3DAYS & 4NIGHTS IN KYRGYZSTAN (DAY 1)

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I came to know all about of this trip because of my dear friend Dan, he showed me a 3-Days itinerary and when I checked with Fly Dubai flight details it was perfect to celebrate Eid Al Fitr Holiday across Arab countries from June 22-26, 2017.

June 23- Around four in the morning, we arrived at Manas Airport, Bishkek and immediately apply for Visa upon arrival. To Fill-up the visa form is too quick but it took us like 2 hours of waiting to obtain the visa, since Manas Airport still don’t have a proper system to manage this kind of situation to assist more people coming-in, in lesser time. Aside from that there are only two personnel from the visa section. 
So, it’s okay this is actually how traveler makes a better person being more patient of waiting😁. I'm no more rants, I used to it by the way! 

Finally out at the airport at 7AM! felt the fresh and cold air (which is sort of unusual after living years in concrete buildings of Dubai). Our host for the entire trip drove us to the hostel to freshen up and had our breakfast, hour before we start the tour.

Bishkek (capital city) is a great place to start our trips before heading to the mountains. A pleasant city to wander with numerous leafy parks, tall trees, peppered by Soviet era statues and monuments. 

Osh Bazaar (one of the largest bazaar in Bishkek)
People who sell stuffs at this Bazaar are usually came from Osh (kyrgyzstan capital of south), that is why they called it Osh Bazaar. Here you can find everything from food to electronics. We then stopped at Ala Too Square main city square built in 1984 which you can explore monument and museums. 
Manas monument 
Central Square of Bishkek, Ala-Too squar
Few more things to do around Bishkek

  • Holy Resurrection Cathedral – building was designed by one of the prominent Soviet time architect Veryujskii.
  • State History Museum – displayed about ninety thousand objects which has archeological and ethnographic collections.
  • State Museum – displays the life of Russians in Kyrgyzstan in 19th and 20th centuries.
  • Kyrgyz national museum of fine arts – there are about eighteen thousand collections that showcase development of professional visual arts.
  • Panfilov Park – a small recreation park has a good atmosphere, nice  to walk around the town. 

Rafting river was one of the most desired activity for travelers in Kyrgyzstan, anyone can enjoy going on a river rafting which is available for both beginner and advanced rafters.

Subsequently our host Ms. Aigul of Apple hostel, planned our first day itinerary includes water rafting right after city tour. Everyone wasn’t expecting for this! And we constantly ask back seriously, Aigul? The fact that we don't have enough decent sleep, No one is ready for this! Somehow, we can’t refuse though. imagine the current of the water and how cold it is? Nahh!!
We did our rafting activity at The Chu River, located near to Bishkek and is by far the most popular destination for rafting in Kyrgyzstan.

Other popular destination for rafting
  • The Naryn River – large portion of the river has tranquil waters. However, theres a section called the Naryn Falls Canyon that is popular for whitewater rafting. The scenery inside the canyon is breathtaking.
  • The Chon Kemin River – is the Chu Rivers main tributary and the area is a gorgeous setting for rafting with green mountains topped with snowcapped peaks.
  • The Kekemeren River – winds through the Tien Shan Mountains eventually combining with the Naryn River.
This adrenaline rush mixed with Kyrgyzstan’s natural beauty made this first day so great and stay awake! Stay tune for my next post! 😉



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