Karakol Ski & Recreational Area, Kyrgyzstan

Karakol Ski & Recreational Area, Kyrgyzstan 

Karakol ski base is located 400 km from the capital of Kyrgyzstan and situated at altitude of 3040 meters above sea level on the slopes of the Tien Shan mountains. This is the highest ski resort in Central Asia. It is located approximately 30 minutes and 7 km from Karakol city.There is also a helicopter platform. There are all chairlifts and rope lifts take you to some of the best runs. Lift tickets   $8, and they recently purchased new ski equipment for rent.

The base is located in the picturesque place, surrounded with coniferous wood. The climate of this region  is soft in winter time because of favorable influence of nonfreezing Issyk-Kul lake.Average temperature is about -5 C. The ski season is open since December till March. From panorama top overlook the surrounding landscape and the nearest five thousand meters mountains and high-mountainous Issyk Kul lake. This mountain was used as a training base for Olympic athletes during Soviet times.

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