Kyrgyzstan Travel Blog Popular Articles Popular Latest Articles Latest Kyrgyzstan's Events & Festivals in 2019 Events and Festivals in Kyrgyzstan This is the complete list of holidays, events and festivals in Kyrgyzstan. Let... Read More The road from Bishkek to Osh and everything in-between The road from Bishkek to Osh is a very popular route for both locals and tourists. It is a good trip to see some o... Read More Road from Osh to Tashkent overland - Uzbek border crossing The road from Osh to Tashkent Travelling overland from Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan or the other way around is a com... Read More The ultimate Packing List for Mongolia & Central Asia While planning your trip the big question what to pack always pops up at some point. The golden rule, as always, i... Read More Tripadvisor’s Highest-Rated Things to do in Central Asia & Mongolia Tripadvisor in the leading resource for travellers worldwide. Here's the Top 10 list of Tripadvisor's highest-rated t... Read More Self-drive experience on the Pamir highway and Wakhan valley What to expect from a road trip on a Pamir Highway Tour The Pamir Highway is one of the great mountain road tri... Read More Best time to visit Central Asia & Mongolia Central Asia and Mongolia are areas which have an extreme continental and dry climate. In the south there are big ... Read More The most stunning lakes of Central Asia & Mongolia In Central Asia and Mongolia, there are many beautiful lakes and we really mean magnificent lakes. Some of them are h... Read More Is it safe? How safe is it to travel in Central Asia & Mongolia? "Is it safe?" - is the question we hear a lot. Regarding... Read More Basic phrases for travellers English - Kazakh (.pdf) English Kazakh Phonetic Hello Sälemetsiz be (formal) or Sälem (informa... Read More How to use a local SIM card in Central Asia & Mongolia How to get a local SIM card We live in a time where the internet is essential for most travellers, to publish your b... Read More Border crossings between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan Most travellers visiting the Pamir highway, hire a guide/driver. If you're adventurous enough, you can rent a car ... Read More Internet speed in Central Asia and Mongolia Some travellers ask us if they should bring a satellite phone with them. It's definitely a good idea if your into mou... Read More What to see in Kyrgyzstan? Today I want to talk about the places in Kyrgyzstan that are worth to see and things that are not worth to be paid. F... Read More My Top 10 Reasons to visit Kyrgyzstan My Top 10 Reasons to Come to Kyrgyzstan My name is Alex and I have been working and living here in Kyrgyzstan since ... Read More Bishkek City Guide Resting on the Tien Shan mountain range, the capital of Kyrgyzstan was only named Bishkek from the year of 1991, m... Read More Top 10 things to do in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan Enjoy the Top 10 Things to do in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan Karakol is a great base camp for day tours or multi-day tours i... Read More WIN a DJI Mavic Air Drone with Indy Guide & What3Words For the chance to win the new DJI Mavic Air Drone, don't miss out on our next Indy Guide competition in collaborat... Read More 20 Most Amazing Photos of Central Asia & Mongolia - Photo Contest We are still stunned! You submitted more than 600 beautiful photos for Indy Guide's photo competition in collabora... Read More A guide to Self-Driving on Pamir Highway The Pamir Highway is one of the worlds recognized and famous road-trips and definitely one of the highlights of Ce... Read More Advice for Self-Driving Driving Tours in Kyrgyzstan Rules of the Road Here in Kyrgyzstan Self-driving tours are a lot of fun and it can be a great fit for independent ... Read More Why I joined Indy Guide Usually I would meet or accept guests from other parts of the world to show them Bishkek city and help them around... Read More Song Kul lake - a must-see in Kyrgyzstan Not really far from Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, you can find a place full of wild nature and see how real nom... Read More Hunting with eagles Deep in the unforgiving wilds of far western Mongolia, the last remaining Kazakh eagle hunters harness a powerfu... Read More Top 12 things to do in At-Bashy Top 12 things to do in At-Bashy! The last frontier of Kyrgyzstan, At-Bashy in the Naryn Oblast. It's the last ... Read More 7 Reasons to visit Kyrgyzstan in Winter Do you know what Kyrgyzstan can offer in winter? Imagine all mountains and fields are covered with snow and rivers... Read More Best Trekking Spots in Kyrgyzstan: Self-Guided Treks, Peaks, Remote Treks etc Self-Guided Treks in Kyrgyzstan Are you an independent traveler? Do you like the freedom of trekking at your own ... Read More Indy Guide is one of the TOP 5 new travel companies at the World Travel Market Last week, we had the great opportunity to present Indy Guide and to promote Central Asia & Mongolia at the WT... Read More Indy Guide has integrated a revolutionary address system Where's the Kaindy lake located? Where in the Gobi desert was the biggest dinosaur fossil found? Where's the best ... Read More Going wild – Wildlife in Central Asia and Mongolia Through all of your travels in Central Asia and Mongolia you will always come across wild animals. It might not be... Read More Top 10 Destinations in Kyrgyzstan These are my Top 10 destinations in Kyrgyzstan. 1. Kel-Suu lake When you reach the lake you will be carried away... Read More What is a Shyrdak / Tush Kiyiz and what do the Symbols mean? What is a Shyrdak / Tush Kiyiz and What does Symbols Mean? Central Asia is full of amazing and interesting cultures ... Read More The road from Bishkek to Shymkent - and driving rules You are travelling with your own vehicle and you want to reach Shymkent (Kazakhstan) from Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan). So... Read More Navruz Festival in Central Asia Central Asia's Navruz Festival Also known as the Persian New Year, Navruz is one of the oldest celebrations for many... Read More 2 Women Drove 2500km along the 2nd Highest Road on Earth Written by Catherine Haigh In July 2018 we (Catherine & Hannah) set off from Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzst... Read More Best Winter Spots in Kyrgyzstan: Ski touring, Driving, Yurt Camps, Horseback etc Why Kyrgyzstan in winter?Kyrgyzstan is full of countless micro climates that are great for ski touring or for wint... Read More Making of a yurt One of the world’s most practically and attractively designed habitations: The Mongolian yurt, or ger as it is kno... Read More Best Open Group Tours in Kyrgyzstan Would you like to join an open group tour for your trip to Kyrgyzstan? I have created open group tours where you ... Read More Why would you destroy paradise? Or how Kyrgyzstan needs to reform its tourism se In honour of World Tourism day, and 2017 being the year of sustainable tourism, it seemed to be the perfect time to w... Read More Kyrgyzstan has finally introduced the E-Visa Kyrgyzstan has already a visa-free regime for many developed countries which is key for tourism. We know that visas a... Read More Christmas holidays in Kyrgyzstan - why not? The summer season is almost over and travellers begin to make their plans for the next year. Some are already unpa... Read More Mini Yurt in Kyrgyzstan How to help travelers feel the culture and plunge into the world of nomads? Bring to the mountains, ride horses, a... Read More Best Open Group Tours in Kyrgyzstan Would you like to join an open group tour for your trip to Kyrgyzstan? I have created open group tours where you ... Read More Best Trekking Spots in Kyrgyzstan: Self-Guided Treks, Peaks, Remote Treks etc Self-Guided Treks in Kyrgyzstan Are you an independent traveler? Do you like the freedom of trekking at your own ... Read More Top 10 Destinations in Kyrgyzstan These are my Top 10 destinations in Kyrgyzstan. 1. Kel-Suu lake When you reach the lake you will be carried away... Read More 2 Women Drove 2500km along the 2nd Highest Road on Earth Written by Catherine Haigh In July 2018 we (Catherine & Hannah) set off from Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzst... Read More Best Winter Spots in Kyrgyzstan: Ski touring, Driving, Yurt Camps, Horseback etc Why Kyrgyzstan in winter?Kyrgyzstan is full of countless micro climates that are great for ski touring or for wint... Read More Mini Yurt in Kyrgyzstan How to help travelers feel the culture and plunge into the world of nomads? Bring to the mountains, ride horses, a... Read More 7 Reasons to visit Kyrgyzstan in Winter Do you know what Kyrgyzstan can offer in winter? Imagine all mountains and fields are covered with snow and rivers... Read More A guide to Self-Driving on Pamir Highway The Pamir Highway is one of the worlds recognized and famous road-trips and definitely one of the highlights of Ce... Read More 20 Most Amazing Photos of Central Asia & Mongolia - Photo Contest We are still stunned! You submitted more than 600 beautiful photos for Indy Guide's photo competition in collabora... Read More WIN a DJI Mavic Air Drone with Indy Guide & What3Words For the chance to win the new DJI Mavic Air Drone, don't miss out on our next Indy Guide competition in collaborat... Read More Advice for Self-Driving Driving Tours in Kyrgyzstan Rules of the Road Here in Kyrgyzstan Self-driving tours are a lot of fun and it can be a great fit for independent ... Read More My Top 10 Reasons to visit Kyrgyzstan My Top 10 Reasons to Come to Kyrgyzstan My name is Alex and I have been working and living here in Kyrgyzstan since ... Read More Why would you destroy paradise? Or how Kyrgyzstan needs to reform its tourism se In honour of World Tourism day, and 2017 being the year of sustainable tourism, it seemed to be the perfect time to w... Read More Kyrgyzstan has finally introduced the E-Visa Kyrgyzstan has already a visa-free regime for many developed countries which is key for tourism. We know that visas a... Read More Road from Osh to Tashkent overland - Uzbek border crossing The road from Osh to Tashkent Travelling overland from Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan or the other way around is a com... Read More Navruz Festival in Central Asia Central Asia's Navruz Festival Also known as the Persian New Year, Navruz is one of the oldest celebrations for many... Read More Is it safe? How safe is it to travel in Central Asia & Mongolia? "Is it safe?" - is the question we hear a lot. Regarding... Read More Basic phrases for travellers English - Kazakh (.pdf) English Kazakh Phonetic Hello Sälemetsiz be (formal) or Sälem (informa... Read More What is a Shyrdak / Tush Kiyiz and what do the Symbols mean? What is a Shyrdak / Tush Kiyiz and What does Symbols Mean? Central Asia is full of amazing and interesting cultures ... Read More Top 12 things to do in At-Bashy Top 12 things to do in At-Bashy! The last frontier of Kyrgyzstan, At-Bashy in the Naryn Oblast. It's the last ... Read More Bishkek City Guide Resting on the Tien Shan mountain range, the capital of Kyrgyzstan was only named Bishkek from the year of 1991, m... Read More Top 10 things to do in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan Enjoy the Top 10 Things to do in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan Karakol is a great base camp for day tours or multi-day tours i... Read More How to use a local SIM card in Central Asia & Mongolia How to get a local SIM card We live in a time where the internet is essential for most travellers, to publish your b... Read More The road from Bishkek to Osh and everything in-between The road from Bishkek to Osh is a very popular route for both locals and tourists. It is a good trip to see some o... Read More Border crossings between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan Most travellers visiting the Pamir highway, hire a guide/driver. If you're adventurous enough, you can rent a car ... Read More Indy Guide has integrated a revolutionary address system Where's the Kaindy lake located? Where in the Gobi desert was the biggest dinosaur fossil found? Where's the best ... Read More Internet speed in Central Asia and Mongolia Some travellers ask us if they should bring a satellite phone with them. It's definitely a good idea if your into mou... Read More Tripadvisor’s Highest-Rated Things to do in Central Asia & Mongolia Tripadvisor in the leading resource for travellers worldwide. Here's the Top 10 list of Tripadvisor's highest-rated t... Read More Kyrgyzstan's Events & Festivals in 2019 Events and Festivals in Kyrgyzstan This is the complete list of holidays, events and festivals in Kyrgyzstan. Let... Read More Indy Guide is one of the TOP 5 new travel companies at the World Travel Market Last week, we had the great opportunity to present Indy Guide and to promote Central Asia & Mongolia at the WT... Read More What to see in Kyrgyzstan? Today I want to talk about the places in Kyrgyzstan that are worth to see and things that are not worth to be paid. F... Read More Self-drive experience on the Pamir highway and Wakhan valley What to expect from a road trip on a Pamir Highway Tour The Pamir Highway is one of the great mountain road tri... Read More Christmas holidays in Kyrgyzstan - why not? The summer season is almost over and travellers begin to make their plans for the next year. Some are already unpa... Read More The most stunning lakes of Central Asia & Mongolia In Central Asia and Mongolia, there are many beautiful lakes and we really mean magnificent lakes. Some of them are h... Read More Song Kul lake - a must-see in Kyrgyzstan Not really far from Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, you can find a place full of wild nature and see how real nom... Read More Why I joined Indy Guide Usually I would meet or accept guests from other parts of the world to show them Bishkek city and help them around... Read More The road from Bishkek to Shymkent - and driving rules You are travelling with your own vehicle and you want to reach Shymkent (Kazakhstan) from Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan). So... Read More Going wild – Wildlife in Central Asia and Mongolia Through all of your travels in Central Asia and Mongolia you will always come across wild animals. It might not be... Read More Best time to visit Central Asia & Mongolia Central Asia and Mongolia are areas which have an extreme continental and dry climate. In the south there are big ... Read More The ultimate Packing List for Mongolia & Central Asia While planning your trip the big question what to pack always pops up at some point. The golden rule, as always, i... Read More Making of a yurt One of the world’s most practically and attractively designed habitations: The Mongolian yurt, or ger as it is kno... Read More Hunting with eagles Deep in the unforgiving wilds of far western Mongolia, the last remaining Kazakh eagle hunters harness a powerfu... Read More
