Osh - Nookat: Arrival, Trek to the Pastures & First Taste of Nomadic Life

Nookat - Embark on a picturesque journey from Osh to Nookat, followed by a delightful 2-hour hike to the summer pastures. Settle into a cozy yurt, meet the welcoming nomadic hosts, and dive into your first hands-on experiences—milking animals, savoring fresh kymyz, and relishing a traditional dinner beneath the stars.

Nomadic Skills, Yak Pastures & Optional Glacier Lake Hike

Nookat - Start the day with an early breakfast before returning to the shepherds’ summer pasture on a scenic 2-hour trek. Engage in milking cows and mares, and participate in the traditional fermentation of kymyz—with the opportunity to taste the kymyz you helped create.

Next, visit the highland pastures where yaks roam freely, offering a rare and impressive glimpse into Kyrgyz nomadic life.

Before returning to the base camp at sunset, listen to the tribe’s ancestral Sanjyra—a sacred oral family tree tracing back 13 generations, shared by your hosts, descendants of the Okshotmo-Bhoru nomadic tribe. Enjoy a warm dinner and overnight stay in your yurt.

Free Time, Bee Farm Visit & Return to Osh

Nookat - After breakfast at the Base Camp, enjoy approximately 2 hours of rest and leisure time—a perfect opportunity to soak in the tranquil mountain surroundings or take a final stroll near the yurts.

Before heading back to Osh, visit a local bee farm to observe the daily routines of Kyrgyz beekeepers, taste freshly harvested honey, and explore the farm’s fruit garden. Depending on the season, sample local apricots, apples, or other fruits. Honey will also be available for purchase if you wish to take a sweet souvenir home.

After spending about an hour at the bee farm, continue the drive back to Osh and be dropped off at your original pickup location.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Transportation

• Entrance fees

This journey is ideal for those passionate about culture, nature enthusiasts, and adventurous travelers eager to immerse themselves in the genuine daily life of nomads, just a short 2-hour drive from Osh. Stay in traditional yurts, participate in milking cows and mares, prepare and enjoy fresh fermented kymyz, and observe majestic yaks grazing freely in pristine mountain pastures. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase a handmade yak fur carpet—a unique and meaningful keepsake.

Guided by descendants of the Okshotmo-Börü nomadic tribe, participants will not only engage in daily activities but also have the rare chance to hear their Sanjyra—a sacred oral family tree that traces back 13 generations.

The tour includes a visit to a local bee farm, where visitors can watch beekeepers at work, taste freshly harvested honey, and explore the surrounding fruit gardens.

For those seeking something genuine, raw, and unforgettable—this is the experience. Book now and live like a nomad, even if just for a few days.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.