Eagle hunting in Kyrgyzstan
Travelling in Kyrgyzstan will inspire you by outstanding eagle hunting. In the course of a tour in Kyrgyzstan, you will be told that, the first remaining of eagles goes back to the 12th and 13th centuries.
During your tours in Kyrgyztsan, our company will give you a great opportunity to see berkutchi. Berkitchi is an eagle trainer. It is important to note that, they are much respected among locals. In the course of a tour in Kyrgyzstan, you will get acquainted with nomadic way of life. We have to admit that, not everyone can be berkutchi. This skill is passed from generation to generation and only wealthy people can afford it.
When you travel in Kyrgyzstan, you will see the beautiful berkut (golden eagles), which has the golden feathers at the back of its head. They are usually hunt hares, foxes and lynxes. It is important to note that, female birds are much bigger and can hunt even wolves. Their live span is about 40-50 years. In the course of tours in Kyrgyzstan, you will see young birds trained by one person for 3-4 years and only after 20 years, they will have opportunity to find a mate and nest. It is worth saying that, eagle pairs stay together for life. If you plan to travel in Kyrgyzstan, you have to take into account that the hunting season comes from late October and lasts for about 4 months. You are going to see not only eagles but hawks and falcons as well in a tour in Kyrgyzstan.
Demonstration of eagles is arranged in Issyk Kul, Naryn region and near to Bishkek.
Price: $100 per group.
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