Tours: «THE GREAT TYAN-SHAN» ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE TOUR IN KYRGYZSTAN

- Too Ashu Pass (3586 m)

- Ala Bel Pass (3184 m)

- Kaldama Pass (3062 m)

- Moldo Ashu pass (3201 m)

- Pass 33 Parrot (3133 m)

- Dolon pass (3038 m)

- Suek pass (4050 m)

Son-Kul Lake, is located in a giant, almost flat valley between mountain ranges at an altitude of 3016 meters above sea level. Surface area is 270 km2. Son-Kul, the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan after the Issyk-Kul, and the largest natural freshwater reservoir in Kyrgyzstan. The maximum water temperature is between 20-23 degrees C. The lake freezes Son-Kol in the second half of October to April. Flows into Lake River 4: Kum-Bel, Ak-Tash, Tash-Dobo and Karakeche. It implies only river Son-Kol. Very rich world of birds. More than 1000 species.

What to talk about dream-Cola. First of all, like any major body of water, it attracts the eye. In addition to water and the sky, which constantly changes its state, little distracted gaze. On the lake there is no tree, no bush, because the height is more than two thousand. Moreover, the capital structure here otsutstvuyut. Tolko shepherds' yurts. The surrounding ridges are not high, not very expressive, so attention is not diverted from the water surface, which sometimes graphically allocated fishing boat. From the pristine landscape breathes force something ancient and mysterious. Like any unusual, strong landscape this place is fanned by numerous legends and tales. After all, for many centuries, from the grandparents to the grandchildren the same shepherds' camps occupy the same family. One legend tells the story of the birth of the Son-Kohl. In accordance with it in place of the lake used to be located ill bet formidable Khan. To replenish his harem he collected the most beautiful girls from all over the Tien Shan. Their misery moved to pity the mountains. The place where stood the Khan's palace, and went down the water flooded the ruler of bet with the adjacent territory. Here are the alpine green jailoo and grazing sheep. The local nomads always possible to take a horse and make a horse ride on the lake. In the late 60-ies in bezrybnoe lake were brought valuable Siberian species of fish - peled, whitefish, whitefish. Fish accustomed very quickly multiplied in the lake. But in the early 90's due to poaching attitude of the local population to the number of its fishing catastrophically decreased. Now, on the orders of the government of Kyrgyzstan fishing on the lake Son-Kol temporarily banned

In a picturesque valley of Kara-Koyun it is one of the rare monuments of ancient Asian architecture - Tash-Rabat. As a result of archaeological and architectural studies in recent years, we know that the Tash-Rabat was built in the 10th century. BC Perhaps it was the monastery of Christians - Nestorians (or Buddhist) before the Mongol invasion and before the spread of Islam. In the days of the Silk Road, the castle served as a caravanserai (inn) on the ancient caravan route from Semirechye in Kashgar.

Tash-Rabat fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape. It is a rectangle measuring 35.7 x 33.7 m with several domes. The structure consists of a large central hall (in its interior preserved elements of plaster "Gancia" - baked clay and traces of paint) and 31 rooms arranged around the hall, topped domes 20 and 11 arches. In the fortress are many underground passages, there are secret exits and underground prisons (dungeon). They were used as a shelter for refugees and hermits, as a place of religious learning and a haven for trade caravans for centuries. Who built the Tash-Rabat no one knows? Construction remains a mystery. History says that it was the local ruler Mohammed Khan. But the old people say, "It was built by father and son. And when left to put the last stone of the dome, they saw a caravan approaching. The son left his job and decided to see what kind of people go. "Do not go, - said the father - let's finish the job and then go." But the son did not listen. He left and never returned. That's why Tash-Rabat still stands without a roof. And all because the caravan was traveling with a young beautiful girl. "

Lake Issyk Kul is located at an altitude of 1609 meters above sea level. This is one of the most beautiful, largest and cleanest lakes in the world, among alpine lakes in the world by area mirror is second only to Lake Titicaca in Peru. At depth, the volume and purity of Lake Issyk-Kul is ranked first in the world. This is something for which you can come here. The maximum depth of the lake 702 meters, length of 180 kilometers, the width of 58 kilometers, the lake area is 6236 square kilometers, the transparency of 31 meters. To the south and north of the lake offers stunning views of the Tian Shan mountains, many of which are on the top of the elevation above 5,000 meters. Into the lake more than 100 rivers, but none flows out. In ancient times on the lake was a city that was later flooded because of rising water levels. But now at the bottom of the Gulf of Tyup can find the remains of an ancient settlement. Issyk-Kul - the pride and soul of Kyrgyzstan. Its beauty is truly indescribable and every year thousands of tourists from all over the world come here to enjoy the beauty of the mountainous region.