Beach Holiday

On the territory of Kyrgyzstan is Lake Issyk-Kul – a real pearl of Central Asia. This lake attracts tourists from all over the world with its white clean beaches and amazingly clear water. It is the northern coast that is best suited for a beach holiday – there is a more developed infrastructure, and the water is a little warmer. See toppharmacyschools for geography, climate and cuisine in Kyrgyzstan.

Just on the northern coast is the popular resort area of ​​Cholpon-Ata. There are opportunities for active beach recreation: diving, surfing, yachting, scooters and catamarans.

In addition to Cholpon-Ata, along the coast there are many resort villages with boarding houses and less developed infrastructure.

Ski holidays

Kyrgyzstan is 90% mountainous, which makes it a very popular country for skiers. There are really a lot of mountains in Kyrgyzstan, but much more important is that many of them are simply created for skiing, as well as sledding, snowboarding and other types of downhill skiing. In addition, the mountains of Kyrgyzstan are very beautiful, and the country’s climate is quite mild, which makes skiing at local resorts very pleasant. The ski season lasts here from December to April, but the best time to ski is in February and March. By the way, on some glaciers you can go skiing even in summer.

On the territory of Kyrgyzstan there are all conditions for skiing both beginners and professionals. In general, the tracks of Kyrgyzstan are quite diverse – they differ in complexity, length, height difference and many other characteristics, which makes skiing in Kyrgyzstan more interesting.

Ski resorts in Kyrgyzstan are also distinguished by their diversity and developed infrastructure. On their territory there are hotels, restaurants, cafes, ski schools and in general everything you need for comfortable skiing.

The most famous ski resort in Kyrgyzstan is Norus. It is located in the Ala-Archa tract and is distinguished by a large number of different routes.

The Karakol ski base is also popular with a fairly long skiing season and well-developed infrastructure.

Leisure

Of course, skiing remains the main area of active recreation in Kyrgyzstan, but there is something to do here for those who like to spend time actively and do not go in for skiing.

Thrill-seekers and climbers will be interested in climbing tours to the numerous peaks of Kyrgyzstan. The main thing is to correctly assess the complexity of the route – some peaks are really difficult to conquer, but others are suitable even for beginners.

Near Bishkek, in the Kyrgyz Alatau, there are two canyons: Alamedin and Ala-Arka. Both of them will be interesting for hiking with a tourist group. Hiking can also be done around Lake Issyk-Kul. In Kyrgyzstan, you can go extreme rafting on the local mountain rivers.

In addition, of course, there are opportunities for horseback riding and other active sports.

Therapeutic rest

On the territory of Kyrgyzstan, you can not only have a good rest, but also improve your health. In mountain valleys, and especially near Lake Issyk-Kul, there are a large number of thermal springs: iodine-bromine, hydrogen sulfide, radon, carbonic, salty and many others.

On the territory of Kyrgyzstan for a long time there are many sanatoriums and balneological resorts. For example, in the valleys on the slopes of the ridge

In the area of Lake Issyk-Kul, a number of balneological resorts and sanatoriums were built and equipped in Soviet times. Many sanatoriums are located directly on the coast of Issyk-Kul, in the city of Cholpon-Ata or the surrounding villages of Terskey Ala-Too there are really many thermal springs, near which resorts of the same name with the valleys are built: Kereg-Tash, Altyn-Arashan and others.

Jalal-Abad region is generally known only for medical tourism. At the local resort of Jalal-Abad, they treat with the help of thermal waters used for bathing or drinking. In addition, there are therapeutic muds.

Unique deposits of thermal springs and therapeutic mud are located on the territory of the Chui region.

Tours

In Kyrgyzstan, there are a large number of architectural monuments, as well as evidence of the presence of ancient people here.

Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, it is worth paying attention to museums located in the city center. Here is the Frunze House Museum, the Lenin Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Historical Museum. Bishkek City Park is a real open-air sculpture museum.

Osh

Osh is a rather ancient city, it used to be located on the Great Silk Road. Its main attraction is Mount Solomon in the city center. It is also worth paying attention to the mosques of the XII – XVII centuries, which are found in abundance on the territory of Osh. Be sure to visit the local museum of local lore, the museum of crafts, as well as the Saltanat art gallery. A popular historical monument is the ancient settlement of Ak-Buura, located near Osh. The Osh bazaar deserves special attention – it is believed that it is even older than the city.

Jalal-Abad

Many springs of this city are considered sacred – according to legend, it was here that the Chashma-Ayub spring was located, where the prophet Ayub visited. Not far from the city is the village of Safid-Buland, where the Shah-Fazil mausoleum is located. This mausoleum belongs to the XI-XII century. It is built of brick and differs in that it lacks external decor, but inside the mausoleum is simply luxurious.

Uzgen

In this ancient city, narrow patches and one-story medieval buildings are still preserved. It is worth paying attention to the beautiful brick mausoleums and the minaret of the Karakhanid dynasty ( XII century).

Tokmak

In the vicinity of this town, on the way to the Kegety gorge, there is a Burana tower 21 meters high. This tower has been standing for 900 years and is still in very good condition. You can also look at stone idols of the 6th – 10th centuries, stones with rock inscriptions that are already three thousand years old and many other finds of archaeologists. To the north-west of the tower is the ancient settlement of Suyab, which in the 6th-7th centuries was a major economic center of the Chui valley.

Cholpon-Ata

Not far from this resort is a small group of antiquities, represented by petroglyphs – rock carvings.

Saimaly-Tash

This place is one of the largest petroglyph galleries in the world. Here, on the northeastern slope of the Ferghana Range, more than 90 thousand different rock paintings dating back to the 2nd and 3rd millennia BC were found.

Festivals and holidays

Kyrgyzstan is not very rich in holidays and festivals. The most significant holiday here is the Islamic New Year, the spring holiday Navrus. It is an adaptation of the equinox festival and is celebrated on March 21st. The festival takes place with dance competitions, music, traditional games and various street performances and fairs.

At the end of Ramadan, the holy month, Orozo Ait is celebrated. This holiday is celebrated for three days. These days it is customary to donate to the poor, as well as visit guests and give gifts.

Approximately 70 days after Ramadan, Kurman Ait is celebrated, during which sacrifices are made to ancestors, their graves are visited, and feasts are arranged for relatives and the poor.