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Ala Kul Lake Ala Kul is an alpine lake located high up in the mountains at a height of 3,530 m (11,580 ft). The climb up to the lake over Ala Kul Pass is even higher at 3,900 m (12,800…
Also called Salkyn Tur (Салкын-Тор in Russian & Kyrgyz), this beautiful park extends from the Naryn River high up into the mountains occupying a vast 10,448 acres. Salkyn Tor National Park is located just outside the regional capital, past the…
The Ala Archa nature reserve is a big draw for tourists visiting Central Asia who want a quick trek outside of big city life. As you walk around Bishkek or go up into one of the many high-rise apartment buildings…
Day 1: Trip starts in Bishkek beginning with Manas International Airport (FRU) pickup and overnight hotel stay. For Bishkek Pics & Information: Click Here Day 2: Drive to Naryn City with stay in bed & breakfast. For Naryn…
Arslanbob (Written and pronounced in Kyrgyz as “Arstanbap”) is one of the most famous places in Kyrgyzstan. Arslanbob (Kyrgyz: Арстанбаб – Arstanbab; Russian: Арсланбоб; Uzbek: Arslonbob) is the name of the large wild walnut (Juglans regia) forest, but is also…
Day 1: Trip starts in Bishkek beginning with Manas International Airport (FRU) pickup. For Bishkek Pics & Information: Click Here Day 2: After overnight hotel stay, leave for Naryn City and stay at local bed & breakfast. For…
Karakol (Kyrgyz or Russian: Каракол) is a peaceful, low-rise town with backstreets full of Russian gingerbread cottages, shaded by rows of huge white poplars. It is the 4th largest city in Kyrgyzstan, near the eastern tip of Lake Issyk-Kul, about…
Day 1: Trip starts in Bishkek beginning with Manas International Airport (FRU) pickup. For Bishkek Pics & Information: Click Here Day 2: After overnight hotel stay, leave to Issyk Kul yurt camp. For Issyk Kul Lake Pics &…
General Information The town of Naryn is the provincial administrative center for the Naryn region. It lies in a steep-sided mountain valley, and is situated on both banks of the Naryn River (one of the main head waters of the…
Bishkek (in Kyrgyz and Russian: Бишкéк), formerly Pishpek and Frunze, is the capital and the largest city of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is also the administrative centre of Chuy Province which surrounds the city, even though the city itself is not part…
Among some of the many cultural traditions you can come to expect here, the Kyrgyz people ♦ take great pride in their hospitality ♦ take shoes off at the door, but usually wear felt slippers indoors ♦ serve hot tea…
The Tower The Burana Tower is a large minaret in the Chuy Valley in northern Kyrgyzstan. The minaret is believed to be the first in Central Asia (you can find similar construction in Uzgen in the south of Kyrgyzstan). It…
Because Kyrgyzstan still has ties to its nomadic herding roots, their diet is centered around meat and dairy. The cooking techniques and major ingredients have been strongly influenced by the nation’s nomadic way of life. Mutton (lamb) is the favorite…
(CLICK TO RETURN TO SONG KUL LAKE TRIP PAGE) General Information Song Kul (also Song Köl – Son Kul – Songköl – Song-Köl – or Kyrgyz: Соңкөл, IPA: [sóɴkœl]) is an alpine lake in northern Naryn Province, Kyrgyzstan, standing at almost…
(CLICK TO RETURN TO ISSYK KUL LAKE TRIP PAGE) Travel to Fairy Tale Canyons, Salt Lake and the famous Issyk Kul (Hot Lake). Issyk-Kul (also Ysyk Köl, Issyk-Kol: Kyrgyz: Ысык-Көл [ɯsɯqkœl]; Russian: Иссык-Куль) is an endorheic lake in the northern…
After a few years hiatus and under new ownership (although retaining the same local staff) we are proud to have relaunched Kyrgyz-Travel trips in the Summer of 2016. We hope to feature many new happy travelers’ testimonials to update this…
(CLICK TO RETURN TO ISSYK KUL LAKE TRIP PAGE) Fairy Tale Canyon / Skazka Canyon The canyon was named because of its bizarre rocky landscape, which for many years has been transformed by wind into amazing sculptures and formations. Some…
(CLICK TO RETURN TO TASH RABAT TRIP PAGE) General Information Chatyr Kul (also Chatyr Köl – Chatyrkol – Kyrgyz: Чатыркөл) is an endorheic alpine lake located in the Tian Shan mountains in the At-Bashi (Horse’s Head) region of the Naryn…
While the Chinese in partnership with the Kyrgyz government have been financing nicely new paved highways, there are still many gravel and dirt roads in Kyrgyzstan. The highway between Bishkek and Naryn has been completed with smooth paved roads and…
Kol Suu Lake (or properly called Kol Teckeri) is quickly becoming one of the region’s most popular tourist destinations. Secluded high up in the mountains that skirt along the Chinese border, Lake Kel Suu offers breathtaking views both on the…