Places to visit

Bishkek is one of the greenest cities in Central Asia. About 150 different kinds of trees and bushes are planted in the streets of the city. There are many cinemas, Opera House, Kyrgyz and Russian Drama Theater, Mosques and Orthodox churches, historical complex of the national hero - Manas- “The Manas Ailly”, zoological, geological art and other museums, exhibitions of decorative and applied art, colorful oriental bazaars are others interesting places you are invited to visit.

On bazaar one can see really traditional handiwork of Kyrgyz land and goods from all around the world at reasonable prices. There are remarkable parks and shadowy boulevards Erkindik and Molodaya Gvardia, pensioners like to walk there, sportsmen run along its alleys, kids play and young people date here.

Bishkek - capital, heart of the Kyrgyz Republic, its political, economic, scientific and cultural center, the main transport unit. Bishkek - the location of the supreme bodies of the government of republic, embassies and representations of the foreign states. Bishkek is located in the center of the Chuy valley, at bottom of snow-white mountains of Kyrgyz Ala-Too, at height of 750 m. above sea level.

The area of territory - 160 sq. km, the population - about 1 million person. The city residential areas which have arisen at various times, differ on the planning structure and a degree of an accomplishment. Last years are characterized by occurrence on adjoining to city of territory of some new buildings with the microstructure. The city on administrative-territorial division is broken into 4 areas: Leninsky, Pervomajsky, Sverdlovsky, Oktjabrsky.

In Bishkek the most part of all industry of Kyrghyzstan is located. Feature of planning structure of the city of Bishkek is development of industrial zones along the railway. In city two industrial zones are allocated: east and western. The system of transport and foot ways connects industrial and administrative areas among themselves. Gardening is submitted by squares, parkways, parks, adjoining to city the territory is planted by forest plantations, there are lakes and water pools.

The science and education are submitted by the National academy of sciences and a plenty of average special and higher educational institutions. Bishkek - the center of national culture of Kyrghyzstan. Here there are theatres, a philharmonic society, libraries, museums.

Intensively the information infrastructure of city develops: some Internet providers already work, a plenty of local, global, corporate computer networks is created. Two operators of cellular communication, some operators of a paging and trunk radio communication work.
 

The Djartepa (Sarazm) border opens again in May 2018 between Tajikistan and Ouzbekistan. This link permit to travel from Samarkand directly to the Tajik old city of Pendjikent. This border is open to all nations and 24h. Penjikent-Samarqand

 Nikolay Mikhailovich Przhewalsky was one of the first Russian Geographer who started studying in detail the geography, flora and fauna of the Central Asia. Beginning from 1870, he arranged 4 large expeditions to Mongolia, China, and Tibet.

During his expeditions, he revealed the exact directions of the mountain ranges and borders of the Tibetan Mountains. Przhewalsky collected an enormous zoological collection, which comprised several thousand of species of plant, animals, birds, fishes and insects.

In the year of 1888, he died from typhoid fever on the eve of his fifth expedition to Central Asia; he was buried on the Issyk-Kul lakeside not far from the city of Karakol.

The local historical Museum has over 8 works of Przhewalsky published in the period from 1883 to 1947, as well as 30 photocopies and photos. Today there are personal things, documents photos and articles of Przhewalsky kept there. Not far from the Museum there is the traveler’s tomb and monument.  In addition, in 1998 Hussein Karasaw a famous Kyrgze linguists was buried there too

Why Should You Go There?
Przhewalsky is one of the first persons to discover Karakol and the mountains.  You can learn about his adventures and discoveries at this museum. 

Address: Pristan Prjevalski Village
Working Hours: 9am-5pm
Time Spent: 1-2 hours

Kazarman is an important village in Toguz-Toro district of Jalal-Abad province, Kyrgyzstan. It is located on the banks of the Naryn River, at an altitude of 1260 m above sea level. The regional center is 145 km from Jalal-Abad on the road to Naryn. It is a stopping place on the long road from Osh to Lake Song Kul or to the Tash Rabat caravanserail. At the beginning of the 20th century, about sixty soldiers from the Russian Empire settled in the village and called their place "Barracks". Later, the locals called it Kazarman. There are four high schools, a library, a vocational school, an art school, a youth center, a cinema, a cultural center, a hospital, a park, a market and a sauna. It is possible to spend the night in guest houses of CBT Kazarman (Community based on tourism)

In winter, when the snow is thick, it is almost cut off from neighboring areas. The Kaldama Pass, which provides access to the town of Jalal Abad, is closed from October to the end of May. South of the city is the very important Saimaluu-Tash petroglyph site. It takes 2 days for this visit.

The advanced base camp of the peak Lenin is permanent on July and August only situated at 4400 m. altitude, on the foot of the peak Yukhin 5075 m. and on the west of the Lenin's glacier. For non-alpinist, a short excursion to a blocked mountain lake is possible. For more details about the permanent camp, please contact us.

The mausoleum of Mahmoud Pahlavan is an architectural complex in Khiva, one of the best works of Khiva architecture of the middle of the XIX century, made in the traditions of Khorezm architecture up to the Timur era. The mausoleum of pahlavan Mahmoud (1247-1326) has long been considered a sacred place where Uzbeks, Turkmens, Karakalpaks and representatives of other peoples made and made pilgrimages. According to the Will, pahlavan Mahmoud was buried in his own leather tanning workshop. Over time, a revered place of pilgrimage appeared here, and later a complex named after him appeared.

The Soek Pass, located in the Jeti Oguz district of Kyrgyzstan, is a high road pass that holds a significant place in the history of the ancient Silk Road. The name "Soek" in Kyrgyz language means "bones," which is thought to be due to the high altitude and barren landscape that surrounds the pass.

The Soek Pass is a crucial link between the high plateau of Arabel-Suu and the plateau of the upper Naryn River, known as Ak-Shirak. The pass is closed during the winter months due to heavy snowfall, making it inaccessible for vehicles and travelers. But it can be bypassed by following the course of the Arabel-Suu River.

The journey across the Soek Pass is not for the faint-hearted, as the pass reaches an altitude of over 4,000 meters and requires a steady ascent through the Terskey Range and its glaciers. The rugged terrain and unpredictable weather conditions make the crossing even more challenging.

Despite the difficulty of the journey, the Soek Pass holds great historical significance as it was a crucial part of the ancient Silk Road trade route that connected the Xinjiang with the ancient cities of the Chuy valley. Traders and merchants would use this route to transport their goods, including silk, spices, and other precious commodities.

Today, the Soek Pass remains an important transportation route for the people living on the South shore of the Issyk Kul lake. It serves as a vital link between the remote mountain communities and the rest of the country. Despite its challenges, the pass attracts adventure seekers, skiers, horsebackriders and trekkers who are eager to experience the rugged beauty, majestic lakes and historical significance of this ancient Silk Road route.

Small lake overlooking Lake Iskender.

In the centre of the town of Kokand, in the Fergana Valley, is the Kokand Urda Citadel, better known as the Khudoyar Khan Palace, which ruled the Kokand Khanate from 1845 to 1875. The palace is included in the World Heritage List and has been transformed into a museum of history. It consisted of 119 rooms and 7 palaces and surrounded by a huge park of nearly 500 meters wide and long. Its construction began during the reign of Mohammad Alikhan and was completed in 1863 during the reign of Khudoyar Khan

4 km from the town of Osh, it's the only border for tourist to enter in the Uzbek's Ferghana.

On the Kyrgyz side, mini-bus nr. 136, 137, 138 are driving to Osh center.

The territory of the capital of Islamabad is located on the Potohar plateau in the northern Punjab region, is considered one of the first places of human settlement in Asia.
Built as a planned city in the 1960s, it replaced Rawalpindi as the capital of Pakistan. It now has a little more than a million inhabitants, making it the ninth largest city in the country. 
It is located in the south of the Karakoram mountain range and is the starting point for mountain expeditions.

The Semenov Valley and its gorges (Kichi Ak-Suu), about 35 km long, are located 40 km east of the town of Cholpon-Ata. In the valley flows the Kichi Ak-Suu river, and its main tributaries are the Sut-Bulak, Ashutor, Bel-Bulak, Chong-Kugantyr and Djol-Karagay rivers which meet at a place called "Kyrchyn". Most of the tributaries originate from the glaciers of Kungey Alatoo. The river flows into Issyk Kul Lake. At the bottom of the valley, water from the river is used to irrigate the fields on the shores of Lake Issyk Kul where the main village is located which bears the same name as the "Semenovka" valley. 4km higher than this village, the river comes out of a 5 km long gorge. Above the gorge, and at the foot of the summits, a large plateau called Kyrchyn, is a pasture for herds, where several rivers meet.

This small village south of the Issyk Kul lake turned to crafts and manufacturing yurts.

The border post of Kyzyl Art is situated at 4282 m. alt. in the Yalayskiy range, between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. On the way of the Pamir Highway M41 joining Osh to Khorog.

On the North side, the road is going slowly in a amazing valley. The panoramic view is opening on icy and snowy mountains.

The South side opens on a another world where the landscape is semi desert.

The peak Baba-Ata stand at 4400 meters altitude. It's the highest peak of the Kochkor region. Some locals call it "peak Kochkor" or "Kochkor-Ata".

Against the background of familiar Tashkent-looking blue domes and minarets, the Gothic silhouette of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, unusual for Central Asia, stands out - this is the main Catholic cathedral in Uzbekistan , known to local residents as the "Polish Church". It is worth saying that Christianity began to spread on the territory of Central Asia in the first centuries of our era due to the development of the Silk Road.

Nevertheless, the first Catholic churches appeared only several centuries later - for example, the construction of this cathedral began in 1912, and prisoners of war were mainly involved in this process, among whom there were many specialists - architects, engineers, sculptors, etc. The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a magnificent example of neo-Gothic architecture. The decoration of its obnoxious and dark facade are stained glass windows and spiers, the interior decoration is lined with granite and marble, and the furniture and doors are made of precious woods. The main hall is adorned with a 2-meter statue of Jesus Christ and a musical organ.

Safed Dara means the white valley, and it's situated 50 km North of Dushanbé. The old ski resort formerly named Takob was renovated in 2015 and was reopened for the 1st of January 2016. There are 2 T-bar lifts of 1000 meters each, the National ski school, a restaurant and 56 hotel's rooms.

It's also a very good spot for any mountain sport : mountain biking, horse riding, backcountry skiing, ski-touring, hiking, mountaineering.