Kyrgyzstan Holidays

Dominated by the Tien Shan mountains and straddling the ancient Silk Road, the nomadic Kyrghyz encampments, with their herds of sheep and goats, give an almost biblical feel to this beautiful country.

Architecturally, there is little to see but any travel to Kyrgyzstan is more than compensated for by the magnificent views which can be found by riding or trekking in the mountains. Since independence from the former Soviet Union, life has been hard for the people of Kyrgyzstan with no natural wealth apart from a little gold. For the visitor, however, it is a land of peace and tranquillity where many people are still nomadic, living in yurts and tending their sheep and goats.

The villages remain isolated since the end of the state-supported public transport system and the most common form of transport now is the horse. The historic sites, such as the petroglyphs near Cholpan Ata, are seldom visited and staying on the pristine shores of Lake Issyk-Kul is a relaxing way to pass a day or two whilst venturing out to some of the nearby villages or the 7th century Burana Tower. Kyrgyzstan also provides access to Kashgar in China by crossing the Turugart pass.







Kazakhstan, Kyrghyzstan and Western China.

Kyrghyzstan, North and South Chinese Silk Road.

Chinese Turkestan.

Uzbekistan and Kyrghyzstan.

For information on our escorted tour to The Chinese Silk Road please click through here