After visiting the Eki-Chat Yurt Camp in the morning, we set off after lunch to drive to the 500 km remote Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. This article describes our journey from Jyrgalan to Cholpon-Ata, our first stop at the north coast of Issyk-Kul. So the route leads us back to Mikhaylovka, where we turn […]
Leaving Tajikistan
From Karakul to the Kyzyl-Art-Pass, which forms the border to Kyrgyzstan, it is about 60 km. After 10 days our time in Tajikistan comes to an end, but we continue our trip to explore Kyrgyzstan. We leave the village at the Karakul, pass the cemetery and make a short stop to enjoy the panorama. Once […]
Crossing the AK-Baital Pass
The distance between Murghab and Karakul is only 130 km, but the route runs over the 4655 m high AK-Baital Pass. The route profile leads from 3612 m to 4655 m and then falls again to 4020 m. It is the highest pass of the Pamir Mountains. In the hotel in Murghab, we get to […]
From Alichur to Murghab
Actually, we should stay 2 days in Alichur. But our tour guide hears that the annual horse games take place in Murghab. So he rebooked, and the next day, we traveled from Alichur to Murghab. We head east. Already after a short time, we arrive at a small river that dams up to a small […]
A day trip to the Moselle
Our day trip to the Moselle begins on a ridge with a view of the High Mosel Crossing. Part of the crossing is the High Mosel Bridge, which spans the Mosel valley with 1.7 km length and 158 m height. It is the second highest bridge in Germany and is currently still under construction. The […]
A day trip to Shahrisabz
Samarkand travelers should not miss a day trip to Shahrisabz. For the approx. 85 km you need approx. 1.5 hours by car. From Samarkand to Shahrisabz In the south of Samarkand are the foothills of the Zarafshan Range. On the way to Shahrisabz, we cross the mountain range on a pass road, which leads to […]