Karakol

Karakol is a city in Kyrgyzstan. Karakol is a true gem in the rough, just awaiting a master jeweler to polish her up. It holds great potential as a future tourism destination, offering year-round trekking; mountaineering; skiing, and spaaing opportunities, set in a picture perfect setting of traditional Russian homes.

This town was formerly called Przewalsk during the Soviet era. It is located at the far end of the Lake Issyk Kyl, nestled in the Tien Shan mountains, and is the capital of the Issyk Kul Oblast (region).