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Backpacking Kyrgyzstan: 10 best places to visit

The most rewarding stops for backpackers in Kyrgyzstan, ranked and mapped. Tap any place to drop it into a free, day-by-day route built around how you actually travel.

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  1. Song-Kol Lake, Kyrgyzstan1

    Song-Kol Lake

    Naryn

    High alpine lake and yurts.

  2. Karakol, Kyrgyzstan2

    Karakol

    Issyk-Kul

    Trekking hub of the east.

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    Issyk-Kul

    Issyk-Kul

    Vast warm mountain lake.

  4. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan4

    Bishkek

    Bishkek

    Leafy Soviet-era capital.

  5. Ala Archa National Park, Kyrgyzstan5

    Ala Archa National Park

    Chuy

    Gorge hikes near the city.

  6. Osh, Kyrgyzstan6

    Osh

    Osh

    Ancient Silk Road bazaar.

  7. Jeti-Oguz, Kyrgyzstan7

    Jeti-Oguz

    Issyk-Kul

    Red 'seven bulls' cliffs.

  8. Ala-Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan8

    Ala-Kul Lake

    Issyk-Kul

    Turquoise trekking prize.

  9. Arslanbob, Kyrgyzstan9

    Arslanbob

    Jalal-Abad

    World's largest walnut forest.

  10. Sary-Chelek, Kyrgyzstan10

    Sary-Chelek

    Jalal-Abad

    Remote biosphere lake.

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