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No whistles and bells, just friendly faces and some mighty big mountains.

What Kyrgyzstan lacks in gracious buildings and fancy cakes it makes up for with nomadic traditions such as laid-back hospitality, a healthy distrust of authority and a fondness for drinking fermented mare's milk. It is perhaps the most accessible and welcoming of the... Read the overview
Tash Rabat Caravanserai, fortified travellers inn, 500 years-old, Torugart Pass

Climate

Overview

Altitude gives this country particularly dry weather, with harsh winters and punchy summers. A July summer's day typically begins at 30°C (89°F) and halves by nightfall. While in the midst of winter the mercury teeters and totters around 0°C (32°F) and gets as low as -24°C (-75°F), a deft spring soon warms things up.

Communication

Dial Code: 996

Currency

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