Issyk Kul region

The Ak-Bel pass is situated between the Taragay valley and the Karasay valley. It's quiet flat pass on the West side of the Ak-Shirak range. 

Some 10 km from Karakol, on the top of the village of Ak-Suu (anc. Teplokluchenka), wellknown for curatives mineral water and its sanatorium.

The gorge Altyn Arashan (with Kyrgyz language "golden source") - one of the most beautiful places of Kyrgyzstan. Its scenic beauty, a gem of the mountains is Ala Kel, and hot springs, known for their beneficial properties, have long conquered the hearts of the people who come to these places. Arashan mountain valley of the river is 10 kilometers east of the town of Kara-Kol.

Arabel Suu means "river of the sharped back" and it's also the spring of the Naryn river. But some water of this high plateau flow also in the Issyk Kul bassin. 

The Karakabak gorge, and the Asantukum gorge, are two stunningly beautiful valleys located in the Jeti Oguz district. These valleys are separated by a mountain pass called the Archa Tor pass (difficulty 1A), which offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

One of the highlights of the Archa Tor pass is the stunning view of the Head of Sugar peak, which stands at an altitude of 4189 meters. From the pass, you can also enjoy breathtaking views of the Chatyr Tor peaks.

Boris Yeltsin Peak is the 3rd highest peak in the Terskey Alatoo mountain range. It is part of the Oguz-Bashi massif group. The easiest route is from the south, via the Boroko glacier.

Nestled in the heart of Kyrgyzstan, a captivating 40 km long valley links the south shore of Issyk Kul Lake to the high plateau of Arabel Suu and the sources of the Naryn Basin. This scenic route, 2160m. of positive drop, is well-maintained year-round by the nearby Kumtor gold mine, ensuring accessibility even in winter.

Glacier on the South side of the peak Boris Eltsine and the massif of Oguz-Bashi. It's situated in the National park of Sarychat Ertash.

The Chokoly Lakes or Chokoli-Kol Lakes are a group of a dozen lakes on the south side of the Juuku Pass. Only the large lake on the east side has a river flowing into the Arabel Suu River. The length of the largest lake is about 3 km.

As soon as you wake up and decide to look out of the tent, you are immediately greeted by an incredible view of the lake, which, like a natural mirror, beckons with its beauty in the early morning.

Probably this is one of the most beautiful places, which is great for camping.

Situated on Issyk Kul Oblast but accessible by road from Naryn Oblast. During the summer, it's main touristic destination of inhabitants of Naryn city. You may cure one week minimum if you want to get ride of your dermatologic problems. Many local tourists come to taste excellent kumys.