"Kyrgyzstan: about shepherds and exciting roadtrips" Top 5 Page for this destination Kyrgyzstan by Bonobo2005

Kyrgyzstan Travel Guide: 479 reviews and 967 photos

In my memories mountainous Kyrgyzstan has to be one of the most pure and beautiful countries on earth.

I wasn't able to trek the Tian Shan due to continuous terrible weather up there, but I still keep great memories of the unsurpassed beauty of the mountains and the lakes, the quiet life around the pastures, the friendly people and the exciting roadtrips.

Unfortunately, however, at that time I was not into photography so I took only few pictures, and not all that interesting. I regret a bit now.

But I hope that, while reading my tips, you will get a good impression of the traveller's AND local life in Khyrgyzstan!

Last visit to Kyrgyzstan: Jul 2001
Intro Updated Jul 18, 2003
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Reviews (18)

Torugart Pass: exciting overland route... Off The Beaten Path (9)

This 700km trip over the 3752m Torugart Pass between Bishkek and Kashgar (China) is one of the most exciting road trips... more travel advice

Osh: important gateway and friendly... Off The Beaten Path (9)

Osh is Kyrgyzstan’s 2nd biggest city, located in the Islamic Fergana valley and gateway to China (via Irkeshtam),... more travel advice

An exciting road trip to Osh Off The Beaten Path (9)

Just having lost $100 on the “militsa”-check **, I was really annoyed when sitting on the back seat of the shared taxi... more travel advice

Brilliant shot of the Lenin statue ;-) - Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek: a bit of luxury between tough... Off The Beaten Path (9)

As I’m not a citylover, I didn’t explore Biskhek very well during my 9 days stay. Still I can say that it’s a pleasant... more travel advice

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Written May 20, 2003

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Comments (44)

budapest8 Oct 19, 2010 at 10:47 PM Report Abuse

Strange I never stumbled across these great pages. I spent 6 weeks in Karakol back in 1991. See they built a few new hotels and a new Ski Centre in 2007 for well off tourists and skiiers. Thx for sharing. Will try to visit yr other pages soon.Tim
BruceDunning Oct 12, 2010 at 2:50 PM Report Abuse

To see the wonderful scenery and ingratiate yourself into the culture must be surreal. YOu have done a good job of describing the experience and the photos are very good.
sachara Jun 23, 2008 at 11:27 AM Report Abuse

Hoi Pieter, great to read your Kyrgystan page. Over ca 4 weken ben ik daar op weg van Turkmenistan naar China.
SWFC_Fan Aug 30, 2007 at 10:51 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for visiting my Pulau Ubin page. Excellent tips and photos here - I really enjoyed reading about your experiences in this fascinating country. I hope to do a trip to the various Central Asian 'Stans in future. Thanks for the excellent info here!
husain May 15, 2007 at 6:35 AM Report Abuse

great pictures and landscapes- esp the first one on yr page. after reading about yr experiences, i think i should underline kyrgyztan for a possible future travel plan!
willy_wonka Dec 18, 2006 at 4:34 PM Report Abuse

looks like a stunning landscape! thanks for sharing your info, most useful!
AnthonyGervis Apr 10, 2006 at 4:30 AM Report Abuse

Hi I am planning a 2006/7 6/9 month trip from the UK Will a 2 wheel drive camper van manage the terain. I'm used to dificulties, is it possible
LuisGuimaraes Apr 2, 2006 at 4:45 PM Report Abuse

yep, great photographer
zlatiq Feb 3, 2006 at 7:30 AM Report Abuse

very good job on kyrgyzstan page too;now you made me wanna go there too...hehehe:) thanks
TheWanderingCamel Sep 5, 2005 at 2:18 AM Report Abuse

What an amzing journey you must have had. Would love to have made it in to Kyrg. but time was against us. Stunning opening photo. leyle