Right next to the city administration at Lenin Square with its imposing Lenin statue are the Green Park and the World War II Monument. Both are ideal backdrops for photo shootings, especially at weddings. We come along the Lenin Avenue when a collection of luxury cars already parked at the roadside. On some days, the […]
A stroll through Osh
Two parallel one-way streets characterize the cityscape of Osh. The Lenin Avenue runs from south to north and the Kurmanjan-Datka Street from north to south. We begin our stroll through the city of Osh at the Kyrgyz Drama Theater on Lenin Avenue. For us, it is not quite clear whether the building serves only as […]
Arrival in Osh
After our arrival in Osh, we want to eat a snack before we go to the guesthouse. Our driver Khodaverdi takes us to the Brio, a well-known bistro in the city. Bentleys and other monstrous cars, which we did not expect, park in front of the Brio. The building that looks like a Soviet prefabricated […]
From Sary-Mogol to Osh
Our destination today is Osh. Osh is the second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan. Bright sunshine also accompanies us on this day too. Taldyk Pass From Sary-Mogol we drive to Sarytash. From here the road winds the Alay Mountains southwards up the mountain to the Taldyk Pass. The pass is at an altitude of 3615 m. At […]
Eithne Treanor at Lenin Peak
We were lucky to experience the magnificent sight of Mount Lenin in Kyrgyzstan together with Eithne Treanor. Eithne is a well-known professional Irish moderator based in Dubai. Inspired by the breathtaking backdrop, she gave us a brief introduction to the beautiful region. Between the green hills with hospitable people, there are numerous possibilities to spend […]
Visiting Lenin Peak Base Camp
It is a sunny morning. No cloud appears in the sky. Today we want to explore the Base Camp at Lenin Peak. We traverse the wide Alay Valley and cross the Kyzyl-Suu River before reaching a green, hilly landscape in the south of the valley. The road, or better said the gravel road, winds uphill […]