South and North of nomads’ land

 

 

Day 1: Osh

After arrival, our guide will welcome you at the airport. You will have short drive to the Osh city for travelling, which is usually called the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan. The city tour will start from a short hike to the holy Suleiman Mountain. Suleiman Too is also famous as a Solomon’s Mountains. According to the legend, the body of the Suleiman Prophet was buried at the foothills of this mountain. Due to its location, it is possible to see from all parts of city. Nowadays, this mountain is a popular pilgrim place for Muslims. Later you will explore colorful Asian Bazaar. Check in to a hotel.

 

Day 2: Osh – Bishkek

After breakfast, morning flight will take you to the capital city of Bishkek. Today you will explore the greenest city; this small city has more than 20 parks in its boundaries. The city tour will start at the Pobeda Square (Victory Square). Later you will walk through the oldest park of the city –Oak Park. The local name is Dubovyi Park.  Further, the main square Ala Too Square will surprise you with beautiful buildings around. On the way to Philharmonic hall, you will stop at the National Museum of Fine Arts. It is the real treasure trove of art in Kyrgyzstan. The most interesting part of the tour is visiting Asian Bazaar. In the fast moving, colorful bazaar, you can see everything and people are bargaining with each other. You will definitely have dynamic pictures. Stay in a hotel.

 

Day 3: Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek – Kochkor

The first half of the day will be spent in the nature. After breakfast, you will drive Ala Archa gorge which is adored by travellers. It is located in an hour drive from Bishkek. Earlier the National Park Ala Archa was available only for people with special status. However, nowadays everyone can spend time here. It offers short hiking tours to waterfall of peaks over 4000m above sea level. Today you can have a quick walk to see the beautiful view of the mountains and Tien Shan spruce. After lunch, you will leave to Kochkor. En route, we will stop at Burana Complex. It is the remains of the medieval city Balasagyn. It was flourishing during the 11-12^th centuries and was the stopover for caravans.  The collection of old Turkic grave stones are an interesting monument of the complex. Stay in a guesthouse in Kochkor.

 

Day 4: Kochkor – Son Kul

Today you will drive up to the alpine lake Son Kul for a great tour in the nature. It is the second largest lake of Kyrgyzstan and located at the altitude of 3013m. During summer time, its vast surrounding used as a pasture by local shepherds, who live in semi-nomadic lifestyle. You will have an opportunity to see the real life of nomads. Upon arrival, you will have free time to revel pure air and relax in the silence of amazing beauty. Night will be in the traditional nomadic yurts. It is a portable dwelling made from wood and felt.

 

Day 5: Son Kul – 33 parrots Pass – Kochkor – Issyk Kul

After breakfast in the yurt, you will travel to the most fantastic pass to Issyk Kul Lake, that is included in most tours in Kyrgyzstan. It is 33 parrots pass, which reaches 3,133 meters above the see level. When you go down, you will stop to hike to the beautiful waterfall. En route, you will have a break in Kochkor, the land of traditional felt carpets. Here you will see and participate in the process of making carpets, which were listed into the UNESCO’s material heritage. After making your own carpet, continue to Issyk Kul Lake, driving along the Orto-Tokoi reservoir. Overnight in a hotel.

 

Day 6: Issyk Kul lake – Bishkek

Issyk Kul Lake is the biggest lake of Kyrgyzstan and the second highest alpine lake on the world. Today, you will have a tour travelling to the natural collection of petroglyphs, ancient rock paintings. Shamans depicted these petroglyphs more than 2 000 years ago. You can see a panorama view of the Issyk Kul Lake from this place. Next excursion will be in the local historical museum of Cholpon Ata town, resort town on the northern shore.  It is small but interesting museum, where you will get detailed information about the history of Kyrgyzstan and Issyk Kul Lake.  Further, drive to Bishkek city. Night is in a hotel.

 

Day 7: Bishkek – Airport

After you pack the best moments of the trip, transfer to the Manas International Airport.