Summer is prime time for lots of outdoor activities, sightseeing, and traveling in Kyrgyzstan.

Lake Issyk Kul is the second largest alpine lake in the world, second only to Lake Titicaca in South America.

Not too long ago in June, I paid a visit to my friends in Kyrgyzstan and came back with a collection of wonderful photos of the night sky from my trip.

Go to the places, where no man has ever stepped before! And you know how? By a helicopter!

My visit to house-museum of the most famous Kyrgyz writer.

Sayakbai Karalaev is one of the greatest Manas tellers on 20th century. His interpretation of Manas poem is considered as one of the fullest and accurate versions of all time.

Every year since 2006 last week of June in Kyrgyzstan is a week of International “Oimo” festival.

Issyk-Kul is a huge lake in the mountains that reminds me of the sea - the smell, the waves, everything.

For those who like off-piste, backcounry skiing, vast spaces and lots of snow!

There was no connection with the outside world, it’s just you and wild nature.

The first time I sat down with a nomadic family for dinner, I lost count of how many dairy products were on the table. I couldn’t believe it!  There was cream, kurut, fresh butter, kymyz, fresh milk for tea, and the list goes on.

Kyrgyzstan has several traditional dishes that have been refined and perfected over time.

For centuries horse was a center of spiritual and economic life of Kyrgyz tribes.

Nowadays healthy lifestyle became a trend that arouses many positive voices across Kyrgyzstan.

Explore Kyrgyzstan team shared a wonderful video which shows nature of Kyrgyzstan in all its glory.

From end of December to March you can enjoy these brilliant creations of nature in the gorges of the southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake.

Central Asia is one of the least thoroughly surveyed area of modern world, which makes interest towards this region higher over years.

Shyrdak - Kyrgyz National felt carpet with patterns composed of major contrasting colors.

The feeling of flying and beautiful mountain scenery of the Tien Shan. Great impression!

Another incredibly beautiful TimeLapse from the team SilkRoadExplore. Amazing Kyrgyzstan!

Second part of adventures of Mikhail Schmelev, traveling in Kyrgyzstan!

A 4-minute video shows the way to Ala-Kul Lake.

In winter there is ample opportunity to go skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of the Tien Shan Mountains and to enjoy their majestic scenery.

First place that we visited, when we finally arrived to Kyrgyzstan, was Tash-Rabat, marvelous green alpine valley...