... Tulip revolution, high mountains, the world's second alpine lake Issyk-kul, hero Manas ...

Geographical condemns the country to subtropical climate, but the terrain and high altitude Kyrgyzstanie formed in a warm temperate climate with the characteristics of continental climate. There are significant amplitude of the temperature, especially between mountain ranges, and kotlinami, mountain areas are characterized by dryness, moreover, Kyrgyzstan and the whole uneven rainfall. Summers are quite warm (up to 25 degrees Celsius), while the winter cold and siarczyste.

It is recommended that the beginning of the summer period attributable to the May and June. May is doubly attractive because of the abundance of national holidays this month, which best show Kyrgyz culture and history. Tourist season actually lasts until October.

Kirgizka culture is a culture, which has its roots originated from the nomadic culture. The population of Kyrgyzstan was systematically stamped by other warlike items including alluvial Mongols, Uzbeks, Chinese, Russians in the nineteenth century and later the Soviets. This made the local population has never created a rich and complex culture of its own, focusing on everyday matters. Cala kirgizka culture is therefore based on the traditions nomadyjskich. Kirgizkiej permeated the culture, many patterns borrowed from the invaders, as well as Islamic patterns along with the Islam, which came along with the Mongols. Among the locals there is a respect for native traditions and language that are nurtured with the "forefathers". Proof is a masterpiece of world-class - Manas epic - the longest epic the world with over 500 rhyming stanzas. It is the story of the nation and its great hero, Manas transmitted orally from generation to generation.

Kyrgyzstan is a multi-religious country due to the complex structure of national. In Kyrgyzstan, where representatives of 154 nationalities and ethnic groups (most of them are Kyrgyz, Russians, Uzbeks) who profess different religions of the world's great monotheistic pagan to local. 78% of the population are Muslims, about 7% professes Christianity, of which 5% of Orthodoxy. As many as 14.5% said as atheists.

Kyrgyz by 2200 years of its history firmly tied to the traditions associated with their former nomadic lifestyle. A special place in the heart of every skilful Kirghiz takes ride on steed. Mount enjoys great respect and is treated as a family member. Today organizes many equestrian competitions, which continue the traditions of ancestors but are also an attraction for tourists. A very important element is speaking obycajowości kirgizkiej epics, this art survived the centuries, and the epics were handed down from father to son orally. Speeches akynów - storytellers epics, combining singing, improvisation and music. Epics are presented during religious festivals, private events and public holidays.  

Uzbek (the south)

In Kyrgyzstan a very small percentage of the population speak English - mostly young and educated residents of the capital and major cities, who have nothing in common with the Russian-Soviet era times, they tend to come into contact with the Western world, mainly from the USA. The province is entirely non-English languages.

Almost the entire population is literate. Approximately 1-2% of the illiterate.

Because a large proportion of Russian-speaking population, and yet not so old off to Kyrgyzstan to the structures of the Soviet Union, most people speak Russian well, regardless of nationality.

There is established in 2008, the visa. Polish citizens can obtain visa at the diplomatic missions of the Kyrgyz Republic and at the Manas international airport in Bishkek. There is no possibility of obtaining a visa in the other border crossing points. The nearest centers are ROK Embassy in Minsk and Berlin. Price of visa depends both on its type, and from the place of applying, so detailed information on the case directly to obtain the best in the diplomatic missions of Kyrgyzstan. Graniczxnym crossing customs declaration must be completed by filling it in two copies, one of which (with the signature and stamp of customs officer) should keep to yourself. Obtaining print customs declaration at the border (outside the Manas airport near Bishkek) may be difficult or even impossible, but this should not be discouraged. Customs regulations are not particularly restrictive and did not deviate from generally accepted standards. It should be remembered only by respecting the fundamental principles, since Kyrgyzstan as any post-Soviet space is korupcjogenny.

Tourist office wyrabianiu arranging visas, adopt e-procurement

Starovilenskaya 57

220002 Minsk, Belarus

Tel. (0-0 375 17) 234 91 17

st. Dżarkentskaja 9, corner of st. Iskanderowa 11/13 (Giant Upper Division)

Аłmaty 050059, Kazakhstan

+ 7 (727) 258 15 51

Foreigners staying in Kyrgyzstan more than three days are required to be meldunkowym. Check-in (registration) should be in the right because of the location OVIR ward (district office MSW).

Departure from the country is a mere formality, goes without any problems after checking the passport and visa.

None of the Kyrgyz Republic Embassy in Warsaw, in the absence of the Polish Embassy in Kyrgyzstan. On site facilities are accredited Kyrgyz Kazakh - General Consulate in Almaty and the embassy in Astana.

Health care is at a low level. For tourists it is paid. There is a lack of basic medicines and medical equipment. Therefore, in case of emergency, even if the danger to health or life, to obtain appropriate medical treatment may not be possible. In larger cities you can find an acceptable standard of health clinics and pharmacies, where you can buy the most basic medicines. Necessary medications but better bring with you. The situation is much worse in the provinces. The prices of medical services are not unduly high, but in the absence of fixed pricing, it may be that the alien are levied at a level much higher than the citizens of Kyrgyzstan.

It is not mandatory. Since the cost of treatment may be high, it is advisable to take out insurance against unforeseen mishap. It is possible to buy the local insurance company. Valid TPL motor insurance. Polish insurance policies are accepted. Some Polish companies have insurance partners in Kyrgyzstan. Lack of top-listed companies involved in the policies in this area.

There is no obligation to present a certificate of vaccination, however, foreigners arriving in Kyrgyzstan may be asked for the certificate (preferably in Russian, as a last resort in English) confirming that they are HIV-positive. It is recommended that thorough washing of the products purchased and drink only boiled or bottled water. Should be avoided in the bazaars to buy food ready for consumption.

Unfortunately, Kyrgyzstan is a country in which desire is for us a lot of potential hazards. On the one hand there are natural hazards that can not be predicted. The real threat is there a strong earth quake, are also gravely snow avalanches in the spring and summer mudslides. One should not also forget the many diseases which attack the weakened conditions wysokogórskimi ogranizm. You also can not ignore the sunshine during the summer, especially in the high regions of the country that do not posaiadja natural sunscreen curtains. Please observe the guidance of experienced guides. On the other hand we are dealing with a number of dangers of "typical" for the post-Soviet area. Crime threat in recent times has increased significantly following the deepening crisis. There are cases of beatings of foreigners and attacks with weapons in hand. You have to watch out for pickpockets and usual "suspect" part of Kyrgyz society. Do not become absorbed so alone without local friends in the wilderness, at night in remote corners of cities and regions of poor. Despite recent history and the popularity of the Russian language in some quarters on some Russian territories is not welcome - to avoid problems must prove that it is a tourist has nothing to do with the old invaders Kyrgyzstan. Always refuse to carry any items through the border because it is a form of drug smuggling. Very serious threat is also widespread violations of traffic rules by both drivers and the pedestrians.

Despite the applicant's so-called democratic governments. 'tulip revolution' in March 2005, the area of the country is fairly conflict-because it inhabits various social groups and ethno-religious. The most uncertain area is the Fergana Valley, which crosses the borders of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. The difficult economic situation in the region are superimposed: the activities of the Uzbek Islamic fundamentalist religious movements, as well as standing ethnic conflict between Uzbekami and Kirgizami. Kyrgyzstan is also still on kjrawędzi deep political crisis, because the president is deeply conflicted with the opposition accusing him of usurpation of power.

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Kyrgyzstan is a country very attractive especially for high mountain climbing enthusiasts, amateurs alpinizmu.Przed deciding on an expedition to the peaks we have to remember that climbing more than 6 thousand. meters requires extraordinary skill should not take that risk amateurs, winning only experienced high-altitude. Conditions in such large heights do not occur in Poland and it is difficult to prepare for such an expedition. When planning a trip, remember that in Kyrgyzstan there are no emergency services ready to share in the mountains. In the case of an accident, you almost can not count on aid other than that given by fellow climbers, or located on the slope. It is important to have adequate insurance, because this is important for the high costs of transport accident victims. In addition, females who are on a trip are asked to notify Polish diplomatic about their plans and to advise the relatives of the current place of residence. Most carry a card with an address and a telephone, both the family and the Polish diplomatic (preferably in Russian).

Go Air Manas

Kyrgyzstan is airport infrastructure such as regional conditions and requirements of a well-developed, and the main airport of the country - Manas has a reputation of the largest in Central Asia. The second largest air port is located in the country's second largest city and the "southern capital" of Osh. Despite the relatively good airport does not have direct flights, or the Polish, or other Central European lotnisakmi. For the Bishkek-Manas can fly from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Istanbul and London. From the airport in Osh cruises depart only "local" sites, including Russia, to Moscow, Novosibirsk, St. Petersburg.

Throughout the week except Friday trains relationships Bishkek-Moscow-Bishkek. Bishkek is also well connected to the Russian cities such as Sverdlovsk, Novosibirsk, Novokuznetsk, Saratov and Volgograd

No courses in this major and difficult route.

The route is far too long and difficult (hilly) to overcome it by car from Europe.

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The domestic infrastructure is sufficiently developed. Take place on flights between major cities and points. The main company is Kyrgyzstan Airlines, Osh-Avia, Avia Traffic Company.

Kyrgyz railways within the country is not widespread, railway routes are short and connect the capital with nearby cities, and not the distant periphery. May, only 371 km in length. Currently, two trains run-Tokmak Bishkek and Bishkek-Merk.

Buses, which supplement the gap left after the railway network in the country. Most notably are plying on designated routes vans (minibuses). In summer, additional connections are open for buses, bus and taxi from the estimates and Bishkek to nadissykkulańskich spas and resorts. One-way ticket Bishkek-Issyk-kul will cost around $ 3.5.

There are free car rental. Road traffic (except Biszkekiem) is not strong, and weak internal communication. Very serious threat is the violation of traffic rules. Due to the difficult climatic conditions, vast uninhabited spaces and alpine nature of the country is reborn in the winter traveling in Kyrgyzstan. Roads are usually nieodśnieżone, and icy mountains.

In Kyrgyzstan, are also popular taxis that run not only cities but also the means of transport are inter. Driven mainly from the capital to Jalalabad, Talasu, Narynia, estimates. But do not pay for itself traveled route and hired a taxi, and the only route and a single place - can not be, therefore, save on a group ride.

Available in major cities such as Bishkek, Osh, Jalal-Abad. In the capital, you can find a place to nieodpłaatnym access to wi-fi.

Pocztasy Kyrgyz (Kyrgyz Post) has more than 125 years of tradition and is based on the Russian model. Postal Branches can be found in every corner of Kyrgyzstan, especially cities.

Public transportation is represented in two ways - by the municipal public buses and trolley buses and private minibuses called. minibuses. Trolley ride in the capital and in Naryniu.

In marszrutce not buy the ticket and just pay the driver directly to a toll at the entrance / exit of the van. Minibuses are more comfortable with their freedom busika detention in a place that suits us - to get where we want to inform the driver at an early stage, loudly and clearly.

After the larger cities, taxis, or the so-called Driven. poputnyje taxis (paid hitchhiking).

Som, KGS = 100 tyin

In Bishkek, you pay in cash, in the larger retail chains are accepted credit cards. On the other provinces and cities does not appear without cash. Kyrgyz Law prohibits the use of currency in a country other than the som.

bread 6.5

mutton kg175

187 kg beef

195 kg horse

kilbasa 240-280 kg

liter of milk in 1925

54 eggs

85 kg tomatoes

10.5 kg potatoes

37.5 kg apples

sugar, 50 kg

The most convenient way of shopping malls and shopping networks. Cheapest local bazaars, stalls. Essential items can be found in shops or housing estates. There is no problem with the acquisition of basic foodstuffs and detergents. Better to buy drugs in larger cities.

The most popular souvenirs that can be purchased in package stores for tourists are part of the national dress Kirgiz - especially tubeteika hat, cap and boots. Most are also all kinds of things associated with the life of nomads - kazan pot, bowl piyala, bags with animal skins, or saddle-cloth. NB felt that is felt is a symbol of our country.

1000 cigarettes

1 kg product tytyniowych

1.5 liters of high-grade alcohol

2 liters of wine

Currency exchange can be made safely in the bank branches, as well as numerous exchange offices.

Tourism infrastructure, in addition to the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, is underdeveloped. Hotels with worst journals are much more expensive than those with mid-range in Europe. There is a breakdown of prices for 3 categories - the people of Kyrgyzstan, the inhabitants of the former Soviet Union and the rest.

They are already in Kyrgyzstan - but in trace amounts, since only recently started to take care of the less wealthy tourists. Chaotically scattered, most of Lake Issyk Kul in the capital.

The only place where there is the region of Lake Issyk-kul due to increased tourism to the lake and held there, the famous resorts of Kyrgyzstan.

As in other capitals of former Soviet republics popular method is called. wynajemu daily rent flats or posutocznaja kvartir. Prices for housing are beginning to pay off with more people in the group. Is not advisable to rent a better apartment in the first person he met shortly after the arrival - often the prices are exorbitant, and the offer itself can be "decorated with" and uncertain. Such persons should override. Pre-order a safer living on the Internet or phone. As a last resort you can buy a newspaper / magazine offers of hire.

An average of $ 30 to $ 250 per night in hotel

1915 to 1925 $ night in the hostel

Local people are curious newcomers, generally friendly and welcoming, the tourists optimistically sees the source of income. Because of poverty, however, should keep a hand on your wallet - the tourists are łaskomym target for pickpockets and scam artists. In the bazaars and stalls we must count with a permanent administration overstated the amount prepared for tourists - do not be ashamed to bargain for a long time, and if not successful to leave without buying because the seller does not always encouraged by "cheap" to give the product.

Kyrgyz nomads kitchen is a kitchen. Preferred are meat (mutton, horsemeat, beef, venison), flour and milk. The most popular method of preparing food is cooking.

Beszparmak - Kirgiz favorite national dish, cooked horsemeat in a broth with pieces of dough

Kulczetaj - boiled mutton cooked with cake

Żarkop - fried potatoes

Chu-czuk - horsemeat sausage

Szurpa - a soup of meat with potatoes and onions

Czuczbara - small steamed dumplings

Hoszan, gaszan, Samsa - all sizes with meat dumplings

Kurut - sour cheese

Koumiss - milk fermented with the residual (2%) amounts of alcohol

Airan - something between kefir and buttermilk

Pyszlak, Cheese - Boiled słodkokwaśne dairy products, twarogopodobne

Czojmo-tokocz - cakes such as "brush"

Boorsoki - Kirgiz favorite delicacy, fried in butter dough pieces rozwałkowane

Koumiss, Airan (dairy products)

Kok-wireless - green tea

Atkanczaj - tea boiled with milk, butter, cream and salt

Mineral waters of spa-Ayub-Hozret Paigambar

In the cities there are many postsowickich canteens, for richer customer will be dining at the hotels, extensive dining options from fast food to Kyrgyz national cuisine.

Are adopted, especially at the hands of foreigners, mostly included in the price of top-down order, usually from 5 to 10% of the contract.

According to Kyrgyz tradition, the most satisfying, meat dish should eat in the evening.

Kyrgyzstan is a country with an incredibly beautiful and pristine. This is a country of mountains reaching the sky and navy blue lakes. On its site is the enormously high peaks and deep valleys mysterious.

Ala-Too Square and the statue of Liberty in Bishkek

White House in Bishkek

holy mountain Taht-I-Suleiman

Mausoleum, museum and nature reserve at Manas Talas

The ancient city of Uzgen

Church of St.. Trinity in Karakol

Krasnorieczeńskie settlement with the ruins of the fortress Zoroastrian

ruins of the city Balasagun (Kuz-Ordu)

Skansen Buran Burana tower

Ak-Beszim fort and ruins Sujab

the ruins of the fortress czumyszskiej

Historical Museum in Bishkek

Spa Hozret-Ayub-Paigambar in Jalalabad

Internet scams, unprincipled Bazaar (currently untitled) and Dorda in Bishkek

Mikhail Frunze Museum

Przewalski's Museum of Karakol

Archaeological Museum in Osh (carved at the top)

National Theatre in Bishkek

Russian Drama Theatre to them. Krupska

National Drama Theatre in Bishkek

Philharmonic. Satylganowa

Ala Archa National Park

Nature Reserve and Lake Sarah-Helek

Lake Issyk-kul

Tien-Shan Mountains

Bajtykska Valley

Nature Reserve Chon-Aryk

hot spring Szaryb

Mountain resort Chon-Tash

Prevailed in the territory of Kyrgyzstan used to be great empires after which up to now mainly a trace in the ruins of ancient cities, fortresses and temples. You can find out how it looks with the release of Islamic culture quite different than it is usually presented to us in the media. Bishkek is a time for Kyrgyzstan - an essential point in the formation of a modern country and society can be seen as the capital of the Soviet city evolves into an independent peripheral metropolis.

January 1 New Year

January 7, Orthodox Christmas

Feb. 23, Defenders of the Fatherland Day

March 8, International Women's Day

March 21, Noruz (traditional New Year holiday and the Spring Equinox)

March 24, Revolution Day

May 1, Labour Day and Spring

May 5, Constitution Day

8 May, Memorial Day

May 9, Victory Day

August 31, Independence Day

7 November, the great October Revolution Day

* Muslim holy Orozo Kurman Ait and Ait are movable feasts, which depend on the date of the annual cycle of the moon

tournaments, horse competitions

Festival of nomadism Kyrgyz Kochu

Kyrgyz folklore festival

Festival of Hunting

Festival of saddle-cloth

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Basic anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, cosmetics to sunburn, hat

That said, Kyrgyzstan is a former Soviet republic, and therefore subject to atheism, and the country is considered wynarodowieniu need to respect the fundamental rights of Islam - women should not wear the national clothes - tubeteiki and other hats from the culture of the Koran should not in a provocative costume parade in the regions of mosques , minarets. Men should also remember the long trousers instead of shorts around the places of the faithful praying.