Issyk Kul

Journey · 1 day

Karakol - Bishkek

Drive to Bishkek with visit of petroglyphs of Cholpon Ata and the Burana's tower

KarakolBishkek
Drive
450 km6 hr
Season
Year-Round
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Elevation gain
50 m
Elevation loss
1000 m

Journey route

The route

  1. 01
    OriginKarakol
  2. 02
    DestinationBishkek

Journey notes

About this Journey

Transfer to Bishkek by the north shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. Wake up at 5am, breakfast, then visit the bazaar animals. Then we drive to the Cholpon Ata city, we visit a museum of petroglyphs outdoor and descend slowly to the Boom gorge where we will have lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the Burana Tower dating from the 11th century, the ancient capital of Central Asia. Arrival in Bishkek, dinner and overnight in guest house.

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