This was a wonderful introduction to Central Asia that packed a lot of experiences and information into 16 days including the natural wonders of the magnificent Tien Shan mountains, valley and gorges between, lakes, forests , deserts and parks , ancient preserved and rebuilt ruins filled with history, and the bustling cities each demonstrating their uniqueness, history, influences and progression.
Tien Shan
Tours in Tien Shan
The Tien Shan, the Celestial Mountains, form the border between Kyrgyzstan and China, and include some of the highest peaks in Asia outside the Himalaya-Karakorum ranges.
Trekking here is a unique expeience, seeing superb mountains including the jagged Khan Tengri, but also trekking next to some of the largest glaciers in the world. Add to this the encounters with Kyrgyz nomads and the beauty of Lake Issy-Kul, and you have the recipe for an unforgettable trekking holiday.
Tien Shan Holidays
Barbara Fleming The Silk Road
Ann Courtice The Silk RoadVaried and very interesting trip to three Stans of the Silk Road. Kygyzstan revealed beautiful scenery and traditional ways of life. Kazakhstan showed a mix of ancient history and modern city life. Uzbekistan was full of awe inspiring culture and buildings associated with the Silk Road.
Alex Morris The Silk RoadThis is an incredible trip visiting 3 Stans, and all very different from each other. The scenery and hiking in Kyrgyzstan was spectacular and the Golden Eagle experience was a real highlight. Uzbekistan was such a contrast to the first 2 countries and some of the sights were breathtakingly beautiful.
All of the countries were fascinating in their own way and our guides Vitaliy and Dilshod were excellent! Both very knowledgeable and gave us great insights and the history of each place we visited.
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