Kyrgyzstan in March

It is warm with frequent, though not heavy, rainfall in Kyrgyzstanfrom March to May, the country’s spring. Frost across the country begins to soften, and in March temperatures reach highs of 15 °C (59 °F)in the southern city of Osh; by May they can be over 25 °C (77 °F), with precipitation around 20mm across the spring. A favored pastime in the spring is to visit the flowering meadows off the Jeti Oguz valley in the north east, where people go to relax and drink large doses of kumis (mare’s milk) renowned by the locals for its health-giving qualities.

Suggested Itineraries

Skiing in At-Bashy Valley

Hit the slopes of beautiful At-Bashy Valley in Kyrgyzstan’s rugged, mountainous central region. You will need fat powder skis for this eight-day adventure that takes you from Bishkek to Naryn and into the snowy backcountry to ski, snowboard and sleep in a traditional yurt.

Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Price Per Person
From $8,500
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Skiing the Backcountry in Karakol

Get off the beaten piste and head to the mountains of Kyrgyzstan on this eight day adventure. Hit the gorgeous, powdery slopes of this beautiful nation’s backcountry, camping overnight in a traditional yurt. Start and finish with a little local culture as you tour Karakol and Bishkek.

Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Price Per Person
From $9,800
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Recommended Festivals & Events For Kyrgyzstan in March

The festival of Nooruz (or Navruz) occurs each year on the vernal equinox to usher in spring. Originating in Persian culture and Zoroastrianism, Nooruz is based on pre-Islamic belief in the sun. Today, people in more than 20 Asian states, including Kyrgyzstan, gather each year to dance, sing and eat in celebration.

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