Nomadic Lifestyle

The Kochkor Regional Museum of Local Lore named after Osmonaaly Sydyk uulu is located in the village of Kochkor, Naryn region and is an important cultural and historical center of the region. The museum was created with the aim of preserving and studying the rich historical heritage of the Kyrgyz people, their traditions, way of life and spiritual culture.

Orto Cyrt (or Orto-Syrt) jailoo is a hidden gem and one of the most enchanting high-altitude summer pastures (jailoos) in Kyrgyzstan's remote Ak-Talaa District, Naryn Region. Lying between the Borulu Pass and Kulak Ashuu Pass on the adventurous off-road route from Baetov to Tash Rabat, this expansive alpine meadow sits at the peaceful confluence of the Kalgakar and Akbeyit rivers.

Nestled among the jagged peaks of the Tian Shan, the Turgen Ak-Suu valley stretches like a forgotten path of the gods, a secret passage where time seems to stand still. Here, nature reigns supreme, sculpting landscapes with the seasons and the eternal winds blowing from the high snows of the Turgen Ak-Suu glacier. 

Too-Ashuu Pass, perched at over 3585 meters above sea level, is much more than just a mountain crossing; it is one of Kyrgyzstan's most spectacular and iconic routes. It connects the lush Chui Valley with the vast alpine Suusamyr Valley, crossing the powerful Kyrgyz Alatoo range thanks to impressive infrastructure.

The Kaken Mambetaliev Historical and Ethnographic Museum, located in the city of Naryn, is a significant cultural center of the region with about 3,000 unique exhibits. The museum demonstrates the rich historical and ethnographic heritage of the Naryn region and Kyrgyzstan as a whole. Here you can see items of traditional life, national clothing, ancient artifacts and folk art products that reveal the uniqueness of nomadic culture.

The museum is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00, giving visitors the opportunity to plunge into the history and traditions of the Kyrgyz people.

The Kydyr-Ake Historical and Local History Museum is one of the cultural and educational gems of the Issyk-Kul region. It is located in Ak-Suu district, known for its picturesque landscapes and rich historical heritage. The museum was founded to preserve and popularize the culture, history and ethnography of the region, and has since become an important place for tourists and locals interested in the past of their region.