Location
Toodo is located in the Kegeti Gorge in the northern kyrgyz mountains. It is roughly 2 hours by car from the capital, Bishkek. The closest big city is Tokmok, which is 30 minutes by car or 50 minutes by bus.
We are strategically well located to visit Burana Tower on the way from Bishkek to Issyk-Kul (or vice-versa).
When is Toodo open?
We are usually open from early/mid of April until the end of September or early October. This is dependent on the weather conditions.
Weather & Clothing
Kyrgyzstan offers not only a bunch of stuff to see but also welcomes tourists to experience different wheather conditions. While Bishkek and Issyk-Kul heat up to 40° or even 50° Celsius in July and August, the mountains offer a cool retreat.
However, during the day temperatures can rise to good warmth, too. So you need lighter clothes for the day and something warmer for the evening and the nights.
Early and late in the season (April and September), temperatures in the mountains usually stay below 20° Celsius and may drop to below 10° at night.
To make sure that you pack the right stuff, check our checklist on recommended items for your stay at Toodo.
- Sunscreen (yes, there is sun in the mountains and not as much shade as you might expect)
- Sweater/long pants in July and August (nights can get cold)
- Warmer clothing in April, early May and September
- Decent shoes (some get along with flip flops, but there is adventurous stuff to do)
- Raincoat (if you plan on hiking a bit, a raincoat is nice to have)
- Camera/phone (we probably didn’t have to tell you that)