2025 At-Bashi District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Kyrgyzstan nature is truly amazing and unique and it has many gorgeous lakes. One of them is Kel Suu lake located high in the mountains. To get there you need to have a long drive but the views you will get during this ride are unbelievable. It’s like penetrating into the real Kyrgyzstan and to tell the truth it was one of the most beautiful road trips I’ve taken. The journey starts early morning and you need a special permission to enter that area, so don’t forget your passport with you. But after the sunrise my jar just dropped down: starting from mountains, horses and sheep and finishing with the yurts along the way and people living their life so far from the city. #scenicroadtrips #kyrgyzstantravel #kyrgyzstan

Celebrating a birthday abroad always gives you many ideas, right? One of them is to go hiking on your birthday. Of course if you are not sporty at all this is not your option, but if you are ready to be filled with new emotions, this is right for you. This is a lake on the top of the mountain in Kyrgyzstan and it’s the most beautiful lake that I have ever seen so far. The road is pretty far, you need to go early morning, they you change for another car that can drive you through the rivers even (what an adventure!), and then you need to hike. It may seem not easy because the way is not short but once you reach the top, you will not regret. The views are so stunning and to me there is no better place to celebrate a birthday rather than being with nature. 🩵 #celebrateit

Within the Tian Shan mountain ranges of Kyrgyzstan, a beautiful turquoise blue alpine lake sits in between dramatic grey cliffs. The contrast of the two makes this lake arguably one of the most beautiful lakes in Kyrgyzstan. How to get there? 🚌 Tour We joined a 3D2N tour from Bishkek. The drive was long (we stopped along the way for some photos and food), but it included the bus there, accomodation at a yurt camp and food. This tour was 9990 soms per person. 🚗 Organise a driver / Rent a 4x4 Organise a driver from CBT Naryn. The journey from Naryn to the Valley is 130km but it is rugged and off-road, and takes around 5 hours. We enquired about private drivers from Naryn which would set us back 15k soms for the driver and their accomodation. 🎟️ Border Permit You will need to organise a border permit before you go as it is on the border of Kyrgyzstan/China. This can be done via travel agency, or your tour company. 🛖 Where to stay? Staying in Kok-Kiya valley was a treat! It was actually one of the most beautiful yurt camps we stayed out during our Kyrgyzstan travels. You can book via main booking sites or if you join a tour, this will be organised. 🥾 How to get from the Valley to Kel Suu Lake? 1. Hike - the hike is relatively easy, around 8km and most of the way is relatively flat. After a gradual ascent, you’ll see one of the bluest lakes with dramatic backdrops! Wow! 2. Horseback - most yurt camps offer horses to ride up to camp, if you need a guide that will cost extra. 🛶 Boat Tour on the Lake It is possible to take a boat tour on the lake, there are a few options for tour durations, will cost approx 1500 soms. ✅ Recommend? Yes! Although the journey is far, the views and being in the wild and waking up in a cosy yurt camp with amazing scenery is well worth it! For more information, check out our YouTube channel/Instagram page with the same name @RLontheRun, and of course ask any questions! #kyrgyzstan #KelSuuLake #KelSuu #RLontheRun #RLontheRun #KyrgyzstanTravel #travelguide #localguides

If you come here in spring you will see only green grass but if you come in winter you will see the whole area covered in snow. Just sitting in the hotel looking outside is enough to make you feel peaceful.