Issyk-Kul - Wikipedia
WebIssyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometres (113 mi) long, up to 60 kilometres (37 mi) wide and its area is 6,236 square kilometres (2,408 sq mi). It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 metres (5,272 ft) and reaches 668 metres (2,192 ft) in depth. [8]
The Ultimate Issyk-Kul Lake Travel Guide: History, Facts, Things …
WebFacts about Issyk-Kul Lake. Things to Do in & Around Issyk-Kul Lake. 1. Altyn – Arashan. 2. Ala-Kul Lake. 3. Hot Springs & Geyseres. 4. Dungan Mosque. 5. Rukh Ordo. 6. Barskoon. 7. The Petroglyph Museum. How to Get to Issyk-Kul Lake. 1. By Road. 2. By Train. 3. By Air. Best Time to Visit Issyk-Kul Lake. Where to Stay.
15 Best Things To Do Around Issyk-Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan - The …
WebNov 22, 2023 · Surrounding one of the world’s largest landlocked lakes, Issyk-Kul is a setting that boasts amazing views, fascinating history, and activities of all kinds. There’s *literally* something for everyone here!
What to do on and around Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan
WebMar 7, 2017 · Surrounded by dramatic mountains, including the UNESCO-listed Tian Shan Mountain Range, Lake Issyk-Kul is located in eastern Kyrgyzstan, close to the border with Kazakhstan. Being easily accessible from the capital, Bishkek, Issyk-Kul is a destination that finds its way onto many traveller’s itineraries.
Issyk-Kul Lake | Discover Kyrgyzstan
WebIssyk-Kul is the largest lake in Kyrgyzstan, surrounded on two sides by the Terskey Alatoo and Kungey Ala-Too ranges. It is widely believed that the name Issyk Kul in Kyrgyz means 'hot lake,' because the water in the lake never freezes. The name of the lake also bears religious significance.
Travel Guide to Issyk-Kul Lake | Caravanistan | Caravanistan
WebJan 22, 2021 · A mountainous area the size of Denmark, dominated by the second-largest salt lake in the world and inhabited since the Bronze Age, the Issyk-Kul basin has got something for everyone. Issyk-Kul – via Novastan. Sunbathers can get fried on the beach and party in a Kyrgyz discotheque.
14 AWESOME Things to Do in Issyk Kul, Kyrgyzstan [2024] - NOMADasaurus
WebFeb 6, 2024 · Spread out over 6000 square kilometres, Issyk Kul is the world’s second-largest saline lake after the Caspian Sea, and at any time of year is a spectacular sight. At it’s widest point Issyk Kul looks like an ocean, spreading out past the horizon with only the tops of distant mountains alluding that there is something beautiful on the other side.
Landmark Attractions of Issykkul Region | Discover Kyrgyzstan
WebKnown as the "Pearl of Kyrgyzstan," this alpine lake is the second-largest mountain lake in the world. With its crystal-clear turquoise waters and surrounding snow-capped peaks, Issyk-Kul Lake offers a picturesque setting that will leave you in awe.
Travel Guide To The South Shore of Issyk Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan
WebGuide to the best things to do in Issyk Kul Lake's south shore. This part of Kyrgyzstan offers nature, hikes, treks and cultural activities.
Issyk-Kul - Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) - UNESCO
WebIssyk-Kul. General information. The central Tien-Shan mountain region around the Issyk-Kul lake is an area one of the last harmonic cultural landscapes in the middle Asia preserving habitats close to nature in combination with traditional culture. Detailed information. Key data. Year of nomination. 2001. Country. Kyrgyzstan. Total population.
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