# Orlovka, a ski base with beds and night skiing on the road to Issyk-Kul

> Orlovka is 90–100 km from Bishkek: 2 chairlifts, 2 T-bars, 9 runs, night skiing, a hotel and cottages. Day pass 1,000–1,500 som in 2024/25.

URL: https://visitalatoo.com/experiences/ski-orlovka/  
Checked: 03.11.2026  
Publisher: Visit Ala-Too (Ala-Too Digital LLC)

## Quick answer
- Orlovka is a ski base in the town of Orlovka in Kemin district, about 90–100 km and an hour and a half from Bishkek on the road to Issyk-Kul.
- It has 2 chairlifts, 2 T-bars and 9 runs, plus a hotel, cottages, a restaurant, a sauna and a rail-mounted alpine coaster.
- The latest known prices are for 2024/25: 1,000 som on weekdays and 1,500 at weekends, with night skiing in January and February for 1,000 som.
- Sources disagree on the altitude: the Department of Tourism gave 1,840 m in 2024, while skiresort.com shows the slope running from 1,200 to 1,650 m.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 1,840 m (Department of Tourism, 2024) or 1,200–1,650 m (skiresort.com) |
| Lifts | 2 chairlifts + 2 T-bars |
| Runs | 9 runs |
| Day pass (2024/25) | 1,000 weekday / 1,500 weekend som, night 1,000 |
| Season | winter; night skiing January–February |
| From Bishkek | ≈90–100 km / ≈1.5 h |
| Website / phone | orlovka.kg, +996 701 787 807 (admin), +996 701 787 815 (bookings) |

**In 2024/25 night skiing at Orlovka only ran for groups of 10 or more, so if you're planning an evening on the slope, call the booking line first and ask whether a group is going.** The base is in the town of Orlovka in Kemin district, about 90–100 km from Bishkek, roughly an hour and a half along the road to Issyk-Kul. Unlike the bases in the valleys just outside Bishkek, it has a hotel and cottages, so people come here for a weekend with an overnight stay rather than a single day.

According to 24.kg, the base has 2 chairlifts, 2 T-bars and 9 runs, and it uses snow cannons. It also has a rail-mounted alpine coaster where sledges reach 70 km/h, which goes down well with children and with friends who came along but don't ski.

## How high is Orlovka?

This is where sources disagree, so we give both figures. In its report on the pre-season inspection of 13 December 2024, the Department of Tourism gave the altitude as 1,840 m. Skiresort.com shows the slope running from 1,200 to 1,650 m. A 2018 description mentioned a longest run of 2.89 km with up to 590 m of vertical, which doesn't fully match either. What matters in practice is that Orlovka is one of the lowest bases in Chuy region, so early-winter snow isn't guaranteed and the cannons earn their keep.

## How to get to Orlovka from Bishkek

- **Call and book.** Admin: +996 701 787 807, bookings: +996 701 787 815, email info@orlovka.kg. We couldn't read orlovka.kg automatically, so the phone is the more reliable option.

- **Head east towards Issyk-Kul.** Orlovka is about 90–100 km away, roughly an hour and a half by car. Your own car or a [private driver](https://visitalatoo.com/guide/private-driver-kyrgyzstan/) is easiest, and a driver can take you on to the lake afterwards.

- **Ask the base about a shuttle.** In 2018 a pre-booked transfer left Dordoi Plaza at 7:30. We don't know whether it still runs.

- **Combine it with Issyk-Kul.** Orlovka is in the same Kemin district as the [Chon-Kemin valley](https://visitalatoo.com/destinations/chon-kemin/), and the road carries on to the lake. Our page on [Issyk-Kul in winter](https://visitalatoo.com/destinations/issyk-kul-in-winter/) covers the lakeside in the cold months.

## How much is a lift pass at Orlovka?

The base hasn't published new prices, so these are the latest known ones, for 2024/25 (24.kg, February 2025).

| Item | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Day pass | 1,000 som | 1,500 som |
| Half day | 700 som | 1,000 som |
| "Malysh" beginner run |
| Night skiing (Jan–Feb, 19:30–22:30, groups of 10+) |

That makes it one of the cheaper bases with chairlifts in Chuy region. You can compare it with the others in our [overview of ski resorts in Kyrgyzstan](https://visitalatoo.com/guide/ski-resorts-kyrgyzstan/).

## Orlovka compared with the bases near Bishkek

The main trade-off is distance against a bed by the slope. The valleys just south of Bishkek are closer, but most of them have nowhere to stay.

| Base | From Bishkek | Lifts | Day pass 2024/25 | Beds on site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlovka | 90–100 km | 2 chairlifts + 2 T-bars | 1,000 / 1,500 som | hotel and cottages |
| [Chunkurchak](https://visitalatoo.com/experiences/ski-chunkurchak/) | ≈30 km | 5 chairlifts | 1,300 / 1,600 som | none listed |
| [Kashka-Suu](https://visitalatoo.com/experiences/ski-kashka-suu-kashkulak/) | ≈35 km | 1 chairlift + 1 T-bar | 1,300 / 1,600 som | hotel, ≈65 beds |
| [ZiL](https://visitalatoo.com/experiences/ski-zil/) | ≈35 km | 4 (skiresort.com) | 1,100 / 1,500 som | none listed |

## Where to stay and what to do in the evening

The base has a hotel and cottages, a bar, a restaurant and a sauna. Our sources don't give room prices, so you'll get those when you book. In the evening, besides night skiing, there's the alpine coaster, or just the sauna after a day on the slope. For a change of scene the next day, you can ski closer to Bishkek at [Chunkurchak](https://visitalatoo.com/experiences/ski-chunkurchak/) or [Kashka-Suu](https://visitalatoo.com/experiences/ski-kashka-suu-kashkulak/).

## Who Orlovka suits

Families who want a weekend with a bed by the slope, without spending six hours on the road to Karakol. Beginners have somewhere to learn too: the separate "Malysh" run cost only 600 som in 2024/25. Strong skiers will find Orlovka small, but it's a handy warm-up stop on the way to Issyk-Kul and the [Karakol ski base](https://visitalatoo.com/experiences/ski-karakol-base/).

## Safety

Orlovka is among the bases inspected before each season by the Department of Tourism, the Emergencies Ministry and local authorities, and it was declared ready in December 2024. There are no patrols outside the runs, and the emergency number is 112. For winter mountain safety in general, see our [avalanche safety guide](https://visitalatoo.com/guide/avalanche-safety-kyrgyzstan/).

## FAQ

### How much is a lift pass at Orlovka?

The latest known prices are for 2024/25: 1,000 som on weekdays and 1,500 at weekends, 700 and 1,000 for half a day, and 600 som for the Malysh beginner run. The base hasn't published 2026/27 prices yet.

### Is there night skiing at Orlovka?

Yes. In 2024/25 night skiing ran in January and February from 19:30 to 22:30 for 1,000 som, but only for groups of at least 10 people. Call the booking line on +996 701 787 815 before you go.

### How far is Orlovka from Bishkek?

About 90–100 km, roughly an hour and a half by car towards Issyk-Kul. Your own car or a driver is the easiest option. A transfer from Dordoi Plaza ran in 2018, but we don't know whether it still operates.

### What is the altitude of Orlovka ski base?

Sources disagree. The Department of Tourism gave 1,840 m in December 2024, while skiresort.com shows a slope from 1,200 to 1,650 m. Either way, Orlovka is one of the lower bases, and it uses snow cannons early in the winter.

### Can I stay overnight at Orlovka?

Yes. There's a hotel and cottages, plus a bar, a restaurant and a sauna. Room prices are quoted when you book: admin +996 701 787 807, bookings +996 701 787 815, email info@orlovka.kg.

## Sources
- [Department of Tourism of Kyrgyzstan — register of ski bases (read 03.11.2026)](https://tourism.gov.kg/ski-resorts/)
- [24.kg — Ski bases of Kyrgyzstan: where to ski and what it costs (15.02.2025, in Russian)](https://24.kg/obschestvo/315196_gornolyijnyie_bazyi_kyirgyizstana_gde_pokatatsya_inbspvonbspskolko_eto_oboydetsya/)
- [Kaktus.media — Chuy region ski bases inspected before the season (13.12.2024)](https://kaktus.media/doc/514636_gornolyjnye_kompleksy_chyyskoy_oblasti_proverili_na_gotovnost_k_zimnemy_sezony_foto.html)
- [Skiresort.com — ski resorts in Kyrgyzstan (no update date given)](https://www.skiresort.com/en/ski-resorts/kyrgyzstan/)
- [Tazabek — ski bases and the industry's taxes (05.03.2026, in Russian)](https://www.tazabek.kg/news:2426788)

Want this trip without the hassle? WhatsApp +996 777 998 882 · hello@visitalatoo.com · https://visitalatoo.com/plan-my-trip/