Karakol welcomes the 2024–2025 winter season
A look back at the opening of Karakol’s winter tourism season, improvements around the resort and Avia Traffic’s support for passengers travelling with ski equipment.
The essentials
This December 2024 report covers the winter season’s launch. The baggage offer described is historical: check your fare and current sports equipment rules before travelling.
Archive report: originally published in Russian on 4 December 2024. The events, plans and baggage offer described relate to that season. Check the current fare and sports equipment rules before booking.
On 30 November, the winter tourism season at Karakol ski resort was officially launched in Bishkek, marking an important event for the region and Kyrgyzstan’s tourism industry.
Those attending the opening included:
- Daniyar Arpachiev, First Deputy Presidential Representative in the Issyk-Kul region.
- Kylychbek Rysaliev, head of the Tourism Development Support Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The region’s potential and development plans
In his speech, Daniyar Arpachiev highlighted Issyk-Kul’s considerable potential for winter tourism. He referred to annual visitor numbers of up to two million, including more than 300,000 international tourists.
Karakol ski resort has become both a key winter destination and one of the region’s landmarks. Infrastructure improvements that year included repairs to three kilometres of the access road.
The report also highlighted major tourism projects:
- Three Peaks, a tourism complex with significant development potential.
- Karkyra Resort, a distinctive resort project.
Opening-day activities
The programme featured ski demonstrations and workshops for beginners and winter sports enthusiasts. These activities showcased the region’s preparations for welcoming guests.
Travel to Kyrgyzstan’s winter resorts with Avia Traffic
Avia Traffic Company supports winter tourism and sport in Kyrgyzstan. At the time of the announcement, the airline offered free carriage of ski equipment.
The offer covered a set of ski or snowboard equipment, including skis, poles, boots, a helmet, goggles and specialist clothing. The announcement described a total allowance of up to 40 kg, including sports equipment. This historical figure is not a universal allowance for every fare.
Plan a trip to Karakol to enjoy winter sports, improved facilities and the distinctive landscapes of the Issyk-Kul region.
Support for tourism in Kyrgyzstan
President Sadyr Japarov’s support for tourism development helps promote winter holidays in Kyrgyzstan and attract more visitors.
Discover winter in Kyrgyzstan with Avia Traffic Company. Check current flights and baggage conditions when planning your trip.
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