KYRGYZSTAN QUICK GUIDE
THOUGHTS: Tons of amazing things to see in a compact, unique country, although transportation can difficult
TOP PLACES: Karakol, Issyk Kol
CURRENCY: Kyrgyzstani Som (68:1 USD)
TRAVEL ROUTE: Bishkek-> Issyk Kol -> Karakol -> Song Kol -> Tash Rabat -> Alay Valley -> Osh -> Arslanbob -> Bishkek
TIPS:
THOUGHTS: Tons of amazing things to see in a compact, unique country, although transportation can difficult
TOP PLACES: Karakol, Issyk Kol
CURRENCY: Kyrgyzstani Som (68:1 USD)
TRAVEL ROUTE: Bishkek-> Issyk Kol -> Karakol -> Song Kol -> Tash Rabat -> Alay Valley -> Osh -> Arslanbob -> Bishkek
TIPS:
- NO VISA required for majority of Nationalities makes it easy to travel
- Visit in midsummer get some world class hiking in.
- If funds permit, rent a car in Bishkek and travel around the country by car (note most rental cars come with a local driver)
- Hike the 3-4 day Alakul Lake Trek starting near Karakol
- Hike Ala Archa National Park just 1 hour from Bishkek as a day trip or overnight trip