Issyk-kul lake
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Issyk-kul is an amazing and huge lake in Kyrgyzstan. There is 182 km from east to west and 58 km from north to south. Surrounded by paved road. Distance on both sided are equal between Balykchy and Karakol (app. 220km). Northern part is more developed than southern.
Hitching Out
West towards Bishkek
South towards Naryn and Kasgar (CH) via Torugart pass., also towards Osh and Jalal-Abad via Suusamyr
East towards Almaty (KZ) and Urumchy (CH)
Hitching In
Coming from Bishkek is a most common way.
Places to Visit
There are many valleys starting from road around Issyk-kul.
Places to Avoid
Avoid Balykchy and Karakol at nighttime.
Accommodation and Sleep
There is a huge number of hostels, guesthouses and hotels mostly of north and less on the south.
