Hotel Tagaytay
Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
At a Glance
Centrally located in the heart of Karakol
Warm and friendly hospitality, with an onsite café serving up homecooked food
Brightly inviting common area with books and fireplace
One of the few properties in Karakol which comes equipped with air-conditioners
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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
Call us on 858 523 9000 to start planning your vacation to Hotel Tagaytay or take a look at our itineraries to Kyrgyzstan
Description
Ideally situated in downtown Karakol, Hotel Tagaytay is a traditional Kyrgyz hotel at the foothills of the Tien Shan mountain range. This simple yet welcoming hotel is the perfect place to base yourself whilst exploring the rich history of Karakol.
Accommodation
Rooms are simple and comfortable, with brightly colored bedspreads and ensuite bathrooms with western toilets.
Facilities
Hotel Tagaytay has an on-site restaurant serving a variety of local and western dishes, a convivial lounge area with working fireplace, a sauna and a massage room.
Experiences
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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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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.
Location & directions
Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Set at the heart of Karakol, Hotel Tagaytay is within easy walking distance of the famous Dungan Mosque and the wooden Holy Trinity Cathedral.
- 24/7 concierge service
- 24/7 emergency assistance
- Firsthand knowledge
- Renowned service
- Award-winning tour operator