Cholpon Ata*

Today, we left Bishkek for our 2 week trip around Issy-Kul Lake. As we were checking out of our hostel, we met a friendly Aussie (Dav) who had no plans and decided to tag along with us to Cholpon Ata. After waiting 45min for the marshrutka to leave (they only depart when full), moving seats twice for old Kyrgz ladies and 4.5hrs of driving, we made it to Cholpon Ata.Read more