Kyrgyzstan

1 Aug 2026 – 11 Aug 2026 · by tancredigall

Destinations

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Start in the capital to gather permits, rent gear, and connect with local fixers. Visit Osh Bazaar for vivid market scenes and the Soviet-era Ala-Too Square for striking urban footage. The city serves as a logistical hub before heading into the mountains.
Kyzyl-Oi, Kyrgyzstan
Song-Köl, Kyrgyzstan
Bokonbayevo, Kyrgyzstan
Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

A charming town near Issyk-Kul lake, famous for its Sunday animal market — one of Central Asia's most photogenic and chaotic scenes. The nearby Dungan Mosque and Russian Orthodox Church tell the story of Kyrgyzstan's multicultural history on film. Use this as a base to document the Ak-Suu valley and its remote Kyrgyz communities.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan