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Territory of Kyrgyz Republic cover larger part of Tien-Shan - one of the greatest mountain system in the World. It is 0.33% of Earth land area only, but this country has not comparatives in diversity of natural zones, landscapes, flora and fauna. It is possible here to see sand deserts and dark coniferous woods, glaciers and walnut forests (the last are the Largest in Eurasia)... During one day only, a traveller can visit torrid semi-desert, feather-grass steppe, mountain taiga and alpic meadows. There are about 2000 lakes in Republic, each of them is inimitable in its beauty, including Issyk-Kul Lake - one of the deepest and largest mountain lakes in the World.
Often Kyrgyz Republic in named Asiatic Switzerland. A comfortable hotels in luxury tourist are on Issyk-Kul Lake shore and wild inhabits of snow leopard in severe highland are neighbors here.

 
G R E A T    S I L K    R O A D
The Great Silk Road, which united East and West and brought together the peoples and states of the Eurasian continent, played a role of enormous historical importance in antiquity and the middle ages. It facilitated the development of technology and production, art and culture, and the spread of knowledge; it helped to bring together the achievements of great Eastern civilizations, of which perhaps the most significant are the heights achieved by spiritual culture. This vast commercial and cultural route aided the emergence and formation of large centers of crafts, science and profound religious activity.
 
H O R S E    R I D I N G
Horse ridding tour in Kyrgyz range of Tian-Shan Mountains near Bishkek. This itinerary gives you the opportunity to ride through the spectacular gorges of Kyrgystan that are located nearby the capital city - Bishkek. Despite being situated only 60km from the capital these gorges and valleys have an abundance of untouched mountainous forests, wild animals and birds. While riding we will overnight in tent. Our campsites situated in beautiful fir forests are also sites where locals bring their flocks to pasture. This will give us the chance to get acquainted with the traditions and lifestyle of the local Kyrgyz shepherds on the high-mountain meadows (jailoo).

 
M O U N T A I N E E R I N G
Popular and accessible Muztag-Ata is situated in Kangur range in Kashgar China. It is in the eastern and highest part of the Pamir range. This area has it's own climate. There is very little precipitation and long periods of good weather, this of course contributes to the success of the expedition. None the less this ascent is demanding and good health and experience are essential.
 
S K I I N G
There are several climatic zones in Kyrgyzstan. They stretched from north to south. So in March - April it is possible to view blossoming gardens in the valley and snow covered mountain slopes at the same time. In this period blanket of snow lie below than 3500m. The longest period of good steady snow (about 212 days in a year) on Ak-Shiyrak Range. Also there is several districts with specific microclimate in Kyrgyzstan. There are passes open just just in a middle of June.

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