Kyrgyzstan

Code value
KG
Nationality
Kyrgyz
Path Element
kyrgyzstan
Adjective
Kyrgyz

Altyn Uya Museum

 Altyn Uya Museum Historical and Local History Museum.

 Our pre-school educational organisation "Altyn Uya" named after Seitalieva Aina was founded in 2016 and started operating in 2018. When our kindergarten opened in 2018, a museum named after Seitalieva Aina, a nanny and Russian language teacher who was the umbilical mother of an older generation in our name village, was organised. Information about Aina Seitalieva's life, family and service was brought to the museum, as well as her second-hand belongings, diplomas and books, with 50 exhibits in the collection.

Karakol
Kyrgyzstan

Ak-Döbö

Ak-Dyobyo is a village in Jeti-Oguz District, Issyk-Kul Province, Kyrgyzstan. It is part of the Ak-Dyobyo commune, which consists of four villages located along a branch of the Jeti-Oguz River delta and along the eastern slope of Mount Orgochor. But its name, of course, comes from the fact that it is located next to Mount Orgochor, as Ak-Döbö means "white hill".

Teskei Geopark in Issyk Kul region

Description

By working together, Nomad's Land and Geopark Teskei can create a synergistic relationship that promotes sustainable tourism, conserves natural and cultural heritage, and benefits both the local communities and visitors. This collaboration allows for a responsible and enriching tourism experience while supporting the long-term preservation of the Geopark's unique features.

Peak Shakiratma

Shakiratma Peak is located in the Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley, in front of the Chong Kyzyl Suu Geophysical Station. 

To climb it, you have to go up the Chong Kyzyl Suu valley from the station, about 5km, into the Keldike gorge. Above the forest, a path runs north to the Shakiratma valley. The easiest way is on the south side of the summit. There is also a beautiful lake to visit.

Juku
Kyrgyzstan

Chong-Jargylchak

Chong-Jargylchak is a small village of 1000 inhabitants located between Barskoon and Kichi-Jargylchak, on the southern shore of Lake Issyk Kul. 

The village is not only known for its beautiful bay but also for its green orchards and fields. It is the starting point to visit its long valley of almost 25 km, and its river which originates mainly from the Korolkova glacier which rises to almost 4800 meters. There are several small glacial lakes, the largest of which is at the foot of Panfilovtsev Peak. 

Saryköl Lake

Saryköl is a beautiful lake situated on a mountain plateau between Shorgosu and Aïgyrbulak in the south-east of the Jetimbel Too range. Its name means "Yellow Lake" in Kyrgyz. Sary Köl is an endorheic lake, meaning that it has no outflow, and all of its water is retained within its basin.

The lake measures approximately 2.4 kilometers in length and 700 meters in width. The lake's location on the plateau ensures that it is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, with peaks rising in the distance.

Juku
Kyrgyzstan

Ekurgenkel lake

Ekurgenkel is a stunning lake located in the southern part of the Seok mountains on the eastern side of the Jetim Bel range. Its main source of water is the Sary Tor glacier, which ensures a constant supply of fresh, clean water. 

The lake is approximately 1.5 kilometers in length and 1 kilometer wide, with crystal clear waters that reflect the surrounding mountain peaks. The area around the lake is characterized by peaks that rise to altitudes of more than 4000 meters, creating a breathtaking landscape that is sure to awe visitors.

Juku
Kyrgyzstan

Peak Jeti Oguz

You might think that Jeti Oguz Peak is one of the highest peaks in the Teskei Alatoo, but it is actually one of the first you can see from the Issyk Kul lake side, just east of the Jeti Oguz Sanatorium. The peak resembles a pyramid, a beautiful triangle linking the forest to the snowy summits.

In winter, it stands lonely and can be ascended by ski touring from the yurt camps at Kok Jayik.

Jeti-Ögüz
Kyrgyzstan

Yrdyk

Yrdyk is a small village located approximately 7 kilometers west of Karakol city in Kyrgyzstan. 

The village was established in 1877 under the name of Marinskoe, which was later changed to Dyishin before being renamed to Yrdyk. The village was founded on the site of the former Dungan village of Mariinskoye.