Radios are provided by the organizers of hunting tours. Since bringing communication devices into Kyrgyzstan is only allowed with special permits, including for further use, a frequency permit is also required. It is better not to take the risk and not bring your own, as there is a high probability they will be confiscated at customs.
You need to have a set of clothing in which you feel comfortable in specific temperature conditions. Base layer underwear. You should have at least two sets of thermal underwear (it retains heat well, is lightweight, and takes up little space).