Motorcycle travel Kyrgyzstan: Tien-Shan Tour

Hardly arrived in Osch, we dive straight into the huge bazaar and sniff the local life. Afterwards, we treat ourselves to a few hours of rest in the hotel. Overnight stay in Osch – perfect for recharging for the upcoming motorcycle trips.

Today we pick up our motorcycles and set off on a really nice day trip. First, we head to Papansee, the large water reservoir near Osch. Then we cruise along unpaved gravel roads through green valleys and up to one of the many passes south of the city. In the afternoon, we roll back to Osch to the hotel along the well-developed road coming from China and Tajikistan – just the right start for our motorcycle journeys.

Today we first cruise on the main road from Osch towards Bishkek and then turn off to Arslanbob. The village is located in the middle of the largest walnut forest in the world – truly idyllic! From our homestay, we can leisurely stroll to a waterfall in the evening. Perfect for unwinding after another day full of motorcycle travel.

After a delicious breakfast, we say goodbye to our nice hosts and start the motorcycles. We drive up a valley, passing oil pumps, until we reach Mailu-Suu. On site, we learn more about the former uranium mining and the legacy issues hidden here - not as idyllic as it looks. Our goal for the day is a hotel right by the huge Toktogul Reservoir. The view over the lake to the hills on the other side is simply breathtaking 

Today we're going up to the 3400 m high Alabel Pass – what a view over the endless Suusamir high plateau! Afterwards, we roll down to Kyzyl-Oi to our homestay. Anyone looking for adventure can leave the well-paved roads to the left and take the remote, bumpy mountain route instead

Today we are going from Kyzyl-Oi to the remote yurt camp at the 3000 m high Songköl Lake – there is neither phone reception nor electricity, but nature in its purest form. The lake is located on a vast high plateau, where in summer, Kyrgyz shepherds graze their herds. The nights are usually cold and starry – perfect for admiring the sky after a long day of motorcycle travel.

Today we continue along exciting gravel roads to Kochkor. If it fits, we will take a look at a local carpet production. The famous felt carpets – called Shyrdak – are usually produced here in home work. A cool stop on our motorcycle trips!

Today we're going to take it a little easier. Anyone who still doesn't want to miss out on motorcycle riding can zoom over to the nearby Yssikköl – the second largest freshwater lake in the world. Perfect for enjoying the day in a relaxed manner on our motorcycle trips.

Today we roll over Naryn towards Tash-Rabat, the old caravanserai in the mountains. On the winding roads, we again enjoy the vastness and freedom

Today, landscapes, colors, and mountain ranges change almost hourly – a real adventure! The highlight is the 3400 m high Kulak-Ashuu Pass in the middle of the Tien Shan, the mountain range at the border with China, which gives our tour its name. The stage ends in Kazarman, the small gold mining town, where we can finally take a fresh shower again.

Today a long but really varied route is planned. The 3062 m high Kaldama Pass often still has snow at the roadside - a cool sight! Then we go down into the Fergana Valley, but first we turn south and cruise through picturesque mountainous terrain to Gülcha. Overnight stay in a comfortable homestay 

Today we travel along well-developed roads to the high valley of Sarytash, directly at the foot of the Pamir and the border with Tajikistan. Towering before us are enormous peaks rising up to 7000 m – impressive! Our goal is the base camp at the foot of Peak Lenin (7134 m), where yaks graze and we can enjoy the serenity in this magnificent mountain world.

Now it’s back to Osch and thus back to ''civilization'' with good hotel standards and all the usual comforts. We return our motorcycles – happy, tired, and full of impressions from our exciting motorcycle journeys.

We spend the last day of our tour relaxed in Osch. Anyone who wants can stroll through the bazaar or explore the city a little. Afterwards, we toast together to a really successful tour. Early the next morning, we head to the airport – with many memories of our motorcycle trips in our luggage.