– Region: Issyk-Kul Oblast — South shore (Tosor/Bokonbaevo, 1,609m — quieter south shore + canyons)

 – Elevation: 1609

 – GPS Coordinates: 42.178° N, 77.110° E

 – Access Difficulty: T2 — Buses from Bishkek or Karakol to south shore villages (3–5hr) 

 – Opening Season: Year-round (best Jun–Oct)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 300  – Showers: Yes — basic shower at CBT

 – Drinking Water: Yes — piped – Meals & food: CBT guesthouses: traditional Kyrgyz food (B+D included in CBT price)

– Mobile Signal: Yes — Beeline 4G – Payment Methods: CBT guesthouse: USD 15–20 B+D | Yurt: USD 10–15 | Bus from Bishkek to Bokonbaevo: 5hr

 – Short Description: SOUTH SHORE ISSYK-KUL = quieter, more traditional than the north shore. SKAZKA CANYON (Fairy Tale Canyon / Konorchek Canyon): extraordinary red sandstone formations near Tosor — looks like a Kyrgyz version of the American southwest; 2hr hike, stunning erosion sculptures. FAIRY TALE CANYON (Skazka): easier to access from Bokonbaevo — short walk from road. EAGLE HUNTING DEMONSTRATIONS: traditional Kyrgyz eagle hunters (berkutchi) with golden eagles perform demonstrations in villages near Bokonbaevo. The CBT office in Bokonbaevo is excellent for organizing HORSE TREKKING + traditional felt craft visits.