We further continued our journey to the east along the Issyk-Kul. At Shalba we turn off to the south and drive in the direction of the Tian-Shan mountains. Our destination is the Jeti-Oguz Resort, about 25 km southwest of Karakol. But before that, we stop at Broken Heart Rock. As soon as we get out […]
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Ethno Village and Manaschi
Between the bank of Issyk-Kul and the road to Karakol, we come across a fenced area. Its purpose is not obvious at first glance. Ethno village at Issyk-Kul One might think, that the buildings are remnants of the Soviet era, but that is not the case. These are the remains of a planned Ethno village, […]
Almaluu Yurt Camp to Seven Springs of Manjaly-Ata
In the early morning, we leave the Almaluu Yurt Camp. Once again we admire the fantastic panorama of the Tian Shan and say goodbye to the animals in the camp. We drive along the south shore of Issyk-Kul in eastern direction. But after only a few kilometers, we stop again. We have arrived at the […]
From Yashikul to Alichur
Once again we take a look at the valley basin of Bulunkul with the lake of the same name and the Yashikul. Although it looks very peaceful here, the decline in glaciers is causing people to worry here. Here, one lives on the fishing and the animals, which feed themselves with the grass around the […]
Crossing the Khargush Pass to Yashikul
To see a herd of camels in the highlands of the Pamir, surprise us a bit. Not the fact that there are camels in these latitudes, but that camels live at such altitude. We are at about 3650 m above sea level. The vegetation is sparse but on a small island in the Pamir River, […]