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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT KYRGYZSTAN
Kyrgyz-Travel Tourist Company would like to offer you visiting wonderful country - Kyrgyzstan, which has been called "The Switzerland of Asia". The sovereign state of the Kyrgyz Republic was formed in August 31, 1991.
Kyrgyzstan is located in the north - eastern part of Central Asia, in the heart of the Eurasian continent. Its territory of 198 thousand sq. km. Kyrgyzstan is bordered by China, Tadjkstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and at the same time borders of the Republic generally follow natural boundaries: mountain ranges and rivers.
Kyrgyzstan is the highland. Over 93% of Kyrgyzstan's surface area is more than 1500 m above sea level; 41% is bleak, high mountainous, located at over 3000 m, there you will find unspoiled beauty no longer found in the lowlands. Most peaks lie above the snow line, among them are the world-renowned Peaks Pobeda (7439 m), Khan-Tengry pyramid (6995m) of pink and white marble and granite, and Lenin Peak (7134m).
There are more than 2000 mountain lakes in the Republic. The largest is the Issyk-Kul Lake - the Kyrgyz "hot lake", which is situated at the 1606 meters above the sea level (area is 6239sq. km, depth is 702 m). It is the second largest lake in the world after the Titicaca Lake in South America. But here are also some beautiful lakes - Sary Chelek Lake situated on the south eastern slope of Chatkal range at the altitude of 1879 m; and Son Kul Lake situated on the interior part of the mountain system Tien Shan at the altitude of 3016 m (area is 270 sq. km, depth 13,2 m). There are almost 8000 glaciers covering an area of over 6000 sq. km and more than 40 000 rivers and streams.
Kyrgyzstan's location along the ancient Silk Road, provides the opportunities for the development of international tourism. It passed through the country, mountain passes and canyons. There was whole system of caravan roads in Kyrgyzstan. The Great Silk Road is remarkable creation of mankind, it was a unique transcontinental road connecting two poles of ancient civilizations: West and East. It helped to develop not only trade relations but also served as a road for exchanging cultural, religious and scientific achievements.
The climate of the Republic differs widely because of differences in elevation and degree of shelter. In Kyrgyzstan one can see the transition from the subtropical climate to the eternal frost in the mountains. Animal life in the Republic is reach and diverse: there are more than 80 species of mammals, over 330 species of birds, about 50 species of fish and around 30 species of reptiles and amphibians.
The territory of Kyrgyzstan is one of the most ancient centers of human civilization. Archeological research has shown that prehistoric man lived in the area during the Stone Age. The cliff paintings of the Saimaly-Tash ravine are widely known monument of antiquity. Paintings of Saimaly-Tash are under protection of UNESCO.
The ethnic "Kyrgyz" is referred to in written sources dating from the third century B.C. At the present Kyrgyzstan is multinational state. The inhabitants of the country are friendly and hospitable.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
How to get to Kyrgyzstan:
1. Kyrgyzstan Airlines (from Istanbul, Frankfurt-Main, Moscow, Hanover, Deli, Birmingham,Urumchi).
2. British Airlines ( from London).
3. Lufthansa ( from any big city of Europe to Almaty).
4. Austrian Airlines (From any big city of Europe).
5. Turkish Airlines (from any big city of Europa via Istanbul).
6. Holland Airlines ( from any big city of Europe via Amsterdam to Almaty).
7. Transaero (from Moscow ).
Note: If you fly to Almaty you should have Kazakh visa. Bishkek is situated in 240 km from Almaty.
Visa:
Tourists must have visa for visiting Kyrgyzstan so you should apply to the Kyrgyz embassy in one's own country for receiving visa. If there is no Kyrgyz embassy in you country a request should be directed to the nearest Russian or Kazakh embassy. The Tourist Company "Kyrgyz-Travel" can give you visa support.
We need some information for arrangement of invitation:
1. Full name.
2. Date of birth.
3. Passport number.
4. Nationality.
5. Dates of arrive and departure.
Registration:
You have to be registered at registration Police department OVIR after staying in Kyrgyzstan more than three days.
Note: If you have a visa for countries CIS you can stay in Kyrgyzstan three working days, not in others countries.
Visa can be obtained in Kyrgyz embassies and consulates:
1. In Germany: 10585 Berlin; phone 030 34781361, fax 030 34781362. Frankfurt on Main: phone/fax 069 954039.
2. In Austria: 1010 Wiena; phone: 431 5350378.
3. In Belgium: 1050 Bruxelles; phone 322 5346399, fax 322 5342325.
4. In Switzerland: 1204 Geneva; phone 4122 7071614, fax 4122 7071641.
6. In China: Peking: phone 86106 5326458, fax 86106 65326459.
7. In the UK of Great Britain: London phone 44171 9351462, fax 44171 9357449.
8. In the USA: Washington; phone 202 3385141, fax 202 2752092.
9. In India: New Delhi; phone 9111 6886890, fax 9111 6881854.
10. In Iran: Mashhed; phone 9821 2294607, fax 9821 2297729.
11. In Malaysia: phone 6032 2980394, fax 6032 2938498.
12. In Turkey: Ankara; phone 0312 4468408, fax 0312 4468413.
Insurance:
You should have accident and medical insurance for visiting Kyrgyzstan. Rescue Company would not arrange rescue work without guarantee of payment.
Accommodation:
We can offer you hotels in Bishkek, Karakol, Osh, Naryn, Issyk-Kul lake. These hotels are about 1-5 stars standing, the service on good level. We use two-person tents for camping in the mountains, big dining tent for tourists and separate kitchen tent.
Hotels in Bishkek:
Hayat *****, Pinara ****, Dostuk ***, Issyk-Kul ***.
Karakol: Issyk-Kul, Karakol.
Osh: Intourist Hotel
Issyk-Kul: Issyk-Kul (Aurora) ***, Kyrgyz-Wzmorje ***, Cholpon-Ata ***, Tamga Guest house.
Climate and weather:
The climate of the Republic differs widely because of differences in elevation and degree of shelter.
In Kyrgyzstan you can see the transition from the subtropical climate of the Fergana valley and the semi-desert of the Chui and Talas valleys to the eternal frost of the mountains.
In summer months travelers can spend part of a single day in a sunny valley, in a flowering meadow high in the mountains and an ice-fall in glaciers high above the clouds so the climate of Kyrgyzstan is possible to allocate for four climatic zones: the valley zone (500-1000m above sea level).
Characteristic feature - hot summer (up to +28 degrees). Average temperature of summer is +20-25, of winter is - 4-7. (temperature may be below -40 only in some of places).
The middle mountains zone (900-2200m above sea level): characteristic feature - moderately warm summer (+18-19 degrees) and moderately cold steady snow winter (-7-8 degrees).
The high-mountains zone (2000-3500m above sea level): characteristic feature - cool summer (+11-16 degrees) and cold winter (-8-10 degrees). Winter period is much longer.
Nival zone (higher 3500m above sea level): Characteristic feature - summer (+4-7 degrees), winter (-19-22 degrees). It is a zone of eternal snow and glaciers.
The climate in Kyrgyzstan is a classic continental one with hot summer and moderately cold winter and great extremes of temperature between night and day. The air is generally very dry and most rains fall in spring, especially in March and April; the weather in May may be changeable but is usually warm; June is warm-hot; July and August is very hot; September is warm-hot; October is cool and November is cold; December, January and February are the coldest months and the most days are below freezing.
Note: You should bring warm clothes with you for the evenings, even in hot summer if you are going to the mountains and lake Issyk-Kul.
Contact Us: e-mail d-sasha@elcat.kg
237, Bakinskaya str., 720015, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan,
Tel./Fax.:+996(312) 679-975, 670-764