Along the caravans’ road in Kyrgyzstan

 

Day 1: Osh

After arrival to Osh, our guide will meet you at the airport. It will take few minutes to travel to Osh city. It is the second biggest city of Kyrgyzstan. The city tour will start from a short hike to the holy Suleiman Mountain. It is also known as a Solomon’s Mountains. According to the legend, the body of the Suleiman Prophet was buried at the foothills of this mountain. Nowadays, this mountain is a place of worship for Muslims from different parts of the country. Then you will explore authentic Asian Bazaar and take many colorful photos. Check in to a hotel.

 

Day 2: Osh – Bishkek

In the morning, you will fly to Bishkek. Upon arrival, you will embark on the city tour. The Pobeda Square (Victory Square), which was built for the victory over fascism during the Second World War, where Kyrgyzstan also took part.  Then you will go to the oldest park of the city Oak Park. Further, you will come to Ala Too Square through the street art gallery. You will also visit National Museum of Fine Arts, which has interesting exhibitions of Kyrgyz applied art. The must be part of the tour is Asian Bazaar. In the colorful bazaar, you can find traditional handicrafts and variety of dried fruits. Moreover, you will definitely have dynamic pictures. Night in a hotel.

 

Day 3: Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek – Kochkor

The first half of the day is dedicated to the nature to have a great hiking tour for a half a day. Today you will travel to Ala Archa National Park It is located in an hour drive from Bishkek. Before the Ala Archa was available only for people with special status. However, nowadays everyone can come and enjoy the beauty. It offers different trek paths to waterfall and peaks over 4000m above sea level. After having enjoyed the short hike drive back to the city. Afternoon, you will move to Kochkor. On the way, we will stop at Burana Complex. It is the remains of the medieval city Balasagyn. It was developed city during the 11-12^th centuries.  There are old Turkic grave stones, which is an interesting monument of ancient time. Night in a guesthouse.

 

Day 4: Kochkor – Son Kul

In the morning, you will drive to the alpine lake Sun Kul. It is the second largest lake of the country and located at the altitude of 3013m between high mountains and is included in many tours in Kyrgyzstan. From May to October, its vast shore is served as a pasture for local shepherds. They come to graze their cattle and make traditional drink out of mare’s milk. Here you will have an opportunity to see the real life of nomads and even experience it. Upon arrival, you will have free time to relax in fresh air looking the virgin beauty of the landscape. Night will be in the traditional nomadic yurts. It is a portable dwelling traditionally made from wood and felt.

 

Day 5: Son Kul – 33 parrots Pass – Kochkor – Chon Kemin

After breakfast, you will travel through the 33 parrots pass, which reaches 3,133 meters above the see level. The name of the pass is derived due to the 33 serpentine roads going down. On the way down, you will stop to hike to the waterfall. En route, you will have a break in Kochkor. It is the land of traditional felt carpets, called “Shyrdak” and “Ala kiyiz”. Then you will see the process of making carpets and take part in producing. After entertaining master class, continue to the Chong Kemin valley. Overnight in a family homestay.

 

Day 6: Chon Kemin – Bishkek

The incredible Chong Kemin valley is located in the east-north side of Kyrgyzstan among the snow peaked mountains where travellers love to visit. It is famous for green forests of spruce and rich in flora and fauna. Here you will see untouched nature and endless hospitality. Warm-hearted local people always wave their hand or invite for tea. After breakfast, you will ride a horse to the most beautiful gorge of the area. The horses has special role in the life of Kyrgyz people. It has always been the true friend of nomads.  After riding, drive to Bishkek. Night in a hotel.

 

Day 7: Bishkek – Airport

Today is the last day of the tour, transfer to the airport according to the flight time.