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A roadside sign bearing the village name stands against trees and open sky.
19/07/2023 · Bulan-Sogottu

Bulan-Sogottu

Bulan-Sogottu: accommodation on the northern shore and outings to neighbouring mountain valleys.

  • Walk around the centreLocal streets; trips extra
  • 6 places nearbyValleys, trips to Cholpon-Ata
  • June–SeptemberCheck weather and roads
  • 10 map markersCheck opening and prices
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Around

6 places from the centre outwards

Start with places you can walk to, then roads out of town. The map shows the route from the centre to the place you are viewing.

  1. Grey-brown mountain slopes surround the valley, with patches of coniferous forest.22.09.2007

    36 km by road1 / 6

    Semenov Gorge

    By car; walk — check for your date

    The wooded Kichi-Ak-Suu valley has a river and mountain slopes. A good mountain trip from the village.

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    Next Issyk-Kul museum →
  2. A low museum building beside a town street, with leafless trees on the left.13.04.2024

    18 km by road2 / 6

    Issyk-Kul museum

    By car, then on foot

    Archaeology, nomadic life and Issyk-Kul history at Cholpon-Ata’s city museum.

    Check entry and conditions

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    Next Blue Issyk-Kul →
  3. A beach beside a blue lake, buildings on the shore and a mountain range in the distance.06.07.2017

    18 km by road3 / 6

    Blue Issyk-Kul

    By car

    A walk through tree-lined avenues to a sandy shore

    Check entry and conditions

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    Next Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs →
  4. A stone boulder with outlines of horned animals stands in the grass in an open area.10.10.2014

    22 km by road4 / 6

    Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs

    By car, then ≈ 0.8 km on foot

    Ancient animals and hunting scenes on boulders at the foot of the mountains.

    Check entry and conditions

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    Next Kyrchyn →
  5. A row of white yurts on a green meadow beside a mountain slope under thick clouds.03.09.2026

    36 km by road5 / 6

    Kyrchyn

    By car

    A walk through the meadows of a mountain valley. Confirm the duration and route before setting out.

    Check entry and conditions

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    Next Ruh Ordo →
  6. A yurt on a green lawn, with three low reddish seats in front.03.08.2012

    18 km by road6 / 6

    Ruh Ordo cultural centre

    By car, then on footConfirm before departure

    A museum park near Issyk-Kul: five chapels, sculptures and the memory of Chinghiz Aitmatov.

    Confirm entry, hours and tickets

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    Next: Bulan-Sogottu: four seasons ↓

Seasons

Bulan-Sogottu: four seasons

Things to do in and around town throughout the year. Monthly temperatures are averages for 2016–2025, not a forecast.

  1. Based on a photo by Kmaksat, CC BY-SA 4.0, modified

    Spring

    March–May

    Check the weather and trip conditions in advance.

    • MarchBulan-Sogottu +6° / +4°
    • AprilBulan-Sogottu +10° / +8°
    • MayBulan-Sogottu +14° / +11°

  2. Summer

    June–August

    Check the weather and trip conditions in advance.

    • JuneBulan-Sogottu +17° / +14°
    • JulyBulan-Sogottu +20° / +17°
    • AugustBulan-Sogottu +19° / +16°
  3. Based on a photo by Kmaksat, CC BY-SA 4.0, modified

    Autumn

    September–November

    Check the weather and trip conditions in advance.

    • SeptemberBulan-Sogottu +17° / +13°
    • OctoberBulan-Sogottu +11° / +8°
    • NovemberBulan-Sogottu +7° / +4°
  4. Based on a photo by Kmaksat, CC BY-SA 4.0, modified

    Winter

    December–February

    Check the weather and trip conditions in advance.

    • DecemberBulan-Sogottu +4° / +2°
    • JanuaryBulan-Sogottu +2° / 0°
    • FebruaryBulan-Sogottu +3° / +1°

Where it is

Location
Issyk-Kul Region
Elevation
1,620 m
Coordinates
42.67° N, 77.30° E
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Getting there

Getting here and getting around town

Check in advance

  • Trip schedules and prices
  • Shore access conditions
  • Accommodation prices and payment methods
  • Mobile coverage and drinking water

Check on site

  • Timetable, pickup point and final fare Driver or dispatcher
  • Route to the shore and access conditions Site management
  • Which accommodation is open and the final price Your chosen accommodation
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Accommodation

Where to stay: 7 of 10 places are within 1.5 km of the centre

1 km1.5 kmBM14MalibuKaravellaAvrora SanatoriumMeridian GuesthouseAzureCosta BravaguesthouseotherArzuu centre
guesthousehostelhotelother© OpenStreetMap

How many places

10 on the map

7 guesthouses1 hotel2 other

Within 1.5 km from the centre
7 of 10

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Bulan-Sogottu in photos

Real photos, each with the date it was taken. Tap or click to enlarge.

  1. 19.07.2023
  2. 22.09.2007
  3. 10.10.2014
  4. 06.07.2017
  5. 13.04.2024
  6. 03.09.2026
  7. 03.08.2012

Bulan-Sogottu on the map

6 places · 18 to 36 km

© OpenStreetMap

Each number links a place to its chapter. The road line is approximate.