Highlights of central Asia: Kyrgyzstan's mountains & Uzbekistan's architecture
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
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Green, mountainous and lake-strewn, Kyrgyzstan is sandwiched between deserts and scorched plains. It’s remarkably untouched in feel, certainly when compared with showier, next-door Uzbekistan. Our specialists have traversed its landscapes by road and on foot, and they’ll draw on this knowledge to plan your visit.
They can suggest experiences for your vacation to Kyrgyzstan that will give you a vivid sense of the Kyrgyz people’s hospitality and traditional nomadic lifestyle. You could stay in a family-run yurt camp in an alpine meadow or on the banks of azure-bright Lake Song-Kul: our specialists have tried and tested various options. Then, if you’re looking to incorporate hiking into your trip to Kyrgyzstan, they’ll advise on the best trails — you could trek past glaciers, or through wildflower-dotted valleys. And, they’ll help you take in quintessential Kyrgyz sights, from the petroglyphs around Lake Issyk-Kul to the stone caravanserai of Tash Rabat.
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Suggested Kyrgyzstan tour
This sample tour will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Kyrgyzstan, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your tour will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
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Best time to visit
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Kyrgyzstan in pictures
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Learn about the nomadic culture -
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Go trekking through Ala Archa Canyon -
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Spend the night in a yurt by Lake Song-Kul -
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Visit deep alpine lakes -
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Admire the mountainous landscapes -
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Experience a homestay in Arslanbob -
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Take in the scenery of the Torugart Pass -
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Go alpine walking in the Jeti Oghuz Valley
Our expert guides to traveling in Kyrgyzstan
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Kyrgyzstan. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Kyrgyzstan at its best.
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My travels along the Silk Route
Travel specialist Nick documented his journey along the ancient Silk Route, taking in the cultures and landscapes of China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, from the Gobi Desert to the beautiful mosaic buildings of Samarkand’s Registan Square.
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The Silk Route, unpacked: highlights of Central Asia
The Silk Route, unpacked: highlights of Central Asia
The Silk Route spans a vast area of the globe from China to Uzbekistan. Here, Silk Route specialist John explains why you should focus your energies on Central Asia, and why this region is so fulfilling to explore.
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Trekking in Kyrgyzstan
Trekking in Kyrgyzstan
The Central Asian Republic of Kyrgyzstan is a walker's paradise. If you're planning a walking vacation let us advise you on the best places to experience its alpine scenery and glaciated valleys.
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