Kyrgyzstan travel guide: yurts, treks and the Silk Road
Ninety percent mountains, no visa for most travellers, and yurt camps beside alpine lakes. Everything we learned travelling Kyrgyzstan – treks, CBT, costs and when to go.
Our Ala Kul Trek: 3-Day Experience in Kyrgyzstan
Now, we’d like to share our personal experience, which can help you to learn from our mistakes and avoid challenging situations. We completed the trek in three days, starting in Karakol and finishing in Altyn Arashan, staying in yurts along the way without camping gear to keep our backpacks light. While we loved the experience,…
Day Trip from Bishkek to Burana Tower
Our first real trip in Kyrgyzstan – not counting Bishkek – was to Burana Tower. We were drawn to this place because of its history and mythical significance. If you’re looking for a day trip from Bishkek or simply want to add something culturally rich to your Kyrgyzstan itinerary, stay with us – here’s everything…
Skazka Canyon: Kyrgyzstan Travel Guide
„Skazka Canyon is one of Kyrgyzstan’s hidden gems – and it’s way more than just colorful rocks. In this post, we’ll take you with us to this magical place and share all the practical tips, highlights, and personal stories from our visit.“ We visited Skazka Canyon (also known as Fairytale Canyon) – and for me,…
Guide to visiting Seven Bulls and Jeti Oguz
If you’re planning your Kyrgyzstan itinerary, Jeti Oguz and its extraordinary Seven Bulls should definitely be on your list. This place is famous for its vibrant red earth cliffs, which are part of the Ala-Too mountain range and are easily accessible from Jeti Oguz village. But Jeti Oguz offers more than just dramatic cliffs –…
Ultimate Guide: 3 Day Song Kul Horse Trek
When we were traveling through Kyrgyzstan, we decided to step out of our comfort zone and try something completely new – horseback riding. As two animal lovers with a taste for adventure, we thought, “Why not give it a shot?” Even though neither of us had ridden a horse before, we were excited to experience…
Ala-Kul Lake Trek Guide: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan, you must be a mountain lover. Around 94% of this country is blanketed in stunning mountains, offering breathtaking natural beauty at every turn. By planning what to visit in Kyrgyzstan you simply can’t miss one of the most famous treks here which is obviously Ala Kul Trek. Despite…
Hitchhiking in Kyrgyzstan
On our travels, we’ve hitchhiked across continents, and in this article, we’ve gathered all the essential information you need for hitchhiking in Kyrgyzstan. Why do we hitchhike? I would like to say that we hitchhike for many reasons. By hitchhiking you can get to know about other cultures, you can meet some locals and talk…
All you need to know about visiting Tash Rabat
If you are thinking about some interesting cultural trip with a great relaxation around nomads in nature, here it comes. Tash Rabat with a touch of history and its surroundings is just amazing. In this article, you can immerse yourself in the story of Tash Rabat and plan your own itinerary with us! Explore another…
Where to Stay in Bishkek (inc. Best Areas and 9 Hotels)
In this article I would like to show you the best places to stay in Bishkek based on our personal experience with location and our accommodation (which was on budget but quite good) and reviews which we carefully studied and choosed the best options for you. Let’s check these options of accommodations, which you can…