Central Asia

Central Asia Travel Guides

Practical guides for planning a trip across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and the Silk Road.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Tours & Travel — Private, guided and tailor-made Kazakhstan tours across Central Asia — from Almaty and the Tien Shan to the Silk Road cities. Plan your trip with Global Nomad.
Best Time to Visit Kazakhstan — The best time to visit Kazakhstan, month by month — Almaty weather, trekking and lake season, crowds and costs, so you can plan the perfect trip.
Kazakhstan Visa & Is It Safe? — Kazakhstan visa and safety for tourists in 2026 — visa-free and e-visa rules, how to apply, and how safe Kazakhstan really is for solo and female travellers.
Kazakhstan Itinerary — Ready-made Kazakhstan itineraries for 5, 7 and 10 days — Almaty, the mountains and lakes, plus a Kazakhstan + Kyrgyzstan combo, with maps and costs.

Things to Do in Almaty — The best things to do in Almaty, Kazakhstan — Kok-Tobe, Medeu, Shymbulak, Big Almaty Lake, the Green Bazaar and easy day trips. A local guide for 2026.
Big Almaty Lake — How to visit Big Almaty Lake near Almaty, Kazakhstan — how to get there, the checkpoint, best season, altitude and photography tips, plus a guided day-tour option.
Day Trips from Almaty — The best day trips from Almaty, Kazakhstan — Charyn Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, Big Almaty Lake and more, with distances, seasons and guided-tour tips.

Kyrgyzstan Trekking — Kyrgyzstan trekking guide — the best routes (Ala-Kul, Song-Kol, Jyrgalan), when to go, difficulty and what to pack, plus guided trek options across the Tien Shan.
Horse Trekking in Kyrgyzstan — Horse trekking in Kyrgyzstan — ride the Song-Kol pastures like a nomad, sleep in yurts, and choose multi-day routes. What skill you need and when to go.

The Silk Road, Explained — The Silk Road explained — its history and routes, the cities that survive (Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Almaty), and how to travel the Silk Road across Central Asia today.

Best Time to Visit Uzbekistan — The best time to visit Uzbekistan, month by month — spring and autumn sweet spots, summer desert heat, festivals and crowds, so you can plan a Silk Road trip.
The Registan of Samarkand — A visitor’s guide to the Registan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan — the three madrasas, tickets and hours, nearby Shah-i-Zinda and Bukhara, and how it fits a Silk Road trip.

Central Asia Itinerary — A Central Asia itinerary for 2–3 weeks — combine Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, blending Silk Road cities with mountain trekking, with borders and logistics.