Horse Riding tour
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Duration: 15 days
What better way to see Kyrgyzstan than as The locals do, by horse ? Chinggis Khaan and his armies travelled to Europe by horse, and to this day it remains The most common and reliable form Of transport. Horses can go where roads and petrol do not exist, and where walkers would be exhausted by The rough terrain. Most nomadic families have a herd Of horses, The size OfThe herd being a status symbol. InThe summer months mare's milk is fermented to make "koumyz", a drink which is much loved by all Kyrgyz and drunk In huge quantities. A good horse would be a man's most prized possession, and all animals are well cared for.