Kochkor Festival

The most popular festivals in Kyrgyzstan are festivals dedicated to crafts, cuisine, folklore, felt, bird hunting, and horse games. Many Kyrgyz festivals are held on summer pastures (jailoo), where whole yurt camps are set up.

Highlights

Location

Song-Kol lake, Batai Aral

Set high in the mountains beside the pristine waters of Son-Kul, this festival feels like a journey back in time. Nomadic families set up yurts, prepare traditional food, and revive ancient customs.

Salburun hunting show with eagles, taigans, and archers
Horse games, folk music, and dances
Evening bonfire, dinner, and stargazing

Entrance fee: 2500 soms per person including 1 lunch and participation in all activities of the festival. It does not include dinner and overnight stay in a yurt.

7000 soms per person transport from Kochkor both ways.

Start

July 28, 2026 at 10:00

End

July 28, 2026 at 17:00

Price for Adult

2500 som

Price for Children

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