Discover Kyrgyzstan: Issyk-Kul, Tian Shan and Nomadic Culture

Peak Khan Tengri and glacier-fed valleys make up some of the world's highest and least-visited mountain ranges, a paradise for serious trekkers.

One of the world's largest alpine lakes stays warm enough for summer swimming despite the snow-capped peaks surrounding its shores.

Song-Kul lake's high summer pastures fill with herders' yurts, offering horseback trekking and centuries-old eagle hunting traditions.

The Soviet-era capital Bishkek sits beneath dramatic mountains, while Osh's ancient Silk Road bazaar has traded goods for over a thousand years.

June–September, when high mountain passes and summer pastures are accessible and yurt camps are open.

Citizens of the EU, UK, USA and many other countries can enter visa-free for up to 60 days.

Yes, it is one of the most budget-friendly countries in Central Asia for accommodation and food.

Shared marshrutka minibuses connect towns, while the Community Based Tourism network arranges homestays and guided treks.