B&Bs in Shabdan

They were the best hosts I’ve ever met, honestly, my standards are pretty high and they were amazing.. they helped us with anything and everything we needed. From booking taxi, horse riding, extra lunch and dinner, and in the end they actually drove us for 4 hours because the taxi was way too expensive (expecting only money for taxi)

It had very charming rooms with a cosy decor. It was warm and comfortable.

East Guest House is more than just a place to lay your head - it’s a generous, welcoming home. From the moment you arrive, you’re scooped up and embraced like a long-lost family member. Rooted in sustainability and deep respect for the land, everything you eat here is grown or raised on the property. The butter, cream, and ayran come from the family’s cows. The meat is from sheep that roam freely in the mountains from April to September - so you can eat with the comforting knowledge that the animals have lived happy, natural lives. Gulzat will feed you exceptionally well; her cooking is on a whole new level of delicious. In summer, she might take you into the mountains to forage for herbs to make tea, or teach you how to make kurut by hand. You can ride horses with the young (and very cool) boys of the household. Or, if you’re more into culture and craft, meet one of the village’s Manas tellers, the keepers of the Kyrgyz epic, who recite the tale in a trance-like state. You can also visit local craftswomen who create stunning embroidery and patchwork quilting. I was lucky enough to cook often with Gulzat…fresh ayran from cows we milked together, outdoor plov, pirozhki, katama, samsa… every moment in the kitchen was a joy. The village of Tigermenti is breathtaking. It is surrounded by snow-capped mountains draped in what looks like green velvet. If you’re feeling brave, take a dip in a mountain stream; or, if you’re more like me, just dip your toes in! A magical place. I didn’t want to leave - and I absolutely can’t wait to return.

Beautiful location within a national park. The decor of the guest house was lovely, and the hosts were very accommodating, preparing dinner for me even though I arrived relatively late in the evening.

Wonderfully hospitable host family. Beautiful new wing of elegant rooms with Mountain View. A dining experience (banquet) not to be missed. And lovely walking into the mountains. Nothing not to like.

Amazing place, very welcoming host, very good food