Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan is a vibrant city that boasts of its unique history in the form of museums, exhibitions and several interesting events. Wide tree-lined streets, snow-capped mountains and pretty cafes make this city an ultimate destination for backpackers. It is also a gateway to Tian Shan mountain range in Central Asia, which is popular by the name of ‘The Mountains of Heaven’. These mountain ranges are largest and run through Kyrgyzstan China and Kazakhstan.
Best time to visit
Summers are not a good time to visit Bishkek as the highest temperature can go till 35 degrees Celcius here. Thus, April to June and August to October are the best months to plan a vacation in Bishkek. If trekking is on your list, then April to September is an ideal time. For cheap
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Places to Visit
Kyrgyz State Historical Museum, located on Ala-Too Square is worth visiting site if you are intrigued by ancient artefacts. A number of exhibitions take place here. You can see rock paintings, accessories worn in the nomadic era, and household commodities of the bronze age. Ethnographic leather and jewellery are also displayed here. Tourists looking for a serene and visually appealing place must visit Ala Archa National Park, situated in the Tian Shan Mountains. Book
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Food and Restaurants
Kyrgyz food is a must try here.
Beshbarmak, Dorpo and Mantys are few of the popular Kyrgyz dishes, which are commonly available in Bishkek restaurants. Faiza and Supara are known to be the finest restaurants here that serve a wide variety of cuisines.
Transportation
Bishkek Airport or
Manas International Airport (FRU) is the main airport of Kyrgyzstan, located at a distance of 25 kms from Bishkek. More than 20 airline operators serve to St Petersburg, Dubai, Moscow, Mashmad, Tashkent, Istanbul and Krasnodar. Some popular airlines serving from Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata are Avia Traffic Company,
Aeroflot, Air Arabia,
Astana and
Turkish Airlines. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for the
cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Inside the city, public transportation is cheap and reliable. Taxis and buses are easily available.