Stories from the Kyrgyz mountains

Honest guides, route notes and travel tips, written by the locals who guide here.

Travel guideOctober 27, 2026

Kyrgyzstan in Winter: Skiing, Hot Springs & What to Expect

Where to ski, what to do if you don't, what the weather is really like, what's closed, a 7-day winter route and what it costs, from the Karakol ski base to the eagle hunters of Issyk-Kul.

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Kyrgyzstan Itinerary Without a Tour: 10 & 14-Day DIY Routes for Solo Travelers

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Kyrgyzstan Travel Guide 2027: What to Know, Best Places, Routes & Emergency Numbers

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Stories from the Kyrgyz mountains

Kyrgyzstan in Winter: Skiing, Hot Springs & What to Expect

Kyrgyzstan Itinerary Without a Tour: 10 & 14-Day DIY Routes for Solo Travelers

Kyrgyzstan Travel Guide 2027: What to Know, Best Places, Routes & Emergency Numbers

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Why a real local guide changes the whole trip

Tailor-made by default: your trip, your pace

Safety first: how we look after you in the mountains

Community tourism: where your money stays

Easy from abroad: visas, arrival and logistics

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