New Year In Orient – Kyrgyzstan

This tour starts in Kyrgyzstan, moves into China, then ends in Kazakhstan for a Silk Road journey you will never forget. Begin by touring Kyrgyzstan’s capital city if Bishkek, then goes on a visit to an ancient Silk Road minaret, a small village that is famous for its traditional handmade carpets, a remote alpine lake, and a silk road caravanserai. Next, you will journey into China, where you will explore a massive market in Kashgar, visit the country’s largest mosque, and then travel to Urumqi, where you will get to see Red Hill. The tour finishes up in Kazakhstan, where you will take a tour of the gorgeous city of Almaty. Museums, squares, churches, Bazaars, and mosques are just a few of the things you will be exposed to in the city. Finally, end the tour with a trip to a large Petroglyph site that contains roughly 4,000 unique petroglyphs with some drawings that are over 3,000 years old.

Nowruz derives from the Persian word "new day". It is a big festival, which is celebrated in Iran and Central Asian countries. It is called differently within Central Asian countries, which were influenced once upon a time by Persia. Nowruz is a very important event because of the new season, spring comes after winter, bringing blossoming and "new life". In Kyrgyzstan and Central Asian countries, Nowruz is celebrated on March 21. It’s greatly celebrated all over Kyrgyzstan. For instance, in the city of Bishkek, city authorities organize a big holiday, people set up yurts in public places and prepare traditional meals; like ‘SUMOLOK’ which is a very special meal cooked only for this occasion. Cooking takes almost 12 hours and can be lengthy, with 2 weeks of preparation. One can say this holiday is equivalent to New year’s importance. During Nowruz, traditional horse races take place all over the country, and during this tour, you can experience the period of Nomadic spring life. It’s not an opportunity you should miss!

Sulayman Mountain is the only UNESCO World Heritage site in the country of Kyrgyzstan. It is located in the city of Osh and was once a major place of Muslim and pre-Muslim pilgrimage. The rock rises abruptly from the surrounding plains of the Fergana valley and is a popular place among locals and visitors, with a splendid view. According to UNESCO, the mountain is the most complete example of a sacred mountain, anywhere in Central Asia, worshiped over several Millennia. There is also an Open Air Museum, sometimes referred to as a Stone Garden, which covers some 42 hectares and contains a number of prehistoric monumental structures and petroglyphs. This tour affords you the opportunity to visit these sacred sites and much more.

Kyrgyzstan is a paradise for cyclists as one can find here routes of any level of difficulty. Being a mountainous country, it offers a wide range of landscapes and roads that take you from alpine meadows to sandy beaches, nomadic families, who will welcome you into their yurt for a taste of the Kumis (fermented mare’s milk) and a big role in all of this plays Issyk Kul lake. The historical and cultural aspects of Kyrgyzstan are very interesting as well. We still have all the attributes of Nomadic life. Only in Kyrgyzstan, in the summertime, we can see yurts, real nomads and their horses, who are always at your service to ride, if only you would like to.

If you are a big fan of outdoor activities and a landscape lover, if you are passionate about bike trips and you love setting the goal and reaching it, then high mountain passes are just temporary difficulties on the way to something truly amazing. Bike tours in Kyrgyzstan are all about it. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, it has an unlimited number of spots for mountain bike trails. Each can find his favorite bike trek depending on experience, level of fitness, type of trail, landscape, and other preferences. Be sure any trail will give you a unique and magical experience combined with tons of fun during this journey.

It is a great opportunity to take a horse tour to visit the most beautiful mountain scenery. Kyrgyzstan is one of the best places for horse riding. Come along on a fabulous tour on the back of a Kyrgyzstan horse. This is ideal for anyone looking for personal experiences. You will trace interesting routes during a horseback riding tour in Kyrgyzstan, visit the most picturesque places, inspiring nature, and get in touch with nomad culture and life.

Experience the sublime landscapes and fascinating nomadic culture of Kyrgyzstan on this special tour. This tour covers the most rugged, mountainous stretch of the old Silk Road between China and Uzbekistan- a region of sunlit snow peaks, vast blue-green glacial lakes, and pastures dotted with yurt encampments. In addition to seeing some of the most spellbinding vistas in Central Asia, you’ll also get to experience life in a genuine nomad camp, some traditional Kyrgyz and Uyghur cuisine, cooking local food, and also learn about the region’s Russian colonial legacy through its art and architecture.

Kyrgyzstan is one of those countries where the majority of the area is covered with mountain ranges. In the case of Kyrgyzstan, it is 90%. Is worth mentioning that 41% of the country is located above an elevation of 3,000 meters. The mountains are rough and rocky, but in some places, there are heavenly lush and green, characterizing the environment of an oasis. Whether you want to trek, go for a mountain walk, raft on the rivers, spend your night in the camps, or sit and relax, the mountains of Kyrgyzstan will always welcome you with their warm arms wide open.

Explore the best of the Alay mountains on this tour and discover one of the most stunning mountain regions in the world that are still unknown. This tour combines some of the best landscapes, trekking, and nomadic cultural experiences in all of Kyrgyzstan, including incredible mountain vistas at Sary Mogul and Jiptick mountain passes, where you will feel as though you’ve landed on another planet. Diverse landscapes, from turquoise alpine lakes and lush green valleys to high desert moonscapes, and the red rock formations of ‘ Three Dragon Gorge’, sleeping in a traditional yurt where you’ll have an opportunity to meet Kyrgyz shepherds, learn about the conventional Nomadic culture and enjoy home-cooked meals.

This tour starts in Kyrgyzstan, moves into China, then ends in Kazakhstan for a Silk Road journey you will never forget. Begin by touring Kyrgyzstan’s capital city if Bishkek, then goes on a visit to an ancient Silk Road minaret, a small village that is famous for its traditional handmade carpets, a remote alpine lake, and a silk road caravanserai. Next, you will journey into China, where you will explore a massive market in Kashgar, visit the country’s largest mosque, and then travel to Urumqi, where you will get to see Red Hill. The tour finishes up in Kazakhstan, where you will take a tour of the gorgeous city of Almaty. Museums, squares, churches, Bazaars, and mosques are just a few of the things you will be exposed to in the city. Finally, end the tour with a trip to a large Petroglyph site that contains roughly 4,000 unique petroglyphs with some drawings that are over 3,000 years old.

If you are a big fan of outdoor activities and a landscape lover, if you are passionate about bike trips and you love setting the goal and reaching it, then high mountain passes are just temporary difficulties on the way to something truly amazing. Bike tours in Kyrgyzstan are all about it. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, it has an unlimited number of spots for mountain bike trails. Each can find his favorite bike trek depending on experience, level of fitness, type of trail, landscape, and other preferences. Be sure any trail will give you a unique and magical experience combined with tons of fun during this journey.

Nowruz derives from the Persian word "new day". It is a big festival, which is celebrated in Iran and Central Asian countries. It is called differently within Central Asian countries, which were influenced once upon a time by Persia. Nowruz is a very important event because of the new season, spring comes after winter, bringing blossoming and "new life". In Kyrgyzstan and Central Asian countries, Nowruz is celebrated on March 21. It’s greatly celebrated all over Kyrgyzstan. For instance, in the city of Bishkek, city authorities organize a big holiday, people set up yurts in public places and prepare traditional meals; like ‘SUMOLOK’ which is a very special meal cooked only for this occasion. Cooking takes almost 12 hours and can be lengthy, with 2 weeks of preparation. One can say this holiday is equivalent to New year’s importance. During Nowruz, traditional horse races take place all over the country, and during this tour, you can experience the period of Nomadic spring life. It’s not an opportunity you should miss!

If you are a big fan of outdoor activities and a landscape lover, if you are passionate about bike trips and you love setting the goal and reaching it, then high mountain passes are just temporary difficulties on the way to something truly amazing. Bike tours in Kyrgyzstan are all about it. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, it has an unlimited number of spots for mountain bike trails. Each can find his favorite bike trek depending on experience, level of fitness, type of trail, landscape, and other preferences. Be sure any trail will give you a unique and magical experience combined with tons of fun during this journey.

It is a great opportunity to take a horse tour to visit the most beautiful mountain scenery. Kyrgyzstan is one of the best places for horse riding. Come along on a fabulous tour on the back of a Kyrgyzstan horse. This is ideal for anyone looking for personal experiences. You will trace interesting routes during a horseback riding tour in Kyrgyzstan, visit the most picturesque places, inspiring nature, and get in touch with nomad culture and life.

Experience the sublime landscapes and fascinating nomadic culture of Kyrgyzstan on this special tour. This tour covers the most rugged, mountainous stretch of the old Silk Road between China and Uzbekistan- a region of sunlit snow peaks, vast blue-green glacial lakes, and pastures dotted with yurt encampments. In addition to seeing some of the most spellbinding vistas in Central Asia, you’ll also get to experience life in a genuine nomad camp, some traditional Kyrgyz and Uyghur cuisine, cooking local food, and also learn about the region’s Russian colonial legacy through its art and architecture.

Kyrgyzstan is one of those countries where the majority of the area is covered with mountain ranges. In the case of Kyrgyzstan, it is 90%. Is worth mentioning that 41% of the country is located above an elevation of 3,000 meters. The mountains are rough and rocky, but in some places, there are heavenly lush and green, characterizing the environment of an oasis. Whether you want to trek, go for a mountain walk, raft on the rivers, spend your night in the camps, or sit and relax, the mountains of Kyrgyzstan will always welcome you with their warm arms wide open.