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Kyrgyzstan by Pettitts Travel

Tien Shan, Kyrgyzstan

Our Kyrgyzstan holidays tend to start in Bishkek. The Kyrgyz capital, is a city of monumental avenues and large Soviet buildings framed by a ring of snow-capped peaks, however, it is in the country’s rural regions that the essence of Kyrgyzstan is best experienced. Issyk-Kul Lake is remarkable and the surrounding region supports a vast variety of wildlife including snow leopard, wild boar and ibex. The nearby petroglyphs at Cholpon-Ata are a fascinating diversion whilst visits can also be made to Ala Archa National Natural Park and Karakol to explore the spectacular gorge of the same name.

Our Kyrgyzstan holidays tend to start in Bishkek. The Kyrgyz capital, is a city of monumental avenues and large Soviet buildings framed by a ring of snow-capped peaks, however, it is in the country’s rural regions that the essence of Kyrgyzstan is best experienced. Issyk-Kul Lake is remarkable and the surrounding region supports a vast variety of wildlife including snow leopard, wild boar and ibex. The nearby petroglyphs at Cholpon-Ata are a fascinating diversion whilst visits can also be made to Ala Archa National Natural Park and Karakol to explore the spectacular gorge of the same name.