The Kyrgyz Republic. Central Asia’s premiere trekking destination, 90% mountainous with the Tien Shan in the north and the Tajik Pamirs in the south. A land of horseback nomads, hunting with golden eagles, yurts in the high pastures, and an incredible diversity of landscapes.
Pick up the most recent Lonely Planet: Central Asia guidebook to plan an independent trip (we wrote the Kyrgyzstan chapter), or consider reaching out to our friends at Feel Nomad to organize a tour.
Kyrgyzstan: Chok-Tal Valley An easy hike up a wide beautiful valley, proximity to the north shore of Issyk-Kul belies the rugged and remote feeling of Chok-Tal valley. To top it off, two pretty lakes (one atop a steep scree slope) cap the adventure. Total Km: 14km Total Days: 1 Elevation […]
Kyrgyzstan: Chok-Tal Seven Lakes Chok-Tal Seven Lakes offers a pleasant stroll through wildflower-filled pastures up to a string of seven lakes atop a small plateau above the main Chok-Tal valley. Local shepherds and the occasional marmot are likely the only company you’ll come across in this little-known valley high above […]
Kyrgyzstan: Kol Tor Lake (At Bashi) The trek to Kol Tor is an easy dayhike to a beautiful mountain lake off the upper At Bashi Valley in the Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan. Short distances and minimal elevation gain make this suitable for trekkers of all levels, and the views stack […]
Kyrgyzstan: Merzbacher Lake and Enilchek Кыргызстан: Озеро Мерцбахера и Энилчек Merzbacher Lake is one of the strangest natural phenomena in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, and the Enilchek Glacier one of the most spectacular and rugged landscapes. Taken together, this hike makes for one of the most memorable experiences of all […]
Kyrgyzstan: Belagorka Waterfall The Belagorka Waterfall is the highest in the Kyrgyz ridge of the Alatoo Mountains, the range immediately surrounding Bishkek and the Chuy Valley. It’s a pleasant, easy daytrip from Bishkek and so remains popular as a dayhike from Bishkek – though more-so with local groups than foreign […]
Kyrgyzstan: Song Kol Lake from Kyzart Pass Кыргызстан: Озеро Соң Көл с перевала Кызарт Ascending a mountain pass on foot or horseback and seeing Song Kol Lake for the first time spread out in all its glory is one of the most memorable experience that trekking in Kyrgyzstan has to […]