Ski Resorts in Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan - a country of mountains. Over 90% of the territory of Kyrgyzstan is mountainous. Which undoubtedly influences the development of ski tourism and sport in Kyrgyzstan. Was built, and successfully developed a large number of ski resorts.Ski season starts in Kyrgyzstan in November and lasts until early April, and the best time for skiing - February and March. However, you can ride in Kyrgyzstan in the summer, for example, on glaciers or in the mountains.For lovers to ride freeride there is a possibility of getting to the slopes by helicopter or car. It is also possible the ascent of the mountain peaks and glaciers and slopes with them.Staying in Kyrgyzstan, is a great opportunity to go skiing or snowboarding.Ski resorts Kyrgyzstan are very diverse. Here is where to go to professionals and beginners. At many bases, there are trails of varying difficulty. Virtually all the bases for hire of equipment and experienced instructors. You have the opportunity to stay in the suites, semi suites and standard. All this means that you can choose to ski base on many criteria.


Karakol Ski Resort.


Ski "Karakol" is 7km. from Karakol (Issyk-Kul region) on the slopes of the Tien Shan Mountains. And ifrastrukture and the quality and extent of the slope is considered oneof the best ski bases in Central Asia. The resort is situated in a picturesque locationsurrounded by pine forest around. Ski resort "Karakol" is at an altitude of 2300 meters above sea level, that stosobstvuet early start of the season and latecompletion.
The climate is mild, as by the influence of high-altitude, ice-free Lake Issyk-Kul. Winter is quite warm with a light frost. The average temperature in winter -5. The ski seasonlasts from November to April. Snow cover on the slopes reaches a thickness of 1.5-2 m.
More than 20 km. routes and are able to satisfy an experienced skier, and the man who conquers the mountain slopes for the first time. It is heaven for amateur freeride and for those who prefer to ride on the groomed trails. The area has a wideand spacious ski descents on virgin soil, and on specially prepared slopes. The length of every run is different from 400m to 3.5 km. Most of the trails pass through the pine forest.
  
Within the complex there is:
-hotel
-cottages "Chalet"
-Restaurant
-4 Chairlifts
-Billiard
-sauna
-a conference room
-a helipad
-In the winter time - hire of ski equipment and snowmobiles.


Ski "Orlovka".


Ski Resort "Orlovka" - a picturesque corner of Kyrgyzstan located 90 km from Bishkek, on the road to Lake Issyk-Kul. Accommodation probably based on a 2, 3 and 6 seater rooms, as well as in 3 local cottages. Each room is required the necessary furniture, shower, toilet, hot and cold water, TV.
Perfectly prepared slopes have always been a "visiting card" of the base. Ski"Orlovka" is the only base where equipment is snow cannons, so, provided that thetemperature below zero, snow is always there.

There are always three working lifts, two of which chair. Length of the track lift chair liftbetween 150 to 900 meters with differences ranging from 110 to 350 meters with an average speed of the cable car - the order of 4 m / sec. Cable cars arranged oneafter the other, which significantly increases the length of the descent. Top and bottom of chair lifts are always instructors who are always ready to help you. For those who do not have their own ski equipment at the existing rent ski equipment. Always available is a selection of the latest models of mountain skiing (child, adolescent, female, adult), as well as snowboards. Experienced instructors are always ready to help you. For those wishing to night skiing is possible.
Ski "Orlovka" is equipped with nine tracks of different complexity and different length.Length from 150 to 2890 meters with a height difference of 30 to 560 meters.Perfectly groomed trails, fresh mountain air, beautiful mountain scenery will allowenjoy skiing, both professionals and amateures.

The Great Silk Road

Honor and praise to the ancient merchants who were pioneers. Someone left home for a far way because that could enrich him, and someone was called in a road just by curiosity and thirst for knowledge. Rumors about the legendary riches of distant lands scattering with unusual speed, pushed the boldest of people for the road. Over the centuries, trade routes were created, firstly in distinct regions, and then over more vast areas. Thus, all countries and continents were involvedin the global trade cycle.


The Silk Road is the road which is known by everyone all over the world. From age to age it connected the East and West, enriching the culture of different countries, importing not only goods but also new knowledge, philosophies and even religions.

Originally, this road had a lot of names: "Lapis lazuli Way", "Teal Way", "Jade Way" and even glass one. The names speaking for themselves show the importance of goods in diverse countries. That is quite understandable, because the axiom of trade means: traders always tried to bring the goods which could be expensive to sell and that had a little weight. And precious stones always had a big price for the people of all countries. Lapis lazuli from Badakhshan, carnelian from Bactria and Sogdiana, Khorezm turquoise were extremely valued in the ancient East. Jade from Khotan and Yarkand (Central Asia) was in huge demand at the court of the Emperor of China. Glass products, which manufacturing center was the Eastern Mediterranean, were demand worldwide.
However, the main trade equivalent, which gave the name of the highway, was silk. For a long time, Chinese masters kept the method of its manufacturing in a secret. But according to the well-known legend, a monk revealed to the world a secret of making this miracle having brought a cocoon in his pikestaff. Although there is another version, on which the Chinese princess who married, has taken away a precious gift in her updo. The glory of Chinese silk very quickly spread around the world until the Iberian Peninsula in the west of Europe. Caravans, carrying a precious cargo pulled from a distant Asia. So many fires were lit at night, so many dogs were barking following caravans. For the protection of merchants special detachments of soldiers were formed and also fortified caravanserais were built.

The East - West Road, entitled "Silk Road" had several lines and branches. But on the verge of old and new eras the most significant ways became the southern and northern roads. Northern road ran along the southern Tien Shan mountain edge along the Tarim river, turning to the Ferghana Valley and Central Asian interfluve, after that it went through the Volga downstream and the Northern Black Sea reaching the Greek colonies. On the caravans road a variety of trade and craft settlements, caravanserai grew up; rich cities were arisen such as Merv in Turkmenistan, Bukhara, Samarkand, Urgench, Khiva - in Uzbekistan, Otrar, Turkestan, Taraz, Ispedzhab - in Kazakhstan, Julie, Suyab, Novokent, Balasagun, Borskoon, Tash-Rabat, Osh, Uzgen – in Kyrgyzstan. The Southern road was a main line and led to the Daqing through the Pamirs, Balkh, Merv, Gekatompil and Hamadan. Then it was divided into two branches, which stroke out to Syria and Armenia.
For centuries, the Silk Road repeatedly had changes. Traveling around it was difficult, dangerous and very durable. For example, caravan which went from Beijing to the Caspian Sea must overcome the path from 250 days and up to a year. However, the trip was worth it. Since ancient times the Silk Road was not only a guide of the trade paths, but also a carrier of culture. Poets, scientists, philosophers, pilgrims were often traveling with caravans. Thanks to them, the world became acquainted with Christianity, Buddhism and Islam, learned about the manufacturing of gunpowder, silk and paper, was able to evaluate the music, dance and fine arts of different nations.
In XI-XIII centuries, the trade was interrupted. And it was resumed only during the reign of the Mongols exactly for three hundred years. But because the invention of shipping lanes, as well as political instability in Central Asia, the trade by the Great Silk Road disappeared at all.

The Great Silk Road is gone, but a monument to people, who paved this unique way, linking East and West are the ancient cities of Uzbekistan: Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakhrisyabz, Termez with their architectural and historical heritage, represent centuries-old great culture.