Introducing Central Kyrgyzstan
The mountainous heart of Kyrgyzstan offers travellers unrivalled opportunities to explore jailoos on foot, horseback or by 4WD. At every turn you will find a family offering to put you up for the night or a group of herdsmen who will eagerly invite you into their yurt for a cup of tea and a bowl of fresh yogurt. Add this to some of the world’s most glorious alpine lakes and it is easy to see why central Kyrgyzstan now rivals Lake Issyk-Köl in the hearts and minds of travellers.
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Until the opening of the Irkeshtam Pass in 2002 the only way eastward to China was via the problematic Torugart Pass. The Torugart still remains a hit-and-miss undertaking; frequent border closures, unpredictable weather and the Chinese requirement for expensive prearranged transport deters many overlanders from tackling this stunning route.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Recommendations for Southern Issyk-Kol Needed
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