They say that yurt is one of the best achievements of the mankind that can be compared to the invention of the sail.
Since the ancient times, yurt has been a home for various peoples. The yurt being easy to set up and to be transported is considered to be the best accommodation for nomads. The felt covering over the yurt is used to save people from cold, rain and cutting wind. Where in hot weather the felt siding can be folded back letting cool wind in blowing around the inside. One peculiarity of the yurt is around hole on the top that is called tyndyk. It is meant for lightening and ventilating the inside, and enables the owners to make a fire for heating and cooking.
Nowadays the yurt is still in wide use: in husbandry, in pastures, in archeologists and geologists sites and tourist camps. Also the formed nomads following the traditions of their ancestors set up yurts on the occasion or different holidays.
Ak-Sai Travel Tour Operator Company in Central Asia is sure to always enter the yurt camp into their programs. The tour around Issyk-Kyl Lake involves spending a couple of nights in yurt camp in Gety Ogyz valley. In Кochkor village you can enjoy not only national food, but also shyrdak show and even listen to national music and try yourself in felt handicraft. On Son Kul Lake you will get the unique opportunity to enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful views and meadows. It’s real opportunity to spend a night in yurts and feel the spirit of nomadic life on your own.
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