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Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan

Nomadic herders, yurts and high-mountain lakes in the heart of Central Asia

Departure
Jun 13–27, 2027
Length
15 days
Price per person
To be confirmed
Places
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Trip

In June, Kyrgyz herders take their flocks up to the summer pastures of the Tian Shan mountains. Fifteen days to photograph high-mountain landscape, horses, yurts and the everyday life of one of the nomadic cultures that are still alive.

Format
The day-by-day itinerary will be published soon.

Dates and places

What you will photograph

Kyrgyzstan is one of the most mountainous countries in the world and one of the least visited. The long summer light and the open landscapes are a gift for photography.

Traveller’s guide

Recommended gear

What to bring to photograph this trip.

Camera and lenses

  • Camera body, and a spare one if you have it
  • A wide-angle zoom and a moderate telephoto
  • Enough memory cards for the whole trip

Power and backup

  • Spare batteries and chargers
  • External drive or cloud storage for the daily backup
  • Power adapter for the destination country

Protection

  • Waterproof bag or rain cover
  • Cloth and blower to clean the sensor and lenses
  • Comfortable shoes for walking many hours

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