The Times of India, an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media published an article about the best places to visit in Kyrgyzstan with beautiful pictures and descriptions of the places.
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Best places to visit in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is easily one of the most offbeat countries in the world. Not many put Kyrgyzstan on their travel bucket list. But that needs to change because Kyrgyzstan is so unique, not experiencing the country would be a great loss.
Did you know that Kyrgyzstan is home to the 25-million-year-old Issyk-Kul lake? It is the second largest high-altitude lake in the world. Listed below are more such interesting places that you must visit once in your life.
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Sulayman Mountain
One of the most important Muslim pilgrimage in Kyrgystan, the Sulayman Mountain is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also known as Sulaiman-Too. The Sulayman Mountain is located in the city of Osh.
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Ala Archa National Park
Ala Archa National Park is located in the Tian Shan Mountain region. It is pristine and perfect for outdoor activities including nature walks, hiking and wildlife trails. The Ala Archa National Park is located approximately 35 km south from Bishkek.
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Issyk Kul Lake
Issyk Kul Lake is 25 million years old! One of the very few ancient lakes in the world, Issyk Kul Lake is a beauty to behold. Add to that the scenic view of Tian Shan mountain ranges. Come here to see the nomadic people with their golden eagles. These majestic birds are trained to hunt.
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Karakol
Karakol is the fourth-largest city in Kyrgyzstan. Here you will get to experience the best of modern and traditional. Natural beauty on one side and traditional practices like barter system on the other, Karakol is a unique place.
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Burana Tower
The Burana Tower is located in the Chüy Valley in northern Kyrgyzstan. The 25 m tall tower is an important reminder of the Silk Caravans. Also bal-bals, the unique carved tombstones are everywhere in the area!
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Arslanbob Village
Arslanbob is located in the Jalal-Abad Region of Kyrgyzstan. The pretty village of Arslanbob is most popular for its walnuts. Everywhere you look, you will find walnut orchards. Come here for the walnuts, stay for the cheese balls, great mountain scenery and very hospitable people.
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Tash Rabat
The ancient Silk Road caravanserai, Tash Rabat, is an important piece of history you must visit. The sparse landscape, an ancient stone caravanserai, traditional yurts, grazing horses here and there, Tash Rabat sounds enchanting!
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Fairytale Canyon or Skazka Canyon
The Fairytale Canyon is great for trekking. The canyon is popular for its fascinating geological formations. The canyon is about 2 km and the most popular attraction here is the reddish rock formation. One for your Insta, maybe?
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Altyn Arashan
Altyn Arashan is a valley near Karakol and Issyk Kul Lake. If you love hiking in remote places, Altyn Arashan is for you. And, after a good hike in the nearby mountains, a good soak in a hot spring sounds perfect, doesn’t it?
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