#issykkul

Want to see snow capped peaks with bodies of water but also enjoy the desert landscapes? Look no further than… Issyk Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan! 🇰🇬 The picture you can get from here is so colorful and pretty! You have the green grass, white snow peaks and the orange beach all in one! It is a popular spot for locals but walk a little farther than the main area you will find yourself the only one! Getting There - despite its remote location, getting there isn’t as hard as you think! You can join the daily tour from Apple Hostel Bishkek to Issyk Kul lake! Hotels - I would recommend staying in Bishkek but nearby there are many hotels too! Food & Restaurants - make sure you try beshbarmak at one of the many restaurants nearby! It is one of the national staples. #issykkul #kyrgyzstan

Escape to the breathtaking Issyk-Kul Lake, the pearl of Kyrgyzstan! 🌊🏔️ Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, this stunning alpine lake offers crystal-clear waters, golden beaches, and a perfect retreat for nature lovers. Whether you’re into swimming, hiking, or just relaxing by the shore, Issyk-Kul is a must-visit destination! 📍 Tip: Visit in summer for the best weather, and don’t miss the nearby hot springs and cultural sites like the ancient petroglyphs in Cholpon-Ata! #IssykKul #Kyrgyzstan #NatureLovers #TravelDiaries #HiddenGem #MountainEscape #AdventureAwaits #ExploreMore #VisitKyrgyzstan

The best place to see an eagle hunting demonstration is on the southern shores of Issky Kul, specifically Bokonbeyvo. 🦅 What do you get? We got to hold the eagle and let its wings flap. They demonstrated how the eagles hunt with a jackal skin. They also demonstrated their local hunting dogs (Taigan) which is often their partner during hunting season. And finally we got to play some archery the nomadic way! 🎟️ How to organise a demonstration? 1. your guesthouse. Our guesthouse happened to just live opposite of the eagle hunters so we got special treatment and got to sit in a small sedan with them. We paid 4000soms 2. Through CBT Bokonbeyvo 💵Cost? 4000-5000soms per demonstration. You might need to organise a car transfer to take you to the location of the demonstration as well. Each call out for the demonstration is that price, so if you have more people, then obviously the pp cost will be less. 🚌 How to get to Bokonbeyvo Matshruka from Bishkek Western Bus Station. (approx 4-5hours). Cost 400soms pp. Matshruka from Karakol (approx 2 hours). Cost 250soms pp. ⭐️ Recommend? Yes we definitely recommend it! Although it is a very pricey experience compared to everything else in Kyrgyzstan, holding a golden eagle and sitting in a car with one was a one in a life time experience. For more information, check out our YouTube channel/Instagram page with the same name @RLontheRun, and of course ask any questions! #kyrgyzstan #eaglehunting #issykkul #Bokonbeyvo #traveldiaries