 Kyrgyzstan
is situated in Central Asia landlocked between
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China. A large
part of the country is composed of the imposing Tien
Shan mountain range which offers amazing views of
landscapes full of colors and impressive scenery.
The capital is Bishkek and the official language is
Kyrgyz, a Turkic language closely related to Uzbek,
Kazakh, Turkmen and Turkish.
Kyrgyzstan is a land of mountains, glaciers and lakes of
sparkling blue waters, with a variety of hues that add
color to the expanse landscape scenery, a paradise for
nature lovers and trekking enthusiasts.
Osh and Bishkek are the two largest cities in
Kyrgyzstan, the former is near the Uzbek border and is
greatly influenced by the Islamic culture, while Bishkek
has given way to the more westernly fashion.
The Tash Rabat caravanserai offers a welcomed shelter
for the travelers following the Silk Road and is a good
starting point for trekkers. The Sary-Chelek Biosphere
Reserve boasts the best environmental elements of
Kyrgyzstan in one site, with a series of forests,
meadows and lakes. The Arslanbob walnut forest is a very
beautiful and peaceful site in a backdrop of mountains
where skiing is possible in winter.
The Saimaluu-Tash petroglyphs is a collection that spans
across two glacian marines, high in the Ferghana Valley
and has been a sacred site since 2000 BC.
The climate is a continental one with little rainfall,
it is best to visit between May and October when it is
easier to get around and treking is easier. Snowfall is
heavy during winter.
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