I fully intend to look at my maps and get the name of this gorge.
We drove in our trusty Mitsubishi as far as we could before parking at a beautiful lake, and walking around. It was light walking. The children loved it - they picked handfuls of flowers, and saw their first eidelweiss.
Written Oct 28, 2007
Address: Near Cholpon Ata
Row boats, jet skis, wind surfers are all available. Some of the hotels offer these in their own grounds.
Written Oct 28, 2007
Address: Issyk Kul
Rybachie town is linked to Bishkek by regular buses with are cheap and look reasonably decent for the place (forget the air conditioning, though) – though you really must come in advance because this means of transportation is quite popular.
Written Jun 4, 2004
Favorite thing: It is a wonderful lake 3020m asl where you can lie on the beach or go trekking to the nearest but very high mountain peaks.
Fondest memory: I never forget its purest water.
Written Feb 25, 2003
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