The area of Karakol is 48 km 2, and its permanent population in 2009 numbered 66,294 people (including Pristan-Przhevalsk). To the north, on the A363 highway, is Tyup, and to the southwest is the resort of Jeti Oguz.
Story
Karakol (1869-1889)
In 1868, the Aksai fortification was located on the site of the city. Founded as Karakol. Later, the Karakol fortification was erected (1879).
Przhevalsk (1889-1922)
The city had a strict rectangular layout; each developer was required to plant a garden and alley in front of his house.
Until 1887, mostly adobe houses were built. But after a strong earthquake in 1887, the city was built up mainly with wooden houses with porches decorated with carvings. This gave the city the appearance of a Central Russian strip.
By 1872, 132 courtyards were built in Karakol. By 1897 the population was 8,108 inhabitants.
Among the cities on the territory of modern Kyrgyzstan, Karakol (Przhevalsk) was a city of relatively high culture. Participants of numerous expeditions to Central Asia departed from here; these were famous scientists and travelers.
City symbols
Coat of arms of the city of Przhevalsk 1908
| In the black shield there is a silver globe with a golden meridian and a stand, accompanied on top by a golden star with five rays. At the golden end of the shield there are two scarlet ears placed crosswise, burdened at the point of intersection with a natural bee. In the free part is the coat of arms of the Semirechensk region. The shield is crowned with a silver tower crown with three teeth and is surrounded by two golden ears of corn, connected by an Alexander ribbon. Complete collection of laws of the Russian Empire |
The modern coat of arms and flag of the city of Karakol were approved following the results of a competition to create symbols of the city (coat of arms, flag and anthem), organized in March 2007 by the city council and the city hall. The main composition of the coat of arms and flag consists of elements of the sun and a deer's head with antlers.
Population
- Kyrgyz - 43,951 people or 69.3%
- Russians - 10,762 people or 17.0%
- Uighurs - 2493 people or 3.9%
- Uzbeks - 2156 people or 3.4%
- Tatars - 1102 people or 1.7%
- Dungans - 942 people or 1.5%
- Kazakhs - 678 people or 1.1%
- Kalmyks - 544 people or 0.9%
The city of Karakol with its subordinate settlements was inhabited by 66,294 residents in 2009, including:
- Kyrgyz - 44,878 people or 67.7%
- Russians - 12,343 people or 18.6%
- Uighurs - 2530 people or 3.8%
- Uzbeks - 2182 people or 3.3%
- Tatars - 1152 people or 1.8%
- Dungans - 943 people or 1.4%
- Kazakhs - 708 people or 1.1%
- Kalmyks - 679 people or 1.0%
Climate
The climate in the city is temperate continental, with elements of mountain and sea. The average annual precipitation is 350-450 mm.
| Climate of Karakol | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Index | Jan. | Feb. | March | Apr. | May | June | July | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | Year |
| Average temperature, °C | −7 | −6,5 | 0,5 | 6,5 | 11,5 | 14 | 16,5 | 15,5 | 12 | 6 | −0,5 | −4,5 | 5,3 |
| Precipitation rate, mm | 10 | 9 | 18 | 35 | 53 | 49 | 52 | 49 | 42 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 386 |
| Source: Yandex weather | |||||||||||||
Attractions
Orthodox Cathedral
Holy Trinity Cathedral in Karakol, late 19th century
The cathedral was built of wood in 1895 on the brick foundation of an old temple destroyed by the 1889 earthquake. During the years of Soviet power it was closed and used as a children's sports school. In 1995, it was returned to the ownership of the Orthodox community.
Dungan mosque
The central mosque of Issyk-Kul in the city of Karakol was built on the initiative of Ibrahim Adzhi. He invited renowned Beijing architect Chow Seow and 20 carvers with skills in traditional Chinese architecture and compositional techniques to build the mosque. Local craftsmen participated in the construction of outbuildings and other work. Construction of the mosque began in 1904 and was completed in 1910. Clever techniques allowed builders to build a mosque without nails. The mosque contains 42 pillars, and surrounding the building is a multi-tiered wooden cornice decorated with images of plants such as grapes, pomegranates, pears and peaches. From 1929 to 1947 (during Soviet times), the mosque was used as a warehouse. In 1947, the building was handed over to the Muslim community and continues to function as a mosque. It is registered as a historical monument and is protected by law. Today the mosque is open to visitors.
Przhevalsky Museum
Nikolai Przhevalsky was one of the first Russian geographers who began a detailed study of the geography, flora and fauna of the countries of Central Asia. Beginning in 1870, he organized 4 major expeditions to Mongolia, China and Tibet. During his expeditions, he revealed the exact directions of mountain ranges and the boundaries of the Tibetan mountains. He described the nature, relief, climate, flora and fauna in the areas under study and discovered more than 200 species of plants. Przhevalsky also collected a huge zoological collection, which included several thousand species of plants, animals, birds, fish and insects. In 1888, he died of typhoid fever on the eve of the fifth expedition to Central Asia, and was buried on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul near the city of Karakol. The Memorial Museum of N. M. Przhevalsky was opened on April 29, 1957 in the city of Karakol.
Karakol Historical Museum
This small museum, in pre-revolutionary times, was the summer home of the Ilyin merchant family. In the turbulent years of 1918-20, the building received socialist stripes as the headquarters of the regional revolutionary committee, and in 1948, by order of the Council of Ministers of the USSR, it was converted into a museum. Scythian artifacts include huge bronze pots found in Lake Issyk-Kul, displayed alongside exhibits on petroglyphs in the area. In addition to an extensive display of traditional Kyrgyz products made from perforated leather, felt tapestries and wicker yurt decorations, the museum has a colorful collection of national costumes, examples of finely crafted silver jewelry and a good exhibition of Kyrgyz applied art. One hall covers the flora and fauna of the region, most of which are endangered and listed in the Red Book. The museum is also worth a visit to get a Soviet perspective on the history of the region. A pair of walls associated with the Kyrgyz union with Russia and the subsequent revolution are themselves historical artifacts.
Bugu Ene Zoo
Karakol Zoological Park was founded in 1987. This is the only zoo in Kyrgyzstan. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the country's economy collapsed, and this affected the newly created cultural object. In 2001, closure of the zoo was considered. However, sponsors were found who not only made it possible to preserve the wildlife of the area, but also allowed it to be kept in a relatively prosperous condition. Currently, the buildings, cages and cells are not new, but in very good condition. There are Japanese macaques, bears, wolves, deer, camels, Przewalski's horses, peacocks and many other animals.
Livestock Bazaar
Early Sunday morning, one of Kyrgyzstan's largest animal markets takes place about 2 kilometers north of central Karakol. Locals loading and unloading sheep in the back of a sedan is not an uncommon sight. The setting among the dilapidated flour mills may seem nondescript, but on clear days the backdrop of snow-white mountains is more striking from here than from the city center. A series of earthen loading platforms lead north. Make your way through the chaos to reach the larger main complex one block north, where you'll find horse sales and sellers of beautiful leather saddles. The city center is just 25 minutes' walk away.
Jeti-Oguz
Jeti-Oguz is famous for its large, red sedimentary rocks, about 2200 m high. The rock was carved by a river from the Terskey Alatoo Mountains. Years of weathering have split the rocks into seven pieces. The shape of the rocks is similar to the heads of seven bulls, “Jeti” means seven, and “Oguz” means bull in the Kyrgyz language. Another great place to see Broken Heart Rock. It is a reddish rock in the shape of a broken heart. There are several legends about this rock: a long time ago, a king who was very rich and had many wives went hunting. One day he saw a beautiful girl with long black hair. He fell in love with her at first sight and wanted to marry her. However, she was from a poor family and was already engaged. Her family ran away from the king when they found out that he wanted their daughter. But the king caught them and killed her fiancé and her family. Her heart was torn by sadness, and a broken heart appeared in this place.
Barskoon Waterfall
Barskoon Waterfall is a geologically protected area located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, 90 km southwest of Karakol on one of the tributaries of the Barskoon River. Founded in 1975. Within the Barskoon Valley there are two waterfalls on the top of the mountain and on the side of the mountain. At the foot of the mountain you can enjoy the beautiful Barskoon River. In the summer, yurts are built here, where you can try the Kyrgyz traditional drink kymyz while enjoying the beauty of the landscape.
Canyon Fairy Tale
The canyon was named because of its bizarre rocky landscape, which over the years has been carved by the wind into amazing sculptures and formations. Some formations look like the Great Wall of China, and you can also find other formations that look like snakes, dragons, sleeping giants, and even entire castles. From here you can enjoy an unusual view of the majestic panorama of the lake and the blue caps of the mountains. This is a great place for both kids and adults and an easy hike to the lake.
Salt Lake
Salt lake, known as the "Dead Lake of Kyrgyzstan". The lake was opened as a tourist destination in 2001. The water is so salty that you can read a newspaper while floating on the surface. Water contains about 132 grams of salt per liter. This lake is also popular as a "medical tour". The dirt is superheated deep below the surface of the earth. Many locals believe it has healing properties.
Tourism
In winter, winter sports enthusiasts flock to Karakol. The Karakol ski resort is located a 30-minute drive from the city of Karakol. The Karakol ski resort is very popular among citizens of nearby countries such as Kazakhstan and Russia. You can get to the Karakol ski resort in winter by personal transport or by bus from private companies; there are no regular buses from bus stations. In addition to winter sports, there are natural hot springs nearby. Hot springs "Altyn-Arashan" are located in the Arashan gorge, 10 km from Karakol, near the village of Ak-Suu
(1918-1980) - director.
Karakol city in Kyrgyzstan located in the eastern part of the Issyk-Kul region, at the foot of the Terskey-Alatoo ridge, in the lower reaches of the Karakol River, 12 km from the coast of Lake Issyk-Kul, at an altitude of 1690-1850 meters above sea level. The distance to the city of Bishkek is 400 km, to the nearest railway station Balykchy is 220 km by road and by water - 184 km.
Karakol- a city that everyone should visit. Located among the mountain ranges, just five kilometers from the Terskey Ala-Too mountain system, the city has recently become one of the most popular destinations for tourism. From the Karakol ridges a truly wonderful and unique picture opens up: the mirror surface of Lake Issyk-Kul is framed on all sides by snow-white mountain caps, with their peaks reaching into the clouds.
The main recreation area for visitors in winter is the local ski resort, which is located not far from the city itself.
History of the city of Karakol
The city was founded in 1869 as a military-administrative center on the caravan road from the Chui Valley to Kashgaria by Staff Captain Baron Kaulbars, who was given the task of choosing a convenient location for the new city. And on July 1, 1869, the streets, squares and Gostiny Dvor were laid out. This date began to be considered the birthday of the city of Karakol, named after the river on which it is located.Karakol has a strict rectangular layout, surrounded by green gardens, since previously every developer was required to plant a garden and an alley in front of the house. It was decided to build a garden city. The buildings themselves looked somewhat different than in other cities of Central Asia. Until 1887, mostly adobe houses were built. But after a strong earthquake in 1887, the city was built up mainly with wooden houses with porches decorated with rich, intricate carvings.
By 1872, 132 courtyards were built in Karakol. By 1897 the population was 8108 inhabitants. Currently, the city has a population of 65,443 people.
City several times changed its name: until 1889 it was called Karakol
Then it was renamed by decree of the tsar to the city of Przhevalsk, in honor of the famous Russian traveler N.M. Przhevalsky, who on the way to his 5th journey died in the city from typhoid fever. At his request, he was buried on the shore of Issyk-Kul.
Among the cities of pre-revolutionary Kyrgyzstan, Karakol was a city of relatively high culture. Participants of numerous expeditions to Central Asia departed from here; these were famous scientists and travelers.
In 1887, Ya. I. Korolkov founded the first weather station in Kyrgyzstan in the city. The first public library was opened by N. M. Barsov; in 1907, a stud farm was organized on the initiative of staff captain V. A. Pyanovsky.
In Soviet times, Przhevalsk was a quiet provincial town. Apparently for this reason, a military base for testing torpedo boats was located near the village of Pokrovka.
Among the educational institutions in the city there is a university, the Karakol branch of the Moscow Institute of Entrepreneurship and Law, a medical school, a pedagogical school, a cooperative school, etc., as well as 11 secondary schools, a lyceum and a gymnasium.
Available local history museum, equipped with an exhibition revealing the culture of the Kyrgyz, its ethnological part, its history since the Bronze Age, as well as exhibits representing the natural world.
Attractions
Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral (1895), Dungan mosque (1910), memorial museum (1957), grave and monument to N. M. Przhevalsky.
City climate
The climate in Karakol is temperate continental with elements of mountain and sea. The average annual precipitation is 350-450 mm.
Economy
From an economic point of view, the city developed as a trade and administrative center of the entire Issyk-Kul region. In 1894, 34% of the city's total budget came from trade revenues.
At the same time, industrial enterprises. By 1914, there were 60 industrial enterprises operating in and around the city, but they were mostly small.
Karakol located in a convenient part of the region for tourism. Karakol is located at the foot of the Teskey-Alatoo ridge, and at the same time is located near the coast of Lake Issyk-Kul (12 km). Favorable climatic and geographical conditions contribute to the development of tourism and the economy in this region.
Karakol is also the industrial center of the region. On its territory there are enterprises of various industries: mechanical engineering JSC “Issykkulelectro”; food and processing industry - Karakol-Buudai JSC (grain processing), Ak-Bulak JSC (milk processing), Seyil JSC (production of soft drinks), Toshtuk JSC (meat production and processing); construction materials production industry - Temir-Beton JSC; light industry - Ata-Kench LLC, Karakol training and production enterprise. Enterprises-subjects of the Karakol FEZ and small enterprises make a significant contribution to industrial production.
Healthcare
The Issyk-Kul Regional United Hospital serves residents of the Issyk-Kul region. Outpatient health care is provided by the Family Medicine Center. In addition to government institutions, there are private medical clinics.
Culture and sports
There is a local history museum, equipped with an exhibition revealing the culture of the Kyrgyz, its ethnological part, its history since the Bronze Age, as well as exhibits representing the natural world. The number of visits reaches more than 3,000 people per year.
Memorial Museum of N.M. Przhevalsky and Kh. Karasaev. The building and park are located 15 km from the regional center. On the territory of the museum there is a monument and grave of N.M. Przhevalsky, a famous scientist and traveler. Since 1999, Kh. Karasaev, a great linguist, has also been buried here. Construction of his memorial complex has begun. More than 7,000 people a year visit this museum.
The park of culture and recreation, with an area of 8 hectares, is located in the city center and plays a special role in the ecology of the city. The park is rich in a variety of tree species growing on its territory, these are: Tien Shan spruce, ornamental shrubs, birch, thuja and a particularly rare species - blue spruce, etc.
Karakol Zoo was opened in 1987. The zoo contains bears, wolves, lynxes, red foxes and silver foxes, mongoose, llamas, deer, elk, mountain goats, camels, yaks, birds of prey - vulture, golden eagle, hawks, eagles, kites, falcons, ducks, ornamental chickens, guinea fowl , Japanese quails, etc. Until 2002, the zoo was maintained at the expense of the city budget, but due to a lack of financial resources for the maintenance of animals, the zoo was transferred to the maintenance of the Kyrgyz-German public association NABU, which is engaged in environmental protection and the protection of endangered species of the animal world. Currently, the entire zoo is being reconstructed, the enclosures are being expanded, and conditions are being created that are close to the natural habitat. About 10,000 people visit the zoo every year.
City Beach is located 15 km north of the city, covers an area of 12 hectares and is municipal property.
Drama Theater named after. K. Dzhantosheva was created in 1983. Performs dramatic and tragicomedy productions based on the works of Kyrgyz and foreign writers.
Ski resort(based on the Sports School for Youth and Youth) was created in 1981 and is located 12 km south of the city. The city's students and schoolchildren attend the alpine skiing section. The sports school provides students with the missing sports equipment.
Instructors have higher education and the appropriate level of training to conduct ski lessons. There is a ski slope, 2 lifts, changing rooms.
The hippodrome was built in 1959.
Retail trade is carried out at 4 stationary and 2 mini-markets. Currently there are over 80 shops, 18 bakeries, 12 mills, 15 canteens, 15 home kitchens, 5 national canteens, more than 40 cafes, 6 restaurants, 3 disco bars, 6 beer bars, over 20 gas stations. Retail trade turnover in 2003 amounted to 756.3 million soms or 103.7% of the corresponding period last year.
Population
The population of the city is 65 thousand 400 people.
. 1) Kyrgyz - 60.09%
. 2) Russians - 22.63%
. 3) Uzbeks - 3.5%
The Barskaun Gorge, located in the Terskey Ala-Too Mountains, Kyrgyzstan, is famous for its waterfalls and gold-bearing rivers. Located on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, in the floodplain of the Barskaun River, the gorge has a length of about 10 kilometers.
The most famous waterfalls of the Barskaun gorge are the “Aksakal’s Beard”, “Tears of a Leopard” and “Splash of Champagne” waterfalls. A special attraction of the gorge is the monument to Yu.A. Gagarin, located in its middle part, not far from the Tamga sanatorium, where the first cosmonaut loved to relax. The route to the Kumtor Pass passes through the gorge, where gold is mined today.
Suek Pass
Suek Pass, in Kyrgyzstan, is located 150 kilometers from Karakol, on the southern spurs of the Karamoinok ridge. To get to it, you need to go after the Kok-Moinok pass (height 3,442 meters), make your way through the Barskaun Gorge and move along the Arabel Valley.
And so, among the screes and boulders, along a gloomy gorge, a steep climb leads to the pass. The maximum ascent point by car is 4,200 meters above sea level, but on foot you can reach a height of 4,600 meters.
These places were chosen by freeriders - more convenient approaches on kamus, higher mountains and gentle slopes, unlike the mountains of the Barsakun Valley.
What is noteworthy is that Suek, translated from Turkic, means bone, although some clarify the translation as “bone of a dead person,” and there are those who believe that the name comes from the word “cold.”
What sights of Karakol did you like? Next to the photo there are icons, by clicking on which you can rate a particular place.
Khan Tengri Peak
Khan Tengri Peak is one of the highest mountains of the Tien Shan. The height of the peak is just over seven thousand meters.
The name of the mountain translated into Russian means “Lord of the Sky.” The first scientific information was obtained thanks to the famous Russian traveler P.P. Semenov-Tien-Shansky. The first ascent was made by Ukrainian climbers in 1931. To date, about ten routes have been developed. The ascent usually lasts approximately fourteen days. The routes are divided into two parts - on the south side and on the north. The safest route is considered to be route No. 1, which starts from the south, from the Semenovsky glacier. It is constantly monitored by rescue guides.
The view of Khan Tengri Peak is the most colorful and picturesque. It is especially beautiful during sunset, when all the mountains are already plunged into darkness, and the top of the peak turns red.
Ala-Kul (Ala-Kol, Alakul, Alakol) is a lake in the Terskey-Alatau region, in the Central Tien Shan.
The name in Kyrgyz translates as “Motley Lake”.
It is located in the upper reaches of the Kurgaktor River, the right tributary of Karakol, at an altitude of 3532 meters. The lake is of glacial origin: the glacier, after retreating, now occupies the upper part of the valley. There are no islands on the lake. The length of the coastline is 6.8 kilometers.
This is perhaps one of the most beautiful places in the Terskey-Alatau region. You can get to it either from below or through one of the simple passes over the rocky ridges surrounding the lake. There are no roads to the lake, so you need to get to the lake on foot or on horseback.
Hot springs Altyn-Arashan"
Altyn-Arashan hot springs are located in the gorge and valley of the Arashan River, 10 km from Karakol, near the village of Ak-Suu. Altyn-Arashan means “golden healing springs”. The water temperature in the low-radon spring is about 50 degrees. The place is extremely picturesque, just like any corner of Kyrgyzstan.
The path to the Arashan gorge begins from the city of Karakol, from which you need to get to the village of Teploklyuchenka and then up into the mountains. You can get there faster along the northern shore of Issyk-Kul, but traveling along the southern coast you can admire the beauty of pristine nature. On the way, you can visit the dead lake Kara-Kel - an analogue of the Dead Sea in Israel, stop in the Barskaun gorge and see a beautiful waterfall and visit the famous Jeti-Oguz resort.
Altyn-Arashan hot springs are an amazing place where springs with different water compositions and temperatures gush out of the ground in a small area. In a hydrogen sulfide source, the water temperature reaches +41, in a radon source +32. You can swim in them all year round, and the healing water treats diseases of the digestive system, joints, liver, kidneys, and heart. The pools with springs are made of stone. Although many wells are man-made, there are also wild ones located along the river. The thermal springs here vary in shape - there is a heart-shaped spring, a grotto and a swallow's nest. The spring water contains radon and is used in the treatment of diseases of the nervous system.
Ski resort "Karakol"
The Karakol ski resort is located at an altitude of 2300 meters above sea level - on the slopes of the Tien Shan, 7 kilometers from the city of Karakol (Issyk-Kul region). “Karakol” has trails of varying difficulty levels, so it is suitable for both professional skiers and beginners who are just getting ready to take up alpine skiing.
The lifting height of the cable car is 2500 meters. The opening of the ski season is usually scheduled for November, and the season lasts until April. During all this time, there is no reason to worry about the condition of the track - there is a lot of snow, it covers the ground with a dense layer, the thickness of which ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 meters. The Karakol ski resort is open all year round. Five cable-towing lifts with a stationary telescopic yoke serve the slopes of the route. Moreover, the highest point is at an altitude of 3040, and the height difference is 800 meters. Yes, and freeride lovers have somewhere to roam - there are many slopes covered with virgin snow around, ideal for extreme sports. In addition, you can simply admire the magnificent panorama of Lake Issyk-Kul - the second largest largest mountain lake in the world.
For beginners who have not yet had time to purchase their own equipment, there is a rental point on the territory of the complex, where Rossignol ski equipment will be selected individually for you. And experienced instructors will always help and teach you the first skills of skiing techniques.
Tibetan stones in the Tamga gorge"
The Tamga Gorge is located on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul, not far from the village of the same name Tamga. In the gorge there are 3 stones, spaced 1 kilometer apart, with Tibetan rock texts.
The nearest stone is located two kilometers from the village of Tamga, popularly called “Tamga-Tash” (stone with a mark). The stone lies on a high, flat area, near an old path running along the bank of the Tamga River. It is covered with vegetation and can only be noticed at close range. The Buddhist mantra “Om mani padme hum” is engraved on it, a kind of prayer that can be used under any circumstances. The letters are carved in a strict monumental style. The surface of the stone was cut out around the letters, thanks to which they became voluminous in relief. The inscription on the stone dates back to the Dzungar (Kalmyk) period (XV-XVII centuries).
Literal translation of the mantra “Oh! Pearl in a lotus flower,” but it is rarely understood in this meaning. It is very noteworthy that this stone was used for ritual purposes long before the emergence of Buddhism. The inscription on the third Tamga-tash represents a stylized sign OM. This inscription is the same age as the inscription on the first stone. OM (or aum) is a sound that is an important sound in almost all traditional human cultures. Tamga-Tash is best known for its three stones. The Tamga-Tash stones, of course, are not only a historical monument. Therefore, visiting these stones requires a conscious attitude.
Karakol Gorge
The Karakol gorge is located in the Terskey Ala-Too ridge, 400 km from Bishkek, near the city of Karakol. The mountain slopes descend to Lake Issyk-Kul and end with gentle relief.
The slopes of the Karakol gorge and the banks of the Karakol river, with tributaries in the middle mountains, are covered with thickets of sea buckthorn, barberry, rose hips and thalas against the backdrop of the emerald greenery of steppe meadows. The diversity of flora in the Karakol gorge is determined by numerous forms of animal life. Among the largest and most interesting animals found in the Karakol gorge are: ibex, roe deer, lynxes, wild boars, snow leopards, wolves, and bears. Golden eagles, bearded vultures and griffon vultures nest in the highlands. Many mountains are concentrated in this area, with their peaks reaching beyond the snow line. The most popular peaks are Karakol Peak - 5280 meters and Dzhigit Peak - 5176 meters.
The slopes of the right tributary of the Kashka-Suu, where a ski resort has been built for all vacationers and skiers, are widely used for the development of winter recreation and sports. This is facilitated by the road laid to the mountaineering base. Here you can see the complex of waterfall cascades, the moraine-glacial lake Ala-Kel, located at an altitude of 3532 meters, and Lake Karakol, at the tongue of the glacier in the On-Tor gorge.
Burana Tower
The Burana Tower is a monument of the cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz people and part of the archaeological and architectural museum of Kyrgyzstan, it is a Minaret of the Buranin settlement and is one of the ancient buildings in Central Asia. It is located 12 km southwest of the Kyrgyz city of Tokmak, along the road to the Kegety gorge, Kyrgyz ridge, on the left bank of the Chu River. The original height of the tower, built in the 10th-11th centuries, was at least 40 meters, but the upper part was destroyed by an earthquake. Currently, the height of the tower is 21.7 meters.
Research of the Buraninsky settlement, and with it the minaret, was started by Russian scientists and local historians back in the middle of the 19th century. In the first years of Soviet power, a number of measures were taken to preserve the Burana tower and archaeological study of the settlement. In 1927, excavations were carried out, plans were taken, and material. As a result of research, it was possible to establish for the first time that the settlement has a complex layout and consists of central ruins, represented by a quadrangular fortress, on a huge area located beyond its borders.
In 1970-1974. special scientific and restoration workshops of the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz SSR according to the project of B.V. Pomaskina carried out the restoration of the Burana tower. Over five years of work, the destroyed areas along the entire remaining height of the tower were restored, the octagonal base was rebuilt, and a staircase was built on the south side to climb the minaret.
Jety-Oguz rocks
The Jety-Oguz rocks, translated from Kyrgyz as “Seven Bulls,” are located in Kyrgyzstan, 28 kilometers west of the city of Karakol. The rocks form a picturesque gorge overlooking the southern shore of Lake Issyk.
The main attraction of the gorge is a chain of red rocks, shaped like bulls. These rocks gave the name to the gorge, as well as the river flowing in it. The calling card of the Jety-Oguz gorge is the “Broken Hearts” rock, a favorite place for photographing couples in love.
In the gorge, in close proximity to the rocks, there is a resort of the same name, famous for its thermal springs. These springs have been known far beyond the surrounding areas since ancient times. During the melting season of glaciers, streams of water flow down the slopes of the rocks. In autumn, the water freezes, presenting the amazing beauty of frozen waterfalls.
The Jety-Oguz resort and the surrounding area are popular among travelers visiting these places. Here you can book a horseback ride or walk among the rocks and pine forests.
The most popular attractions in Karakol with descriptions and photographs for every taste. Choose the best places to visit famous places in Karakol on our website.
We look at the map of Kyrgyzstan and the city of Karakol, the center of the administration of the Issyk-Kul region. You will find the desired street, the location of the river of the same name on the map of Kyrgyzstan. Weather forecast for the area.
More details about the streets of Karakol on the map
Previously, the city was called Przhvalsk. Located in the east of the region. To the city of Naryn - 230 km, to the capital of Kyrgyzstan - 316 km in a straight line. Here + download the diagram.
Now Karakol and the city map show its territory. You can consider the location of the river that flows very nearby. To find all government facilities in the Issyk-Kul region, we recommend using the Google search form.
Change the scale of the online diagram +/- . Streets - Arbatskaya and Moskovskaya, Shorukova and Proletarskaya are also accessible.
Waiting for its users in the section on the main page. The diagram is provided by the Google Maps mapping service. The streets of the city - Karasaev and Gagarin, Alybakov and Zhusaev, Lomonosov and Lenin are in sight.
Coordinates - 42.48,78.40
Located in the eastern part of the region, at the foot of the Teskey-Alatoo ridge, in the lower reaches of the Karakol River, 12 km from the coast of Lake Issyk-Kul, at an altitude of 1690-1850 meters above sea level. The distance to the city of Bishkek is 400 km, to the nearest railway station Balykchy is 220 km by road and by water – 184 km. The climate in the city is temperate continental, with elements of mountain and sea. The average annual precipitation is 350-450 mm.
Story
The city was founded in 1869 as a military-administrative center on the caravan road from the Chui Valley to Kashgaria by Staff Captain Baron Kaulbars, who was given the task of choosing a convenient location for the new city. And on July 1, 1869, the streets, squares and Gostiny Dvor were laid out. This date began to be considered the birthday of the city of Karakol, named after the river of the same name on which it is located.
The city has a strict rectangular layout, surrounded by greenery of gardens, since previously every developer was required to plant a garden and an alley in front of the house. It was decided to build a garden city. The buildings themselves looked somewhat different than in other cities of Central Asia. Until 1887, mostly adobe houses were built. But after a strong earthquake in 1887, the city was built up mainly with wooden houses with porches decorated with rich intricate carvings.
By 1872, 132 courtyards were built in Karakol. By 1897 the population was 8108 inhabitants. Currently, the city has a population of 65,443 people.
The city changed its name several times: until 1889 it was called Karakol, then by decree of the tsar it was renamed to the city of Przhevalsk, in honor of the famous Russian traveler N.M. Przhevalsky, who on the way to his 5th journey dies in the city of Karakol. At his request, he was buried on the shore of Issyk-Kul.
In 1922, the city was returned to its former name. And in 1939, in connection with the centenary of the birth of N.M. Przhevalsky city is again called Przhevalsk. The name remained until 1992 when the city was returned to its historical name Karakol. Among the cities of pre-revolutionary Kyrgyzstan, Karakol was a city of relatively high culture. Participants of numerous expeditions to Central Asia departed from here; these were famous scientists and travelers.
The first weather station in Kyrgyzstan was founded in the city in 1887 by Ya.I. Korolkov. The first public library was opened by N.M. Barsov. in 1907, a stud farm was organized on the initiative of staff captain V.A. Pyanovsky.
From an economic point of view, the city developed as a trade and administrative center of the entire Issyk-Kul region. In 1894, 34% of the city's total budget came from trade revenues.
At the same time, industrial enterprises began to emerge. By 1914, there were 60 industrial enterprises operating in the city and its environs, but they were mostly small.
Currently, there is almost no industry in the city, with the exception of an electrical plant, a machine plant, a garment factory, a dairy plant, and a meat processing plant. Among the educational institutions in the city there is a university, a medical school, a pedagogical school, a teaching school, etc., as well as 11 secondary schools, a lyceum and a gymnasium.
Karakol, regional center of the Issyk-Kul region. The city is located in the eastern part of the Issyk-Kul basin, 400 kilometers from the capital, Bishkek.
Karakol is located at an altitude of 1690-1770 meters above sea level. The city was founded as a military-administrative and trading point on the caravan road from the Chui Valley to Kashgaria. The place for the future city (kilometers from the confluence of the Karakol River into Lake Issyk-Kul) was chosen by the expedition of A.V. Kaulbars on the advice of the indigenous people, and after familiarization with the geographical conditions. On June 2, 1869, the main city streets, squares, Gostiny Dvor were already laid out, and the barracks were laid out. At the end of 1869 and beginning of 1870, there were 12 private houses and 50 shops in the village. 20 years later, on March 7, 1889, the city received the name of the great Russian traveler, explorer of Central Asia N.M. Przhevalsky. He died there and was buried near the city on the high bank of Issyk-Kul.
In 1991, the city of Przhevalsk was renamed the city of Karakol.
Attractions
Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral, Dungan mosque, grave of N. M. Przhevalsky. Founded on the site of the Kokand fortress of Karakol after its capture by Russian troops and the annexation of Kyrgyzstan to the Russian Empire. Renamed in honor of N.M. Przhevalsky where he is buried on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul.
