Operating only between May and September, Karven Issyk-Kul is beautifully set at the Northern shore of Issyk-Kyl with spacious rooms, as well as beautiful lake and mountain surroundings.
Spacious rooms with view of either the lake or the mountain
One of the relatively better no-frill options in the Northern shore of Issyk Kul
Within easy reach of Cholpon Ata, with its field of Bronze Age petroglyphs
Rooms at the Karven Issyk are quite simple, with muted colours and basic yet comfortable furnishings. All have en-suite bathrooms and modern facilities. There is one restaurant in the hotel, which serves both European and national Kyrgyz dishes.
Located within the premise of the property are facilities such as spa, sauna, court, swimming pool, bowling center and an aqua park. For the young ones, there are kids' playground within the property.
When to visit
Breakfast only starts at 9 am. If you are departing early, do inform the restaurant to arrange packed breakfast.
Plan your trip
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Plan your tripThe Karven Issyk-Kul is located in the village of Bulan-Sogotu, approximately 30 minute's drive from the city of Cholpon Ata, on the northern shore of Lake Issyk Kul.
Boat Ride at Issyk Kul Lake
Enjoy a private one-hour cruise through Issyk Kul, the second largest mountain lake in the world.
Burana Tower
Visit Burana Tower, a minaret completed in the 11th century and take the stairway up to the top for a view of the Chuy Valley.
Jeti Oguz Canyon
You will be driven up to the hill top to admire the view of Jeti Oguz. Afterwards, enjoy a short walk at the top of Jeti Oguz with picturesque rolling hills before you are driven back down for a brief photo stop by the river.
Karakol City Tour
Explore Karakol's unique religious heritage: Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral, Dungan Mosque and the insightful Przhevalsky Memorial and Museum.
Karakol Sunday Animal Market
On every early Sunday mornings, observe locals bargain over horses and livestocks at one of Kyrgyzstan's biggest animal markets.
Lunch at Local Kyrgyz Family Home
Get acquainted with delicious Kyrgyz dishes on a local family house.
Meet the Eagle Hunters
Enjoy a demonstration of traditional hunting with berkut (eagles). A berkutshi (eagle keeper) whose ancestors were hunters as well, will tell you about birdkeeping and about different hunting traditions.
Picnic Lunch at a Valley
Picnic lunch is one of the best ways to slowly take in the natural beauty of Kyrgyzstan valleys. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, fresh and dried fruits, chocolate bars and boxed juices.
Rock Petroglyphs
View rock petroglyphs dating from 1500 BC in Cholpon Ata.
Suyab
Visit Suyab, an ancient Chinese city best known as the birthplace of Li Bai, a Chinese poet from the Tang Dynasty era.