Kaji sai reviews of autotourists. Kaji-sai village on the southern coast of Issyk-Kul

29.10.2019

Kaji-Say- today is a quiet, almost forgotten by everyone, the village of Ton district of Issyk-Kul region. Being on south bank Issyk-Kul along motorway Karakol, a village 270 km from Bishkek and 120 km from Karakol.

The history of the settlement begins in 1947, when uranium deposits were found in the vicinity of Kadji-Sai at a depth of 600 meters. This fact was of decisive importance for politics. Soviet Union, who at that time was actively involved in exploration work to find uranium ores, which would become raw materials for the production of an atomic bomb. It was during this period that Lavrenty Beria issued an order to create a closed-type settlement at a short distance from the mine itself, which for a long time was considered a kind of "mailbox". In addition to uranium deposits, the village was famous for an enterprise of strategic importance - the Kaji-Sai Experimental Electrotechnical Plant, which exported products to many countries of the world, and also worked for domestic enterprises of the military industry. Another area of Kadzhi-Sai's industry was coal mining in the Tsentralnaya mine, which accounted for 30% of the consumer coal volume throughout. By 1960, it became apparent that the low content of radioactive elements in the rock makes uranium mining in this region unprofitable and low payback. Therefore, the village was completely reoriented to mining coal in mines and servicing experimental electrical production. In the 1970s, during the period of active development of the village, more than 7 thousand people live and work in it, and in the 1990s the population reached its maximum level of 10 thousand people. The perestroika period for Kaji-Sai was characterized by the rapid and rapid collapse of a strong industrial base. The loss of long-term economic ties led to the fact that the plant's products lost their sales market, and unprofitable uranium mines were completely liquidated. Subsequently, the equipment was sold out, the workshops were looted, and practically the entire population was left without work and without prospects. The combination of these factors led to the migration of the population from Kadzhi-Sai to the near and far abroad, and at the moment the population barely reaches 4 thousand people.

The structure of the village has always been considered quite bizarre and was subdivided into several conventional zones. In the immediate vicinity of the lake shore on the northern side, exactly in the place where the motor depot used to be, there is a territory that was called "garage". Passing through the Bishkek-Karakol highway, the "northern garage" stretches along the Kadzhi-Sai river bed for 3.5 kilometers and abuts against the southern or central part, which ends with the picturesque mountain slopes of the Kungei Ala-Too ridge. And further, the road winds and leads to the most beautiful reliefs of the Kadji-Sai gorge. On the other hand, much to the east is the so-called "industrial site", which received such a popular nickname because of the coal mines and workshops of an electrical plant located in this place.

But the Kaji-Sai rocks are famous not only for their colored layers and rocks, but also for their tall ancient burial mounds and rock petroglyphs. The remains of an ancient settlement are located just a kilometer from the mouth of the Kadzhi-Sai River. Scientists archaeologists have established that these surviving ruins that have survived to this day are the once famous walls of the Caravan Saray, built on the shores of the lake in the X-XIII centuries. The nature and size of the fortifications and annexes are somewhat similar, they have rectangular slabs at the base. Evidence that there really was ancient city, is that when more than 100 residential and business premises were discovered, medieval streets, tunnels and passages were also cleared. The walls of numerous buildings were erected of the same type of adobe bricks, and the excavated landscape is dotted with numerous earthenware, grain grinders and millstones made of stone, grinders, and bones of ancient animals. The main work on excavations and archaeological expeditions was carried out by D.F. Vinnik.

As for the tourist infrastructure of Kaji-Say, for a long time boarding houses and rest houses in the private sector were empty and were completely abandoned. Currently, restoration work is underway and measures are being taken to attract tourists to this region. Indeed, Kaji-Sai has all the conditions to make tourism in this region not seasonal, but year-round. Namely, discovered in the 90s, on the basis of which a health-improving dispensary is already being completed. Until 1991, a training base of allied significance was located in Kaji-Sai. The development of the sports industry was facilitated by unique climatic conditions, combinations sea air and a tangible difference in height. All this DOS has since created all the possibilities for holding sports competitions in many sports.

The development trends of Kaji-Sai are such that the once developed and popular center on south coast Issyk-Kul, forgotten and abandoned by everyone afterwards, today takes on a rebirth and slowly begins to acquire modern features and meanings. With proper use of existing natural and recreational resources Kaji-Sai has every chance of becoming a pleasant vacation spot, revealing to tourists the endless secrets of bygone eras.

Our journey from Moscow to Kazakhstan continued in Kyrgyzstan on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul in the village of Kadzhi-Sai.
You can read about the Moscow-Almaty road in the record.
Recorded about the road from Kazakhstan to Issyk-Kul.

Guest house in the village of Kadzhi-Say

We had to live for 10 days in a cozy rented house in the village of Kadzhi-Sai on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Ripe apricots, cherries and cherries in a well-groomed garden were already waiting for our arrival.

Guest house in the village of Kadzhi-Say

Huge Kyrgyz apricots

Apricots are very sweet and juicy

Cherry grows well, apples will ripen only in September.

Cherries and apples

But the grapes do not have time to ripen. In high-mountainous climates, cold weather sets in early enough.

Kyrgyz grapes

Bokonbaevo village

Nice shop with lamb in the photo: GPS 42.114461, 76.994215
Prices are about 300 rubles. per 1 kg (meat on the bone). Meat (“Et” in Kyrgyz) is delivered by 8 am, and by 9 am it is already completely sold out.

The panorama can be viewed on Google maps.

Butcher shop in Bokonbaevo

In Bokonbaevo there is a good market, many shops (grocery and manufactured goods), service salons, there are banks, ATMs.

Central Market (vegetable market): GPS 42.113894, 76.996869

Opposite the vegetable market (GPS 42.114045, 76.996366) there is another market, including manufactured goods, a bus station, cafes, pharmacies.

Bus station in Bokonbaevo

And if you walk a little from the market towards the park, then at the crossroads there will be a small "Baiterek" (GPS 42.113774, 76.997907).

Small "Baiterek" in Bokonbaevo

Non-central streets may look like this.

Bokonbaevo village, Kyrgyzstan

WWII monument in Bokonbaevo

Live transport

Outdoor kitchen

After a trip to the market for meat and vegetables, the cook-it-yourself week began in the summer open kitchen. I note that such a kitchen in the fresh air under a canopy is a great thing! Always fresh, free, neither the sun beats down, nor the rain wets.

We cook with pleasure

Morning vacationers

At such a table, 10 people can easily fit

The first Kyrgyz pilaf - cooked by yourself.

And here is the vegetable stew with jusai

Issyk-Kul lake

The village of Kadzhi-Sai is located about 10 minutes walk from Issyk-Kul at the foot of the mountains. Many people come here to relax in silence from the cities on the shore of the lake.

Kadzhi-Sai village, Kyrgyzstan

There are a lot of tourists like us, including those from Russia. Most come from the Urals and Siberia, but also come across from Moscow.

Many people go swimming on the beach.

Village beach on Issyk-Kul lake

But we do not like cramped conditions, so we always go to places that are much less ennobled.

Issyk-Kul lake shore

The water at Issyk-Kul Lake is very clear. They say that one can see the bottom from the plane flying over the lake.

Issyk-Kul lake

The water in Issyk-Kul is weakly mineral (water mineralization - 5.90 ‰), slightly salty, but of course you cannot drink it without boiling it. Issyk-Kul is called the Kyrgyz Sea: the length of the lake from west to east is 182 km, and from south to north - 58 km.

Many tourists write that it is impossible to get sick in Issyk-Kul, even if you swim in cold water. Children are brought here for treatment, especially for respiratory diseases, asthmatics. Also on the shore of the lake is the sanatorium of the Russian Military Space Forces.

Issyk-Kul lake

Evening landscapes in the village after a short rain are pleasing to the eye. There is silence and tranquility around.

Kadji-Sai village, Kyrgyzstan

Kadji-Sai village

The village is located on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. The name Kaji-Sai is translated as "Holy Valley". The time of our vacation coincided with the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the village. Festivities unfolded in the central square.

70th anniversary of the Kadji-Sai village

70th anniversary of Kaji-Say

Festivities

Portable yurts - benches are installed on the square

Men in national caps

I will ride a camel

And someone arranged a wedding on the anniversary of their native village.

At 2-3 o'clock the holiday ends, the dismantling of the yurts and the cleaning of the square begin.

Disassembling yurts

In Soviet times, uranium and coal deposits were found near the village, and enterprises for their extraction were built. The village blossomed, many wanted to live here.

Portrait of Lenin at the entrance to Kadji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan

The settlement was densely populated, an electrical engineering plant was operating, producing semiconductor elements. The quality of the devices was at a high level, this was facilitated by the climate and clean mountain water, which came (and still comes) from the very gorge where the village is located. But the USSR disappeared, and with it the customer disappeared. The plant has stopped.

Those who could - left, those who could not, remained to live in an apartment building.

Apartment buildings in the village of Kadzhi-Sai, Kyrgyzstan

One apartment is residential

Now there is no work for the population. Only the tourism and trade areas remained. Private houses somehow live, the rest is slowly falling apart. The administration only supports the central roads.

Kadji-Sai village, Kyrgyzstan

The collapsed youth center KENCH.

Former youth center

Despite the partial collapse of the village, life in it is calm and joyful. In summer, many tourists come here to enjoy their vacation. Shops and cafes are open, but what else does a tourist want?

The next day we went to explore.

I returned from a trip along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul along the route: Bishkek - Karakol - Tamga - Kaji-say - Bishkek (with a stop at various attractions).

First of all, as usual, I will tell you all the attendance passwords for those who also want to go to Kyrgyzstan. There will only be useful information, which those who are not going to go can safely skip. Pictures and beauty will come later.

So: we flew with Aeroflot - we liked everything, the flight was on time and back and forth, and the luggage was handed out very quickly. On the way back, we met a friend at the airport, he had a ticket for Bishkek Airlines, he had to buy new ticket in another company, because his return flight was canceled and the money was not given. Upon his return to Moscow, he will have to fight with them for the return of the cost of tickets. It's unpleasant. So, "Fly by Aeroflot planes" (p.), And do not fly by Bishkek airlines.

Fly to Bishkek 4 hours, the time difference is + 3 hours from Moscow. We arrived on a regular daily flight that arrives at 5:05 am.

We changed a little money (the rate at the airport is lower than in the city, but not much).

Minibus No. 380 goes to the city. In the morning it was already waiting for passengers. She stands to the right of the exit from the airport building. Ticket 30 som. She does not reach the bus station a little, but the driver of all passengers who needed to go to the bus station gave a lift without additional payment.

It is worth writing here right away that there are very friendly and hospitable people in Kyrgyzstan. Russian second in Kyrgyzstan official language, so you can read almost all the signs and signs without any problems.

To Karakol we took a minibus from the bus station. The ticket is sold at the box office. Money can be changed near the bus station, or already in Karakol because there are many banks and a good rate.

We left Bishkek at 7:15 am, arrived at 13:00. We drove along the northern shore. The ticket costs 350 som. On the way, the minibus stops at a civilized parking lot. Samsa in the buffet - 40 soms. Paid toilet - 5 som.

The minibus arrives at the bus station, which is NOT in the city center, you still need to get to the center. We went on foot, but walked for about half an hour.

On the way, we bought a SIM card for the phone for 50 soms (beeline) and put 200 soms. During their stay (from May 1 to May 11, 2015), they made several calls to Moscow and local telephones, but the money to return to Moscow was not over yet.

They stopped in Karakol in the hotel "EniRest" st. Alybakova, 125. The hotel is located up the street behind the central market.

We paid 2,400 soms for two days for a double room + breakfast.

Only Russians work in the hotel. The staff is very friendly, helpful, the breakfasts are delicious and hearty, the rooms are clean, the water is hot and in general everything is good. I can recommend. The hotel is private, small. Better to book your stay in advance.

We ate at the restaurant "Nomad" on the same street as the hotel, but closer to the market (if you go up to the hotel from the market, then on the left in a large gray house). The food is cheap and very tasty. Large selection of Kyrgyz cuisine. The portions are huge. Dinner for two with salad, second and tea is about 500 som. After 9 pm the disco starts there. If you are late, then they will try to save you and take you to a separate room, where the music will not rumble, but it is better not to be late, because the dances are noisy and interfere with the enjoyment of the achievements of Kyrgyz cuisine.

The famous Karakol ashlamfa (a cold dish with homemade noodles and spicy broth) was eaten several times (the issue price is 40 som), but most of all I liked the restaurant "Caravan" (it is in the center to the left of the local Central Department Store (if you stand facing it), on the street Taktagola This restaurant is also very good, but more expensive than Nomad.

SOUVENIRS Karakol.

It seemed to me the most interesting and cute souvenirs - felt animals, which are made by the craftswomen of the Issykul-brand company. Their brand store is right next to the Karavan restaurant.

The Japanese helped to design toys and souvenirs. The Japanese also help to establish sales and generally oversee production. The quality is excellent and the range of products is huge. In addition to animals, there are also felt slippers, cases for phones and tablets, felt coasters and rugs, all very stylish. Wool for felt products is dyed with natural plant dyes. The price of animals is from 250 som. The store has honey (from 160 som a small jar), jam, juice and other souvenirs. You can taste honey and jam. Highly recommend. Probably the best gift shop.

You can also buy souvenirs on the second floor of the Central Department Store. These are: leather handbags and wallets, felt hats and slippers, silk scarves with a stuffed felt pattern and much more. Traditional lashes for the rider, which are called "kamcha", are interesting. The traditional hat is about 500 som. Large leather wallet 1200 som. You can and should bargain.

We saw maps for travelers and postcards in the Issykul-brand store. There were no maps or postcards about Kyrgyzstan in bookstores, and there were few books. They say the Kyrgyz do not like to read.

The post office is not far from the Central Department Store, but it is very depressing there. I asked about stamps, there was only one standard view... To the question: "Is there really nothing else?" the postal lady replied that it was not yet season for stamps. I don’t know what they give here in the "vintage season", but in May it is really empty. A small standard stamp that costs 30 soms at par (the same price for sending a letter to Russia) is sold for some reason for 35 soms, with an explanation that they also charge a local tax. I asked in the same place about postcards with views of Kyrgyzstan. The postal lady took out postcards from the times of the USSR, I was even stunned. There are no others at all. I bought myself a postcard with pioneers, which had turned green from time to time, near a tent in the mountains. I have never seen such bad mail before.

1. To the monument and museum of Przhevalsky N.M. we got there by minibus. The minibus stops near the market. We need a minibus with a sign "Wharf, dachas." Get off at the "Pristan" stop. Ticket 15 som. We drove for about 20 minutes. From the stop, climb the hill to the right, from it you can see a fence ahead (along the minibus) on another hill. This is the territory of the museum. There is also a monument and a grave of the great traveler. Entrance from the opposite side, bypass the fence on the right. They work up to 18 hours. The museum is paid, like 50 som. (I didn't write it down right away, I have already forgotten it now). Return the last minibus at 18:30. In fact, she arrived later (about 15 minutes), but it's better not to risk it.

2.Drive to Ak-Suu gorge and radon baths.

The minibus goes along the street. Gebze (one parallel street from the hotel). Ticket 30 som. We drove for 40 minutes. We got to the stop of the “Amur-Darya” sanatorium. There we learned how radon baths work, then we went down the same road back (about 2 km) and before the second bridge (immediately after the first houses) on the left, the road to the gorge begins. Further there is a gate, but you can go to the side by jumping over the irrigation ditch. In the gorge, walk along the river along a good path and admire the beauty.

Then we returned to the sanatorium. Radon baths are very beneficial for joints and paralysis. Children with cerebral palsy are brought here for treatment. In general, the sources are very good at helping with many diseases. The course of treatment is from 5 days. Baths work until 11 pm, from 9 am. Near the sanatorium (a few meters away) a boarding house. A day of living in it is 500 som. I could not find out the phone number of the boarding house, but they say that there are always numbers there. They also have meals organized. Therefore, you can consider the option that immediately from Karagol you can get here and live here, admire the mountains and be treated. The boarding house looks very nice, it stands on a mountainside in a picturesque place.

The radon baths themselves look rather shabby, with old tiles and bathrooms from the Soviet era. There is always a crowd of people and a live line in the corridor. The doors of the baths open into this corridor. In the bathhouse there is a "dressing room" that does not close :) and a room with an old yellow bathtub, to which water from a radon source is supplied. There are rooms from one to three baths (for families). Local people come here at the same time to wash, and even do their laundry (although there is a notice on the wall about a fine for washing). Time for entry is 40 minutes. It is better to lie in the bathroom no more than 15 minutes. The algorithm for taking a bath is as follows: you buy a ticket for 50 som, you take the line, when it comes up, an aunt comes with a mop and wipes the floor after previous visitors, you go to the entrance, where there is a special tank of chlorine, stir the solution with a stick that stands there, and scoop up the bleach with a special ladle taken from the bath. Pour the disinfection bath from the ladle. Next, wash off the bleach, close the drain with a piece of black rubber (for some reason, the cork is not used), pour water, and then it’s clear. It all looks strange and creepy from the point of view of hygiene. It seems that there are also special rooms for 250 som, but how to get into them is unknown. We went there by prior arrangement. The effect after the bath immediately feels like it has been reborn. But in general, the attraction is not for the faint of heart, although it is clear that radon kills bacteria and all that, but next time I would stock up on some huge package to lie on this package :) I don't know what else you can think of here.

On the way back we called a taxi from the Aksu village. Taxi office phone number: 0559517518. To Karakol 350 som.

3. In the Jety-Oguz gorge took a taxi. There and back, the taxi driver robbedly took 1,300 soms. We agreed on a different amount, but upon arrival he said that this is the price only to the village, and the top to the boarding house, he would be lucky only for that amount. In general, make an agreement with the taxi driver right away that you are going to eat at the Jety-Oguz boarding house. From the boarding house, the path starts up the gorge. At the top of the gorge there is a valley. If you cross it and go up the path, then there will be big waterfall Girlish tears. It seems that minibuses go to the boarding house, but their schedule is not clear. The boarding house is open and there you can also take healthy baths from hot springs.

4. Trip to the Panorama.

The locals call "panorama" a place outside the city, on the towering hills, from which a view of the city opens. The view is not particularly interesting, but on the sandy slopes there live gophers and many different birds.

You can get to the panorama by minibus number 101 to the TPP stop. Ticket 10 som. From the stop, go further forward in the direction of travel. Behind the CHPP there will be residential buildings, behind them there will be a road to the left. Along it, about a kilometer up.

The minibus to Tamga does not go from the bus station, but from another stop. Check the address on the spot. We took a taxi, so I won't explain.

It should be borne in mind that the minibus rarely runs directly to Tamga (the city is located a kilometer from the main road). It is more realistic to take any minibus to the turn to Tamga, and then go up on foot from the highway. We did just that. The ticket cost 80 som. We drove for about 1 hour.

Settled in guest house"Tamga" at the wonderful people Alexander and Lyuba Danichkin. If I say that they are climbers, it will probably be clear to everyone that they are very decent and interesting people :) Alexander and Lyuba were members of the Kyrgyz national mountaineering team, they climbed the seven-thousanders. They have albums with very interesting photographs about the ascents, which they and their friend the photographer Emelyanov did. We ourselves watched with great pleasure, and you can probably be asked to look.

The guest house itself is large and cozy, the rooms are simple, the amenities are "on the floor", but there are a lot of shower rooms, so there are no problems. Everything is very cozy and home-like. There is a large hall with a fireplace and a souvenir shop. One of the attractions of the house is the very beautiful Lubin Garden. This garden was filmed for an Italian magazine about the best gardens the world. The price includes breakfast, you can also order an additional dinner. The hotel always has hot water and very fast Wi-Fi. Bed and breakfast costs $ 15 per person, but check with the hosts.

When I was looking for information about Tamga, I met good feedback about the Danichkin guest house and wanted to find them, but the phone numbers were different, even I found a guest house somewhere " Paradise corner”, Only Lyuba and Aleksey Danechkin were already there, but they were, accordingly, completely different people. I suspect that someone is already trying to entice clients, or people write, don't understand what. Here's the correct business card:

Finding a house is simple: as soon as we reach the first houses of Tamga, the first turn to the right, and the third house on the left. At the same time, there are signs and signs with the house and street numbers.

Pay attention to the souvenir shop: in it Lyuba has collected wonderful works of art by Kyrgyz masters: beautiful felt carpets, old and modern embroidery, robes, scarves, tablecloths, hats and caps, slippers ... Most of all I liked the stunning bags made of old embroidered bedspreads, look very nice. The store also has all sorts of artifacts from the times of the USSR for the delight of foreigners, there are good T-shirts and other things.

To organize any trips, you can contact the Danichkin's neighbor, Misha, he is a very wonderful and pleasant person, he has a car and a minivan for a large group.

Trips and hikes.

1.Exit to Buddhist stones Tamga-tash we did it with friends who know where the stones are. It will probably be very difficult to find by ourselves, we tried to plot them on the coordinates on the map. Go to the first stone along the right side of the river and then turn to the right from the main path. To other stones you have to go along the left side of the river. The farthest one stands on the plain near the path and is decorated with Tibetan flags, to the third one must go back, but go up above the river. He stands near a tree on which there are many rag ribbons.

Go there from Tamga on foot. Although we tried to enter objects into the OSM, it still does not give the exact coordinates. Had to impose satellite maps... Well, at least such guidelines, otherwise there is no information at all on the Internet:

2. Barskoon gorge.

A car to the top of the Arabel Syrt plateau costs 4,500 som. From the top point, where the road goes to the quarry, you can climb even higher to the Suek pass (4021 m.), Go there on foot for kilometer 3. You can drive through the GAZik. If you go, be sure to take sunscreen, the sun reflects off the snow and you can get burned quickly.

We read that at the top of the stunning beauty of the lake, but at the beginning of May they were frozen. Therefore, we recommend going to the lakes at the end of May, or already in summer.

The trip took almost the entire day. We left at 9:30 and returned at 17 o'clock.

Famous waterfalls, to which tourists are taken, are located next to the monument to Gagarin (you will see him right away), noticeable paths run up the right side of the road. Therefore, finding waterfalls will not be problematic.

3. Trip on Zhuuku(according to other versions - Juuku)

The cost of the car is 2,500 som. The car reaches the hot springs, which are decorated like yurts. Inside there are nice pools (after baths with Aksu, just a fairy tale). There are several pools, run in separate groups, without mixing with other visitors. I didn't write it down right away, but it seems like 50 soms from my nose. There is water with a small content of hydrogen sulfide, of a milder action than in Aksu (there is generally a concentrate).

They walk up the gorge, at the end it narrows and there is a ford on the other side, but when we were, the water was high, we had to wet our boots. If you go to the other side and on the right side go further along the river along a narrow path, then you will come out to the waterfall.

4. If you will be like us on holidays, please note that May 8-9 may be interesting events in the town Kichi-Zhargylchak. There, on holidays, regional competitions are held in ulak chabuu, or in the so-called goat-breaking. This is a traditional local horse race, when riders carry and throw the carcass of a goat into a symbolic cauldron. There is also a national struggle, a concert, yurts, and other traditional entertainments and treats.

If you go, then from Tamga to Kichi-Zhargylchak by minibus, the ticket is 30 soms.

Minibus from Tamga to Kaji-say 50 som.

We stayed with the beautiful (yes, that's right) Elena in her hotel "Fairy Tale". The hotel itself is a five-minute walk from the highway. From the stop "Kaji-say" (there will be a large inscription with Olympic symbols), you need to go back a little towards Karakol and the first street goes up. Right behind the cafe.

The hotel is very pleasant, European style. The rooms are two-level, everything is new and beautiful. On the ground floor of the room there is a shower room and a hall with a sofa, TV, refrigerator and cupboards, on the second floor there is a bedroom with a very comfortable bed and very nice bedding. Fast Wi-Fi works. In general, I must say that Elena thought everything out so that people were comfortable and that everything was happy. She takes great care of the visitors, surrounded us with her kindness, immediately prepared tea and sweets for us, tried to organize meals and a trip to the sights. There was a feeling that we got to a good friend who has known us for a long time and is glad of our arrival. Many thanks to Lena and our best recommendations. Here is the hotel website http://skazka.com.kg/ and additionally http://www.i-kul.kg/skazka/

She always has a lot of people in the season, so book in advance and negotiate. Elena only has breakfasts, so you will have to organize dinners and lunches yourself. There are many cafes on the main road. Dinner in one of them cost 300 soms for two. It was also very tasty.

At first we thought of getting a dinner and breakfast in the Natalya guesthouse next to our hotel, but we ran away from there because it was dirty, not tasty and the attitude was somehow hostile. It's crazy when they talk about you in the third person, and they call another person to bend over and look at what you are wearing on your feet (I was in crocs - what a miracle). A dirty teapot with yesterday's brew was put up for breakfast, and not only that. Everything was very unpleasant, so I immediately warn you that it is better not to use this hotel. I saw other hotels nearby, if Elena does not have a free room, then she can go somewhere else, but note that the main part of the city is located somewhere in a kilometer from the lake and from the highway. Check how long it takes to get to the lake so you don't have to run a marathon every day. Of course, I do not exclude that Natalya will change chefs, she herself is a pleasant woman, and everything will work out, but so far it has been so.

TRAVEL AND HIKING:

1. Elena helped us to contact a local guide and a very interesting person, Uncle Vanya. With him we went along the route: stones with petroglyphs, warm lake and gorge Skazka... Everything cost 1,500 som. Uncle Vanya has many routes, he also takes people to different gorges, including Barskoon, Jety-Oguz, etc. He tells and shows everything. Recommend.

2. The next day we went for a walk in the mountains. We climbed up the main road, after about a kilometer we went to Green slides... A beautiful place with colorful mountains. Focus on the right from the construction "Lenin" (stands at the top of the hill near the road). Then we went out of town and into the gorge. It's hard to go there because during the day it is very hot, there is no shade, and all the time a protracted rise. Before Valley of Flowers walk about 4 kilometers, but you are very worn out.

3. In Kaji-sai, you should definitely go to watch the beautiful sunset on the lake. In summer it is good to swim there, there are changing cabins on the beach.

Return to Bishkek

A minibus from Kaji-say to Bishkek costs 300 soms per person. Although they write that the minibus takes 3, 5 - 4 hours, in fact, it can go much longer and not rush anywhere. In 4 hours we just turned from the main road into the city. So leave early so you don't miss your plane. We arrived at the bus stop at 9 am, but the first minibus did not stop because was packed and we only left at 9:45. So keep that in mind too.

Taxi drivers offered to carry it for 700 soms per person.

MORE USEFUL TIPS:

1. In Kyrgyzstan, Russian names are gradually changed to local ones, and therefore it is sometimes difficult to understand where the street you need is. on the maps that are on the Internet, most often the old names, and on the websites of hotels, are already new.

2. In Karakol we were glad that there is an inexpensive car rental in the city (500 soms per day). I looked at the websites of Bishkek, there are Moscow prices and it is expensive. Because I didn't take my license with me, then I didn't look for a car and a renter in Karakol, but if you need a car, think about Karakol.

3. If you are interested in mountaineering, or in general you need help in organizing recreation, please contact the tourist club "Kyrgyzland" there is a mountaineering instructor of international class and the Danichkin's son, Mikhail. Lyuba praises him very much for his seriousness and good organization, I believe in Lyuba and therefore also recommend to you. We will definitely turn to Misha next time. Just also agree in advance, otherwise he leads the groups to the ascent. He has programs for beginners and experienced climbers. He also teaches newbies.

4. At the Manas airport of Bishkek on the second floor of the departure, next to the post office, in the right wing there is a beautiful, very decent and cheap canteen. Our recommendations.

5. Try local drinks. A very unusual and tasty grain drink Maksim-shoro, a bit like kvass, but with a richer taste and slightly salted. Perfectly quenches thirst. It's a pity we don't sell this (although they say that they sell it at VDNKh in the Kyrgyzstan pavilion, you will have to look). Open the bottle with care, according to the instructions on the label, otherwise it will be very foaming. Delicious local beer "Arpa", the taste is similar to the very old Zhigulevskoe, which was still made according to all technologies and GOSTs. There are many types mineral water... All delicious. I especially liked Issyk-Ata, probably because the medicine Buddha is depicted on the label. In the mountains, we were presented with a bottle of homemade Ayran, it is very tasty, similar to the yogurt that the Tibetans treated me to in the mountains. They did not drink kumis, because it starts already in the second half of May. Why I don’t know, but like that.

6.If you eat like we did at the May holidays it might make sense to take a taxi back to stop and take pictures of the poppy fields. They begin after you turn from Balykchi to Bishkek and the mountains end. The beauty is unreal, but I had to photograph through the dull glass of the minibus, right in the direction of travel. We drove on May 11. I don't know how long they bloom.

If I remember something else, I'll add it in the comments.

7,9

... Recreation
... Family with young children
... Accommodation for 3 nights
... Sent from phone

An old boarding house, it would not hurt to make repairs in the houses, at least update the interior decoration, the atmosphere of a "grandmother's house"

Lake location, beautiful forest and garden, friendly staff, privacy

Uzbekistan

1 mark "useful review"

8,8

"Everything suits me, I was ready for a modest environment."

... Recreation
... Individual traveler
... Accommodation for 1 night

It would be nice to hang any cheapest coat hooks in the room (nowhere to hang clothes!) And put a chair.

Good location - 50 meters from the beach. On the other hand, not far from the road - convenient for moving around the surrounding area. There are many coniferous and deciduous trees on the territory. The atmosphere is a bit like a pioneer camp or a Soviet-era holiday home (in a good sense of the word). Very helpful and friendly staff Elibek and his daughter. A place for calm family vacation... It is good to use it as a starting point for visiting the Skazka and Baskoun gorges.

Stay time: September 2019

Russia

1 mark "useful review"

"A very nice and positive place with great people, success and good luck in developing their business."

... Recreation
... Family with young children

Another would be wifi in the house, so there would be no price at all)), and so it was necessary to catch it only at the office building, which is not very convenient.

Loved the location, 50 meters from the lake. Clean beach, though a little rocky entrance to the water, but after 2 meters clean sand begins. The beach is clean, the territory is large and green, there is a parking lot next to the house. They were fed like slaughter, everything is delicious and cooked with local flavor... From communication with the owner and members of his family, only positive impressions, positive people. We got a lot of pleasure from the rest, I advise everyone, it fully corresponds to the stated price.

Time of stay: August 2019

Kazakhstan

7,1

"If you want to enjoy nature, sincere people and good nature, then be sure to visit"

... Recreation
... Family with young children
... Accommodation for 4 nights
... Sent from phone

The shower room is rusty, additional needs (kettle, milk, tea leaves) are paid, which is not specified on the website, the Internet is only local - in the administration area

The attitude of the staff is very reverent, the nature is untouched by civilization

Time of stay: August 2019

Russia

1 mark "useful review"

"Very soulful!"

... Recreation
... Group
... Accommodation for 7 nights

I would like to express my gratitude to the owner-director of the boarding house and his wonderful family for the hospitality and warm atmosphere of this place. We rested as if we were with friends at the dacha. The food is excellent, the house is comfortable, minor faults in the electrical and plumbing were very quickly eliminated. The location is good - right on the beach, close to shops, and from the beach there is a beautiful view of the mountains and the lake. The road from Bishkek will take about 5 hours. But from this place it will be closer to go to the most iconic sights of the southern coast. For connoisseurs of the beauty of nature, there is a hotel in this village where artists often stay. Students of the Bishkek Art Institute also come here for practice.

Time of stay: June 2019

Russia

8,3

"We were very pleased with our vacation, we did not want to leave. I think we will come there again!"

... Recreation
... Pair
... Accommodation for 13 nights

The fact that the houses have old furniture did not bother us, we went after another.

I liked the location of the house - 2min. and you are on a sandy beach. The territory of the boarding house is immersed in greenery, impressed by the gorgeous flowering rose bushes. The owner of the boarding house, Elebes, is a very versatile person, you listen to his stories, he will prompt, tell and advise. Silence, peace, air, mountains, a lake - everything we wanted - we got.

Time of stay: June 2019

Russia

8,8

Very good

... Recreation
... Group
... Accommodation for 2 nights

Kazakhstan

5 marks "useful review"

7,1

... Recreation
... Pair
... Accommodation for 6 nights
... Sent from phone

Soviet buildings, in fact, like a very small dacha with old wallpaper and everything related) it is better to eat in a cafe, cheaper, more portions and just as tasty, only you choose what to eat)

If you do not pay attention to this and there are quiet neighbors, you can have a very cool rest! At least because of the air, it is worth stopping here, probably the most wonderful air on kojisai is here, they simply cannot breathe! Also very kind and good administration)

Residence time: July 2018

Russia

8,8

Very good

... Recreation
... Family with young children
... Accommodation for 12 nights

How wonderful it is to live on the very shore of the lake! You wake up in the morning, open the door, and there is an amazingly beautiful lake in a necklace of snowy peaks. And mountain air, with notes of pine trees and roses, seasoned with sea freshness. And you can admire the beauty of the lake every minute, noticing how its shade changes, how it gets angry in windy weather, how the setting sun slides behind the snowy peaks. You regret a little when you leave for another excursion, but you know that you will be back in the evening. How great it was! The house is opposite the path leading to the lake. 50 meters - and deserted sand beach(we were in late June-early July - low season), crystal clearness and freshness of the lake ... And of course, the friendly, friendly and helpful owner Elebes, who instantly solves all our minor problems, gives advice and answers all our questions. It seemed that we were living with close relatives. Now about everyday life. The house has everything you need. We had bonus breakfasts (hello Ishen!). Excellent cafes and shops with everything you need within walking distance. We liked the meat dishes in the cafe. Tasty and inexpensive, large portions, took one for two. Locals brought cherries. The shops also have fruit, which is cheaper than we have in Altai. Delicious and cheap ice cream. You can also add money to your phone there. We were given local SIM cards at the Bishkek airport. There is health Center with radon baths. 100 som per person, everything is very decent. We went on excursions ourselves, negotiated with taxi drivers. We were in the Barskoon gorge, in the Skazka canyon, at the Manzhaly springs, in the Tamga gorge, Jetu-Ogus, on a salt lake. If you want with a guide, cheaper - contact Elebes, he will help. Good luck to him, spiritual and physical strength in his difficult task! Enjoy your stay, everyone!

The houses are located in a beautiful park, the territory is being looked after. Various types of conifers are presented: pine, fir, spruce, juniper, juniper, thuja; fruit trees: apricots, plums, apple trees. Lots of rose bushes. Meadow herbs. Squirrels jump through the trees and even run into the house. The beach is large and clean. The entry to the sea in the middle of the beach is shallow, sandy. Nearby is a wild rocky beach, but with sage bushes and complete desertion. The way to the beaches is 2 minutes. Healthy and delicious breakfasts, cereals with fresh homemade milk, pastries. Thanks to the hostess! You can have lunch and dinner in a cafe next to the boarding house. Eastern cuisine. The prices are very affordable. The portions are large. A lot of meat. Around the mountain, near the Rodon springs, about 10 minutes on foot. Excursions to waterfalls, canyons can be ordered, phones are pasted everywhere: in cafes and shops. You can do it yourself, near the most beautiful gorges and nature for which people travel from all over the world: we met travelers from Australia, Holland, Germany, France, Israel. Everyone was delighted! Thanks to "Legend" for a wonderful stay!

Residence time: June 2018

(page of boarding houses of the southern coast, ads of private traders).
Most of the tourists coming to Kyrgyzstan go to the northern shore of Issyk-Kul. It is understandable why, it is concentrated there tourist centre, and more entertainment. But for those who are closer to nature, its beauty and pristine nature, I will tell you about all the pros and cons of the southern coast.

Of course, each of the shores is beautiful and majestic in its own way, each one keeps its secrets and, like a true hospitable host, always warmly welcomes any guest. And if the northern coast beckons with habitable places, cozy service, studied nature, then the southern coast still remains an unsolved mystery for lovers of tourist rest.

Reviews (2015-2016).

It's incredible a nice place. Huge lake and around the snow caps of the peaks. The mountains! You can drive along the shore of Issyk-Kul for 3 hours - it is so huge. The southern coast is more picturesque and less built-up and populated. In November, you can still swim here, although it is already cold at night. Been here 2 times and will be happy to come back again.

The lake is impressive in its size, in some places you cannot see the opposite shore and you get the feeling that this is the sea. I liked the southern coast much more than the northern one, besides there is a valley of fairy tales, it is highly recommended to visit.

In the 80s. rested on the northern shore of the Issyk-Kul lake. Not bad ... In 2015, the choice fell on the southern coast. It was wonderful! Everything! And the silence, and the deserted coast, and the stately surroundings of the Tien Shan mountains.

I visited Lake Issyk-Kul with a friend in August, that is, at the height of the season. We drove around the lake. But I'll tell you about the southern part. Since this part is less popular with holidaymakers, it is more wild, very clean and quiet places... This year the water has warmed up to the most comfortable temperature. The water is so pure that from the height of a human being you can see a coin at the bottom. And if the lake was not salty, then it could well be used as a drinking water. Oh, what magical sunsets are here! There are many places on the coast where you can camp.
Do not miss the opportunity to visit places such as "Valley of the Seven Bulls", "Fairy Tale Canyon", many sources, " Dead lake", Semenovskoe and Grigorievskoe gorges, as well as to see a snow leopard in the center of rehabilitation of wild animals.

Upon arrival, we settled in one of the local boarding houses in rooms resembling the appearance medieval towers, they are called "rooms with turrets". The food was delicious. A guide immediately appeared and offered us a tour of the southern beauties. Having agreed with him to leave the next morning, we went to the beach to assess the situation. We still managed to swim, despite the fact that the weather was cool. The beach and the bottom are fine sand, no silt, no algae.
The trip took the whole day, but it swept along the entire southern coast. It is worth stocking up on food, drinks, because there are not so many roadside cafes, we visited only one, but the food is not to say, like in a restaurant, but exotic. Tried in different places and manti, and pilaf, and samsa, I liked everything.
Were also on the salt lake. There are really no signposts, aside from the road you have to drive about 3 kilometers off-road. On the lake itself there are a couple of cafes, there are even rooms. The most ideal way is to get there. We arrived, plunged, crossed the mountain (about 20 minutes on foot), bathed in Issyk-Kul itself, since there is so much salt that it is better to wash it off right away, and left. But the lake is interesting, people are smeared from head to toe with mud, it is curative there. Therefore, we met many of those who "underwent treatment" there for weeks.
Summing up the trip, I will say that I really liked it. Such a vacation is not suitable for those who like to hang out in a club, sit in cafes, or ride attractions. There are no trendy disco clubs, restaurants and special entertainment. There is plenty of this on the northern shore. And on the south - nature will leave an impression. But there are many interesting places not mentioned in this review.

As well as on the north, on the south coast, vacationers will find a wide variety of boarding houses, mini-hotels, guest houses. There is even ( short description, photos, prices, reviews). In fairness, it is worth noting that (see prices in boarding houses, hotels, recreation centers in Issyk-Kul 2016) in this part of the lake is lower (both accommodation and meals) than in many rest places on the northern shore.

A summary of the most popular South Shore holiday destinations:

Military sanatorium "Tamga"
Location: at an altitude of 1684 meters above sea level. At a distance of 315 km from Bishkek, near the village of Tamga.
Description: 2-3-bed rooms in buildings, summer cottages and suites. You can take a full course of laser, electro and physical procedures, for which there are all the necessary conditions.
Treatment:
cardiovascular system with impaired general and coronary circulation;
chronic diseases of the musculoskeletal system and peripheral nervous system without pronounced dysfunctions; functional disorders of the central nervous system;
chronic respiratory diseases of non-tuberculous origin with pulmonary heart failure;
chronic gynecological diseases without signs of exacerbation of processes and bleeding.
For sports lovers, there are sports grounds for playing volleyball, basketball, table tennis and billiards. There is a rental point for tourist equipment and sports equipment.
Contacts: Bishkek, +996 312 432333, Almaty, +7 727 9718256, +7 727 3296943, +7 7273760588, +7 727 2699874.
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Pension "Utes"
Location: resort village Kaji-Say. The sublime and original location of this boarding house in comparison with other health resorts gave the original name to this boarding house.
Description: accommodation in 2-3-bed rooms, standard, junior suite. The rooms have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Children playground. Parking. Meals are organized at the request of the guests. Possibility of organizing excursions.
Contacts: +996 772 366359, +996 312 621718.
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Pension "Salima"
Location: the center of the village of Kadzhi-Sai.
Description: A distinctive feature of the boarding house is the close and convenient location of the buildings to the beach area (from 30 meters). Well-groomed green area, ennobled with flower beds and neatly trimmed lawns.
Contacts: +996 772 366359.
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Pension "Altyn-Zheek"
Location
Description: operates in the summer and offers vacationers comfortable rooms with round-the-clock hot water supply, satellite TV and isolated rooms with a separate entrance. There are economy rooms and more modest ones. Walks and trips to the mountains are organized. Beach entertainment is offered: boat trips, catamarans, boats, jet skiing. A comfortable VIP-cottage is built 50 meters from the shore.
Contacts: +996 772 366359.
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Pension "Legenda"
Location: Kadji-Sai village, 275 km from Bishkek.
Description: has a well-developed territory, immersed in the shade of green spaces. It is possible to stay in separate cottages and houses with different levels of comfort, some of them are located 35 meters from the coast. On the territory of the boarding house there is a bar, a cafe, a karaoke, a computer room. On the beach of the Legenda Pension there is a boat station with the possibility of renting catamarans, pleasure boats, banana boat and jet skis.
Contacts: +996 772 366359.
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(short description, photos, reviews, prices).
Location: Boz-Beshik village, Jety-Oguz district, 360 km from Bishkek.
Description: has standard rooms in two-storey buildings and cottages. The rooms are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay of vacationers.
All rooms are equipped with modern furniture, shower cabin with hot and cold water, toilet, satellite TV.
On the territory of the boarding house there is a source of healing mineral water, as well as a deposit of healing mud. If you wish, you can get health treatments with elements of climatotherapy and balneotherapy. There are no industrial and recreational enterprises nearby and, therefore, the water off the coast is clear and clean.
Nutritionists, if desired, can offer a complex of dietary or vegetarian meals.
On the territory there are: a cafe-bar, a guarded parking lot, a shop, a children's room and a playground with a trampoline, sports equipment rental, table tennis, a volleyball court and a football field.
On the beach - quads, trampolines (for children, adults), water activities: catamarans, jet skis, boats, water attractions(slides).
Contacts: + 996 701 751595.
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Detailed information about your stay at the Marco Polo Hotel.

Art hotel "Al-Hayat"
Location
Description: accommodation in 3 two-storey buildings. The rooms in the guest house "Al-Hayat" are mostly double and are located in the main two-story building. Triple and VIP rooms are located in the opposite part, and a guest house for a large family in the backyard of the pension. All rooms have a bathroom and shower, satellite TV and new cabinet furniture. There are fruit trees on the territory that you can eat. There is an art gallery with a permanent exhibition of works by Kyrgyz and foreign artists. The beach is 300 meters away, pebbles. Meals at the request of vacationers: in the dining room of the boarding house or independently in the numerous cafes of Kadzhi-Saya. It offers free Wi-Fi and a terrace. There is also a sun terrace with mountain views and a restaurant on site.
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Mini-hotel "Natalia"
Location: Ton district, Kadzhi-Sai village, 280 km from Bishkek.
Description: accommodation in 2-4-bed rooms with all the necessary conditions. The territory of the mini-hotel is 0.2 hectares. There is a decorative waterfall with a small pool with fish, flower beds, benches for relaxing in the garden of fruit trees.
For the little clients of the hotel, there is a children's playground on the territory: a slide, a house, a sandbox, various swings, toys. The hotel has a games room and a restaurant.
Contacts: +996 3947 92226, +996 773 614604, +996 558 208452, +996 772 401428.
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Eco-hotel "Eldos-Ata"
Location: Tosor village.
Description: accommodation in family rooms with shared bathroom, triple rooms with shared bathroom. There is free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a children's playground, a library, bike rental, sport equipment... Suitable for accommodation with pets (charge). Free private parking is available on site. Possibility of fishing, horse riding.
Contacts: Novosibirsk: +7 383 3191 - 448, Bishkek: +996 702 625092.
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Guest house "Tamga"
Location: Tamga village, 320 km from Bishkek, 135 km from Balykchi.
Description: 18 rooms that can accommodate 42 people. There are 1-3-bed rooms available. There are beds, bedside tables in the rooms. Bathroom and shower are located on the floor. There is satellite TV in the lobby. The guest house offers the following services: equipment rental, transport rental, horse and hiking, gift shop, kitchen and dining room, computer, internet, printer.
Contacts: Novosibirsk: +7 383 3191- 448, Bishkek: +996 702 625092.
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Guest house "Skazka"
Location: Ton district, Kadzhi-Sai settlement, 300 km from Bishkek.
Description: provides comfortable rooms in a two-story building and is suitable for families and amateurs quiet rest in nature, away from the city. The use of different styles in the interior decoration of the premises will allow you to choose the ideal option for living. All rooms are equipped with modern furniture, shower with hot and cold water, bathroom, satellite TV, refrigerator. The rooms have separate single and 2 double beds, a sofa bed. Rooms are designed to accommodate 2-4 people. Meals: at the request of clients or in the dining room.
Beach: city, sandy, 5-7 minutes walk from the hotel. Infrastructure: playground, dominoes, checkers, backgammon, chess, volleyball. Pension "Skazka" is equipped with an equipped kitchen, playground, table tennis, gazebo. Not far from the boarding house there is a market, shops. Excursion trips to the mountains, waterfalls, tours around the lake, fishing trips are provided.
Contacts: +996 555 633039, e-mail: [email protected]
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Guest house "Apricot"
Location: Zhenish village (Chichkan), between the villages of Darkhan and Ak-Terek, Ishen Baysynov street, 49, Jeti-Oguz district, Issyk-Kul region, 340 km from Bishkek.
Description: house for 10 people with all conveniences. Accommodation in 2-3-bed rooms with a lake view. Features: samovar tea in the garden, apricot products all year round on the table. The beach is a 5-minute walk away.
Contacts: +996 701 010149, +996 772 203949, +996 555 203949.
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Guest house "Elena"
Location: Ton district, Kadzhi-Sai village, Sportivnaya street, 10.
Description: located in an isolated area, separate from the owners. The entire plot is given over to a recreation area. In the center of the garden there is a green lawn, an opportunity to sunbathe or barbecue (barbecue, firewood). Apricots, cherries, apple trees, sweet cherries, raspberries and currants grow on the site. Accommodation in a house of 2 halves with a separate entrance (3, 5-bed), the other half (5-bed) for one family. The house has all the amenities, digital TV, unlimited Internet (Wi-Fi). The conditions for relaxing in the garden (oriental trestle beds) have been thought out. At the request of the guests, two meals a day are provided. The village beach is a 15-minute walk away. Near the village beach there are resorts open to all beaches. There is an opportunity to visit picturesque gorges and waterfalls, historical places and museums.
Contacts: +996 3947 92380, +996 555 674094, +996 773 192161, e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
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Guest house "Dinara"
Location: Ton district, Kadzhi-Sai settlement.
Description: a detached house surrounded by an orchard. Accommodation in junior suites and standard rooms.
At the request of vacationers there is the possibility of 2 meals a day. except beach holiday, you can go on excursions, horseback riding, do mountain tourism.
Contacts: +996 771 386628, +996 709 286638, e-mail: [email protected]
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Guest house "Kutchu"
Location: Kadzhi-Sai village, Zhumanazarov street (Garage), 5.
Description: capacity guest house 35-40 people. Accommodation in 2-5-bed rooms, economy, luxury. There is a separate house (with all conditions). The rooms have beds, TV, DVD, wardrobe, mirror, shower, toilet (separate in the room and shared). Possibility to hold various banquets, buffets, meetings.
In the center of the guest house there is an orchard (apricot, apples, pears, pickled cherries and berries), where you can arrange mini-picnics.
There is also a family sauna and shisha. The coast is 5-7 minutes walk, the coast is clean (sandy and rocky). There are shops, cafes and a bus stop on the track. Closed parking lot for 8-10 cars. Organization of excursions, summer kitchen, trestle beds, hearth, playground, hot and cold water 24 hours. Meals at the request of vacationers.
Contacts: +996 552 058989, +996 772 384130.

Guest house "Olga"
Location: Kadzhi-Sai village, Sportivnaya street, 7-2.
Description: accommodation in 2-3-bed rooms, standard, junior suite. There are all the necessary conditions for a comfortable stay. Playground, sports equipment. The beach is within 600 meters.
Contacts: +996 3947 92728, +996 773 906073, e-mail: [email protected]
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Guest house "Aist"
Location: Tamga village, 320 km from Bishkek.
Description: comfortable suites and standard rooms. On the territory of the complex there is a swing, a gazebo, a trestle bed, billiards, table tennis, equipped grounds for cooking pilaf, barbecue or barbecue. There is a guarded parking lot.
Contacts: +996 700 888815, +996 555 946580, +996 550 183072.
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(detailed photo report with a review).
Location: Kadzhi-Sai village, Garazhnaya street, 18.
Description: accommodation in standard rooms, junior suites.
In the yard there is an orchard (apricots, cherries, apples, currants, pears, raspberries, cherry plums). The housing price is quite reasonable.
Opportunity to visit the Skazka canyon, Barskoon gorge, Karakol town, Djety-Oguz gorge, Saru hot spring and waterfalls.
You can eat in a cafe, cook yourself or negotiate with the owners. The lake is a 5-minute walk away.
You can get to the beach through the territory of the Salima boarding house.
Kaji-Say has its own radon source. Wellness procedures can be taken in the Ak-Zheek boarding house (there is a choice of radon baths, a radon shower and a radon pool). The cost of one procedure per person is 100 som.
There are many small shops in the coastal area.
Contacts: +996 550 301890, +996 777 105036.
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Guest house "Anyutayka"
Location: Tamga village, Podgornaya street, 8.
Description: accommodation in luxury cottages, 2-3-bed rooms. Each has a personal shower and toilet.
House of 5 rooms, 2-3-bed rooms (shared shower, toilet).
Hot water around the clock. The house is located on the territory of an orchard where raspberries, apricots, currants, cherries, gooseberries and strawberries grow. There is a covered car park. Large glazed dining room overlooking the garden. Russian bath + sauna, swimming pool. In the garden there are gazebos, a trestle bed with a hookah, swings, hammocks, sun loungers, a waterfall, a fireplace and a tennis table.
Contacts: +996 3946 25231, +996 770 567508, +996 770 436734, +996 554 115440, +996 707 590888, e-mail: [email protected]
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Guest house "Raysky corner"
Location: Tamga village.
Description: Accommodation in standard, junior suite and suite rooms. There are all the necessary conditions for a comfortable stay. Accepts both vacationers and athletes for training camps. Meals at the request of the guests. There is a children's playground.
Contacts: +996 554 052416, +996 3946 25386, +996 709 3578 33, e-mail.ru: [email protected]
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Guest house "Vera"
Location: Kadzhi-Sai village, Shopokova street, 11a ..
Description: the guest house consists of two equipped for recreation private houses with adjoining garden plots. Conveniences, including a shower room - in the yard: brick, well-groomed buildings, in which cleanliness is maintained and sanitary standards are observed. Shower room with hot water - round the clock. There is a new, comfortable bathhouse, which is constantly kept warm as an alternative to the shower. You can take a steam bath for a fee. There is also a comfortable, three-room house located at the foot of the mountains.
Visitors are not limited to eating ripe fruits and berries. There will always be fruits and berries "from the bush" on the table.
Contacts: +996 3947 92543, +996 555 384651, +996 772 121942.
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