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Skiing in Kyrgyzstan is getting very popular beyond local citizens and guests from other countries. Ski season starts at the end of November till the end of March on some ski resorts. Skiing started to develop nearly five years ago. There are about 10 ski resorts, most of them located near capital Bishkek. If you don’t have any ski equipment you may rent it as at Bishkek as at ski resort. Most of the resorts provide their guests with accommodation and food. But not all of them in good condition. Prices vary from 30 USD to 400 USD.

Kyrgyzstan offers every type of climbing imaginable. From the high-altitude endeavors of the Tien Shan, to the Chamonix-like alpine crags of Ak Sai, to the Yosemite- style monoliths of the Karavshin, Kyrgyzstan truly has it all. In addition, Kyrgyzstan is a trekkers’ paradise. The country also boasts a romantic yurt culture and people who greet travelers with genuine warmth and curiosity. The high season for climbing is from July through September.

The most popular places for climbing are: Lenin Peak (7134 m),  Khan-Tengri Peak in Tien-Shan (7010m), Pobeda Peak in Tien-Shan (7439 m), Muztag Ata Peak in Pamir (7546m), Climbing in Ala-Archa and others…

Trekking is very popular in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is mountainous country, and there are a lot of beautiful places for tourists to visit. Tourist companies offer  a wide range of programs varying from easy one day walks to difficult many days tours. The choice of the route depends on its aim, physical abilities of travelers and duration. Main route pass across Northern and Central Tien Shan. The best time for treks is from May till October.

Here are some trecking tours offered by different agencies:to  MERZBACHER LAKE, TO SARY-CHELEK NATIONAL RESERVE, ON THE FOOTSTEPS OF SEMENOV – TIEN-SHANSKY AND MERZBACHER, ALONG THE GORGES OF KYRGYZ AND TERSKEY RANGES B/C, EOL CASTLES, MOUNTAIN LAKES & WATERFALLS B/C and  many others…

Issyk-Kul lake

Throughout the country springtime buds appear in April and May, though nights can still be below freezing. Mid-May to mid-June is pleasant, though many mountain passes will still be snowed in. From the end of June through to mid-August most afternoons will reach 32ºC or higher, with a maximum of 40ºC in Fergana Valley towns such as Jalal-Abad; mountain valleys are considerably cooler. Like most of the region, Bishkek gets most of its rainfall in spring and early summer.

Of course in the mountains the ‘warm’ season is shorter. The best time to visit is July to September, although camping and trekking are pleasant from early June through mid-October. Avalanche danger is greatest during March and April and from September to mid-October.

Overall, the republic is best for scenery and weather in September, with occasional freezing nights in October.