After breakfast departure from
Tulpar-Kol Lake toward
Kara-Kulja district.
On the way the route passes through
Gulcho village, where travelers will visit the
Alimbek Datka Museum, an important historical site dedicated to one of the famous leaders of the Alay region.
After the museum visit, the tour continues with a stop at a
local women’s handicraft cooperative, where visitors can see traditional Kyrgyz handicrafts and participate in a short
master class.
The journey then continues along a scenic
mountain road, passing through small villages such as
Toguz-Bulak and Kara-Bulak, located deep in the mountain valleys.
Arrival in
Kara-Kulja town, the administrative center of the district. Overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
- Twin and shared rooms.
- Shared heated shower.
- Running water toilets.
- Electricity available.
- Mobile signal (Megacom, Beeline, O).
- Wi-Fi available.
Driving distance: 230 km.
Driving time: ~4 hours (excluding stops).
Total tour time: 5–6 hours (museum, handicraft workshop, breaks).
Highest / Lowest points: 3595 m / 1265 m.
Accommodation altitude: 1385 m.
Tour difficulty: Easy.
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