Arslanbob or Sary Chelek?

[lonelytraveller01]

These two destinations in the south of Kyrgyzstan, which one do you think is more beautiful, and any one day hike you will recommend from there?

Thanks!

[willemspie]

Arslanbob has pleasant homestays, I prefer those that are rural, away from the village center. You can hike in any direction, and in particular up the steep slopes of the mountains.
Sary Chelek the lake and its surroundings are very nice, but the village is nothing special. It is also quite remote, a long bus ride and only one bus a day.