Bokonbaevo Eagle Hunting
Бөкөнбаев
Golden eagle hunting families in the Bokonbaevo area of Issyk-Kul's south shore offer live demonstrations of eagle hunting and horseback nomad games.
Bokonbaevo is a village on Issyk-Kul's south shore, where the Kyrgyz tradition of hunting with trained golden eagles is preserved. Local eagle hunters (berkutchi) demonstrate for visitors how the eagles are released and swoop down to catch a lure, and they explain how the birds are trained. Some groups, such as the Salburun association, also perform nomadic games including goat-grabbing and horseback wrestling. Visits are usually booked through south shore yurt camps or tour operators and last about 1 hour. If a demonstration involves live prey, use your own judgment about whether to watch.
Opening hours
Reservation required
Nearby sights
- Manjyly-Ata
- Kaji-Say
- Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon
- Tamga-Tash
- Cholpon-Ata Beach
- Rukh Ordo Cultural Center
- Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs
- Bosteri