Sights

Shohmansur market

The Shohmansur market: a page turned in Dushanbe

Once the beating heart of local commerce, the Shohmansur market - also known as the Green Bazaar - was one of Dushanbe's most emblematic landmarks. For decades, locals and visitors alike came here to buy fresh produce, discover the flavours of Tajikistan, and experience the warm, authentic atmosphere of Central Asian markets.

Dushanbe
Tajikistan

Chorsu Bazaar

The Chorsu Bazaar in Tashkent (Chorsu market) is located on the main square of the city Eski-Juva. Despite the modern look that this market has today, the history of Chorsu Market goes back centuries. About 2 millennia ago, an ancient settlement was founded in these regions, the center of which, according to legend, was the bazaar. Over time, a fair was formed, during which an active exchange of goods began, merchants from different parts of Central Asia flocked here.

Tashkent
Tashkent
Uzbekistan

Kyzyl Kum desert

On the Uzbek lands between the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers there is a large Asian desert - Kyzyl Kum. In addition to Uzbekistan, Kyzyl Kum partially extends into the lands of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, occupying a total area of ​​300 km2. Despite the sluggishness of the sandy massifs, the drought and a strongly continental climate, the flora and fauna are quite diverse, especially with the onset of spring, when the amount of precipitation increases.

Bukhara
Bukhara
Uzbekistan

Kyzyl Djar gorge

Kyzyl Djar is also called the red cathedral with large pasture on its top. 

The geological depression is 2 km long and nearly 700 meters wide. You can access the canyon by the road which crosses the village Irdik and which leads to the pastures (it takes 1 hour to walk back and forth from the road). Many of our programs go through the upper part of the canyon.

Jeti-Ögüz
Kyrgyzstan

Yrdyk lake west

Lake Yrdyk, located in the Tersk Alatau, between the Karakol and Jeti-Oguz valleys, is a true natural wonder and a place of amazing beauty. Its location delights guests with its wild and untouched nature surrounded by majestic mountains and green meadows.

Lake Yrdyk is famous for its unique atmosphere and transparent water, which creates impressive reflections of the surrounding landscape. Mountain peaks and clouds are reflected in the calm surface of the water, creating a magical sight for all who visit this place.

Yrdyk
Kyrgyzstan

Karakul lake (Xinjiang)

The Karakul lake (black lake) is situated 200 km from Kashgar in Xinjiang province. The lake is surrounded by the famous snow-covered peak "Muztag Ata" 7546 m. and other 7000's like the Kongur Tagh (7649 m.) and the Kongur Tiube (7530 m.). Start place for a 4 days trek routes to the Muztag Ata BC.

Tashkurgan
Xinjiang Weiwuerzizhiqu
China

Teleti gorge West

The Teleti Gorge, in the upper part of the Jeti Oguz valley, is a quiet and scenic valley of the Teskey Ala-Too range. It begins in dense fir-tree forests, where tall spruces shade the slopes and the air carries the fresh scent of resin and damp earth. The Teleti River flows along the valley floor, and its constant murmur accompanies hikers along the trail. In several places, small waterfalls descend from the rocky slopes, especially during the snowmelt season.

Karakol
Kyrgyzstan