Toktogul

Toktogul is a small city in the far north of the Ferghana Valley region of Kyrgyzstan.

Understand

Toktogul has a population of about 16,000 people.

As it is en route on the highway between Osh and Bishkek is makes for a good stop over when traveling between these cities.

Beside that, the nature surrounding Toktogul can be a great reward.

Regular marshrutkas leave from Bishkek's Western Bus Station at 08:15, 10:50, 13:30 and 16:15, for 265 som.

From Kyzyl-Oy you can organise a 4WD to Toktogul. Hitching a ride instead might also be possible.

The city is walkable.

41.65697272.636251 Toktogul Reservoir. Worth a visit when having a night over here.

Horseback riding. A 3-days horseback adventure seems popular with tourists here. Ask around or at you accommodation to find tour guides. (updated Mar 2019)

There is a small bazaar in the middle of the city.

Kumiz is popular in Toktogul, a drink similar to kefir.

Kyzyl-Oy – A village popular with foreign tourists, has beautiful orange mountains around it and a mountain valley for hiking and yurt stay. Also gateway to the eastern regions of Kyrgyzstan.
Talas – A far off town with the popular Manar Ordo pilgrimage complex nearby.
Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve – One of the highlights of Kyrgyzstan with a beautiful lake, excellent hiking, diverse flora and fauna, picturesque mountains and much more. On the way between Toktogul and Jalal-Abad.
Jalal-Abad – A good bet for visiting an authentic Ferghana Valley town, and significantly safer and easier to get to than Osh or destinations further southwest.

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