Kyrgyzstan: 7 places to see, from Issyk-Kul to Osh
Explore Kyrgyzstan's most spectacular natural attractions across Issyk-Kul Lake region and central highlands. This route connects seven stunning locations including Issyk-Kul Lake, Naryn Valley, Song-Kol Lake, Jyrgalan Valley, Ak-Sai Gorge, Kol-Suu Lake, and the city of Osh, showcasing the country's diverse mountain and alpine landscapes.
- Distance
- 2293.1 km
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Issyk-Kul Lake
- End
- Kol-Suu Lake
- Stops
- 7
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Issyk-Kul Lake — World's second-largest alpine lake, surrounded by mountain peaks, offering stunning aerial views of turquoise waters.
- Naryn Valley — Remote mountainous valley in eastern Kyrgyzstan with river systems cutting through pristine wilderness and wild landscapes.
- Osh — Ancient city in southern Kyrgyzstan nestled in a mountain valley, one of the oldest settlements in central Asia.
- Song-Kol Lake — High-altitude alpine lake at 3,016 meters surrounded by rolling meadows and nomadic herding grounds in central mountains.
- Jyrgalan Valley — Scenic mountain valley in the Tian Shan range featuring river gorges, trekking routes, and pristine natural landscapes.
- Ak-Sai Gorge — Deep mountain gorge with dramatic red rock formations and river systems carved through central Kyrgyzstani terrain.
- Kol-Suu Lake — Remote alpine lake in eastern Kyrgyzstan surrounded by jagged peaks and glacial terrain in the Tian Shan mountains.
Video on this route
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