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Hiking in Kyrgyzstan
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items Described as the Switzerland of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan is a hiker's paradise as 90% of the country is mountainous and there are a plenty of trails to explore here. Arguably, the best ‘stan’ for hiking! Check out this list to plan an unforgettable h...
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Hiking Websites
Hiking Guidebooks
Guided Hiking Tours
Hiking & Trip Planning Resources
Hiking Websites
These websites will help you plan your trip to Kyrgyzstan, including the Kyrgyzstan page from my website Where to Hike When.
This site gives you all kinds of useful info to help you plan your hiking trip to Kyrgyzstan, including guidebooks, when to hike, maps, apps, where to stay, guided tours, and so much more!
Hiking in Kyrgyzstan
There is a lot of useful information on the Kyrgyz Alpine Club website (although it is very basic in format) and from the organization itself.
About Kyrgyz Alpine Club | Kyrgyz Alpine Club
Hiking Guidebooks
There are no hiking specific guidebooks from reputable publishers, but the guidebooks listed here have useful hiking/trekking info in them.
The only English language guide solely dedicated to Kyrgyzstan, Bradt (a respected publisher of travel guides) provides a completely updated guidebook (2026!) to this beautiful country.
Kyrgyzstan - Bradt Travel Guide
If you're headed to the other ‘stans’ in addition to Kyrgyzstan, then this is a great guidebook to have, by Lonely Planet.
Lonely Planet Central Asia Travel Guide
Guided Hiking Tours
Leave the planning to someone else and go on a guided hiking/trekking tour, especially in a country where the hiking infrastructure might be limited in some areas.
An 8-day adventure that immerses you in Kyrgyzstan's stunning landscapes.
8 Days Trekking in Kyrgyzstan: Alay Mountains Adventure
Explore the famous Ala Archa National Park on this guided tour.
Ala Archa Nature Park Essential Half Day Tour
The Ak-Suu Traverse is one of Kyrgyzstan's most famous long distance treks. Check out this guided 9 day trek along this beautiful route.
Ak Suu Transverse Trek 9 Days Adventure in Kyrgyzstan
Hiking & Trip Planning Resources
Use these essential resources when planning your hiking trip to Kyrgyzstan.
The Reise Know-How's World Mapping Project maps are very useful for those who enjoy paper maps.
Kyrgyzstan 1:700,000 Map (German & English)
The best platform for finding deals on accommodation, from hostels to guesthouses to hotels, as well as rental car, Booking.com is the way to go! This is useful in Kyrgyzstan, particularly when you're in the cities.
Booking.com | Official site | The best hotels, flights, car rentals ...
AllTrails is one of the best hiking apps out there and there are plenty of trails listed in Kyrgyzstan.
Best trails and hikes in Kyrgyzstan | AllTrails
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Kyrgyzstan eSIM, from $6.00 USD | World’s first eSIM store · Airalo