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Kyrgyzstan Data････････････････････････････････････････････････････2 Map of Kyrgyzstan･･････････････････････････････････････････････････3 Issyk-Kul Lake･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････4 Ton region･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････5～8 Transportation & Travel agents in Bokonbaev village･････････････9～10 Hotel & Guesthouses in Bokonbaev village･･････････････････････････11 Restaurants in Bokonbaev villege･･････････････････････････････････12 Jeti-Oguz region･･････････････････････････････････････････････13～15 Hotels & Yurt in Jeti-Oguz･･････････････････････････････････････････16 Ak-Suu region････････････････････････････････････････････････17～21 Map of Karakol････････････････････････････････････････････････････22 Transportation & Travel agents in Karakol･･････････････････････23～24 Hotels & Guesthouses in Karakol･･･････････････････････････････25～26 Shopping in Karakol･･･････････････････････････････････････････････27 Restaurants in Karakol･････････････････････････････････････････････28 Food･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････29～31 Drink･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････32 National horse games･････････････････････････････････････････････33 Alpine plants･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････34 Tour recommedations (Model plan)････････････････････････････35～36 Kyrgyz language･･････････････････････････････････････････････37～40
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＜KYRGYZSTAN DATA＞
◆ Official name: “Кыргыз Республикасы” Kyrgyz Republic ◆ Flag: The yellow center represents the sun. Surrounding the sun are 40 sun rays, representing the 40 tribes, from which the Kyrgyz people originate. The center is depicted from the skylight of a yurt. ◆ National Seal: The background displays the sun, mountains, lake, and an eagle spreading its wings. The white mountains, and lake represent rather obvious characteristics, the eagle represents "greatness" and "courage" of the state. ◆ Area:198,500 km2 ◆ Population: Approx. 5.4 million people (2008 statistics) ◆ Capital: Bishkek ◆ Languages: Kyrgyz, Russian ◆ Currency: Som (47 som = Approx. 1 dollar) ◆ Plug voltage: 220V, European type C ◆ Country Code: 996 ◆ Geography: Located in Central Asia, 93% of the land is higher than 1,500 m above sea level, 40% of that is more than 3,000 m. The highest mountain is Pobeda Peak (Victory Peak) towering on the Chinese border at 7,439 m. Lake Issyk-Kul, known as the "pearl of Central Asia" is also located in Kyrgyzstan. ◆ Climate: Regional temperature differences can be quite large. Summer is very hot, and winter is very cold. ◆ Public holidays:
January 1 New Year's Day May 1 Labor Day January 7 Russian Orthodox Christmas May 5 Constitution Day February 23 Fatherland Defender's Day May 9 Victory Day March 8 Women's Day August 31 Independence Day March 21 Nooruz, Iranian spring festival November 7 October Revolution Day March 24 Revolution of nation ※Change each year : End of Ramadan, Feast of the Sacrifice
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Issyk-Kul Lake（Ысык-Көл）
Issyk-Kul is approximately 760 km in circumference, the length of the east to west is about 180 km and the maximum width is about 60 km. The surface area is approximately 6,200 km². The maximum depth is about 670 m. The lake sits at about 1,600 m and underwater visibility is more than 20 m. The salinity is approximately 6%. The name Issyk-Kul Lake means “hot lake” and because of the salinity it does not freeze during Kyrgyzstan’s harsh winter- which can reach temperatures as low as -20℃. During the Soviet era, the lake was limited for foreigners. Submerged beneath the surface, there are ruins of ancient village which have been overtaken by the lake’s rising water level.
Marko polo Beach
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5 1 Tuz-Kul Lake（Туздуу‐Көл）
“Tuz-Kul”, a natural salt lake, known as the‘Dead Lake of Kyrgyzstan’, similar to the Dead Sea in Israel. Tuz-Kul was opened in 2001 as a new tourist destination. The water is so salty that one can easily read a newspaper while floating on the surface. The water contains about 132 grams of salt per liter making people so buoyant even non-swimmers feel safe. This lake is also popular as a ‘medical tour’. Mud is superheated deep beneath the earth’s surface and bubbles to the surface. Many locals believe that it has healing properties and enjoy taking mud baths. Come enjoy bathing the water, applied mud packs, and then clean off in the pure water of Issyk-Kul Lake, Located in 400 m away from the Tuz-Kul. ※ Entrance fee : 50 som ※ The mud is prohibited to bring back. How to get to Tuz-Kul Lake About 1.5 hours (40 km) from Bokonbaev village by taxi. (It’s best reached by taxi). Turn off before Kyzyl-Tuu village.
2 Tuura-Suu（Туура-Cуу）
There are many stones with petroglyphs showing depictions of animals on the outskirts of Tuura-suu village. These types of petroglyphs and ancient symbols are quite famous so souvenirs are sometimes made with these patterns. How to get to Tuura-Suu About 25 min (10 km) from Bokonbaev village by taxi. 6 6 3 Manjyly-Ata（Манжылы-Ата）
Manjyly-Ata also known as “the Sacred Valley” is a popular energy spot in Kyrgyzstan. It is well known locally as a holy place to pray for childbirth, peacefulness for families, and health, especially for nervous, digestive and respiratory systems. This place is also popular for people who have infertility difficulties and brings people from all around Kyrgyzstan. There are several springs in the fields that have each its particular usefulness. People drink from each spring and pray each place. The continuous hills look like a maze, and is said that if you look down from the top, it looks like a finger. Before entering the valley, people must purify themselves in Lake Issyk-Kul. If, for some reason they are unable to, a large vessel containing lake water has been installed at the entrance. Other precautions are also taken by visitors, women must cover their heads, and must also avoid wearing clothes which will expose any amount of leg, such as the knee-length skirts or shorts. ※ Time required : 2.5 hours. ※ Women are strongly recommended to bring a scarf to cover their heads. How to get to Manjyly-Ata About 15 min from Bokonbaev village by mini-bus and then a 10 minute-walk toward the mountain. Exit mini-bus between Kaji-Sai and Ton villages. There will be a sign that says ‘Manjyly-Ata’
4 Panorama（Панорамa）
About 2,800 m in height, the top of this attraction has a panoramic view of Lake Issyk-Kul. On especially clear and sunny days you can see the opposite shore’s mountains. You can also enjoy stunning views of the prairie sky and the bright green grasses growing on the nearby mountains and hills. In spring and summer, herds of cattle and sheep are commonly viewed, and alpine plants and flowers bloom in the surrounding area. ※ The time required : about 1.5 hours (round trip) 7 8 5 Boz-Salkyn（Боз-Cалкын）
There is a famous Kyrgyz movie about "bride kidnaping" which was filmed and named after this place. Plateau and mountain views are wonderful, and Lake Issyk-Kul can be seen in the distance. It is recommended to spend the hours here trekking around the grass fields. In the summer time tourists are encouraged to stay the night in a yurt on the grassland. How to get Boz-Salkyn About 45 min (14 km) from Bokonbaev village by taxi.
6 Skazka（СКАЗКА）
This area is called “Jomok” in Kyrgyz and “Skazka” in Russian, both of the means "fairy tales". There are fantastically shaped reddish sedimentary rocks. Commonly called “The Grand Canyon of Kyrgyzstan”, the Canyon immediately opens up in all its glory, not giving visitors a chance to gather their thoughts and expectations from previously seen wonders of the world. Observers are surrounded on all sides by unusual forms of multicolored sedimentary rock of the most brightly, contrasting hues. From soft rafts of colored soil, clusters protrude, plates of limestone and sandstone resembling the ruins of ancient castles or the skeletons of prehistoric monsters. Skazka Canyon doesn’t have its own legends coming from hoary antiquity. What is surprising though is that this wonder of nature only became known outside Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan a couple of years ago. The soft rocks of various hues, lying in a multitude of different layers, are very yielding to outside forces. After it has rained, the relief noticeably changes and the hues of the slopes of the canyon change strikingly under the effect of strong winds. Indeed, from morning till evening, the scenery will change every hour as the sun moves across the sky and casts its shadow on the earth. ※ The time required : 40 min. How to get to Skazka About 50 min (34 km) from Bokonbaev village by mini-bus. Walk to towards the mountain side about 2 km, there is a sign saying “СКАЗКА”. Take the 2nd left after the village of Tosor. 8
Transportation & Travel agents in Bokonbaev
“Bokonbaev village” is tourism base around Ton region. Population is about 12,700, and the elevation is about 1,600 m, 280 km from Bishkek and 135 km from Karakol. This is the biggest village in the Ton region. The town is famous for falcon hunting, the falcon festival and horse games are held in August every year. There is a taxi stand and Mini bus station in the center of the town where visitors can get transportation to Bishkek, and Karakol. There are guest houses, workshops making souvenirs, cafeterias, and Internet cafes. If you are worried about language, it is recommended to go to the travel agency in the village for booking taxis and any other tourist attractions.
Felt Art Studio To Mountain BOKONBAEV TOWN MAP ● S Mosque Cholpon 15min from i Guest House H
Vegetables Market Gurjan BUS STATION ● Museum Guest House АК-КАЙЫН TO KARAKOL Internet cafe Lenin's hall Bank R ● ● ● ●
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Turusbekov st. RAHAT ● Hotel H i Mosque H H Hotel,Guest House Internet cafe ● KLARA Gengish S Souvenir shop Altyn Oimok Guest House Guest House Post Office ● S H R Restaurant (Cafe)
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From Bishkek Take a Mini-bus “To Bokonbaev” or by taxi from the west bus terminal in Bishkek. *Fare and time: Taxi (350 som / about 3.5 hours to 4 hours) Mini-bus (250 som / about 4.5 hours to 5 hours)
From Karakol Take a Mini-bus “To Balykchy” or “To Bokonbaev” at the west bus terminal in Karakol. *Fare and time: Mini-bus (120 som / about 2.5 hours to 3.5 hours)
※Taxis will go to your final destination, Mini-bus arrives at bus terminal in the center of the village. ※Mini-bus and taxi also depart from the bus terminal in the center of the village. (Note) Fares change depending on the season. Visitors should speak with the driver before boarding. Taxis and Mini-buses only take off after every single seat is filled. It is recommended that travelers check, in advance, the condition of the vehicle. (It is not uncommon for old cars to break down mid trip.)
＜Travel agents＞
◆TOC Bokonbaev-Manjyly ＜ECO-center／Community Based Tourism＞
Address 55 Atakana St.
☎ (+996 3947)91080
☏ (+996 773)10 65 29 (+996 543)90 13 52 E-mail [email protected] Website http://www.eco-tourism.kg/ Language： Kyrgyz, Russian Location → Next door the Mosque. ＜Contact Bakyt＞
◆CBT Bokonbaev ＜Community Based Tourism＞
☎：（+996 3927）91115 ☏：(+996 777)45 39 45 E-mail：[email protected] Language： Kyrgyz, Russian Location→ Up star to the café of АРГЫМАК
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Hotel & Guesthouse s in Bokonbaev
◆Rahat Hotel ◆Meerim Guest House
☎：(+996 777) 46 57 83 Address：34 Cabyr Kalkanov st.
★700 som～(P/P) Include breakfast, ☎：(+996 3947) 91 1 15 Bathroom in the room, 5 rooms avail. ☏：(+996 770) 38 52 10 Language ： Kyrgyz, Russian ★500 som(P/P) Include breakfast Bathroom inside, 5 rooms avail. Language： Kyrgyz, Russian, German
◆Klara Guest House ◆Jenish Guest House
Address：68a Turusbekov st. Address：77 Kirgiskaya st. ☎：(+996 3947) 91 7 45 ☎：(+996 3947) 91 8 66 ☏：(+996 778) 17 44 24 ☏：(+996 773) 82 71 20 ★500 som(P/P) Include breakfast ★400 som(P/P) Include breakfast Toilet inside, 4 rooms avail. Toilet outside, 3 rooms avail.
Language： Kyrgyz, Russian Language： Kyrgyz, Russian
◆Cholpon Guest house ◆Guljan Guest house
Address：50 Manas st. Address：23 Seitek st. ☎：(+996 777) 54 90 53 ☎：(+996 777) 40 61 08 ☏：(+996 771) 44 00 91 ★550 som(P/P) Include breakfast ★500 som(P/P) Include breakfast Bathroom outside, 4 rooms avail. Bathroom outside, 3 rooms avail. Language： Kyrgyz, Russian Language： Kyrgyz, Russian
11 ◆Yurt camp Manjyly
Address：Manjyly ☎ ：(+996 3947) 91080 ☏ ：(+996 773)10 65 29, (+996 543) 90 13 52 E -mail ：[email protected] ★500 som(P/P)Included breakfast Toilet outside, 3 yurts avail. Language： Kyrgyz, Russian
◆Felt Art Studio ◆Altyn Oimok
Souvenir shop Souvenir shop
Restaurants in Bokonbaev (кафе）
◆Argymak（АРГЫМАК） ◆Sezim（Сезим） ◆Ak-Kaiyn（ АК-КАЙЫН）
next to Bus station. Cafe is upstairs. Downstairs from Cafe is known for Bokonbaev CBT. it’s “Sejim” (Beef with cheese)
◆Besh-barmak ◆Cafe（КАФЕ） ◆Gulzar(Гулзар) （БЕШ-БАРМАК）
Recommended food is Jyaruni-manty.
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・Tamga ・Ak-Terek ・Marko Polo Jeti-Oguz Marko Polo 13 1 Tamga（Тамга）
The facilities in Tamga, built by Japanese prisoners of the World War 2, have remained, and are still used as a sanatorium. Opened in 1932, the sanatorium is at 1,680 m above sea level. Massages and water massages with mud from Lake Issyk-Kul are both available. It is said that the treatments are effective for diseases of the nervous, cardiac, digestive, and respiratory systems. People come from all over the country to experience the healing powers offered at the sanatorium. The extensive grounds include; the sanatorium itself, a hotel, restaurant, pool and gym, which are used not only by long-stay therapeutic patients but also for vacation. How to get to Tamga About 1 hour 45 min (90 km) from Karakol by Mini bus. About 1 hour (50 km) from Bokonbaev village by mini-bus. Walk to the south (towards the mountains) about 2 km.
2 Barskoon（Барскоон） Within the Barskoon valley there are two waterfalls on the top of the mountain and the mountainside. At the foot of the mountain one can enjoy the Barskoon River while drinking kumis or having a picnic. When you are trekking, you can enjoy a beautiful view spread out below. In summer yurts are built in the valley and from many 1 of these visitors can go horse trekking. ※ Waterfall, lower: 40 min. (Round trip) ※ Waterfall, upper: 2.5 hours. (Round trip) How to get to Barskoon About 1.5 hours (85 km) from Karakol by Mini bus. About 1 hour from Bokonbaev village by Mini bus. Walk south, towards the mountains, about 5 km. .
3 Jeti-Oguz Museum Museum opened in 1995 in the small village of Orgochor. The museum displays different culture in Kyrgyzstan, and local musical instruments. ※ Admission : 5 som How to get to the Jeti-Oguz Museum About 30 min from Karakol by Mini bus.
14 4 Jeti-Oguz（Жети-өгүз） Jeti-Oguz is famous for its large, red sedimentary rocks, about 2,200 m above sea level. The rocks have been carved out by a river from the Teskei Ala Too Mountains. Years of weathering have split the red rocks into seven parts. The forms of the rocks are similar to the head of seven bulls, the name of the place called “Jeti-Oguz” –“Jeti” means seven and “Oguz” means bull in Kyrgyz. It is said the number of rocks changes if the person who count the number of them changed. Go and try count yourself! ※ flower season : May to June. How to get to Jeti-Oguz About 25 km west of Karakol. 30 min (15 km) from Karakol by Mini bus. Walk towards the mountains about 10 km.
15 al5 Saruu Hot Spring（Саруу）
Saruu Hot Spring is at the base of the mountains as you head from Saruu village. The spa facilities are the shape of yurt. Inside are clean pools, the water here is especially clear because of the good quality of the spring. This site attracts people from all over Kyrgyzstan. There are also some local accommodations for those wishing to stay a little longer. ※ bathing fee : 100 som (may vary depending on the season) How to get Saruu Hot Spring About 50 min from Karakol by Mini bus, exit and head south, (towards the mountains) about 17 km. (It’s best reached by taxi.)
Hotels & Yurt in Jeti-Oguz
◆TAMGA（ТАМГА） ◆Marco Polo（Марко Поло） Address：722021.Tamga ☎：(+996 312) 31 89 79 ☎：（+996 3946) 25 2 81, 25 1 72 ☏：(+996 555) 76 28 29 ☏：(+996 554) 05 24 20, (+996 543) 91 10 08 ★950～3,800 som（1 room）Includes 3 meals fax：(+996 3946) 25 4 56 ※summer season ＋1,000 som Website：www.sanatorii-kg.com R-Type：Standard, Deluxe, E-mail：[email protected] Open in 2008 ★700～3,100 som（P/P） Includes 3 meals Language：Kyrgyz, Russian R-Type：Standard, Deluxe Open in 1932 Language：Kyrgyz, Russian, English
◆Yurt camp Kok-Jaiyk Address：Kok-Jaiyk, Jeti-Oguz ☎：（+996 3946) 25 2 81, 25 1 72 ＜Travel agent＞ ☏：(+996 554) 05 24 20 ★500som（P/P） Include breakfast ◆Shepherd’s Way Trekking Language：Kyrgyz, Russian
☎：(+996) 312 43 45 32, 312 66 13 92 ☏：(+996) 772 51 83 15 16 Website： www.kyrgyztrek.com E-mail：[email protected] Language：Kyrgyz, Russian, English
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Altyn means gold in the Kyrgyz language and arashan means hot springs, giving meaning of golden hot springs. The hot springs are located along the river valley at approximately 3,000 m height. The mountain Palatka, the large one you can see at the end of the valley, is 4,260 meters high, and is also known as "tent ridges", it is similar to the shape of a tent. This is the most popular destination from Karakol for trekking and is visited by many tourists. Hot springs are located in maintained buildings along the river and are available year-round. ※ Hot spring developments : 100 som, Tent sites : 100 som ※ When using the hot springs soap is not permitted due to nature conservation. How to get to Altyn Arashan Mini-bus No.350 can drop you at the turn off to Ak-Suu Sanatorium. From here it is about 5～6 hours (13 km) on foot. Travel agents (Ｐ24) can arrange transport by 4WD.
2 Karakol Valley（Каракол улуттук паркы） Recommended trekking, beautiful National Park with wetlands along the Karakol River and is also home to many rare alpine plants like aconite in the season.
※ National Park entry fee : 250 som, Tent sites : 100 som How to get Karakol Valley About 17 km south of Karakol. Take the No.101 Mini bus from the center, get out at the end of the line. About 5 hours on foot to Alpine camp.
18 3 Ala-Kul Lake（Ала-көл）
The alpine lake, Ala-Kul is located in the 3,530 m height and Ala-Kul pass is 3,800 m. Snow 18 and glacier melt from 4000 m high mountains around the lake feeds the lake. You can see the waterfalls along the way, flowing from Ala-Kul Lake. In addition, alpine plants bloom in the summer; you can also see the Edelweiss flowers after passing the Ala-Kul pass. From Karakol valley to Ala-Kul, you have to climb up steeply and from Ala-Kul to Altyn Arashan, there are very steep ups and downs. It is recommended that you go with trekking shoes and a guide if you have no hiking experience. Bring a warm layer or two because it will be cold at night even in August (about 5 ℃). ※ Alpine flower season : July to mid-August. ※ Travel season：June to mid-October (weather permitting) How to get to Ala-Kul Lake The popular tour is 2 nights 3 days, starting from Karakol valley, Ala-Kul to Altyn Arashan. ※ travel agents (Ｐ24)
19 4 Lyjnaya Baza Karakol ski base（Лыжная база） The highest ski resort in Central Asia is 3,040 m above sea level. You can enjoy the finest powder snow in Issyk-Kul. The ski season is crowded with skiers from neighboring countries. The season is November to the end of March. ※ lift operation time : 9:00 to 16:00 ※ lift tickets : 700 som (for 1 day) How to get Karakol Sky Base About 30 min from Karakol by taxi.
★Russian Orthodox Church MAP:P22 B-1
This wooden Russian Orthodox Church was built in 1872. After several reconstructions, a new Holy Trinity Cathedral was completed in 1895, used as an officer's club during Soviet times, but has since been restored and is in use once again.
★Dungan mosque
Karakol’s Dungan mosque is a very amazing wooden mosque. The Dungan people invited Chinese artisans from China in 1907. The mosque, built of wood, was completed in 1910. It was built entirely without metal nails. The traditional Chinese colors red, green and yellow catch the eyes. The roses are in full bloom in August and September.
★Market MAP:P22 B-2，C-2
There are three markets in Karakol.”Makish market” is located in center. ”Ak-Tilek 20 market” is located about 1.5 km east from center. It is interesting to see the lives of the people of Kyrgyzstan. “Livestock market” is about 3 km north from center. It is one of the biggest markets in the Central Asia. It is open only on Sundays until about 11:00am.
20 ★Karakol Zoo MAP:P22 C-1
The only zoo in Kyrgyzstan is in Karakol. See wolves, bears, yaks, and camels. ※ Entrance fee : 50 som How to get to Karakol zoo About a 10 minute-walk from the west bus terminal.
★Prejevalsky Museum
In this museum, you can learn all about the famous Russian explorer, after which the city of Karakol was once named. ※ Admission fee : 70 som How to get Prejevalsky museum About 15 min by large, No.116 soviet bus, leaving from bus station behind the state government office.
★Karakol Historical Museum MAP:P22 C-2
The museum displays animals, historic currency, Kyrgyz traditional costumes, traditional musical instruments and even stuffed animals from Kyrgyzstan (bears, deer, birds, etc.) ※ Admission fee : 50 som
★Victory Park
This is a memorial park commemorating local soldiers who served in the World War II. It is worth a visit to this small, but lovely park especially during autumn for colored leaves. How to get Victory Park About a 20 minute walk from the center of Karakol. ★Jyrgalan Hot spring (Tup Region)
The hot spring and sanatorium built during the Soviet era 19 are ideal for a relaxing dip. ※ Hot spring developments : 50-100 som How to get Jyrgalan Hot spring About a 30 minute by taxi from Karakol. 21
Map of Karakol
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House
KarakolZoo Bus Bus terminal
Souvenirshop,shop
Restaurant(Cafe)
Hotel,Guest
S R
H Stadium
Tilek
- ANTIQUE SHOP ANTIQUE
Market Ak
C Derbishev st. Japarova st. Japarova
st. Aldasheva S
Jamansarieva st.
● Diar
Дияр
KarakolCoffee
LUXE
ЛЮКС
● R
Musium
Zarina
Зарина R
SportMaster
Yak ToursKarakol
R R
Lenin st.
R
FOOD FOOD CENTER
S
Караван Karavan
S
st.
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S
One villageOne
Уют Uyut
oneproduct shop
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Ayni st. Ayni
Bus stationBus
Church
Gagarina st. Gagarina
Makish MarketMakish
Toktogul
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R
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R
Tynustanoba st. Tynustanoba
Koyonkozovast.
Oktyabrskaya st.Oktyabrskaya
Russian OrthodoxRussian
Fakir Internetcafe
Факир
Gorky st. Money
exchange
R
R
НУР
Стелс
NUR
Stealth
um
B Z
ЦУМ
R
TOI ТОИ
Alybakov st.
АТА
H
- Ata
- Issyk
Government ИССЫК
Administration CBT
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● InternetCafe
VictoryTo Park Abdrahmanov st.
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i
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trek H
DunganTo mosque
Эко трек Эко Eco University Gebze st. Moneyexchange
●
office
R Amir Post LOVELY LOVELY PIZZA Moskovski st.
H
H A
TURKESTAN
Maximum
Максимум
Тагайтай
TagayTay R st. Gagarina
Kutmanalieva st.
terminalbusTo
2 1 22 Transportation & Travel agents in Karakol
At more than 140 years, Karakol is one of the University of Issyk Kul oldest cities in northern Kyrgyzstan. Karakol stands at 1,800 m above sea level and is the State Capitol of Issyk-Kul with a population about 75,000, approximately 440 km from Bishkek. This city was called "Prijevalsky" in the former Soviet Union, taken the name of the adventurer who died in this place. The city is surrounded by beautiful mountains and has been partitioned into a grid. The city has wide roads and beautiful rows of poplar trees. The city has internet cafés, restaurants, hotels and guesthouses. In addition, there are a number of travel agencies who can arrange different treks if you like.
From Bishkek Take a Mini bus “To Karakol” or by taxi from the west bus terminal of Bishkek. * Fare and time: Taxi (600som / about 5.5 hours to 6 hours) Mini bus (300som / about 6 hours to 7 hours) *Taxis and mini buses arrive at the "main bus terminal," (Note) Fares change depending on season, set price with the driver before boarding. Taxis and mini busses depart after filling. Check in advance the condition of the vehicle. Old cars might break down on the way. The main bus terminal of Karakol is located on the outskirts of town. From bus terminal to city center, you take Mini bus No.109 or take a taxi. From city center to bus terminal, you get there by Mini bus No. 105 or 109. ※ Mini bus from city center to bus terminal departs from opposite the central bus stop (near Souvenir Shop) .
Inside Karakol city, you travel with Mini bus or by taxi. * The city's taxi fare within the city of Karakol: 50-60 som per stop. * Karakol Mini bus inside a city: 7 som. Fares will be paid to the driver when boarding. When you get off, tell the driver "Please stop" (P38). ※ Mini bus does not stop, if you don’t say "Please stop." ※ Tell destinations to the driver in advance.
23 ＜Travel agents＞
◆CBT Karakol (Community Based Tourism）MAP:P22 B-2 Address：123 Abdrahmanova st. ☎ ：(+996 3922) 5 50 00 ☏ ：(+996 555) 15 07 95 E-mail：[email protected] Website：www.cbtkyrgyztan.kg Language：Kyrgyz, Russian, English ＜ ＞ Contact Azamat
◆TIC (Tour Information Center) MAP:P22 B-2 Address：130 Abdrahmanova st. ☎ ：(+996 3922) 5 23 41 E-mail：[email protected] Language：Kyrgyz, Russian, English Student volunteers of university of Issyk-Kul
are waiting for you.
◆ТURKESTAN MAP:P22 A-2 ◆Yak Tours Karakol MAP:P22 C-1 Address：273 Toktogula st. Address：10 Gagarine st. ☎ ：(+996 3922) 5 64 89 ☎ ：(+996 3922) 5 69 01, (+996 3922) 6 02 98 ☏ ：(+996 550) 23 49 91 ☏ ：(+996 555 ) 21 59 68 (+996 555) 17 88 81, (+996 543) 00 94 51 E-mail：[email protected] Website：www.turkestan.biz Language：Russian, English E-mail：[email protected] ＜Contact Valentino＞ Language：Kyrgyz, Russian, English
◆Eco-trek（Эко трек） MAP P22 B-1 ◆Bulak Say (Almaz Horse trek) Address：116 Abdrahmanova st. Address：41 Aitkulieva st. ☎ ／fax：(+996 3922) 5 11 15 Jolgolot village (Close to Karakol) E-mail：[email protected] ☎ ：(+996 3922) 6 01 95 Language：Kyrgyz, Russian, English ☏ ：(+996 555) 26 41 66 (+996 778) 90 24 15 Website：www.karakolhorsetrekking.blogspot.com
E-mail：[email protected]
Language：Kyrgyz, Russian, English
＜Contact Almaz＞
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Hotels & Guesthouses in Karakol
◆Amir（Амир） MAP:P22 A-1 ◆Tagaytay（Тагайтай） MAP:P22 A-1 Address：78 Amanbaeva St. Karakol Address：29a Tynustanova St. Karakol ☎／fax：(+996 3922) 5 13 15 ☎ ：(+996 3922) 5 21 61.5 21 62 Website：www.hotelamir.kg ☏ ：(+996 550) 45 40 34 E-mail：[email protected] Website：www.tagaytay.org.kg ★Double／47euro~, Single／33euro~(1room) ★Standard room／1,5000som~（1room) ★D economy／40euro~(1room) ★deluxe room／2,000som~（1room) S economy／28euro~(1room) ※include breakfast ※ include breakfast OPEN in 2011, 16 rooms avail OPEN in 2004, 18 rooms avail Language：Kyrgyz, Russian, English Language ：Kyrgyz, Russian, English
◆Green Yard Hotel Address：14 Novostroika St. Karakol ☎ ／fax：(+996 3922) 4 32 28 ☏ ：(+996 772) 56 04 67, (+996 555) 45 15 15 ： Website www.greenyard.kg E-mail：[email protected]
★Single room／1,500som~(1room) ★Twin・Double room／2,100som~(1room) ※include breakfast
OPEN in 2002, 15 rooms avail, Language：Kyrgyz, Russian, English
◆TURKESTAN MAP:P22 A-2 ◆Issyk-Ata（ИССЫК-АТА）M AP:P 2 2 B- 2 Address：273 Toktogula St. Karakol, Address：145 Alybakova St. Karakol. ☎：(+996 3922) 5 64 89 ☎ ：(+996 3922) 5 58 48 ☏：(+996 550) 23 49 91,：(+996 555) 17 88 81 ☏ ：(+996 552) 98 57 75, (+996 552) 65 57 75 Website:www.turkestan.biz Website:www.asfan.kg E-mail：[email protected] E-mail：[email protected] ★Budget room／300som(P/P) ★Standard room／400som~(P/P) ★Yurt／300som(P/P)(Bathroom share) (Shower inside) ※Breakfast add 100som ★Standard room／300som~(P/P) OPEN in 1991 (Bathroom share) OPEN2005, 9 rooms avail. Language：Kyrgyz, Russian, English Language：Kyrgyz, Russian
25 ◆Jamilya Guest House ◆Gulnara Guest House Address：34B Shopokova st. Address：67 Stahanova st. ☎：(+996 3922) 4 17 18 ☎：(+996 3922) 7 01 01 ☏：(+996 543) 98 09 80 ☏：(+996 551) 11 75 29 ★600 som～(P/P) Include breakfast, ★500 som(P/P) Include breakfast Bathroom inside, Laundry Bathroom inside, Laundry Language： Kyrgyz, Russian, English Language： Kyrgyz, Russian, English
◆Teskei Guest House ◆An Artisan’s Guest house
Address：44 Asanalieva st. Address：114 Myrmanskaya st. ☎：(+996 3922) 5 77 26 ☎：(+996 3922) 7 01 71 ☏：(+996 555) 81 48 13 ☏：(+996 550) 19 15 12 ★500 som～(P/P) Include breakfast, ★500 som～(P/P) Include breakfast, Bathroom inside, Laundry Bathroom inside, Laundry ： ： Language Kyrgyz, Russian, English Language Kyrgyz, Russian, English
◆Murat Guest House ◆Yurt camp Almaz Ad dress：55 Novorostovskaya st. Address：41 Aitkulieva st. ☎ ： (+996 3922) 7 02 50 Jolgolot village (Close to Karakol) ☏ ：(+996 555) 77 81 07 ☎ ：(+996 3922) 6 01 95 ☏ ： ★ 500 som～(P/P) Include breakfast, (+996 555) 26 41 66 Bathroom inside, Laundry Website： Language ： Kyrgyz, Russian, English www.karakolhorsetrekking.blogspot.com ： E-mail [email protected] ★ ～ 400 som (P/P) Include breakfast, ： Language Kyrgyz, Russian, English
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Shopping in Karakol
◆Karavan（Караван） MAP:P22 B-2 ◆Zum（ЦУМ） MAP:P22 B-2
Department store Supermarket
◆One village one product Karakol Shop MAP:P22 B-2
This shop is run by the One Village One Product (*)Association of local producers and showcases their wide range of products from wild berry jams, handy
crafts, herbal soaps and other souvenirs, all using materials found in Issyk-Kul. *”The One Village One Product Movement” is the regional development
project in Issyk-Kul with the technical assistance of JICA. OPEN: Everyday, 10: 00-17: 00
◆KORK（КӨРК） MAP:P22 B-2 ◆Antique shop MAP:P22 C-2
Sourvenior shop in Maxi market
◆ Sport Master MAP:P22 B-2 ◆Fresh Soft ice cream
*Recommendation* TSUM, Makish Market, Ak-Tilek Market.
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（ ） Restaurants in Karakol кафе
◆ Stealth（Стелс） ◆Fakir（Факир） ◆Uyut（Уют）
Azu(P29), Saliyanka(P30),nice!
◆Zarina（Зарина） ◆Maximum（Максимум） ◆Luxe, Diar （ЛЮКС）,（Дияр）
◆Besh-barmak ◆NUR（НУР） ◆LOVELY PIZZA （БЕШ-БАРМАК）
Turkish food
◆ FOOD CENTER ◆TOI（ТОИ） ◆Karakol coffee
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★Lagman(Лагман） ★Gyuru lagman（ГурюЛагман）
Vegetables Soup with noodle Fried noodle
★Ganfan（Ганфан） ★Azu（Азу）
Lagman soup with rice Stewed meat with French fried Potatoes
★Brizol（Бризоль） ★Plof（Плов）
Meat and vegetable pancake Rice cooked with meat and vegetables
29 ★Manty（Манты） ★Shashlyk（Шашлык）
A steamed meat dumpling Meat grilled on skewers Mutton, beef, chicken and duck etc.
★Dymdama(Дымдама) ★Besh barmak（Беш бармак）
Traditional food in Kyrgyz
A small meat with noodle
Vegetables and meats boiled and seasoned
★Salyanka（Солянка） ★Pelmeni（Пелмень）
Russian food Russian food Tomato taste soup with vegetables Meat dumping with soup
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Special product in Karakol French fried Potatoes Cold soup with noodle
★Chinese Salad（Китайский Салат） ★Samsy（Самсы）
Cucumber Tomato and meat A meat pie with soy sauce
★Blinchik（Блинчик） ★laza（Лазы）
Spicy sauce made from garlic, red pepper and other spices. Taste differs with every restaurant. Recommended to eat with manty.
A crepe With fresh cream or minced meat
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★Kymyz （Kumis / Alcohol made from milk with mare）
Ferment alcoholic drinks, make only mid-spring to summer.
It is difficult to milk mares, an entire day is required to make it. ※ Small amount of alcohol. ※ Be careful, if your stomach is not so strong, don’t too much drink! ※ Many people are allergic, drink slowly and with caution.
★Jarma ★Tan
Ferment drink is made from Dairy
mixed water, barley, flower Ferment with carbonated
and grease. drinks
※ ※no alcohol no alcohol
★Beer ＜Jiboe beer＞ No so strong, easy to drink. ＜Nasha beer＞ It means “Our beer” in Russian ＜Arpa beer＞ Kyrgyz beer ＜Baltika beer＞
Alcoholic content is different of
number.
Weak 0→3→5→7→9 Strong.
★Vodka ★Cognac
Kyrgyz people are known to Bouquet is excellent and also
drink lots of vodka at parties. reasonably priced! Alcohol is about 40%, Take “КЫРГЫЗТАН”or “БИШКЕК” care when drinking when with is recommended as a guests. souvenir. If you go to “Bozsalkyn (P8)” it is suggested to get Bozsalkyn vodka as a souvenir.
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★Eer oodarysh （Ээр оодарыш） ★Tyin emmei （Тыйын эңмей）
Two contestants wrestle on horseback, A man must pick up a coin off the each attempting to be the first to ground at a full gallop. throw the other from his horse.
29 ★Kyz kuumai （Кыз куумай） A man chases a girl trying to win a kiss from her; if she
outruns him therefore denying
him a kiss, she in turn will
chase him and attempt to beat
him with her “Kamchi” (horsewhip) .
★Ulak tartysh（Улак тартыш） A game, similar to polo, played by two opposing teams, in which they fight over a headless goat and attempt to deliver it into the opposing team’s goal.
Start
Running to the goal! Recovered the goat that fell to
the ground. 33
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Ton Region
☆ 1night 2days
Day 1 Bokonbaev→→Tuz-Kul Lake→→Issyk-Kul Lake→→Manjyly-Ata→→ Stay : Manjyly / Yurt
Day 2 Manjyly→→Panorama Boz-Salkun Horse trek →→Bokonobaev
☆ 2nights 3days
Day 1 Bokonbaev→→Tuz Kul Lake→→Tuura-Suu→→Boz-Salkun→→ Stay : Boz-Salkun / Yurt
Day 2 Panorama→→(Horse trekking about 5 hours →→Manjyly Ata→→ Stay : Manjyly / Yurt
Day 3 Manjyly→→Issyk-Kul Lake→→Skazka→→Bokonbaev
Ton Region & Jeti-Oguz Region
☆ 1night 2days
Day 1 Karakol→→Jeti-Oguz→→Kok-Jaiyk→→ Stay : Kok-Jaiyk / Yurt
Day 2 Kok-Jaiyk Horse trek →→Karakol
☆ 2nights 3days go through from Bokonbaev to Karakol
Day 1 Bokonbaev→→Panorama Boz-Salkyn Horse trek →→ Stay : Manjyly / Yurt
Day 2 Manjyly-Ata→→Skazka→→Issyk-Kul Lake→→Tamga→→ Stay : Tamga or Barskoon
Day 3 Tamga→→Barskoon valley→→Jeti-Oguz→→Karakol 35 Ak-Suu Region
☆ 1Day Horse trekking
Karakol→→Karakol ski base →→Karakol ※From top of the mountain can see panoramic view at Karakol.
☆ 1night 2days Trekking / Go to hot spring water
Day 1 Karakol→→Ak-Suu village→→(Trekking about 5-6 hours walk)→→Altyn Arashan→→ →→Stay : Altyn Arashan / Cottage Hot springs
Day 2 Altyn Arashan →(Trekking about 5-6 hours walk)→ Ak-Suu village →→ Karakol ※Also can go to horse trekking
☆ 1night 2days Trekking / short time
Day 1 Karakol→(Trekking about 4-5 hours walk)→Karakol valley→→Stay : Alpine Camp / Tent
Day 2 Alpine Camp→→Karakol valley →(Trekking about 4-5 hours walk)→ Karakol
☆ 2nights 3days The most popular trekking course
Day 1 Karakol→→Karakol valley→→Base Camp→→(Trekking about 5-6 hours walk)→→ →→Ara-Kul Lake→→Ara-Kul Lake / Tent
Day 2 Ara-Kul Lake →(Trekking about 6-7 hours walk)→ Altyn Arashan→→ →→Altyn Arashan / Cottage
Day 3 Altyn Arashan→(Trekking about 4-5 hours walk)→Ak-Suu village →→ Karakol ※Also can arrange trekking 3nights and more… 36
Кыргызча）
Let’s speak in Kyrgyz!! Russian is also spoken but in small villages and with elderly people, they hold on to their native Kyrgyz language.
●Essentials
English Kyrgyz
Hello Саламатсызбы? Salamatsyzbu?
How are you? Кандайсыз? Kandaisyz?
Goodbye Жакшы калыңыз Jakshy kalynuz
Yes / No Ооба／Жок oba／jok thank you Рахмат Rakhmat
No problem Эч нерсе эмес Ech nerce emes
Excuse・Sorry Кечирип коюңузчу Kechirip koiynuzchu
I understand ／ Түшүндүм／Түшүнгөн жокмун I do not understand Tushundum/tushungon jokmun
My name is ... Менин атым … Menim atum …
What is your name? Сиздин атыңыз ким? Sizdin atynuz kim?
I am from (England) Мен (Англиядан) келдим Men (angliyadan) keldim
●shopping
What is this? Бул эмне? Bul emne?
How much is this? Бул канча турат? Bul kancha turat?
Discount please Арзаныраак бериӊизчи Arzanyraak berinizchi
Do you have (ice cream)? (Бал муздак) барбы? (Bal muzdak) barbu?
Мындан (бир) килo бериӊизчи I would like to buy (1)kg of this. myndan (bir)kilo berinizchi
Can I taste? Жесем болобу? Jecem bolobu?
37 No thank you Кереги жок Keregi jok
Cheap／Expensive Арзан／Кымбат Arzan／Kymbat
Big／Small Чоӊ／Кичинекей Chong／Kichinekei
Good／Bad Жакшы／Жаман Jakshy／Jaman
●Around town
Where am I ? Мен кайсы жердемин? Men kaisu jerdemin?
Where is the (toilet)? (Туалет) кайда? (Tualet) kaida?
Are you open? Иштейтпи? Ishteitpi?
(Англисче) сүйлөшө алган киши барбы? Does anyone speak (English)? (Anglische) suilosho algan kishi barbu?
Could I take a picture? Сүрөткө тартсам болобу? Surotko tartcam bolobu?
Мейманкана／Ашкана, Кафе Hotel／Café Meimankana／Ashkana, Café
●Transportation
Бишкекке чейин такси барбы? Is there a taxi to Bishkek? Bishkekke chein taksi barbu?
Бул такси Бишкекке барабы? Does this taxi going to Bishkek? Bul taksi bishkekke barabu?
Бишкекке чейин канча турат? How much is the fare to Bishkek? Bishkekke chein kancha turat?
Please tell me when you reach (Мейманкана)га жеткенде айтып коюӊузчу the (hotel) (meimankana)ga jetkende aitup koiunuzchu
Бул адреске чейин жеткирип коюӊузчу Please go to this address Bul addresske chein jetkirip koiunuzchu
Please stop. Токтоп коюӊузчу Toktop koiunuzchu
Straight／To right／To left Түз／Онго／Солго Tuz／Ongo／Solgo
Автобус／Аялдама／Маршрутка／Такси Bas／Bas stop／Minibus／Taxi Abtobus／Ayaldama／Marshrutka／Taxi
38 Bas terminal／Trolleybus Вокзал／Троллейбус Vozkal／Trolleibus
●Emergency
Help me! Жардам бериңиздер! Jardam berinizder!
Милицияга телефон чалып бериңизчи! Call the police! Miliciyaga telefon chalyp berinizchi!
Паспортумду жоготуп алдым I lost my passport Pasportumdu jogotup aldym
Менин сумкамды уурдады Luggage was stolen Menin sumkamdu uurdady
Мен өзүмдү жаман сезип жатам I feel sick Men ozumdu jaman sezip jatam
Денем ысып температурам жогору болууда I have a fever Denem ysyp temperaturam jogoru boluuda
I have diarrhea Ичим ооруп жатат Ichim oorup jatat
Элчилигине телефон чалып бериңизчи. Please call the Embassy Elchiligine telefon chalip berinizchi
Police／Hospital Милиция／Оорукана Miliciya／Oorukana
●Hotel
Do you have any rooms? Бош бөлмө барбы? Bosh bolmo barbu?
How much is it per night? Бир күнгө канча турат? Bir kungo kancha turat?
Саат канчада кирсем болот? What time is check in? Saat kanchada kircem bolot?
Саат канчада чыксам болот? What time is check out? Saat kanchada chyksam bolot?
Эртен мененки тамакты кошо бересиздерби? Include breakfast? Erten menenki tamak kosho beresizderbi?
Башка бөлмөгө алмаштырып бериӊизчи Room change please Bashka bolmogo almashtyryp berinizchi
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Do you have national food? Улуттук тамактар барбы? Uluttyk tamaktar barbu?
Жакшы тамагыңыздар кайсы? What do you recommend? Jakshy tamagynyzdar kaisy?
May I smoke? Тамеки тартса болобу? Tameki tartsa bolobu?
How much money is it? Акчасы канча болду? Akchasy kancha boldu?
Is the check not correct? Счёт туура эмесго? Shot tuura emesko?
Delicious! Аябай даамдуу экен! Ayabai daamdu eken!
●Other
Yesterday／Today／Tomorrow Кечээ／Бүгүн／Эртең Keche／Bugun／Erteng
Morning／Noon／ Эртең менен／Күндүз／Кечинде／Азыр Evening／Now Erteng menen／Kunduz／Kechinde／Azyr
When? ／How much? ／ Качан?／Канча?／Кандай?／Каяка? How? ／Where? Kachan?／Kancha?／Kandai?／Kayaka?
●Numbers
1／2／3／4／5 Бир／Эки／Үч／Төрт／Беш／Алты／Жети／Сегиз／Тогуз／Он 6／7／8／9／10 Bir／Eki／Uch／Tort／Besh ／Alty／Jeti／Segiz／Toguz／On
Он бир／Жыйырма／Отуз／Кырк／Элүү 11／20／30／40／50 On bir／Jyiyrma／Otuz／Kyrk／Eluu
Алтымыш／Жетимиш／Сексен／Токсон 60／70／80／90 Altymush／Jetimish／Seksen／Tokson
Жүз／Эки жүз／Миң／Жарым 100／200／1000／Half Juz／Eki juz／Min／Jarym
21 ⇒ 20 (Jyiyrma)＋1 (Bir) = Jyiyrma -Bir 101 ⇒ 100 (Juz)＋1 (Bir)＝Jyz-Bir 251 ⇒ 200 (Eki juz)＋50 (Eluu)＋1 (Bir)＝Eki jyz-Eluu-Bir, 2,000 ⇒ 2(Eki)＋1000 (Min)＝Eki-Min
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State Government Issyk-Kul（tourism） Oblast Government Administration Building 105 Abdrahmanov St. Karakol 722 200 Kyrgyz Republic
This guidebook was created by Sachiko MINAMIDE, Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers
10.2012