Karakol
INFORMATION
🇰🇬 Karakol — Gateway to Tian Shan Mountains
Karakol is a cozy city on the eastern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, surrounded by stunning mountains and valleys. It's a perfect place for nature lovers, skiers, and those interested in history and culture.
📌 General Information:
- Region: Issyk-Kul region
- Founded: in 1869
- Population: around 80,000
- Climate: moderately continental, snowy winters
🏞 Highlights:
🏔 Jeti-Ögüz Gorge
Known for its red rocks and the “Seven Bulls” formation, ideal for hikes and photos.
🎿 Karakol Ski Base
Popular ski and snowboard resort during winter months.
🕌 Dungan Mosque & Orthodox Church
Unique 19th-century architecture reflecting the city’s diverse heritage.
🍽 Local Cuisine:
- Ashlyan-fu — a cold spicy noodle soup of Dungan origin
- Kuurdak, lagman, samsa
- Dairy products: kefir, kaymak
🚐 Tourism:
Karakol is a great base for trekking, skiing, and exploring valleys. It combines adventure with culture and diversity.
Well-developed infrastructure: hotels, cafes, gear rentals.
Karakol on the map
TOUR PROGRAM
- Duration: 10 days
- Season: Jan, Feb, March
- Tour: Backcountry ski tour
- Accommodations: guesthouses, yurt camps
- Group size: Min – 3 pax, Max -12
- Requirements: trekking boots, weatherproof warm clothes, hat, sunscreen, tent/mat, sleeping bag
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