Campsites in Karakol

The stay was perfect. The location is on the main street. Both bus stations are about 20 minutes walk. Very good breakfast.The host is very helpful, ready to help with a selection of excursions. He can arrange transport, excursions, tourist guides. I highly recommend.

We enjoyed our stay in Karakol Yurt Lodge a lot. We spent more then a week in the area and came back several times. The rooms were always very clean and comfortable. Aygulu and her family were a very friendly hosts, who helped us out with planning our hiking trips, with storing our luggage finding the proper Mashrutka and organising a driver for our next destination as well.

About 10 minutes further up the hill from Eljab, the surrounding countryside offers panoramic mountain views. At sunset, the cows come to their own home, and the landlady milks the well-fed cows. The landlady's daughter is like Heidi of the Alps, and her younger siblings offer snacks from their pockets. Elsa also has a limited Wi-Fi, which is a bit of a drawback. The hot springs are at the Arasan Hotel (a non-residential hot spring; number 2 had a nice view). It felt like staying overnight at a Kirky family home.

We were traveling around Issyk-Kul Lake with our three young children, searching for a quiet and beautiful place to stay. When I came across Taberik, I was initially hesitant — the place had no reviews, and traveling with kids, comfort is our top priority. But the location looked so stunning that I decided to take a chance. And I’m so glad I did — Taberik exceeded all our expectations. We were warmly greeted by Meyrambek, the owner, who welcomed us with tea and cookies and shared that they had just opened for their very first season. The entire place is brand new and built with great attention to detail. The setting is breathtaking: nestled at the foot of a mountain, surrounded by untouched nature, with yurts and cozy cabins scattered across the land. The cabins have heating, hot water, and high-speed internet via Starlink, which was a pleasant surprise given the remote location. The interiors are thoughtfully designed — wooden furniture, natural materials, spotless cleanliness, and a cozy atmosphere. You can immediately feel that a lot of care, resources, and investment went into creating this place. We passed by several other guesthouses along the way, and honestly, none of them came close to Taberik. It’s truly a different level of comfort and beauty. There’s also a stunning waterfall nearby, adding to the magic of the place. This location touched my heart so deeply that I couldn’t resist writing this review — and I don’t do that often. If you’re traveling around Issyk-Kul and want a peaceful, scenic, and genuinely comfortable experience, Taberik is the place

If you come here it’s most probably because you’re doing the hike to Ala Kol Pass. If so, then you understand that this is a remote area and not a luxury experience. That said, in this yurt camp we received tea after our hike and a nice, hearty meal. The lady is super super friendly! The yurt was comfortable given the conditions.