The main attraction of Kyrgyzstan is lake Issyk Kul.
Lake Issyk-Kul was formed about 800 thousand years ago. Being at an altitude of 1609 meters above sea level, it stretches for 177 km. The mirror area of the Kyrgyz "sea" – 6 thousand square meters. km., the maximum depth – 668m .
In depth and volume of water it is unparalleled in the world among the high-mountain lakes. Issyk-Kul is rightfully the second highest mountain lake, after Titicaca, located in Chile.
The average temperature in summer is + 21 - plus 23, in winter - minus 3 - minus 4.
Issyk-Kul Lake, the world’s second largest mountain lake (after Titicaca in the Andes), makes the country a wonderful beach resort destination as well. Issyk-Kul’s turquoise waters, wonderful beaches, numerous recreation and health centers and spas are always a guarantee of a perfect summer vacation.
If you come to Issyk-Kul for a long time, we definitely advise you to make a trip to the mountains. The most interesting gorges are Arashan, Caracal and Jeti-Oguz, located in Terskey-Ala-Too, near the city of Karakol on the eastern edge of the lake.
Numerous resorts are concentrated mainly on the north shore. The service sector is very developed. Here you can offer yachts, boats, steamplanes, jet skis, water skiing, as well as excursions to the mountains. The largest resort center on the north coast is Cholpon-Ata, which can be reached by bus and plane.