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Holidays Kyrgyzstan  -  Travel information Kyrgyzstan.

Former Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic.

Ooblasttar / oblast and 1 city / shaar: Bishkek Shaary, Chuy (Bishkek), Jalal-Abad, Naryn, Osh, Talas, Ysyk-Kol [ Karakol ].

Kyrgyzstan is situated in the very middle of the Eurasian continent, bordering China (east), Kazakhstan (north and west), Uzbekistan (southwest), and Tadjikistan (southwest and south).

What Kyrgyzstan lacks in gracious buildings and fancy cakes, it more than makes up for with nomadic traditions such as laid-back hospitality, a healthy distrust of authority and a fondness for drinking fermented mare's milk. Many travellers find Kyrgyzstan the most appealing, accessible and welcoming of the Central Asian republics, particularly as it contains the central Tian Shan and Pamir Alay ranges, Central Asia's finest mountains.

Capital City of Kyrgyzstan : Bishkek


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Hotels in Kyrgyzstan

 Hyatt Regency Hotel Kyrgyzstan ***** , Sovietskaya 191, Bishkek 720011, Kyrgyzstan
located in the heart of the capital city of Kyrgyzstan, in the foothills of the Tien-Shan Mountains, along the ancient trading route of the Great Silk Road. The hotel is conveniently situated in Bishkek's business and government district and the central cultural area of Bishkek.
Only a 35-minute drive from Manas International Airport, Hyatt Regency Bishkek is within 15 minutes by car of anywhere you want to be in the city.

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 Pinara Hotel Bishkek Kyrgyzstan ****, 720044, Prospect Mira 93, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Located in a quiet area of Bishkek (the country's capital). Beautiful surroundings include picturesque views of the snow capped peaks of the Tian Shan mountains and the city's wide tree-lined avenues.
 Silk Road Lodge Bishkek Kyrgyzstan ***, Abdumomunova Street, no. 229, Bishkek 720033, Kyrgyzstan
The Silk Road Lodge is a luxurious new full-facility hotel, built in 2000, located in the heart of Bishkek next to the Central Park, only a few minutes walk from the White House and many of Bishkek's best restaurants.
 Issyk-Kul Hotel Bishkek Kyrgyzstan ***, 301 Mira avenue, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Located On The Edge Of Kyrgyzstan Capital - Bishkek - In Ecologically Clean Place At The Bottom Of The Great Tyan-shan Mountain. At The Same Place The Most Beautiful Avenue Takes Its Origin. In The Neighbourhood With Issuk Kul Hotel There Are Architectural Complex Manas Ayily The Recreation Centre Flamingo And Also The Zoo With Amazing Animals.

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 Stantours
Providing a natural barrier between the oasises of the Taklamakan desert and the Central Asian civilisations, the mountaineous terrain of todays Kyrgyzstan, the Celestial Mountains of the Tian Shan, have always been one of the greatest challenges along the Silk Road.
Kyrgyzstan is probably the most westernised conglomerate of nationalities amongst the Central Asian countries. With a strong semi-nomadic heritage the country boasts fascinating customs amongst its friendly and hospitable people and tremendous trekking and climbing options in the mountain ranges of the Tian Shan and the Pamir Alay.
 Worlds Apart Travel
'Once known as the Switzerland of the Soviet Union. At over 7,000 metres the relatively unknown peaks of Tien Shan mountains tower over the Alps and are virtually untrekked despite stunning mountainscapes, nomadic peoples and valleys carpeted in wild flowers. One of the World's undiscovered gems.'

 Agava  -  heli ski in Kyrgyzstan
 AKC Kyrgyz Concept
 AR-Track 
 IMC Pamir 
 TopAsia
 Central Asian Tourism Corporation
 Celestial Mountains
 Horizon Travel
 Shepherd`s Way Trekking 
 NoviNomad
 Tien Shan Travel  -  also for heli skiing

Travel Guides Kyrgyz Republic / Related books

Books about the Kyrgyz Republic 

Kyrgyzstan Republic: Heart of Central Asia (Odyssey Guides) -  Rowan Stewart, Susie Weldon
Presents information on cultural sites, accommodations, and restaurants, and provides an overview of Kyrgyzstan's history and culture.
Paperback 296 pages (January 2004); Publisher: Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong; Language: English; ISBN: 9622177360 2nd Edition

Transportation / How do I travel to Kyrgyzstan

 Bishkek Airport [ FRU ]  -  30 km north of the capital

 
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Another common way to enter the country is to fly into neighboring Almaty, Kazakhstan, and then take a three-hour car or bus ride to Bishkek.

Buses are available in and between most large cities.

 Map Kyrgyztan [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection ]
Central Asia Maps - Bishkek [ Amazon.co.uk ]
Map 16 pages (March 24, 2005); Publisher: West Col Productions


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 Kyrgyz Republic  -  Land of the Tien Shan  -  Oasis on the Great Silk Road

 Bishkek Shaary  -  Capital City of Kyrgyztan

 Chuy Oblasty (Bishkek)
 Jalal-Abad Oblasty
 Naryn Oblasty
 Osh Oblasty
 Talas Oblasty
 Ysyk-Kol Oblasty (Karakol) - tour skiing

 Ak-Sai Gorg - tourskiing
 Lake Issyk-Kul
 Tien Shan mountains
 Norus  -  largest and well known ski-resort in the region - 30 km from Bisjkek. Mountain skiing, snowboarding,
 Osh [ daily market ]
 Ski resorts  -  relatively small and access by 'jeep roads'
Oru-Sai, Kashka-Suu, Lenina, Politek, Kizil-Beles

Cuisine  -  Kyrgyzstan recipes

 Friends of Kyrgyzstan  -  food, recipes
If you are invited to a Kyrgyz party be prepared to spend several hours, eating, drinking, singing and dancing. As guests enter the party they are seated in a particular place depending on their gender and age...

 Kyrgyzstanian Cuisine - CookbookWiki

History of Kyrgyzstan

Independence: 31 August 1991 from Soviet Union

 Kyrgyzstan's History  -  Wikipedia

Kyrgyzstan: Central Asia's Island of Democracy (Post-communist States & Nations) 
John Anderson
Born out of the collapse of the USSR, Kyrgyzstan has been notable for its struggle to develop a pluralist polity and free market, an attempt that distinguishes it from some of its more authoritarian neighbors. This volume introduces students and businessmen to this most attractive of republics, offering an overview of its history, politics, economic development, and place in the international community. In particular, it focuses on the problematic nature of political development, with democratic and pluralist impulses struggling to survive against the dominance of more traditional forms of governance.
Hardcover 107 pages (March 22, 1999); Publisher: Routledge,an imprint of Taylor & Francis Books Ltd.; Language: English; ISBN: 905702389X

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

Cultural performances [ many equestrian events ] are among the main attractions of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Kyrgyzstan - the Music of Kyrgyzstan 
Audio CD (January 17, 2000); Number of Discs:1; Label: Buda; ASIN: B00000AZ6F 

Web Portals / Search Engines / Directories

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