Karagat Hotel
Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
At a Glance
Presently the best available hotel in Karakol
Intimate size of only 48 rooms allows guest to receive more attention
The inviting spa and swimming pool will soothe your muscle after a trek
More facilities such as gym and swimming pool is expected to be built into the hotel in the future
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Landlocked and surrounded by mountains, Kyrgyzstan enjoys sunshine and low rainfall for most of the year. In winter, the Arctic winds bring in precipitation, snowfall and cold sub-zero temperatures. As such, Kyrgyzstan is particularly good to visit between spring to late autumn (April-October).
Insider's View
If you happen to visit during Orthodox Easter, check out Orthodox Cathedral in Karakol where the local worshippers are out in full force.
We recommend a day-trip to Djety Oguz canyon, just an hour outside of Karakol.
If you are looking to try authentic Kyrgyz cuisine, do check out Dastorkon Ethno Café for unique cuisine such as beshbarmark a.k.a horse meat!
To start planning your holiday to Karagat Hotel
Description
Karagat Hotel offers the most modern presently available facilities while being centrally located at Karakol, an ideal base point for trekking trips and cultural visits in this beautiful part of Kyrgyzstan.
Each of the 48 rooms are clean and among the most spacious in Karakol.
The hotel's main restaurant serves a variety of international and local cuisines. Catering to special requirements such as halal and kosher is not an issue here. There are also two bars located within the hotel's premise, serving local and Western food.
Facilities include spa with massage, sauna and a non-heated indoor dipping pool.
Accommodation
Each of the 48 rooms are clean and among the most spacious in Karakol.
Facilities
The hotel's main restaurant serves a variety of international and local cuisines. Catering to special requirements such as halal and kosher is not an issue here. There are also two bars located within the hotel's premise, serving local and Western food.
Experiences
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Barskoon Valley
Explore the beautiful Barskoon Valley and walk to a waterfall and Yuri Gagarin monument.
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Boat Ride at Issyk Kul Lake
Enjoy a private one-hour cruise through Issyk Kul, the second largest mountain lake in the world.
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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.
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Fairytale Canyon of Skazka
Visit Skazka Canyon, renowned for uniquely-shaped sandstones where your imagination can run wild.
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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.
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Karakol City Tour
Explore Karakol's unique religious heritage: Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral, Dungan Mosque and the insightful Przhevalsky Memorial and Museum.
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Karakol Sunday Animal Market
On every early Sunday mornings, observe locals bargain over horses and livestocks at one of Kyrgyzstan's biggest animal markets.
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Lunch at Local Kyrgyz Family Home
Get acquainted with delicious Kyrgyz dishes on a local family house.
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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.
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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.
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Rock Petroglyphs
View rock petroglyphs dating from 1500 BC in Cholpon Ata.
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Suyab
Visit Suyab, an ancient Chinese city best known as the birthplace of Li Bai, a Chinese poet from the Tang Dynasty era.
Holiday Ideas
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Essential Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan
Bishkek, Chunkurchak, Cholpon Ata, Karakol, Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes, Altyn Emel & Almaty
from SGD $6500 pp 10 nights
- Unique yurt glamping experience at the often-overlooked Chunkurchak Gorge with rolling lush hills of galloping horses
- Spectacular, untouched natural panorama of Kaindy's sunken forest lake, Kolsai's alpine lakes, Barskoon's coniferous valley and Chunkurchak's lush jailoo pastures
- Surreal landscapes of Singing Sand Dune, Charyn Canyon and colourful Aktau-Katutau mountains
Location & directions
Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Karagat Hotel is set at the city of Karakol.
- 100% financial protection
- 24/7 emergency assistance
- Firsthand knowledge
- Renowned service
- Award-winning tour operator