The Silk Road of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

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OVERVIEW

Journey through the remote landscapes of Central Asia along the ancient Silk Road, on this fascinating adventure into the heart of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Experience the wild mountain landscapes of Kyrgyzstan before crossing over the border onto the vast plains of Uzbekistan. Discover mountain villages, stay in traditional yurts as nomads do and mingle with locals in bazaars, as well as see some of the most striking Islamic architecture in the region.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 - In Bishkek; afternoon city sightseeing

Arrival in Bishkek, the city where the Silk Road used to pass.Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan, which was formed in 1825 and the buildings were built of clay by Khan Kokand. 43 years later, the city was destroyed by the Russians.

Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at the hotel and give you a city tour by bus, part of the tour will be on foot. We will tell you about the main monuments and sights of the city. Let’s walk through the oak park

Meals provided – none

DAY 2 - Drive to Karakol via Burana Tower and Issyk Kul Lake

Leaving the city, we will plunge into the very heart of this nation. On the way, we will visit the Buran Tower and what remains of the ancient city of Balasagun. This tower is considered the oldest in all of Central Asia, where you can see the walls built of brick

We will see petroglyphs in Cholpon Ata, the size of the stones is very different, from 30 cm and above. Most of the drawings on the rocks are the figures of capricorns, goats, hunters. From the same tower you can see the huge mountain lake Issyk bullets, along which we will drive, and late in the evening we will visit the small town of Karakol. In the evening, we will eat local food prepared by residents of the Dungan ethnic groups. You will have a unique opportunity to learn all about traditions and their lifestyles.

Meals provided – breafast and dinner

DAY 3 - Explore Karakol; walk in Djety Oguz Gorge

The great geographer Prejevalsky was one of the pioneers of Central Asia, his expeditions lasted more than 20 years, he traveled more than 33 thousand kilometers. He mapped more than 20 thousand square kilometers of the new territory. We will visit the museum of this researcher. Also, we will see with you the mosque of 1910 built in the style of Buddha.

After that, we will go to see the valley of the seven bulls in Gety Oguz. Jety Oguz is a ridge of red rocks covered with forest grounds. The length of the cliffs is 37 kilometers, and the landscape of the gorge was formed thanks to the river of the same name. Huge dark green forests stretching on the mountain slopes of red sandstone create an amazing color contrast.

MEALS PROVIDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 4 - Drive to Kochkor; visit waterfalls en route

Today we will continue our train on the coast of Issyk-Kul Lake, we will make a couple of stops to enjoy the cold breeze of the mountain lake. Then we go to the mountain gorge. The majestic Terskei Alatoo mountain range frames the southern coast of Issyk-Kul. In its slopes there are many magnificent paradise corners with picturesque scenery. One of them is the Barskoon Gorge, which is about 30 kilometers long. But our last stop is Kochkor, an ordinary village where we will spend the night in a guest house, get to know the locals even more.