Kyrgyzstan Tour Packages

Places To Visit With Kyrgyzstan Tour Packages

1. Bishkek

Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan is a beautiful place to explore. From the mountains to the Alpine Lake, everything will leave you mesmerized. The place has a variety of eating places with every type of delicious cuisine including traditional Central Asian dishes to fast food. You can visit the green alleys of the city and explore the vibrant bazaars for local produce as you move around the city. Owing to the beauty of the colourful place, Bishkek is a must visit as a part of your Kyrgyzstan packages.

2. Burana Tower

Built in the 11th century, the 25m high Burana tower is all that remains of the ancient city called Balasaghun that once embraced thousands of Silk Road caravans. There is also a small museum located near the tower where you can go and have a look at some ancient stone carvings known as balbals. This is one of the most fascinating and mysterious places to visit considering the rich history associated with it. It is insane to even think that this great archaeological site where nothing remains today was once considered the hub of the world.

3. Ala Archa National Park

Ala Archa National Park is one of the few national parks that you can visit any time of the year. Located in Tian Shan mountains, about 40km south of Bishkek, it’s an Alpine National Park. This place truly defines the beauty of the Kyrgyz mountains. The trendy destination is a perfect spot for picnicking as well as spending family time and for those looking to do short hikes. Not only just for the tourist, but this is also good to go place for locals as well to escape the crowds of the capital.

4. Issyk Kul Lake

Located at an altitude of 1607 meters, Issyk Kul Lake is the second largest mountain lake in the world. What is amazing about the salty and mineral rich lake is that it does not freeze even in the coldest of Central Asian winters. The lake is surrounded by Ala -Too mountains which is a part of the Tian Shan range. There are a number of rivers flowing into this lake but none of them ever flows out. The beauty of the place lies in the stunning backdrop.

Best Time To Visit

Kyrgyzstan is an all year round destination. Depending upon your travel plans and ideas, you can decide your time of visit. The usual tourist pours in during the high season which is summer. Thus, the best time to visit is from June to September. This time is most suitable if you want to go hiking or explore the summer pastures which is full of ripe fruits, vegetables and yurts due to warm weather. Considering the main attractions are high-altitude and rural t is always good to plan your timing of visit in advance. Let’s know more about the seasons in Kyrgyzstan before booking your Kyrgyzstan vacation packages.

Summers

Located in the heart of Central Asia, summers in Kyrgyzstan are extremely hot and dry. Though the scorching heat can be uncomfortable, the country is at its best during this time. It’s an ideal season to explore the country’s most adventurous part which is hiking trails and mountainous areas or mountain biking. These activities are not accessible during other times of the year. Also, it is during this time that semi-nomads of Kyrgyzstan go to mountain summer pastures which is a treat to watch from the end of May to the beginning of September.

Winters

You should be really cautious if you plan to visit Kyrgyzstan in winters considering the intense cold climate in the dry regions like the desert. It is an extremely difficult time to travel to any place especially going to the mountains. Starting November it might rain or even snow making the mountain routes impossible until May. Ski or snowboard are the best activities for the winter months starting from October till May. Visiting Southern Kyrgyzstan is also a good idea during this period.

How To Reach

By Air

Reaching Kyrgyzstan by air is the best mode of transportation you can choose from between, air, rail and road. Manas airport in Bishkek is the centre for Kyrgyzstan. It is connected to several cities in Germany like Frankfurt, London, Tashkent and St Petersburg. Osh Airport is another airport serving Osh. It is also well connected with amazing flight offers. Both these airport provides regular services to Istanbul and Moscow, the two international hubs. Also, many flights are available to regional centres in Urumqi, Tashkent and a weekly flight to Dubai.

Please note that since 2018, while travelling to or from Kyrgyzstan a Russian transit visa is required if changing plane in Russia.

By Train

Kyrgyzstan is well linked by rail to Moscow as well as other cities in the Russian Federation and Central Asia. Travelling to Kyrgyzstan by train is usually not referred owing to the long journey hours. It is also not safe considering the many incidences of robberies.

By Road

Another option to reach Kyrgyzstan is by road. There are several buses which connect Bishkek with Almaty, Kazakhstan, Tashkent and Uzbekistan. If you are travelling from Kazakhstan, the road from Almaty to Bishkek is the busiest. You can also drive on your own or hire a car. Be careful if you are taking the road to Osh from Tashkent via the Ferghana Valley as it is in a bad condition. Also in the cities and nearby areas, roads are not effectively maintained.