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  • 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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  • Bishkek
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    • The leafy village of Arslanbob (Arstanbap in Kyrgyz) nestles at 1600m beneath the granite cliffs of sacred Mt Babash-Ata (4,465m), some three to four hours drive from the southern city of Osh.
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    • Bishkek
    • From the road, Bishkek is almost obscured by trees. It is one of the world’s greenest capitals and has a reputation for being laid-back and welcoming to visitors. The best hotels in Kyrgyzstan can also be found here.
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    • Issyk-Kul
    • Lake Issyk-kul is the second largest alpine lake in the world, measuring over 170km in length and 70km at its widest point. The name meaning "warm lake" is a reference to the fact that it has never frozen.
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    • Karakol
    • Located at the eastern tip of Lake Issyk-kul, Karakol is the largest town in the area. The main reason to come here is for the superb scenery nearby, with trekking and horse-riding possibilities as well as multiple opportunities for photography.
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    • Osh
    • Osh is one of the oldest recorded cities in Central Asia, at more than 2,500 years old, and the cultural and logistical hub for Southern Kyrgyzstan and the Ferghana Valley.
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    • Song Kol
    • Tucked away in a natural bowl formed by the surrounding mountains, during the summer months nomadic herdsmen set up yurt camps in the fertile pastures surrounding Song Kol lake.
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    • Tash Rabat
    • Nestled in a gorgeous valley and miles away from the nearest town is Tash Rabat. The old caravanserai here is worth poking around and there are local guides who have their own interesting theories about what it is for and who occupied it.
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    • The Inylchek Glacier
    • At the very roof of Central Asia, the Inylchek Glacier, one of the largest non-polar glaciers in the world, carves its way slowly downhill, overlooked by the pyramidal peak of Khan Tengri and the massive bulk of Pik Pobedy.
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One of the world's greenest capitals.

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{C17C1302-044D-4DF4-BD87-708A2D432BC8}Issyk-Kul

The second largest alpine lake in the world.

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A scenic area ideal for trekking and horse riding.

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{90AAAAA8-53AC-46B9-976C-450E025437CA}Song Kol

The perfect place to experience traditional yurt accommodation.

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