Just 40 minutes from the Kyrgyz city of Karakol, you'll find yourself surrounded by magical beauty and splendor. The Seven Bulls of Kyrgyzstan are natural sandstone formations located in the Issyk-Kul province. The area is geologically protected and is one of the most beautiful sights in Kyrgyzstan.
The name of the impressive rock formation is derived from its resemblance to seven reclining bulls and a centuries-old legend. The Seven Bulls rock formation is a national symbol in Kyrgyzstan and is surrounded by beautiful valleys and pastures.
The seven bulls
The legend is about a story of two Khans, one of whom had a beautiful wife with whom the other Khan fell in love. This led to a war and rivalry between them. Afraid of losing his newfound wife, he decided that the only way to keep her would be to kill her. To this end, he organized a feast to kill seven powerful bulls along with his wife.
The blood that flowed from their hearts and those of the bulls washed everything away and killed everyone. The blood of the bulls washed them through the valley to the place where the rock formations are today. Here they lay down to rest and turned into red rocks.
Viewed from the north side, the rock formation shows a completely different picture. This place was called the "Broken Heart" according to another legend. On our trip to Kyrgyzstan, you can experience the sheer size and beauty of these natural wonders for yourself and walk where those two Khans once fought for love.
On our Kyrgyzstan trip you can experience this exciting country for yourself. Here you will find all our current group tours.
Photo Credit: Claire Cox
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