Bishkek: The Gem in Kyrgyzstan’s Crown

5 Places to Visit in Bishkek

1. Ala Archa National Park

What’s special: There is a waterfalls here as well, which is a must visit and can be reached after a short hike

Entry Fee: On foot: 57 INR, With Vehicle: 114 INR

Timings: 24 hours

Distance from City Centre: 39 kms

Ala Archa is one of the most beautiful national parks of Kyrgyzstan, and is located amidst the rugged terrain of Tian Shan Mountains.  It is a popular place for hikers, since there are plenty of lovely nature trails here that take you past glaciers, valleys, rivers and gorges. You can come across species of deer here, as well as leopards and marmots.

2. Osh Bazaar

What’s special: There are small local eateries where you can sample some authentic dishes of Kyrgyzstan

Entry Fee: Free

Timings: 8:30 am to 7:30 pm

Distance from City Centre: 2 kms

One of the biggest bazaars of Kyrgyzstan, the Osh Bazaar of Bishkek is where locals and tourists come together to shop for almost everything under the sun, from daily essentials to souvenirs to take back home. From spices to traditional clothes, from funky jewelry to homemade liquors, Osh Bazaar is where you can find all of it for cheap.

3. Ala-Too Square

What’s special: There are plenty of smaller attractions near this spot which can be enjoyed on foot

Entry Fee: Free

Timings: 24 hours

Distance from City Centre: 3 kms

The main square of Bishkek, the Ala-Too Square is the heart of the city. Roughly translated to mean great mountain, Ala-Too Square is home to a statue of national hero Manas, who is hailed as the star of the country’s fight for freedom. Plenty of festivals and gatherings happen here on a regular basis.

4. The Museum of Fine Arts

What’s special: You can enter the museum for free as part of the SRAS Cultural Program

Entry Fee: INR 18

Timings: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday: Closed

Distance from City Centre: 4 kms

The Museum of Fine Arts in Bishkek is one of the biggest attractions of the city, and it is home to a collection of everything quintessentially Kyrgyzstani. You can check out Russian art here, local Kyrgyzstani art, embroidered apparels, hand made rugs, and much more.

5. Dordoi Bazaar

What’s special: It is one of the largest markets in the country, and it may take you more than a couple of hours to navigate it

Entry Fee: Free

Timings: 8:30 am to 7:30 pm

Distance from City Centre: 11 kms

Dordoi Bazaar is another of the main markets of Bishkek, and is home to plenty of amazing finds that tourists can take back home as souvenirs. It is also a good place to take a look at the local way of life. You can pick up dried spices and fur caps here for very cheap.

Is This Trip Right For Me?

This trip is right for you, if you are keen on:

• Learning all that you can about an entirely new culture



• Spending time exploring natural beauty of Kyrgyzstan



• Enjoying a short getaway that brings you closer to all the attractions of Bishkek

Ala-Too Square is a social hub for people of Bishkek. There are several fountains and benches here where one can just relax and see the hustle-bustle of the city. Manas-Ordo is another tourist spot which is a cultural and a historical center with a museum depicting the story of Manas, an epic hero of Kyrgyzstan. Near this place, one can find lapidarian which is home to stone tools and petroglyphs from a different era.

Get to explore several epic museums in the city with our Bishkek tour package like The Museum of Fine Arts, which houses Kyrgyz folks and arts from Russian and Soviet times. Another popular museum is the Historical Museum which showcases items from the bronze age, stone collection, Soviet collection, and the history of the country.

Another iconic place here is Ala Archa National Park, which is a beautiful park with pine trees, mountains, river, valleys, rich flora and fauna, and glaciers with streams along thick vegetation. This place is very lively which takes you close to nature. Various unique animals can also be spotted here like snow leopard and bluebirds.

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