Balykchy
This highland town in Kyrgyzstan sits at the western end of Lake Issyk-Kul, one of the world's largest alpine lakes, with the surrounding mountains rising close on all sides. A practical base for exploring the lake's western shore, Balykchy lies a few hours east of the capital Bishkek and draws independent travellers heading deeper into the Issyk-Kul region.
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- Population42,875
- Nearest water from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.1 km5.6 mi
Nearest airports
Balykchy: quick answers
Where is Balykchy?
Balykchy is in Kyrgyzstan, about 106 km66 miles in a straight line from Almaty.
How do you get to Balykchy?
The nearest airport is Tamchy (IKU), about 1 hr 8 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Balykchy?
The warmest month is July, averaging 15°C59°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -6°C20°F. The wettest month is June, with about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Balykchy?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 restaurants and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.