First steps in Kyrgyzstan

Trip description

Unless you have booked everything via a tour operator, the "discovery in a week" option will only be possible if you travel to a neighbouring country, such as Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan, and decide to make a small incursion into the country of the nomads. Given the time difference and travel times, it is indeed difficult to leave for such a short period of time and hope to take advantage of it, except for a simple, precise and organized trek, which becomes easier and more economical to achieve than in the past thanks to the low cost flights of the airline Pegasus. However, on the spot, the mountain ranges to be crossed and the security risk posed by domestic flights will not allow you to visit all areas in such a short time, and it will take a minimum of 15 days to enjoy the country. From Uzbekistan, focus on the Kyrgyz Ferghana and take a trip to Chatyr Kul. From Kazakhstan, discover the capital, Bishkek, and tour Lake Issyk Kul. This tour is from Uzbekistan

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Day 1: Arrival in Kyrgyzstan

Day 2: Road to Bishkek

Day 3: Osh Bazaar

Day 4: Seaside city of Cholpon-Ata

Day 5: Nature getaway from Karakol

Day 6: Along the south shore of Lake Issyk Koul

Day 7: Night in the mountains

Day 8: Horse ride

Day 9: Crossing the plains of Kyrgyzstan

Day 10: Return to Uzbekistan

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Day 1 : Arrival in Kyrgyzstan

Border crossing at Osh from Andijan in Uzbekistan. In the afternoon, take the excursion to the "throne of Solomon".

Day 2 : Road to Bishkek

Early in the morning, let us immerse you with the atmosphere of one of the most famous niches in Central Asia. Don't drag, the afternoon is waiting for you with a very long journey to Bishkek.

Day 3 : Osh Bazaar

Visit the Osh bazaar in the morning, then have lunch near Ala Tau Square where you can then stroll around until the historic museum opens. Take a detour through the statue of Lenin and then go for a walk, with the Kyrgyz, in Dubovy Park.

Day 4 : Seaside city of Cholpon-Ata

Leave Bishkek early in the morning to take a break in Cholpon-Ata, to see the beach or the Petroglyph Museum.

Day 5 : Nature getaway from Karakol

If you have arranged to be in Karakol on a Sunday, attend the animal market and then schedule a day to discover the Jetti-Öghuz waterfalls or the hot springs of Altyn Arashan.

Day 6 : Along the south shore of Lake Issyk Koul

Come back from your excursion at the end of the morning and then attack the south shore of the lake, towards Tamga or Bokonbaevo to visit a falcons breeding. Continue until Kochkor the same day. You will save time on this day by borrowing a shared taxi or renting a car.

Day 7 : Night in the mountains

From Kochkor, spend the night at Song Kul Lake, at an altitude of more than 3,000 m.

Day 8 : Horse ride

Treat yourself to a morning on horseback around the lake to enjoy some of the most beautiful landscapes offered by Kyrgyzstan. Return to Kochkor in the evening.

Day 9 : Crossing the plains of Kyrgyzstan

From Kochkor, drive to Bishkek, then return to the Osh road and stop in Jalalabad to turn off towards Arslanbob, a typical Kyrgyz Ferghana village. Again, for such a long trip, spend part of your budget on renting a car.