Call the base on +996 555 255 511 before you set off. Prices and opening times aren't published anywhere public, and there's only one lift, so if it isn't running there's nothing to ski. Toguz-Bulak is next to the village of the same name in Issyk-Ata district of Chui region, about 40 km south-east of Bishkek. According to Tazabek in March 2026, the base has 40 hectares of groomed and freeride slopes, a new chairlift and a hotel for 40 guests. It's a small place for a quiet weekend rather than a resort for a week.
How to get to Toguz-Bulak
- Drive south-east from Bishkek. Toguz-Bulak village is about 40 km away, most easily reached by car or taxi. We couldn't find any public transport information for the base itself.
- Phone ahead. Ask whether the lift is running on your day, what it costs and whether the hotel has rooms. The toguzbulak.kg website blocks automated reading, so we couldn't confirm what it currently says.
The lift and the slopes
The base has a single chairlift, which Tazabek describes as new. The skiresort.com catalogue gives an altitude range of 1,900 to 2,230 m and about 9 km of runs, while Tazabek mentions 40 hectares of groomed slopes and freeride areas. That's a vertical of about 330 m, similar to the other bases near Bishkek.
| Base | From Bishkek | Altitude, m | Lifts | Lodging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toguz-Bulak | ≈40 km | 1,900–2,230 | 1 chairlift | hotel for 40 guests |
| Chunkurchak | 30 km | 2,070–2,440 | 5 chairlifts + kids' lift | none |
| ZiL | 35 km | 1,810–2,330 | 4 | no information |
| Kashka-Suu | 35 km | 1,870–2,270 | chairlift + T-bar | hotel |
How much it costs
The base hasn't published 2026/27 prices for lift passes, rental or the hotel, and we couldn't find recent prices from earlier seasons either. As a rough guide, a day pass at the neighbouring bases near Bishkek cost 1,100–1,600 som in 2024/25. For this year's Toguz-Bulak prices, ask the base by phone.
Where to stay
The base has a hotel for 40 guests, which is the main thing that sets it apart from Chunkurchak, where there's no lodging. You can arrive on Friday evening and ski both days of the weekend without the drive in from the city. There aren't many rooms, so book ahead for holidays.
Who it suits
Toguz-Bulak suits people in Bishkek who want a weekend on the snow with an overnight stay, away from the crowds and lift queues at the closer bases. There is some freeride terrain, but not much. Beginners and families with small children will find Chunkurchak, with its kids' conveyor, easier, and for long runs and altitude you're better off at Karakol or Too-Ashuu. Every base in the country is compared in our guide to Kyrgyzstan's ski resorts.
Avalanches and safety
Toguz-Bulak wasn't on the list of Chui region bases that the Tourism Department and the Emergencies Ministry inspected before the season in December 2024. The base doesn't publicly mention any patrol or avalanche service. Only go into the freeride areas with an avalanche kit and never alone, especially after fresh snow, and read our avalanche safety guide before you go. The emergency number is 112.
If you need help with a car and lodging, send us a request.
FAQ
How much is a lift pass at Toguz-Bulak?
The base doesn't publish current prices anywhere public, and there are no 2026/27 prices either. At the neighbouring bases near Bishkek, a day pass cost 1,100–1,600 som in 2024/25. Ask the base for the exact price on +996 555 255 511.
Where is Toguz-Bulak?
Next to Toguz-Bulak village in Issyk-Ata district of Chui region, about 40 km south-east of Bishkek. The easiest way there is by car or taxi.
Can I stay overnight at Toguz-Bulak?
Yes. According to Tazabek in March 2026, the base has a hotel for 40 guests. There aren't many rooms, so book ahead for weekends and holidays.
How many lifts and runs does Toguz-Bulak have?
One chairlift, which Tazabek describes as new. skiresort.com lists about 9 km of runs between 1,900 and 2,230 m, and Tazabek mentions 40 hectares of groomed and freeride slopes.
Is Toguz-Bulak good for beginners?
You can learn here, but Chunkurchak is easier for beginners and small children, with five lifts, a kids' conveyor and a first-aid post. Toguz-Bulak is better for a quiet weekend with an overnight stay.
