During this five-day tour you can not only travel along the traces of the Great Silk Road, but also learn about how to make national felt carpets, see how hunters train birds to hunt foxes and jackals, and observe with your own eyes the medieval buildings Burana Tower and Tash Rabat caravan-serai, and in general come into close contact with the ancient and rich Kyrgyz culture.
During these five days you will simply fall in love with Kyrgyzstan.
**The hotels/guest houses, yurts will be booked based on availability (if now, will be the similar one)
Accommodation conditions at yurt camps are basic – nomad way, outside shared toilet, summer shower, 2-4 pax per yurts. No single supplement.
There might be some small changes in the program due to unforeseen circumstances (weather, road repair etc).
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Upon arrival you will be met by our driver and guide. Transfer to the hotel and rest. After the rest sightseeing tour: we discover the city center, Ala Too Square, White House, Oak Park, statues of Manas, Kurmandjan Datka, Lenin and est, Art Gallery under the open sky, Victory square, Opera and Ballet Theatre, Osh Bazar (oriental market). Lunch and welcome dinner in a local restaurant, where you have a chance to try local food.
Today after breakfast we are going to Kochkor. On the way we will visit the capital of the ancient Karakhanid kingdom of Balasagun, there we will visit a tiny museum, see the collection of balbals, old hand mills and kayraks (Muslim toms stones), and of course climb to the top of the beautiful Burana Tower (late 10th early 11th century) one of the oldest towers in Central Asia. Then we will continue our way to Kochkor, on arrival we will have lunch with local family and stay in the guest house. Then we will have a shirdak show (carpet show) where we will see how to make “ala kiiz” national carpet, and visit the souvenir store. Buying something there you will help local women to increase their income, as all souvenirs are handmade by women of the village. Dinner at the guest house.
Today Tash Rabat is waiting for us, a medieval caravan-serai, was built in the 12th century and ceased to function at the end of the 14th century. The caravanserai is located at an altitude of 3,500 meters above sea level. In the Middle Ages, this was one of the routes of the Great Silk Road, which led from China to the Fergana Valley and on to other countries. Upon arrival to the yurt camp lunch then visit the caravanserai and take a walk along the Kara Kuyun Gorge. Horseback riding is available at additional cost. Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp.
After breakfast we leave for Bokonbaevo. Today we will have a hunting demonstration with an eagle, after which you have the opportunity to take pictures with the bird, as well as, ask questions berkuchi (hunter), about how he cares and trains birds. On arrival to Bokonbaevo we have lunch in a guest house, then leave our things, take our car and go for a swim to Issyk Kul lake – the pearl of Central Asia and one of the biggest lakes in Central Asia. Dinner and overnight in the guest house. After dinner folklore show.
Today we are going back to Bishkek. On the way back we will stop at Konorchek Canyon and take a short, two-hour walk through the canyon. There in the canyon we will find a comfortable place and have lunch with our lunch boxes. Upon arrival in Bishkek we will check-in at hotel, rest and farewell dinner. End of the program.
Enjoy the most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan, its impressive landscapes and the daily life of nomads. Cities and towns full of charm and traditions. The pleasure of life in contact with nature, joy and color.
Enjoy the most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan, its impressive landscapes and the daily life of nomads. Cities and towns full of charm and traditions. The pleasure of life in contact with nature, joy and color.
Enjoy the most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan, its impressive landscapes and the daily life of nomads. Cities and towns full of charm and traditions. The pleasure of life in contact with nature, joy and color.
Visit the favorite places of the inhabitants of Kyrgyzstan, integrate with them and you will get to know their landscapes, culture and history.
The north and south of Kyrgyzstan are completely different. Visit sites of natural and cultural interest both in the north of Kyrgyzstan and in the south of the country and enjoy the different climates and contrasts.
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