text: Karakol - unique capital of Issyk-Kul region | evi-tours.com
  Karakol is located on the eastern coast of the Issyk-Kul valley. Karakol can be reached in two ways: along the northern coast of the lake , passing through the resort area - Cholpon -Ata town, or along the southern coast , which is less crowded and much more beautiful , as the unique nature of the south remains untouched. Karakol was founded in 1869 of the 19th century, when Baron Kaulbars laid the foundation of the city on the road leading from the Chui valley. The city was named by the name of Karakol River, on which it was built. According to the plan the city was to represent a strict rectangle, buried in verdure, as earlier the developers had to plant a garden and the alley in front of the house. Thus, a garden city was built - a paradise for tourists.
  Throughout its history the city has repeatedly changed its name. Until 1889 the city had a name of Karakol. In 1889, by the order of the king, it was renamed in Przhevalsk, in honor of the Russian explorer, who during his 5th trip died in Karakol, and bequeathed to bury him in the city on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. In 1992, the city got its historical name of Karakol again.
  Karakol is famous for having many unique places of interest.
  One of the most important is the Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity. This unique architectural building belongs to the 19th century. It is a wooden building, the roof of which is decorated with five golden domes. Another painted architectural structure – the Dungan mosque, dazes with its splendour. It was built of wood without a single nail in 1910 in the style of a Buddhist pagoda.
  A favorite tourist destination is a Karakol ski resort, located in 7 km from the city.
  From Karakol it's easy to reach many unique gorges such as Karakol, Ak-Suu and Dzheti -Oguz, with its famous spa resort.
  So we can safely say that the town of Karakol is a paradise for tourists at any time of the year, where you can see the unique architectural monuments and visit magnificent gorges.