Kyrgyzstan

A landlocked Central Asian country known for its nomadic culture, Tien Shan mountains, and the Silk Road history.

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Plan a whirlwind trip through the enticing Stans of Central Asia (Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan) and you’ll no doubt come across endless odes to Uzbekistan, the Stan that boasts the Silk Route’s top 3 historical treasures: the ancient walled city of Khiva, the colourful mosque-filled hub of Khiva and of course Samarkand, home to the world-famous 15th-century Registan. What you probably won’t come across in your research is much about Kyrgyzstan. Yet, Kyrgyzstan rocks. I mean all of it does. From the dizzying heights of the Tien Shan Mountains to the glistening sapphire waters of Issyk-Kul Lake (which took me an entire week to circle) the spectacular Karakol Valley and all those awe-inspiring landscapes dotted with iconic yurts and herds of wild yaks. The scenery in Kyrgyzstan is out of this world, some of the most arresting I’ve ever seen, and, in my humble traveller’s opinion, the most glorious in all of Central Asia. To top off this gorgeousness, I met merely a handful of foreigners during my three-month-long meander in Kyrgyzstan: mostly in the major cities where everyone stops to restock on supplies or, a couple of times, in remote 700-year-old caravansaries. By then, I was actually glad to have a chance to chat with someone of my own tribe.

laurastraveltales 6 years ago

Kyrgyzstan Guides

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    ryan (Ryan Haq)
    [Kazakhstan --> Kyrgyzstan --> Uzbekistan --> Turkmenistan --> Azerbajian. Tajikistan is not on this list because of geographical and safety constraints] I haven't done this trip yet, but it's on my bucket list. First of all, let's talk realistically about this region: you will need to adapt to fewer English speakers, infrastructural gaps, and cultural considerations. From what folks say, Central Asia is jam packed with the most authentic & kindest people, freshest fruits, and breathtaking history. Once you get to Turkmenbashi, cross the Caspian Sea by ferry and arrive in Baku. Anyone wanna join me? Let's roam the cities and countrysides of the ancient Silk Road.

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Kyrgyzstan Articles

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