Journey · 1 day
Tamchy - Bishkek
Drive from Issyk Kul's lake to Bishkek, through the Burana tower (Balasagun ancient city)
- Drive
- 205 km4 hr
- Season
- Year-Round
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Elevation loss
- 900 m
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- After breakfast, enjoy a short swim or walk down to Issyk Kul Lake before you make your way back to Bishkek.
In the village of Tamchy it’s possible to meet with local masters that are making handicrafts and special Kyrgyz slippers that are great gifts for your friends back home.
The first stop of the day will be at the historical Burana tower where you can see the ancient city of the Balasagun. It’s a great stop to see a bit of the Silk Road History.
The next stop will be in Bishkek where you will be able to enjoy a walk thought the city and see a few of the hidden bazars and buy possible gifts for friends back home.
Tonight, you will be able to have a farewell dinner with your guide and driver before you take a rest at your guesthouse in Bishkek.
Options : rafting in Chuy or Chong Kemin river; hiking in the Konorchek canyon, visit of the Chong Kemin valley; baths in hot water springs of Issyk Ata.
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