Explore Kyrgyzstan

Son-Kul

Son-Kul

Tashkent

Tashkent

Kokand

Kokand

Toktogul

Toktogul

Between an immense lake, a Soviet dam, and red mountains, Toktogul is the authentic waypoint that punctuates the long journey between Bishkek and Osh.

Tash Rabat Caravanserai

Tash Rabat Caravanserai

Nestled at 3,500 m in the Tian Shan mountains, the Tash Rabat caravanserai is one of Central Asia's finest remnants of the Silk Road.

Talas

Talas

An isolated valley in western Kyrgyzstan, Talas blends the epic of Manas, alpine treks through Besh-Tash and authentic nomadic culture.

Suusamyr Valley

Soussamir Valley

150 km from Bishkek, Soussamir Valley unfolds its jailoo between 2000 and 3200 m: off-the-beaten-path trekking, nomadic yurts and winter freeride skiing.

Song-Kol Lake

Son Koul Lake

At 3,000 m altitude in the Tian Shan, Son Koul Lake is the summer gathering place for Kyrgyz nomadic herders. Yurts, horses, starlit skies.

Sary-Chelek Biosphere Reserve

Sary-Chelek Lake

At 1,873 meters elevation, Sary-Chelek Lake is a little-known UNESCO biosphere reserve, a paradise for hikers and lovers of pristine wilderness.

Osh

Razdelnaya Peak

At 6148 m in the Pamir, Razdelnaya Peak is the ideal objective for intermediate climbers: non-technical, accessible in two weeks from Osh.

Tian Shan Mountains

Pik Pobeda

At 7439 m, Pik Pobeda is Kyrgyzstan's highest summit and one of the world's most feared mountains. Elite climbing, accessible approach trek: complete guide.

Ala Archa National Park

Uchitel Peak

At 4540 m, Uchitel Peak is the highest Category 1B summit in the post-Soviet space—a demanding high-altitude trek with no technical climbing, just 40 km from Bishkek.

Osh

Lenin Peak

The third giant of Kirghizistan at 7134 m, Lenin Peak draws climbers and trekkers to the heart of the Pamir from Osh and the Alai Valley.

Osh

Osh

A millennial crossroads of the Silk Road, Osh unveils its bazaar, sacred Sulayman Too mountain, and the Oriental soul of southern Kyrgyzstan.

Oy-Tal

Oy-Tal

Nestled in a verdant valley of Issyk-Kul, Oy-Tal cultivates a rare art of living: fruit orchards, horseback rides to the Kazakh border and hospitality with herding families.

Naryn

Naryn

At 2,000 m in the Tian Shan, Naryn is the last major stopover before the wild south of Kyrgyzstan and the perfect base for exploring nomadic lakes.

Kyzyl-Suu

Kyzyl-Tuu

On the south shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyzyl-Tuu is Kyrgyzstan's yurt-making heart. Artisan workshops, kiyiz felt, and nomadic hospitality await.

Chon Kyzyl-Suu

Chon-Kyzyl-Suu Valley

At the foot of Terskey Ala-Too, Chon-Kyzyl-Suu unfolds pine forests, hot springs and glaciers. A Kyrgyz valley perfect for hiking and horseback trekking.