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updated infos about Aralsk?
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guido »
Mon Aug 27, 2018 7:41 pm
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I was reading a few years old lonely planet, and talking about Aral lake they mentioned a Dam system (with a new Dam that was planned to be ready by...
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Update on accommodation in Aral as of august 2023:
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Sun Aug 20, 2023 4:45 am
Logistics for visiting the Altai Mountains
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freya »
Tue Jun 13, 2017 2:04 am
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Hey everyone,
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Dear Caravanistans
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Last post by Ines Kapferer
Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:32 pm
Khorgos ICBC trip reports
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Sabino »
Tue Apr 03, 2018 6:26 am
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If you are in Kazajstan and you want to go shopping in China whitout visa you can go to Khorgos .
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The Museum of Chinese Culture is on the second floor of the big red building . 3rd and 4th floors are closed. There are stairs in front of the main...
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Last post by Lutnistas1969
Tue Aug 01, 2023 1:02 pm
Hostel with private room Astana
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Lagerfeld »
Wed Jul 26, 2023 2:47 pm
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Hello, everybody, when I go next time to KZ I want to stay for 7 - 10 days in Astana which I never visited. I was only in Almaty, Shymkant, Atyrau,...
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Sebhoff, thank you. But kapsula I don't like. I only want a single room on my own, that's it.
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sun Jul 30, 2023 7:11 pm
Petropavl Q&A
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steven »
Tue May 07, 2019 2:47 pm
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All your questions, comments, updates and reports about Petropavl in Kazakhstan are welcome below.
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Why to pay cash? I always use my VISA-CARD, without any problems . . .
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Last post by bwv812
Sat Jul 29, 2023 10:22 pm
Big Almaty Lake: experiences
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steven »
Wed Dec 06, 2017 1:01 pm
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The situation around Big Almaty Lake has changed often in recent times. Please let us know how it was for you: did you encounter problems or did...
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The road is closed for the taxi. They offer a taxi for XX.000 tenge. Private cars stopped about 5 km before BAO. You can also rent the...
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Last post by Lutnistas1969
Mon Jul 17, 2023 1:57 am
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Last post by Ouroboros2015
Wed Jul 12, 2023 5:29 pm
Hike Kolsay Lake 1 to Lake 2
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Lokaal Reizen »
Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:50 am
Good morning! Anyone knows how the the state is of the hiking trail from Kolsay Lake 1 to Kolsay Lake 2 after the flooding? And also how many...
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Last post by Lokaal Reizen
Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:50 am
Bus from Almaty to Karaganda
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Girardelli »
Sun Jul 09, 2023 7:54 am
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Hi everyone.
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The timetable of the Sayran bus terminal lists a departure to Karaganda at 22:10.
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Last post by RollingTreeHouse
Sun Jul 09, 2023 9:38 pm
Train from Shymkent to Bishkek
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gateskatherine »
Fri Jul 29, 2016 2:24 pm
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We are in Kazakhstan at the moment (Astana) and were thinking of travelling from Shymkent to Bishkek by train. What is the best way to book tickets?...
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There is still a train between the two cities but only leaves on certain days and is an overnight train. There is no fast train, only slow train....
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Last post by RollingTreeHouse
Sun Jul 09, 2023 9:30 pm
Alcohol on the train
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stansmug »
Sat Jul 08, 2023 4:07 am
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I see in mentioned in an article on this website (but nowhere else) that alcohol on trains is not allowed now.
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Never saw anyone drink alcohol in their compartment in Kazakhstan
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Last post by StephParis
Sat Jul 08, 2023 3:28 pm
Camping stove fuel and outdoor gear in Almaty
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jagielcm »
Sun Apr 16, 2017 8:58 pm
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Hi,
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We are here in Almaty with the same requirement- fuel for an MSR Whisperlite stove - does anyone have any up to date guidance they could share? We...
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Last post by GarethRhys
Thu Jun 29, 2023 10:45 am
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Last post by bermuda
Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:23 pm
Multiple entry - 14 day visa free
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RamS »
Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:58 pm
Hi,
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Last post by RamS
Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:58 pm
car rental in Almaty + Kyrgyzstan
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kurtedison »
Sun Jun 18, 2023 11:01 am
we will arrive in Almaty around 26/06 until going back home 09/07, we want to rent a car to do a loop starting east of Almaty then going south to...
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Last post by kurtedison
Sun Jun 18, 2023 11:01 am
Air Astana and China TWOV Question
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by RoverAllover » Fri Sep 28, 2018 4:40 pm
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Hi All
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Resurrecting this old thread... I travelled to China last week from Almaty on Air Astana. I intended to make use of TWOV and was concerned how good...
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Last post by itfcfan
Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:23 am
From Russia to Almaty
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Lagerfeld »
Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:55 am
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Hello, everybody,
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There are a lot of long-distance trucks along the route and a lot of parking lots for them. There is a large guarded area, the amount of payment is...
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Last post by Suba-Round-The-World
Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:24 pm
Newbie question: flying to Kazakhstan with bike
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IronChris »
Thu May 04, 2023 12:37 pm
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Hey guys,
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Oh yeah, this is true! Totally missed that!
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Last post by IronChris
Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:10 pm
Turgen Tour Questions
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tribeca »
Wed May 10, 2023 12:45 pm
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Hello!
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Not sure what she means by the gorge, but yeah, the higher altitudes prolly still too snowy? Not sure.
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Last post by steven
Thu May 11, 2023 10:50 am
Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen) to Olgii by bus: reports
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Alonkrasin »
Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:14 am
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Hi!!
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Hi
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Last post by nezenlair
Thu May 04, 2023 8:34 am
Uighur restaurants in Almaty
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FelipeGonzalez »
Wed May 03, 2023 7:25 pm
Hi!
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Last post by FelipeGonzalez
Wed May 03, 2023 7:25 pm
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Last post by lonelytraveller01
Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:05 am
Unity Day in Almaty
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arsenal4mylife »
Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:07 pm
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Hey guys, going to fly to Central Asia this week and I am super duper excited!
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Hi, Bri,
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:59 am
Visit to Baikonur
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Vivien1939 »
Thu Jan 19, 2017 3:50 pm
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Hello, we are a couple from Poland and we will be travelling in Kazakhstan in May 2017. We would like to plan 1-2 days in Baikonur. We are interested...
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Why are you so distrustful? . . . On the other hand, you have your own experience now.
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:50 am
Newbie Kazakhstan questions
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Annoyed82 »
Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:31 pm
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I'm somewhat well travelled but haven't yet been to any Silk road countries but am looking to visit Kazakhstan during their summer. I just had a few...
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From what I have heard it is pretty normal for Central Asian institutions/companies in general not to be very responsive to enquiries. Many don't...
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Last post by sebhoff
Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:42 am
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