Mountain lakes, high pastures and valleys most travelers never see.

The world's second-largest alpine lake, ringed by snow-capped peaks and pebble beaches.
A high-altitude lake at 3,000 meters, ringed by summer yurt camps and grazing herds.

A remote, glassy-blue lake against the Chinese border, for travelers who want to go further off the beaten path.

A laid-back mountain town and the gateway to Kyrgyzstan's best trekking.

A dramatic alpine national park just 40 minutes from Bishkek.

A high alpine valley known for its natural hot springs.

Wind-carved red rock formations on Issyk-Kul's southern shore.

A quiet, forested valley between Bishkek and Issyk-Kul, popular for horse trekking.

A rugged, high-altitude region on the Silk Road route toward China and gateway to Tash Rabat.

A turquoise lake and UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve in the walnut-forested south.

Alpine lakes, red canyons and mountain valleys.
High pastures, yurt camps and wide-open skies.

A mountain gateway for alpine lakes, valleys and local food.
A high mountain lake surrounded by summer pastures and yurt camps.