Kyrgyz Republic (Odyssey Illustrated Guide) [Paperback]

Rowan Stewart (Author), Susie Weldon (Author), Paul Harris (Photographer), Ceri Fairclough (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2004

Stunningly illustrated with a clear overview of historical, cultural and social aspects, this newest edition of Odyssey's guide to Kyrgyzstan provides fresh information on both southwestern Issyk Kul and northeast Naryn provinces as well as expanded Jalalabad province, Osh and Talas sections (including trekking by foot or horseback in the Chatkal valley to Sary Chelek).

Whether exploring grass-roots accommodation of local nomadic families or mountainous adventures in the mighty Tien Shan range, this guide offers unparalleled insight into Kyrgyzstan's tremendous scenic beauty and diversity. Included: historical and contemporary aspects of this fascinating, little-known land, new areas for trekking and mountaineering, sights and activities in each area to appeal to all interests, practical Kyrgyz- and Russian-language guide with Cyrillic alphabet, and outstanding color photography. 108 color photos and 7 maps

Editorial Reviews

Review

Visitors to this ultimate Asian heartland could have no better traveling companion than Odyssey's new guide. -- Neil Taylor, author, and director of Regent Travel

About the Author

Rowan Stewart's passion for Central Asia began in 1992, when she spent six months in the region as a tour guide, and deepened as an independent traveler. In 1993, she bicycled 1,120 miles along the Karakorum Highway from near Urumqi, China to Islamabad, Pakistan. In recent years she has made three trips to Kyrgyzstan and neighboring countries in former Soviet Central Asia and has spent three years working for the region in the tourist industry. Susie Weldon is an experienced journalist who has worked for newspapers in both England and Hong Kong and is currently the Features Writer of an English newspaper. During the past 13 years she has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East and Asia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Airphoto International Ltd.; Second Edition edition (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9622177360
• ISBN-13: 978-9622177369
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,785,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)