Kyrgyzstan travel guides

Our specialists travel regularly through Kyrgyzstan, keeping up to date with new routes, trekking options, and cultural experiences that bring you closer to the country, its people, and its traditions. They’ve shared their firsthand knowledge in the following travel guides to help you get the most out of your trip.

Inside, you’ll find tips on exploring Bishkek’s leafy boulevards and Soviet-era architecture, hiking in Ala Archa National Park, and experiencing the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul. You’ll also find advice on venturing into the mountains around Karakol, from the striking red cliffs of Jeti-Oguz to the hot springs of Altyn Arashan. And for a glimpse into Kyrgyz nomadic life, our travel guides explain how you could spend time in a yurt by Song-Kul, a high-altitude lake where herders still graze their flocks.