Bradt's Kyrgyzstan remains the only English-language guide dedicated
solely to this astounding country, described as 'the Switzerland of
central Asia' and regarded by many as the most beautiful country in the
world. This new, thoroughly updated fourth edition further extends its
comprehensive coverage of all the country has to offer, including
trekking, mountaineering, horse riding, historical sites, festivals and
Kyrgyz culture. All the most recent information on all the major towns
and visitor hubs is included, along with suggested itineraries and
details of natural history and conservation issues. Feature boxes
throughout the text give further cultural detail on Kyrgyz society,
while all budgets are catered for with traveller information covering
all options from low-cost to luxury, as well as extensive detail on
travel by public transport throughout the country.Deep within central
Asia, Kyrgyzstan's beautiful mountainscapes, dreamlike rock formations
and semi-nomadic culture are gloriously unspoiled. A trip here can be as
adventurous as you please: admire 5,000-year-old petroglyphs at
Saimaluu-Tash, gallop on horseback through the alpine meadows that
surround 3,016m-high Lake Song-Köl, go trekking in the mountain valleys
that lie south of Karakol, visit Bishkek's Soviet-era statues or simply
laze on the shores of the vast Lake Issyk-Kul.Kyrgyzstan has it all:
glorious mountain scenery, a rich nomadic tradition, Silk Road monuments
and thrilling wildlife. It also remains an intriguing, little known but
easily accessible country for travellers. With in-depth coverage of
historical background, health, safety and transport, plus author
recommendations on the best yurt camps and chaikhanas, Bradt's
Kyrgyzstan is the ideal companion for a successful trip.
