Of all the Stan’s in central Asia, Kyrgyzstan is the most talked about amongst travellers, and for good reason. No visa hassle, open borders, forward thinking people, spectacular mountains and community based tourism projects will guarantee that Kyrgyzstan will always stay near the top of the central Asian wish list.
Here are 10 reasons Why Kyrgyzstan Is OutSTANding.
1. community Based tourism Projects: There is nowhere quite like Kyrgyzstan for seeing local culture in its natural form. CBT and Shepard’s Life are two companies that allow travellers to bridge the gap between visitors and villagers. When in Kyrgyzstan, head to the nearest CBT or Shepard’s life projects and embark on terrific adventures at sensible prices all while supporting local economies. travel doesn’t get much better than that. For much more about CBT and Shepard’s Life Click Here!
Look Out For These CBT Offices around Kyrgyzstan!
2. Scenery: coming from Canada, we may be a couple of natural charm snobs, but seeing the raw, rugged nature of Kyrgyzstan’s countryside is a real pleasure. 94% of the country is mountainous and with traveler information Offices, CBT and Shepard’s Life, the summer pastures, alpine lakes and soaring peaks are all at your disposal.
Enjoy The Scenery Of Kyrgyzstan… It’s OutSTANding!
3. Treks: There are literally hundreds of trekking opportunities in Kyrgyzstan already planned out and marked and there are hundreds much more waiting to be explored. The valleys, cliffs and mountain ranges around Karakol can keep any trekker busy for weeks. With treks ranging from day trips to week-long adventures, there is something for all skill levels. There are also treks between major destinations, so instead of taking public transport, you can just load up on supplies and walk yourself.
Trekking Near Karakol
4. horse Treks: many treks can also be done on horseback and in Kyrgyzstan there are plenty of places to rent a horse. the best way to do a horse trek is to hire a guide from CBT or Shepard’s Life and set out over a mountain pass. One place that we highly recommend for a horse trek is the 3,800 meter pass to spectacular Song-Kol Lake (3,000 meters).
Horse Trekking To Song-Kol
Click here To read much more about horse Trekking To Song-Kol.
5. other Travellers: This can be said of the entire region, travellers in central Asia are adventurous, intrepid and culturally aware. You’ll never see mini-skirts and reggae bars here. people are here for trekking and the stories around the hostel dinner tables will be funny, exciting and informative for your onward travel. This is one place where everyone is in for an experience.
Hostels & Homestays Are A terrific place To meet other Travellers In Kyrgyzstan
6. Homestays: before concerning Kyrgyzstan we didn’t really know what a homestay was. What they are is a ideal way for travellers to live with local families and support villagers instead of hotels and hostels. typically you get your own room in a homestay (if you want) and if you organize through CBT or Shepard’s Life, they try to guarantee that you are the only tourist(s) there. If you’re single or in a group of 5, you’ll have the friendly local family all to yourself. The family will cook delicious home-made food for you and offer you much more chai (tea) than you can drink, but aside from that they just go about their daily company and leave you to explore the surroundings.
Nick meets A local young boy While blogging In A Homestay
7. Drives: In numerous places, you hop on a bus simply to get from point A to point B, but in Kyrgyzstan (and many central Asian Countries) the drives between your destinations are phenomenal. Cruising over mountain passes, past alpine lakes and through rock tunnels will guarantee that every drive is an adventure in itself. local carry is relatively low-cost and if you want the best views, choose a shared taxi (only slightly much more expensive than buses).
Hop In A low-cost shared Taxi In Kyrgyzstan and delight in The Ride!
8. Beaches: That’s right, this landlocked nation has some spectacular beaches, many of which fringe the stunning Lake Issyk Kul’s northern and southern shores. Issyk-Kul (1,700 meters) is the largest lake in the country and the second largest alpine lake in the world. The beaches of Cholpon-Ata are stunning, but typically crowded with Russian and Kazakh vacationers. Although the sand can be a bit dirty in the north, the snow-capped peaks reflecting off the lake’s surface make up for it. try Tamga on the southern shores for a much more relaxed, quiet and authentically Kyrgyz atmosphere.
A beach In Kyrgyzstan? That’s Right!
9: Being Off The Beaten Path: If you’ve come to Kyrgyzstan, or anywhere in this region, you certainly have a thirst for adventure and the heart of an explorer. Kyrgyzstan provides the intrepid traveller authentic experiences and epic trips both lost in time and drenched in culture. The ease of travel here makes being off the beaten path feel as smooth as a freeway!
Off The Beaten path Is Easy! It’s as Smooth As A Freeway!
10: ease Of Travel: For somewhere with so few tourists, Kyrgyzstan is really set up well for travellers. There are totally free visas available whatsoever land borders and airports, the public carry is low-cost and easy, CBT helps you get in the door of real families, there are terrific hostels and the country is littered with outstanding homestay options. You will no doubt be amazed at just how easy it is to be intrepid in this amazing country.
We spent three remarkable weeks in Kyrgyzstan and we could have spent three months. There are just so numerous opportunities for adventure in this tiny, mountainous, central Asian nation. It’s one of those places that has it all and rewards travellers with everything they could hope for in a trip, tour, holiday or vacation. We will certainly be planning our return journey to this mesmerizing county in the near future. Kyrgyzstan is really outSTANding!
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