A victim of its own success, the first edition of the Explore Kyrgyzstan guidebook is soon sold out! The English version of the book is sold out and only a few copies remain in French. While waiting for the new edition scheduled for March 2026, the ebook version is available here.
Explore travel guide Kyrgyzstan
34,9€
Travel guide – Kyrgyzstan – Central Asia
1st edition reprinted and updated in September 2023
Language: Available in French 
and English 
E-book version available here
Worldwide delivery
Crossed from west to east by the Celestial Mountains and the famous Silk Road, Kyrgyzstan is a land of contrasting wild beauty. Designed like a roadbook, and illustrated with a multitude of maps and photos, EXPLORE KYRGYZSTAN is both a tool and guide for independent travellers who wish to discover, understand, and explore Kyrgyzstan. We offer in this book a selection of small, unexplored off-road routes, to discover by van, 4×4, bike or motorcycle.
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Détails
| Weight | 0,800 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16,5 × 22 × 2 cm |
| Nbr pages | 336 full-color pages – Premium paper (PEFC) |
| Binding | Reinforced binding: sewn and glued |
| ISBN | 978-2-491618-02-5 |
| Authors | Olivia CASARI and Victor MICHAUD |
| Publication | 1st edition published in January 2021. Reprinted and updated in September 2023 by Editions OunTravela. |
| Language | English, French |
154 reviews for Explore travel guide Kyrgyzstan
| 5 star | 92% | |
| 4 star | 7% | |
| 3 star | 0% | |
| 2 star | 0% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
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Explore travel guide Kyrgyzstan
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On the Silk Road
Peppered with dizzyingly high peaks reaching up to 7,000m, the land sprawls amongst a magnificent backdrop of green mountains, offering beautiful vistas populated by the sleek outline of horses and the white yurts typical of local nomadic tribes.
From desert steppes to wide valleys crafted by time and erosion, this small landlocked country in Central Asia is an ideal destination for an adventure off the beaten paths.
24 of the best van, 4×4, motorbike & cycling routes
Designed like a roadbook, and illustrated with a multitude of maps and photos, this book is both a tool and guide for independent travellers who wish to discover, understand, and explore Kyrgyzstan. We offer in this book a selection of small, unexplored trails, to discover by van, 4×4, bike or motorcycle.
Instead of classical stops and by-the-book itineraries, we offer our readers an original format allowing you to create your trip yourself. With a perfect knowledge of the terrain, travellers can improvise their way, guided by what they fancy or who they meet, fully independently.
The book Explore Kyrgyzstan is:
- 336 color pages
- Over 300 photos
- 75 maps, including high-resolution satellite maps
- Over 500 GPS points (wild camping spots, viewpoints, natural or cultural sites, etc.).
- Hiking, horseback riding and other outdoor activities not to be missed!
- 40 pages on culture and the environment
- Practical information (vehicle equipment, renting advice, visa, etc.)
- A complete lexicon to start a discussion in the yurt
- Our recommendations for finding a rental company (van, 4×4, motorcycle, bike) and a local guide for your outdoor activities
Book content
The book’s 24 trails and the country’s main tourist attractions are indicated on a general map at the beginning of the book. The trails are classified by difficulty level from 1 to 5, to help you build your route according to your vehicle and experience.
The general map is also available in A2 format. When folded, the card slips easily into your pocket. We’ve added a complete Kyrgyz-French lexicon to the back. It’s the perfect tool to complement the book!
Preparation
- Visa & Accessibility (by land & air)
- Budget
- Driving & Navigation
- Van, 4×4, Motorcycle & Bicycle (choice of vehicle, rental, equipment, etc.)
- Equipment
- Health & Safety
Environment
- Geography
- Environmental issues
- Plant Life
- Wildlife
- Responsible travel (waste management, water use, respect for customs, etc.)
Culture
- History
- The country today
- Traditions and lifestyles (nomadism, family life, Kyrgyz hospitality, the yurt, the role of the horse, eagle hunting, etc.).
- Food
Useful info
- Activities (horse riding, hiking, rafting, climbing, mountaineering, skiing, etc.)
- Lexicon
- Useful reading
- Emergency numbers
Book excerpt: turn the pages!
Note: this extract has not been updated. You have access to the first part of the guide. Click on one of the following links to access the full screen English version – French version
Overview of a route
Outdoor activities
Be sure to include at least one day of outdoor activities (hiking, horseback riding, climbing, rafting, etc.) in your program to make this trip an unforgettable adventure! Throughout our explorations, we have made wonderful encounters with guides, who you can contact directly on our website. You will also find our recommendations for vehicle locations in Leh, the capital. You’ll also find our recommendations for car rentals in the capital Bishkek.
This book was produced with the support of
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Our latest reviews
Achat vérifiéExtraordinary good Quality - contents and paper and print
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Achat vérifiéTolle Information zu Touren und zu allen wichtigen Fragen drum herum , als Vorbereitung für eine Reise nach Kirgisistan
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Achat vérifiésuperbe ouvrage, très bien illustré et avec des descriptifs très adéquat des pistes proposées. On se réjouis de découvrir tout ça en vrai
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Achat vérifiéGreat travelguide and 4x4 renting adresses. We used the Georgia book intensively, and I'm sure we will do again with this one.
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Extraordinary good Quality – contents and paper and print
Tolle Information zu Touren und zu allen wichtigen Fragen drum herum , als Vorbereitung für eine Reise nach Kirgisistan
superbe ouvrage, très bien illustré et avec des descriptifs très adéquat des pistes proposées. On se réjouis de découvrir tout ça en vrai
MAGNIFIQUE !
Great travelguide and 4×4 renting adresses. We used the Georgia book intensively, and I’m sure we will do again with this one.