Everything you need to know to plan your Kyrgyzstan itinerary for trips between 10 and 21 days!
This stunning expanse of land smashed between the other four Central Asian nations and China is one of the most stunning in the world.
The majority of travellers often visit Kyrgyzstan as part of a larger trip across Central Asia and as a result will budget a hefty chunk of time to play with.
Over the last few years, the number of visitors has grown considerably. This has improved the tourist infrastructure, as well as further opening up parts of the country that were previously inaccessible.
Kyrgyzstan is country that draws its visitors back again, and again. So whatever you can’t do this time, put them in your back pocket for next time.
We’ve put together 2 itineraries for 10 days and 3 weeks that will be of use to any traveller regardless of how long you plan to visit Kyrgyzstan.
The Perfect Kyrgyzstan Itinerary – Things to Consider
Before we dive deep into these Kyrgyzstan itineraries, there are a few things you need to consider depending on how much time you have.
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Travel Time
Journeys in Kyrgyzstan can be long. In some areas, roads may not be in great condition (this is especially true if crossing from the east to the west or vice versa).
But the mountainous terrain can significantly increase even the shortest distance.
Therefore when putting together any Kyrgyzstan itinerary it’s important to budget a day where possible for long journeys.
Additionally if planning on taking marshrutka the entire way it’s good to anticipate these journeys to take longer than advertised. Vans may not leave until full, they may be picking up and dropping off things en route, or they may break down.
East and/or West?
Kyrgyzstan is a beautiful country worth every bit of time that you have. If you are able to commit to our 21-day itinerary then you won’t have to decide whether to explore the eastern or western part of the country.
However, if your time is limited then this is something you will need to decide on. Roads span to the east and west from Bishkek.
However, going from the east to the west in other parts of the country relies on a seasonal 4wd road. Therefore the chances of being able to go to both ‘sides’ of the country on a short trip are pretty unlikely.
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