Recreation in Kyrgyzstan is one of the brightest and most unforgettable for tourists. The country is visited in order to breathe clean air, eat delicious national dishes, see many lakes, waterfalls and gorges.
Pride of Kyrgyzstan
The pride of Kyrgyzstan is Lake Issyk-Kul, located in the Tien Shan mountains at an altitude of more than 1600 m, which is one of the ten largest lakes in the world in terms of water reserves. The total water volume of Issyk-Kul is 1738 km³, and the surface area is about 6250 km². The length of the reservoir is also impressive: from west to east it is 182 km, from north to south - 58 km, the total length of the coastline is about 700 km.
In terms of depth, which reaches 700 m, Issyk-Kul ranks 5th in the world. An ancient legend tells that the waters of the lake are the tears of young girls who mourned their relatives who died after a strong earthquake. There is also a villa on the coast of Issyk-Kul that once belonged to the famous Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
Natural features of the lake
Any person who sees Issyk-Kul for the first time in his life, foreverremember his greatness. Many kilometers of coastlines strewn with soft golden sand, blue expanse of water merging with the horizon, fresh invigorating breeze - all this annually attracts more and more new tourists. The beaches of Issyk-Kul and other lakes of Kyrgyzstan are always quite sparsely populated, so every traveler will choose for himself a comfortable secluded place for swimming and relaxing. The healing properties of water and bottom silty mud are also of great interest, thanks to which several mud baths have been built on Lake Issyk-Kul, which successfully receive thousands of tourists and vacationers every year.
In summer, the air temperature near Lake Issyk-Kul rarely exceeds 20 ºC; a humid, almost maritime climate prevails in the vicinity. This place is ideal for romantics, relaxing with family and improving he alth away from megacities and human bustle. Here, among the snow-covered mountains, you can go on a trip, ride a yacht, boat or boat. Carp, carp, trout live in the waters of the lake, so avid fishermen can fish in silence if they take care of the necessary fishing gear in advance.
When is the best time to plan a trip?
For those who love traditional holidays by the sea, the most favorable time for a trip to Kyrgyzstan to the golden sands of Issyk-Kul is the period from mid-summer to September. For lovers of ski resorts and extreme descents along snow-covered ridges, the ideal time to relax is winter and spring until about mid-April.
Other attractionsKyrgyzstan
There are many unique places and natural areas in Kyrgyzstan that tourists visit with pleasure. These are the amazing Pamir and Tien Shan mountains with their bizarre caves, lakes, glaciers and mineral springs. One of the amazing places is the Skazka gorge, on the multi-colored soil of which ancient castles rise, unusual compositions have been created with the participation of various fairy-tale characters. The largest and most famous museum of Kyrgyzstan "Rukh Ordo" will surprise visitors with grandiose expositions of different eras and historical events.
The culture of the Kyrgyz people deserves attention for its originality and spectacular competitions held in accordance with national traditions. Belt wrestling, equestrian races, hunting, games, dances of nomads dressed in bright Kyrgyz costumes will not leave indifferent even the most demanding fans of attractions and performances.
The natural world of Kyrgyzstan is not too changed by man, his industry and massive buildings. Tourists can go rock climbing, horseback riding, ecotourism, feel the life of the population of Kyrgyzstan, the main territory of which is located in the mountains. According to numerous reviews, holidays in Kyrgyzstan are one of the inexpensive, but impressive. All thanks to the beauty of nature and the exotic leisure.
Pension "Golden Sands" in Issyk-Kul
You can have a wonderful holiday on the coast of Issyk-Kul in a specialized boarding house "Golden Sands". This resort establishment is located in the village of Bosteri in10 km from the city of Cholpon-Ata. Currently, the boarding house is the most popular place on the entire coast, especially among the young part of the population. Vacationers can have fun in the water park, dance all night in a nightclub, ride the roller coaster and the Ferris Wheel, from which you can see the beauty of the lake coast and the mountain landscape.
Comfort classes and rates
The boarding house on the Issyk-Kul lake "Golden Sands" is a complex of 4 multi-storey buildings. Service and comfort in the rooms are different, because the buildings belong to different owners. Buildings 1, 2, 3 have economy class accommodation.
Main 4th building - 5-storey building, which is the main center of distribution and pastime of tourists, provides rooms for living from 2 to 4 people of standard and junior suites. In the junior suites, unlike the standards, there is a TV, a refrigerator, upholstered furniture and a separate bathroom. On the territory there are also comfortable cottages with 2-3 junior suite rooms, where up to 10 people can live at the same time.
In the boarding house "Golden Sands" in Issyk-Kul, prices have recently increased slightly and are in the range of 650 rubles. up to 1500 rub. per day for 1 person, excluding meals, depending on the comfort of the rooms and the season. It is cheaper to rest in June or September, while the flow of people in thisthe time is shortening considerably and the weather conditions are not too different from the peak periods in July and August.
The territory of the boarding house
The boarding house itself is located on a landscaped area surrounded by coniferous plantings. The area is well-groomed, decorated with flower and shrub plantings, regularly and conscientiously cleaned. Clean fragrant air is created by numerous pines and spruces, giving the landscape a fabulous forest atmosphere. The territory of the boarding house is decorated with whimsical junipers and bright flower beds with flowers and ferns. In the forest belts, in addition to coniferous trees, you can find silver poplar, sea buckthorn, apple and plum trees, rosehip and myricaria bushes.
There are numerous shops, cafes and eateries on the territory of the boarding house and the beach. A special decoration of the complex is its original fountains, which in the heat create a pleasant coolness and delight the eye with life-giving flowing streams.
Beach
The beach for those who like to lie in the sun is the main criterion when choosing a place to relax. Pension "Golden Sands" has a beautiful private sandy beach with a length of about a kilometer, located just 100 meters from the accommodation buildings.
Sand is a special pride of the boarding house. It is clean, fine silky texture and colorful golden hue. On the beach, where you can take sunbeds for free to relax, there is a pier, a water park, amusement slides and many attractions. Jet skis, catamarans, scooters, boats and boats are offered for rent. Height lovers andextreme sports will appreciate hang-gliding and parachuting, lake surfing and kiting. The beach "Golden Sands" is one of the most comfortable and popular on the coast of Lake Issyk-Kul.
He alth treatments
Healing and wellness procedures are carried out in the main building of the boarding house. According to the recommendations of experts, you can take mud therapy courses, therapeutic baths, use the services of manual therapy, massage, take a circular shower or visit a sauna with a pool.
Establishments are equipped with modern equipment, carry out various medical and medical procedures. Unique techniques, combined with climatic conditions, help to cure childhood allergies, upper respiratory tract diseases, scoliosis, digestive problems and many other diseases.
Food and national cuisine
Food in the boarding house is well organized - both in the dining room, which offers a three-time full menu, and in cafes and restaurants operating on the territory of the he alth complex. Many establishments specialize in dishes of the national cuisine of Kyrgyzstan, which is characterized by an abundance of meat, offal and greens.
Cold mutton sausages byzhi, fried until golden brown, filled with greens and chopped horse meat, chuchuk, mutton asyp, stuffed with liver and heart with rice, look very appetizing. All dishes are richly decorated with spices, herbs and pickled onions. Jergem is considered a meat delicacy - specially boiled beef or muttontongue cut into thin slices, susamyr - tender lamb liver in a creamy sauce, and zhashtyk - small bird stomachs baked with cheese and spices.
And, of course, any Kyrgyz restaurant will offer hearty beshbarmak, juicy manti and fragrant pilaf, which can be cooked in 20 varieties - from lamb meat, as well as quail, pheasant, partridge. Kyrgyz suzma, koumiss and airan - drinks made from fermented mare's and cow's milk - perfectly quench thirst and improve digestion after fatty meat dishes, while sweet sherbet and honey-nut balmanyz will cheer you up.
Leisure at the boarding house
On the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, the Golden Sands recreation area provides its visitors with a varied and interesting vacation: discos until the morning, various water activities, a water park, surfing, boating, jet skis, tennis court, volleyball court. You can enjoy the beautiful panorama by taking a ride on the Ferris wheel. For lovers of a more relaxed type of recreation - billiards, cinema, slot machines, computer clubs and Internet cafes. Guests are offered various sightseeing tours to the historical places of Kyrgyzstan and the most beautiful corners of nature in Central Asia.
How to get and spend your holidays in Issyk-Kul
You can get to this wonderful place by direct plane to the international airport "Issyk-Kul", located 35 km from the city of Cholpon-Ata on the coast of the lake. Flights are operated fromNovosibirsk (Russia), Alma-Ata (Kazakhstan), Tashkent (Uzbekistan) and Osh (Kyrgyzstan). Also by plane, train and bus you can get to Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) or to Alma-Ata (Kazakhstan).
From Almaty to Bishkek and further, to Lake Issyk-Kul, buses and minibuses run regularly. The latter are sent without any schedule, as the vehicle fills up. The total length of the route Alma-Ata - Cholpon-Ata is about 500 km, from Bishkek to Cholpon-Ata - 260 km. You can take a taxi in the direction of Cholpon-Ata, starting from 06:00 to 21:00. The duration of the trip is 4-6 hours.
If you need to get from Alma-Ata to the southeastern coast of the lake, it will be more convenient to take the direction not to the west to Bishkek, but to the east, through the village of Kegen to the city of Karakol, where regular buses also run.
Tourists, having visited these places, fall in love not only with the country, but also with the wonderful nature and the magical lake surrounded by golden sands. The cuisine of Kyrgyzstan is famous for its unique taste and variety, aroma of spices and herbs. Many tourists say that here is the most delicious ice cream. The locals are very hospitable and will delight you with a warm welcome and cordiality. Have a wonderful holiday in Issyk-Kul and in sunny Kyrgyzstan!
