The people behind the places.
Partners
Meet the associations, community organizations and professional networks we work with. Discover their work, our connections and the initiatives you can explore.
People and community
From winter sports for young people to support for older generations and rural communities: meet organizations whose work begins with people.
A Swiss association connecting mountain-sports communities with young people in Central Asia. Nomad’s Land collaborates with Boule de Neige on winter sports and youth connections.
A charitable foundation supporting vulnerable older people in Kyrgyzstan through financial assistance, social care and advocacy. Explore the linked initiative to support vulnerable elders.
The association connected to the Rural Development in the Arun Valley project, supporting Sherpa communities in Khembalung, Nepal. Nomad’s Land identifies it as the partner for travelers wishing to contribute.
Places and paths
Tourism takes shape on the ground: through local hosts, shared trails and the care given to places along the way.
A local organization working on responsible tourism in Jeti Oguz, connecting visitors with the region’s communities, culture and landscapes. Explore its community tourism development initiative.
The network behind a long-distance hiking trail across Kyrgyzstan. Its work brings together route development, mapping, signage and community engagement; a linked initiative offers a way to support the trail.
An organization connecting local tourism actors, communities and responsible travelers through international cooperation, solidarity explorations, education and the Vaolo collaborative platform.
Knowledge and standards
Guide training and professional associations connect practical knowledge with the wider development of tourism in Kyrgyzstan.
Based in Bishkek, the Excursion and Interpreter Guides Union of Kyrgyzstan organizes courses, seminars and training for guides. Nomad’s Land collaborates with the union on guide development.
Nomad’s Land is a member of the Kyrgyz Association of Tour Operators. KATO represents its members’ professional interests and clients’ rights, and works on tourism development at the national level.
Nomad’s Land is a member of the Mountain Cluster Association, which works on the development of tourism infrastructure in mountain areas.
More partners
CBT Sary Mogol and Nomad's Land
CBT Sary Mogol is a Nomad's Land partner in the Kyrgyz Pamir region.
CBT Saty: a local community in the heart of Kazakh Tien Shan
South of the Kungey Alatau, the village of Saty provides access to Kolsai Lakes and Kaindy Lake.