Kok-Jaiyk Valley
The Kok-Jaiyk valley is located in the Jeti-Oguz Gorge, 25 km. from the city of Karakol and is one of the main Jailoo (summer pastures) in the south of Issyk-Kul.
The Kok-Jaiyk valley is located in the Jeti-Oguz Gorge, 25 km. from the city of Karakol and is one of the main Jailoo (summer pastures) in the south of Issyk-Kul.
In the spring the valley is covered with flowers and dandelions. In summer, yurts are set up here and cattle graze. Local shepherds will always offer you to ride horses to the Maiden Tears Waterfall and drink kumys (mare's milk) in their yurt, get acquainted with the nomadic culture. Also from here one of the most popular hiking trails - Jeti-Oguz - Ala-Kul Lake begins. In winter, the valley is completely covered with snow and becomes a fabulous place where there is a feeling that you will meet Santa Claus on a sleigh.
