What makes us unique?

The Nomad's Spirit

Driven by the passion of discovering Central Asia for more than 15 years, we have been pushing the boundaries of classic tourism on the Silk Road to offer our guests a unique and innovative experience. In direct partnership with mountain communities, we respect the values of ecotourism, which is the driving force for our pioneering and exceptional tours. Find out more here…

A Tailor-Made Experience

From the beginning Nomad's Land has been making tailor-made travel its specialty because it's your vacation, it's all up to you! All of our vacations are 100% customizable to your dietary requirements, type of 4x4 travel, level of authenticity and countless other factors that goes beyond imagination. Use the trip planner function on our website and give free rein to your travel dream to make your trip to Central Asia unforgettable. Our trip designers will work with you one on one building the tailor-made adventure of your dreams on the Silk Roads.

In the Heart of the Silk Roads

While operating in all the countries of Central Asia and beyond, we have chosen to remain an agency on a human scale, because each traveler is unique in our eyes. Based in Bishkek, the green capital of Kyrgyzstan, Nomad’s Land has established a network of trusted partners throughout Central Asia which allows us to carry out your wildest travel plans along the Silk Roads. Discover its magical places.

Before you go

News

Turkish Airlines: Istanbul - Bishkek 2 times per day

Turkish Airlines is operating twice a day on Bishkek Manas International airport. 

Places to visit

Djuma mosque UZ

The religious complex “Chasma” includes the mosque “Djuma”, the spring, the mosque Panjvakta and bathouse "khamom". The round Djuma mosque was constructed above the spring and has 40 columns. The dome, 16 meters in diameter is one of the largest in the Central Asia. The complex was build on the foot of the Nur Fort build by Alexander the Great.

Sulaiman-Too mountain KG

Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain dominates the Fergana Valley and forms the backdrop to the city of Osh, at the crossroads of important routes on the Central Asian Silk Roads. For more than one and a half millennia, Sulaiman was a beacon for travellers revered as a sacred mountain.
Multi-temporal and heterogeneous monuments dating from the Neolithic to the late Middle Ages inclusive form Historical-archeological complex Sulaiman-Too. 
They are represented by the location of stone tools, places of worship, petroglyphs, settlements of the Bronze Age, the paths of pilgrims, many of which are still in use today. Besides, there are epigraphy, medieval architectural, irrigation facilities, ethographic zone. The significant and intangible heritage of the mountain expressed in legends, microtoponymy, in the living rituals of worship and sacrifice, in the traditional ethics of behavior and service. 
That is why Sulaiman-Too became the first object of Kyrgyzstan included in 2009 to the UNESCO list of the World natural and cultural heritage as the only sacred mountain in this region of Central Asia, uniting the most diverse natural and cultural components of different eras, expressing the spiritual aspirations of varions communities united by universal world views. 

Culture

Culture in Afghanistan Afghanistan

The culture of Afghanistan has persisted for over three millennia, dating back at least to the time of the Achaemenid Empire in 550 BCE. It is mainly a tribal society with different regions of the country having their own subculture. Almost all Afghans follow Islamic traditions, celebrate the same holidays, dress the same, eat the same food, listen to the same music, and are multilingual to some extent. Persian culture and architecture is still present. Some Zoroastrian festivals are still celebrated like the New Year "Navruz".

The Tajiks are heavily concentrated in the northeast, but also form large communities elsewhere, such as in western Afghanistan. The Hazaras tend to be mainly concentrated in the central region, while the Uzbeks are mainly in the north. In the southern and eastern region, Pashtuns live in accordance with Pashtun culture and are generally bilingual in Pashto and Dari.

Afghanistan has been the main crossroads of Central Asia, South Asia and the Middle East, which has greatly influenced its culture.

Petroglyphs, mirror of the peoples of Central Asia

Long neglected by scientists, the study of rock art represents a direct gateway to the imagination of peoples who have lived across the vast natural expanses of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

Blog

Top 10 things to do in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

Karakol is a great base camp for day tours or multi-day tours in the mountains near by. The trekking and horseback riding possibilities are limitless and it’s still possible to find places that are untouched by large tour groups. My advice is to spend at least one full day in Karakol to just walk around and enjoy something different than Bishkek, Osh, and Kochkor. I hope you enjoy this blog post about Karakol and the area if you have any questions about the Karakol area get a hold of me. You can enjoy a short film about me here: About Alex

Best Trekking Spots in Kyrgyzstan: Self-Guided Treks, Peaks, Remote Treks etc

Self-Guided Treks in Kyrgyzstan

Are you an independent traveler? Do you like the freedom of trekking at your own pace and to stop and take pictures or stop when you wish?  I have created a list of great trekking spots here in Kyrgyzstan where you can hike independently.  If you wish to hire a guide or to join an open group tour with a guide that knows the areas from first-hand account feel free to write me.  I can set you up with local guides and drivers to show you the best spots here in Kyrgyzstan.  If you would like to rent a 4x4 for your trip where you can do the hikes from the doors of your 4x4 let me know I can rent you a strong 4x4.  I hope you like the list that I have created and tell your friends about Kyrgyzstan!

Eco Projects

Shepherd's Life Association KG

Shepherd's Life is an ecotourism association founded by Helvetas offering yurt house and homestays on the territory of Naryn. Ainura is the coordinator and office is based in Kochkor. In partnership with the association, Nomad's Land develops new programs and contributes to the training of local tourism employees.

CBT Arslanbob KG

Coordination office of CBT Arslanbob leading by Hayat. Our local partner for trekking, horseback riding and ski touring in the region of the largest nuts forest in the world. With Hayat the coordinator of CBT Arslanbob, we are developing new routes and programs. In partnership with the Swiss NGO "Boule de neige", we are supporting winter sport access to children of Arslanbob village.

Partners

KATO

Nomad's Land is member of the Kyrgyz Association of Tour Operators (KATO). 

КАТО is a non-profit organization that defends the corporate interests of its members and the rights of its clients.
The Association’s most important goal is the creation of a civilized tourism market and assistance in the tourism industry development at the national level.

Mission
- Creation of a favorable environment for the tourism industry, which is based on globally used principles and standards and will contribute to further economic growth and prosperity in the regions.

– Assistance in protection of environment and animals, territories that have historical, cult, cultural and and environmental significance through the development of responsible recreation, ecological tourism, travel and tourism;

Excursus - Training

The Association of Kyrgyz Tour Guides organizing the training of guides in Kyrgyzstan