Posts of our blog by tag "Hiking"

January 7, 2022

The most mysterious lake in the Kyrgyz Republic - Merzbacher Lake

Merzbacher Lake - a place where there is no life  Life could never have been born in Merzbacher Lake: every summer it disappears, and in spring it reappears. Scientists are still puzzling over the riddles of this lake. Scientists still puzzle over the phenomenon of Merzbacher ...
November 19, 2021

National parks and reserves of Kyrgyzstan

Harmony with nature in national parks and reserves of Kyrgyzstan Check out the most unique national parks and reserves in Kyrgyzstan that are worth visiting this summer. There is almost no place on the Earth the nature of which was not affected by a man. The incorrigible change ...
February 11, 2020

Sary-Chelek - the Treasure of Southern Kyrgyzstan.

All you need to know about Sary-Chelek Lake What kind of lake is Sary-Chelek, why it is so known, how to get there and where to stay - read about it all in our article. If Issyk Kul Lake proudly bears the nickname "Pearl of Kyrgyzstan", then we can call Sary-Chelek “the treas ...
February 4, 2020

What is a yurt and why are yurt camps so popular in Kyrgyzstan?

Nomads in Kyrgyzstan from ancient times settled in yurts. Portable dwellings, which could be assembled and disassembled, suited their lifestyle just perfectly. Yurts also had a sacred meaning for nomads. The decoration of yurts is a clear example of the folk-applied art of nomads ...
November 8, 2018

All you need to know about Kyrgyzstan trekking 2019

Kyrgyzstan country of amazing nature and high mountains with breathtaking peaks. Over 90% of the territory is covered by mountains, which makes the country perfect destination for mountaineering. Furthermore, mountains are very accessible and there are huge variety of hiking rout ...
August 18, 2015

Where to Go for a Tajikistan Trekking & Climbing Vacation Paradise

Hikers and climbers scoping out vacation spots in Central Asia should check out Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains.  Never heard of them?  The Fann Mountains are part of the famed Pamir-Alai System that everyone who visits Tajikistan raves about.  The Pamirs are the Goliaths of Central ...
October 23, 2014

The Best Place for Walking Vacations in Asia You Have to See

When it comes to outdoor-centered vacations, Kyrgyzstan is a fantastic destination for active travelers looking for mountain hiking holidays.  Don’t know much about Kyrgyzstan?  Kyrgyzstan is a small Central Asian country located west of China and south of Kazakhstan with a growi ...
October 21, 2014

6 Popular Destinations in the Tien Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

The Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan is home to one of the world’s most spectacular mountain systems, the Tien Shan Mountains.  The Tian Shan Mountains are known as “celestial mountains.”  Their peaks roll on endlessly through the entire country topped with snow and their moun ...
September 4, 2014

The Best Summertime Activities in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan’s wild, pristine landscape offers a wealth of opportunities for extreme sport lovers traveling through Kyrgyzstan during the summer.  Trekking, rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, heli-skiing, rafting, and paragliding are all available in Kyrgyzstan to give yo ...
August 23, 2014

5 Trekking Tours in the Most Beautiful Country in Central Asia

There are many beautiful places in the world to trek through, but Kyrgyzstan has a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that is drawing trekkers into Central Asia from all over the world.  It’s a country set in the clouds.  Saturated with high elevation mountains and alpine lakes in the hear ...
July 18, 2014

Trekking in Kyrgyzstan: Visit the World’s Best Trekking Destination

One of the world’s most spectacular trekking destinations is largely unknown by international travelers. Perched above the rest of Central Asia are the towering, exotic mountains of Kyrgyzstan blanketed in green, topped with snow, and decorated with crystalline alpine lakes and p ...