Kyrgyzstan holidays mean different things to
different people but almost all of them are fascinated at the idea of
traversing the Great Silk Road of ancient times. The once-upon-a-time place
cloaked in mystery has opened up comparatively recently and entry requirements
have eased up. Intrepid travellers can
now have the joy of passing through the same roads as the ancient caravans and
follow in the footsteps of Alexander, the Great as well as Genghis Khan, both
of whom traversed the Silk Road.The Great Silk Road is a series of ancient
roads stretching across China, Middle East and Central Asia of which
contemporary Kyrgyzstan is a part. The route was hazardous and steep steppes,
perilous rivers, arid deserts and high mountain passes had to be crossed at
some point or the other of the travel.
Since ancient times,Kyrgyzstan has been the crossroads of cultural and trade exchanges between Mediterranean Europe and Asia which included the countries of China, Iran and India. Caravans laden with untold riches like bolts of silk from China, precious stones and spices and dyes from India, silver products from Iran used to make their way through contemporary Kyrgyzstan right from the third century B.C. up to the sixteenth century. This route signifies one of the most remarkable achievements of world civilization. When you Visit Kyrgyzstan on this ancient route, you would be travelling through one of the oldest and most enticing trading roads in the world. Tyrants, spies, artists, conquerors all have made their way through this mysterious route since ancient times.
Since this was such a busy trading route, very soon caravanserais and cities with settlers sprung up, most of which have vanished now. But, Osh in Kyrgyzstan which was an ancient town on the Silk Road can still be visited. Osh also celebrated its 3000 years anniversary recently. For a more authentic feel of the caravanserais on the ancient trading route opt for any of the reputed Kyrgyzstan tours which will show you the Tash-Rabat complex. The Tash-Rabat complex includes a caravanserai which is one of the few decently preserved memorials of the Middle Ages.
The Great Silk Route is being revived with great determination and effort by many kyrgyzstan tours as more and more travellers want to traverse this ancient trading transcontinental highway. Kyrgyzstan is full of history and along with its stupendous natural beauty can be one of the most interesting places to visit.