Mountain Life Kyrgyzstan

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After our overnight flight to Kyrgyzstan we will transfer to the capital of Biskek. Today we will explore the city seeing victory square, Ala-Too square, Lenin Statue, Osh Bazaar, and Dubovy (oak) park. After we will enjoy a traditional dinner. 

After breakfast transfer to the Tash Rabat - Caravanserai on the Great Silk Road (Stone Castle from the 14th century). Tash Rabat is located in the very heart of Tian Shan Mountains. And it has no analogue in the whole world, because it was made of stones and, moreover, was built inside a mountain at a height of 3200 m above sea level. This building relates to the remains of one of the cities on the Great Silk Road and it had been used as a hotel and shelter for travelers. In total, there are 31 rooms in the mountain. The thickness of walls reaches 1 m. There are also underground prison cells for criminals.Dinner and overnight at yurts near by the Tash Rabat caravanserai.
Meals: Breakfast/Dinner

After breakfast transfer to Karakol along the southern shore of the Issyk-Kul Lake (200 km), the second largest alpine lake in the world (1608m above sea level). The Lake is also called "Kyrgyz Sea" because of its huge size. On the way you will drive through the gorgeous valley and pass the Orto Tokoi reservoir and Jety-Oguz Gorge. Picturesque Jeti-Oguz gorge is located 28 kilometers to the south-west of the town of Karakol. Its name in Kyrgyz language means “Seven bulls”. The name is symbolic, because there is a 35 m long wall of seven huge red-brown cliffs resembling ranked furious bulls standing together.
After hiking in the Gorge transfer to Karakol town.Lunch in a local café. Sightseeing tour: visit to the museum of MV Prejvalky  one of the world’s greatest explorers. His main achievements were crossing of the great desert Taklamakan and discovering more than 4000 animals, including the Horse of Prejevalsky. Later, we will visit the Dungan mosque . One of its unique aspect is the fact that it was built in Chinese style without using a single metal nail. This will be followed by the visit to an old wooden Orthodox church . Dinner with Uigur family. Kyrgyzstan is multiethnic country and today you will have a chance to taste Uigur food and get acquainted with their culture and traditions. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast/Dinner

After breakfast transfer to Bishkek along the northern shore of the Issyk-Kul lake. On the way visit to an open air pertroglyphs (dating back to 800 B.C.), including the local museum. Continue driving to Bishkek by car through a stunning Boom Gorge. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast/Dinner