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Issyk Kul and the Tian Shan, Kyrgyzstan
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Tamga lies in the middle part of the south shore of Issyk Kul Lake, 1 km from the beach with red sand.
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A rock that has the Buddhist/biplane inscriptions "Om Mani Padme Hum" on it, a divine formula of Buddhism. It is dating back from the 3rd to 8th centuries. The locals interpretation is "Tamga".
Skazka Valley / Каньон "Сказка"
A beautiful and colorful mountain range, made of sandy red and yellow formations, popping out of the otherwise rather grey region. Diverse forms that look quite different with rain, shortly after or just sun. The satellite picture best summarises its potential. The canyon was named because of its bizarre rocky landscape, which for many years has been transformed by erosion into amazing sculptures and formations. Some formations look like the Great Wall of China and you can also find other formations that look like snakes, dragons, sleeping giants and even whole castles. From the canyon you can see a majestic panorama of Lake Issyk-Kul and snow caped mountains. It’s an easy hike close to Lake Issyk-Kul. It is kind of a touristy rip-off, charging entrance for a non-private mountain range—it is not-even a national park. If you do not want to support this practice, take the second road 1 km further east along the highway, which leads to the same colorful canyon (last 1 km walk), just its eastern range.
Monument of the famous Manas teller that lived between 1894 and 1971.
Водопад "Слёзы Барса"
Barskoon waterfall is a geological protected area in the Jeti-Ögüz District of the Issyk Kul Province, on one of the tributaries of Barskaun River. It was established in 1975. Within the Barskoon valley there are two waterfalls on top of the mountain and the mountainside. At the foot of the mountain you can enjoy the beautiful river of Barskoon. During the summer time there yurts to stay over night. At the yurt you can try Kyrgyz traditional drink Kymys while enjoying the beauty of the landscape.
There are three amazing waterfalls that can be seen within 2-4 hr hiking (return) from 2,350 m to 3,300 m.. Make sure to bring a lunch and hiking boots. Best to come here in spring when lots of water is coming from the mountain. Another interesting highlight are the two busts of Yuri Gagarin at the foot of the gorge. Food yurts, small shops and horse rental are available at the foot of the trail.
кара-көл
A salt lake, but not as salty as those in Tong district.
Either from Karakol by taxi, marshrutka, bus or hitch-hike, or from Balicnyi by the same ways.
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