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Kyrgyzstan
SILK ROAD HERITAGE

From the Ancient Burana Minaret to the Stone Caravanserai of Tash Rabat

Duration

04N / 05D

Guests

02 Adults

Stays

Guesthouse & Yurt Camp

Focus

Silk Road Heritage

From

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Two Monuments, One Road

Tour Overview

A focused 5-day journey to Kyrgyzstan's two most important Silk Road landmarks. In the Chüy Valley, the 11th-century Burana Tower rises from the ruins of Balasagun, once a thriving caravan city. Four hundred kilometres south, hidden in a high mountain valley near the Torugart Pass, the stone caravanserai of Tash Rabat still stands much as merchants left it centuries ago.

Between the two sites, the route climbs over the Tian Shan through the Dolon Pass and pauses in Kochkor, a village renowned for handmade felt shyrdak rugs. Nights are split between a comfortable guesthouse and a traditional yurt camp pitched beside the caravanserai itself — a rare chance to sleep where the merchants once sheltered.

Burana Tower Climb Tash Rabat Caravanserai Felt-Craft Workshop Overnight in a Yurt Camp
Tash Rabat stone caravanserai in a Tian Shan valley

Your Journey

Tour Route

Bishkek → Burana Tower → Kochkor (1N) → Tash Rabat (2N) → Kochkor → Bishkek

Bishkek
Burana Tower
Kochkor 1N
Tash Rabat 2N
Dolon Pass
Departure
Burana Tower minaret in the Chüy Valley

Burana Tower

Remnant of Ancient Balasagun

Balbal stone figures near Burana Tower

Balbal Stone Field

Ancient Turkic Grave Markers

Felt shyrdak craft workshop in Kochkor

Kochkor Felt Craft

Traditional Shyrdak Rug Making

Interior of the Tash Rabat caravanserai

Tash Rabat Caravanserai

31 Vaulted Stone Chambers

Day by Day

Your Itinerary

DAY 01

Arrival in Bishkek

01
  • Arrival at Manas International Airport & private transfer to your hotel
  • Afternoon orientation walk through Ala-Too Square and the State History Museum
  • Browse the stalls of Osh Bazaar before a welcome dinner
DAY 02

Burana Tower & Onward to Kochkor

02
  • Drive to the Chüy Valley to climb the 11th-century Burana Tower, all that remains of the Silk Road city of Balasagun
  • Walk the balbal field of carved Turkic grave stones and visit the site museum
  • Continue to Kochkor for a felt-making (shyrdak) demonstration with local artisans & overnight guesthouse stay
DAY 03

Over the Dolon Pass to Tash Rabat

03
  • Scenic drive south via the Dolon Pass (3,030m) and the town of Naryn
  • Arrive at the remote valley near the Torugart Pass and check into a yurt camp beside the caravanserai
  • Traditional Kyrgyz dinner & overnight in a yurt
DAY 04

Tash Rabat Caravanserai & Chatyr-Kul Valley

04
  • Guided visit through the 31 vaulted stone rooms of the 15th-century caravanserai, one of the best-preserved on the Silk Road
  • Optional half-day hike or horseback ride into the valley toward the Chatyr-Kul lake viewpoint
  • Afternoon drive back over Dolon Pass to Kochkor for the night
DAY 05

Return to Bishkek & Departure

05
  • Relaxed breakfast before the drive back to Bishkek (approx. 3 hours)
  • Free time for last-minute souvenirs at Osh Bazaar
  • Private transfer to Manas International Airport, marking the end of your Silk Road journey

Package Includes

  • All Transfers & Intercity Travel by Private Vehicle
  • Guesthouse Stay in Kochkor & Yurt Camp at Tash Rabat
  • Daily Breakfast & Selected Meals
  • Entrance Fees to Burana Tower & Tash Rabat Caravanserai
  • English-Speaking Guide for All Excursions

Package Excludes

  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Lunches & Dinners Not Specified in the Itinerary
  • Horseback Riding Fees at Tash Rabat
  • Tips & Personal Expenses
  • Optional Activities & Excursions

Good to Know

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Tour Cost

USD 960 total group price for 02 Adults (USD 480 per person), covering all transfers, guesthouse accommodation in Kochkor, yurt camp stay at Tash Rabat, daily breakfast and selected meals, entrance fees to both heritage sites, and an English-speaking guide throughout. The itinerary can be extended with a Song-Kul lake excursion or combined with our Issyk-Kul Lakeside Retreat. Bank transfers may incur extra charges.

Travel insurance should be arranged separately. Tash Rabat sits at roughly 3,200m — allow a day to acclimatise if you are sensitive to altitude.

Cancellation Policy

  • 45–30 days before departure25%
  • 30–15 days before departure50%
  • 15–7 days before departure75%
  • Less than 7 days / no-show100%

The Seagull Difference

Why Choose Seagull Global

Local Route Knowledge

Partners who know the mountain passes, road conditions and best travel windows for Tash Rabat.

Private Comfort

Dedicated vehicle and driver-guide for the entire high- mountain route.

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock assistance via phone, email and WhatsApp from our Negombo office.

Authentic Stays

Vetted yurt camps and guesthouses run by local families along the route.

Questions

Frequently Asked

Burana is an 11th-century brick minaret marking the site of the lost city of Balasagun, an easy day trip near Bishkek. Tash Rabat is a remote 15th-century stone caravanserai in the high mountains near the Torugart Pass, where merchants once sheltered overnight.

The valley sits at roughly 3,200 metres, so mild breathlessness is normal for the first day. Nights can be cold even in summer — warm layers are recommended for the yurt camp.

Late May through September, when the Dolon Pass and the road to Tash Rabat are clear of snow and yurt camps are open for the season.

Yes — many travellers add a few beach days at Issyk-Kul either before or after this route. Let us know and we'll build a combined itinerary with adjusted transfers.

Cancellations 45–30 days before departure incur 25% of the total cost, 30–15 days 50%, 15–7 days 75%, and less than 7 days or a no-show is charged at 100%. Bank transfers may carry additional charges.

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