Yssykköl Area: Hotels and Accommodations
Accommodation in Yssykköl Area
The Barskoon Valley offers a scenic route connecting the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul with the Arabel Suu high plateau and the sources of the Naryn Basin.
If you are planning a stay in the Yssykköl Area, you can also search for a hotel.
Natural Areas
Gora Ittish is located in the area surrounding the Issyk-Kul region. The wider regional surroundings of the Issyk-Kul region also include Gora Dzhuku, Gora Kyzylsu, and Gora Dzhilusu.
The Barskoon Valley features forested waterfalls, dramatic cliffs, and glaciers. It also includes smaller waterfalls associated with Mount Sary Tor in the Teskey Alatoo Mountains.
Elevations and Bodies of Water
The area designated as the Teskei Geopark extends along the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul in the Teskei Ala-Too Mountains. Elevations in this area are described as ranging from 1,600 to 5,000 meters.
Lake Issyk-Kul is located at the lowest point of this area, while Karakol Peak is at the highest point.
History
The Barskoon area contains the ruins of an ancient caravanserai and a fortress. It also includes the remains of an old fortress or outpost, as well as petroglyphs associated with the region's Silk Road heritage.
Regional Context
Lake Issyk-Kul and the adjacent land lie within the Issyk-Kul Region; the administrative center of the region is Karakol.
For further regional orientation, you can also visit Ak-Su.
For the broader travel overview: Kyrgyzstan.
