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Kyrgyzstan

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Reasons To
Visit Kyrgyzstan

  • Lakes

    Kyrgyzstan is home to two pristine and deep alpine lakes, Issyk-Kul which never freezes over and provides the main lakeside towns with a pleasant climate and Song-Kol, which although smaller is equally beautiful.

    Lakes

  • Mountains

    94% of Kyrgyzstan landscape is mountainous, with jagged, rugged, peaks towering above the flatter plains. Most of the peaks form part of the dramatic Tian Shan range which sweeps through Central Asia into China.

    Mountains

  • Nomadic culture

    The Kyrgyz have always been a nomadic nation, with customs today developing from the ancient traditions of nomad ancestors. From living quarters to how communities are run the nomadic heritage remains vitally important in Kyrgyzstan.

    Nomadic culture

  • Remote wilderness

    Terrain in Kyrgyzstan is difficult and barren, often treacherous and unknown. However some of the world’s greatest journeys begin here, including crossing the stunning Torugart Pass.

    Remote wilderness

  • Walking

    The opportunities for light hiking or more adventurous trekking are endless. Two of our favourite spots are Ala Archa Canyon and the Jeti Oghuz Valley.

    Walking

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Tailor-made holidays to Kyrgyzstan

Perched between two of the greatest deserts on Earth, remote and mountainous Kyrgyzstan glows in lush contrast to its dusty neighbours. Bishkek, the leafy capital, makes a pleasant entry or exit point, and Lake Issyk-Kul, a great inland sea and renowned beauty spot.

{84AE1194-5343-4973-B7F1-D36B9D5F4744}Bishkek City Tour

A tour of this congenial capital makes for an interesting and relaxing day. The city can offer a poignant National History Museum, with exhibits on Kyrgyz victims of Stalin, as well as some interesting displays on Kyrgyz applied arts.

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{118E5CED-13A1-42A9-BFFC-2C288DE0C5D9}Ala Archa National Park

Towering over the park are the highest peaks of the Kyrgyz Alatau Range, including Peak Korona (4860m) and Semenov Tianshanskii (4895m), both higher than anything Europe has to offer.

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{1D3B8A4E-D4CC-48A2-9292-944819770EDA}Jeti Oghuz Excursion

From Karakol a short 30 min drive west along the lake brings you to the head of the Jeti Oghuz valley, where you head north toward Jeti Oghuz village. A few minutes up the road you reach Broken Heart Rock, the reverse side of the famous Seven Bulls, a tremendous red limestone formation towering above the village.

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Our escorted small group tours are different from our tailor-made holidays in that travel is always in small groups with the services of an experienced guide throughout the trip.

Practical Info

Flight time from UK

9 hours (via Istanbul)

Timezone

GMT+6 hours

When To Go

Jan
Travel is not recommended
Feb
Travel is not recommended
Mar
Travel is not recommended
Apr
Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year
May
A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of
Jun
The best time to travel
Jul
The best time to travel
Aug
The best time to travel
Sep
A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of
Oct
Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year
Nov
Travel is not recommended
Dec
Travel is not recommended
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