Kyrgyzstan, officially the Kyrgyz Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Asia—an unspoiled land of mountains. Stark craggy ridges and sweeping summer pastures are brought to life by semi-nomadic shepherds living in traditional yurts. I spent nearly two weeks trekking through the western ranges of the Tien Shan mountains. These mountains are renowned for their unmatched beauty, offering breathtaking scenery and timeless rural landscapes. Trekking there feels as though you have stepped back into an ancient era.