Kyrgyzstan Holidays
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Visit the petroglyphs near Cholpan Ata and the 11th century Burana Tower
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Stay with a local family in a nomadic yurt
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View the natural scenic splendours of the country by foot, horseback or helicopter
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Go bird watching to one of the remote regions
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Cross the Turugart Pass to explore Kashgar
Paul Craven has been with Steppes Travel for 16 years and true 'Travel Beyond the Ordinary' is what he loves most - he is in his element when trekking through remote landscapes, exploring hidden backstreets and generally getting off the beaten track and setting foot where few have done before.
His knowledge of border crossings and their complications would be hard to beat and many of the wonderful trips he prepares for our clients can combine 4 or 5 countries over several months. During his extensive travels Paul has also built up an interesting and often amusing photo gallery of the 'world's worst toilets'!
Paul can tailor-make your holiday to your exact requirements; be it a family adventure, a luxury holiday, a multi-country trip or venturing off the beaten track.
Kyrgyzstan is dominated by the Tien Shan Mountains and straddling the ancient Silk Road, the nomadic Kyrghyz encampments, with their herds of sheep and goats, give an almost biblical feel to this beautiful country.
Architecturally, there is little to see but any travel to Kyrgyzstan is more than compensated for by the magnificent views which can be found by riding or trekking in the mountains. Since independence from the former Soviet Union, life has been hard for the people of Kyrgyzstan, with no natural wealth apart from a little gold. For the visitor, however, it is a land of peace and tranquillity where many people are still nomadic, living in yurts and tending their sheep and goats.
The villages remain isolated since the end of the state-supported public transport system and the most common form of transport now is the horse. The historic sites, such as the petroglyphs near Cholpan Ata, are seldom visited and staying on the pristine shores of Lake Issyk-Kul is a relaxing way to pass a day or two, whilst venturing out to some of the nearby villages or the 7th century Burana Tower. Kyrgyzstan also provides access to Kashgar in China by crossing the Turugart pass.
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