Yes, one thing tourism lacking is a map! You will have a hard time with following old maps. Not sure if you are using any good tour companies, but in Karakol there are a lot of them. They use locals to provide their mental map ;) the locals of course don't use any GPS...they have been there forever. People in kyrgyzstan don't really relocate, so they know the area the best.
Hi, I'm from issyk-kul. I live in the States right now.
August is the great time to go. The weather will be nice (a bit hot), but fresh ripe fruits and veggies. Gorgeous views!!!!
Enjoy! If you meet locals say 'salam' (hi)! And 'rahmat' (thank you). ;)
Yes, one thing tourism lacking is a map! You will have a hard time with following old maps. Not sure if you are using any good tour companies, but in Karakol there are a lot of them. They use locals to provide their mental map ;) the locals of course don't use any GPS...they have been there forever. People in kyrgyzstan don't really relocate, so they know the area the best.