KYRGYZSTAN

Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous, landlocked country located in the heart of Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan, China, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Often described as one of the world’s best-kept travel secrets, Kyrgyzstan offers dramatic landscapes, ancient cultural traditions, and some of the most welcoming people on earth.

This is a country where snow-capped peaks meet sweeping valleys, where nomadic heritage is still alive, and where you can hike, ride, and explore for days without seeing another tourist.

Kyrgyzstan locals in village

KEY FACTS

  • Bishkek

  • Approximately 7 million

  • Kyrgyz (official), Russian (widely spoken)

  • Kyrgyz Som (KGS)

  • UTC +6

  • May to September (Summer and early Autumn)

Nature & Landscape

Kyrgyzstan is more than 90% mountains, dominated by the Tien Shan and Pamir ranges. It’s home to alpine lakes, wide open pastures, and some of the best trekking, horseback riding, and camping in Asia.

Culture & People

Kyrgyzstan has a proud nomadic culture that dates back thousands of years. Traditional yurts, horse games, felt-making, and music are still central to life in the countryside. Travellers are often invited to share a meal or tea — hospitality here isn’t just a custom, it’s a way of life.

History

Once part of the ancient Silk Road, Kyrgyzstan has a deep historical legacy. You can visit old caravanserais, petroglyphs, and monuments that tell stories of trade, conquest, and resilience. After gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Kyrgyzstan has developed into a peaceful and democratic republic with a unique cultural blend of Turkic, Persian, Russian, and nomadic influences.

  • Eagle hunting in Kyrgyzstan
  • Kyrgyzstan nature
  • Kyrgyzstan traveller eating with locals
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  • Kyrgyzstan local standing on horse
  • Kyrgyzstan local riding donkeys

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Where horses are a man’s wings