Kyrgyzstan

Snow in the Ala-Archa Valley

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.

Merzbacher Lake and North Enilchek Glacier
Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan: Merzbacher Lake and Enilchek

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 […]