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Kyrgyz Republic, former Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic

Divided in Bishkek, Chuy [ Bishkek ], Jalal-Abad, Naryn, Osh, Talas and Ysyk-Kol [ Karakol ].

Kyrgyzstan is situated in the very middle of the Eurasian continent, bordering China (east), Kazakhstan (north and west), Uzbekistan (southwest), and Tadjikistan (southwest and south).

What Kyrgyzstan lacks in gracious buildings and fancy cakes, it more than makes up for with nomadic traditions such as laid-back hospitality, a healthy distrust of authority and a fondness for drinking fermented mare's milk. Many travellers find Kyrgyzstan the most appealing, accessible and welcoming of the Central Asian republics, particularly as it contains the central Tian Shan and Pamir Alay ranges, Central Asia's finest mountains.

Capital City of Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek


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Hotels in Kyrgyzstan

 Hyatt Regency Hotel Kyrgyzstan ***** , Sovietskaya 191, Bishkek 720011, Kyrgyzstan
located in the heart of the capital city of Kyrgyzstan, in the foothills of the Tien-Shan Mountains, along the ancient trading route of the Great Silk Road. The hotel is conveniently situated in Bishkek's business and government district and the central cultural area of Bishkek.
Only a 35-minute drive from Manas International Airport, Hyatt Regency Bishkek is within 15 minutes by car of anywhere you want to be in the city.
 Pinara Hotel Bishkek Kyrgyzstan ****, 720044, Prospect Mira 93, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Located in a quiet area of Bishkek (the country's capital). Beautiful surroundings include picturesque views of the snow capped peaks of the Tian Shan mountains and the city's wide tree-lined avenues.
 Silk Road Lodge Bishkek Kyrgyzstan ***, Abdumomunova Street, no. 229, Bishkek 720033, Kyrgyzstan
The Silk Road Lodge is a luxurious new full-facility hotel, built in 2000, located in the heart of Bishkek next to the Central Park, only a few minutes walk from the White House and many of Bishkek's best restaurants.
 Issyk-Kul Hotel Bishkek Kyrgyzstan ***, 301 Mira avenue, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Located On The Edge Of Kyrgyzstan Capital - Bishkek - In Ecologically Clean Place At The Bottom Of The Great Tyan-shan Mountain. At The Same Place The Most Beautiful Avenue Takes Its Origin. In The Neighbourhood With Issuk Kul Hotel There Are Architectural Complex Manas Ayily The Recreation Centre Flamingo And Also The Zoo With Amazing Animals.
 Allrussianhotels.com
Gateway to over 100 bookable hotels in Russia, Ukraine, Baltic States and countries of the former Soviet Union and CIS.

Tour Operator / Travel Agents





 Agava - heli ski
 AKC Kyrgyz Concept
 AR-Track 
 IMC Pamir 
 TopAsia
 Central Asian Tourism Corporation
 Celestial Mountains
 Horizon Travel
 Shepherd`s Way Trekking 
 NoviNomad
 Tien Shan Travel - also for heli skiing

Travel Guides Kyrgyz Republic / Related books

Kyrgyz Republic - Odyssey Illustrated Guide - Rowan Stewart, Susie Weldon
Presents information on cultural sites, accommodations, and restaurants, and provides an overview of Kyrgyzstan's history and culture.
Paperback: 296 pages; Publisher: Odyssey Publications; 2 edition (January 1, 2004); Language: English; ISBN-10: 9622177360; ISBN-13: 978-9622177369
Central Asia - Lonely Planet Travel Guide
by Bradley Mayhew (Author)
Discover Central Asia. Lose yourself among the blue domes and mosaics of the Registan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Play Marco Polo, exploring Silk Road forts while bathed in the light of the snowcapped Hindu Kush in the Wakhan Valley, Tajikistan - Watch a Kyrgyz eagle hunter in action and taste the delights of fermented mare's milk in Kyrgyzstan - Follow in the footsteps of British spies, Chinese pilgrims and Russian explorers and embark on your own Great Game.
Paperback: 516 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 4 edition (August 2007); Language: English; ISBN-10: 1741046149; ISBN-13: 978-1741046144

Transport / How do I travel to Kyrgyzstan

 Bishkek Airport [ FRU ] - 30 km north of the capital

  Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights - Flights to Kyrgyzstan

Another common way to enter the country is to fly into neighboring Almaty, Kazakhstan, and then take a three-hour car or bus ride to Bishkek.

Buses are available in and between most large cities.

Kyrgyzstan: A Climber's Map & Guide 
by Garth Willis (Author), Martin Gamache (Editor)
Map: 2 pages; Publisher: American Alpine Club (June 2006); Language: English; ISBN-10: 1933056002; ISBN-13: 978-1933056005
 Map of Kyrgyztan [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Bibliothek - Map Collection ]
Central Asia Nelles Map - Nelles Maps
Map; Publisher: Nelles Verlag GmbH (December 1, 2006); ISBN-10: 3865740138; ISBN-13: 978-3865740137

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 Travel Insurance - online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish

 Kyrgyz Republic - Land of the Tien Shan - Oasis on the Great Silk Road

 Bishkek Shaary - Capital City of Kyrgyztan

 Chuy Oblasty (Bishkek)
 Jalal-Abad Oblasty
 Naryn Oblasty
 Osh Oblasty
 Talas Oblasty
 Ysyk-Kol Oblasty (Karakol) - tour skiing

 Ak-Sai Gorg - tourskiing
 Lake Issyk-Kul
 Tien Shan mountains
 Norus - biggest and well known ski-resort in the region -  30 km from Bisjkek. Mountain skiing, snowboarding,
 Osh [ daily market ]
 Ski resorts - relatively small and access by 'jeep roads'
Oru-Sai, Kashka-Suu, Lenina, Politek, Kizil-Beles

Cuisine - Kyrgyz Foods / Recipes

 Friends of Kyrgyzstan - see Food
A typical Kyrgyz party begins with the "dastarkan" full of breads especially "borsok," a type of fry bread that is very central to Kyrgyz culture. Bread is given an almost sacred standing in Kyrgyz culture. Bread is never placed on the ground or thrown away...
 CookbookWiki - Kyrgyzstanian Cuisine
Overview of Kyrgyzstanian Cuisine History, Cuisines of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstanian Food Glossary, Preparation Methods for Kyrgyzstanian Cooking, Special Equipment for Kyrgyzstanian Cooking, Kyrgyzstanian Food Traditions and Festivals

History of Kyrgyzstan

Independence: 31 August 1991 from Soviet Union

 Kyrgyzstan's History - Wikipedia
Kyrgyzstan: Central Asia's Island of Democracy?  
John Anderson
Born out of the collapse of the USSR, Kyrgyzstan has been notable for its struggle to develop a pluralist polity and free market, an attempt that distinguishes it from some of its more authoritarian neighbors. This volume introduces students and businessmen to this most attractive of republics, offering an overview of its history, politics, economic development, and place in the international community. In particular, it focuses on the problematic nature of political development, with democratic and pluralist impulses struggling to survive against the dominance of more traditional forms of governance.
Hardcover 107 pages (March 22, 1999); Publisher: Routledge,an imprint of Taylor & Francis Books Ltd.; Language: English; ISBN: 905702389X

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

Cultural performances [ many equestrian events ] are among the main attractions of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Music of Kyrgyzstan 
Audio CD (January 17, 2000); Number of Discs:1; Label: Buda; ASIN: B00000AZ6F 

Kyrgyzstan - by Claudia Antipina, Temirbek Musakeev and Rolando Paiva (Photographer)
Never before has a book of the costumes of the nomadic peoples of Central Asia been published in American or Western European literature. This lavishly illustrated volume features the work of eminent Russian anthropologist Claudia Antipina, who died in 1996 at the age of 92. Antipina was one of only a small number of Russian anthropologists who devoted their lives to research among the nomadic Kyrgyz, and she herself lived most of her life in Kyrgyzstan...
Hardcover: 224 pages; Publisher: Skira (March 27, 2007); Language: English; ISBN-10: 8884919703; ISBN-13: 978-8884919700

Web Portals / Search Engine / Directory

 Narynkg - History, Ethnic, Tourism, Lakes, Resorts

 hYahoo Kyrgyzstan ttp://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Kyrgyzstan/


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