Narynskaya Oblast', Kyrgyzstan

9 places in this region.

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   1. Sarala-Saz Jailoo

   Located about an hour and a half to the north of the small Kyrgyz village of Kochkor, the Sarala-Saz jailoo (a jailoo is a high mountain pasture, and it's pronounced jai-low) is gorgeous.

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   2. Between Kochkor and the Chuy River

   Just north of the village of Kochkor lie freshwater springs which flow into the Chuy River.

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   3. The Village of Kara Suu

   The tiny village of Kara-Suu is located just outside the somewhat larger village of Kochkor, just off the main road connecting Naryn with Lake Issyk-Kol.

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   4. The village of Kochkor

   The small village of Kochkor is located on the main road between Lake Issyk-Kul and the city of Naryn.

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   5. CBT Kochkor / Altyn Kol Shop

   Located in the center of the small village of Kochkor, CBT Kochkor will arrange homestays, horse-trekking, hikes and more for those interested.

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   6. Tash Rabat

   Tash Rabat is a stone fortress/caravanserai dating from either the 13th or 15th century (depending on the source), which was once a prominent stop on the silk road.

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   7. Koshoy Korgon

   The ruined citadel of Koshoy Korgon, is located just outside of the village of Kara-Suu.

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   8. Naryn Mosque

   In recent years, Saudi Arabian benefactors have paid for the construction of mosques throughout the country of Kyrgyzstan.

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   9. The hills above Naryn

   The Kyrgyz city of Naryn is located in a valley, and is surrounded by easily accessible hills, foothills and mountains - an excellent place for either a liesurely stroll or a strenuous hike.