Caravanistan

Not a lot of demand. 99.9% of tour operators are focused on cultural tours. Uzbeks do have a herd mentality. I haven't found what you are looking for yet, but there must be young people with good ideas. Check Facebook and especially Instagram, those are the most likely places they will advertise (tr...

Yes, good to have a post up on this - it's a flash point that could develop into something larger over time, as water becomes more scarce.

I found it in 2 different places by searching Kyrgyzstan border permit. Could you tell me what stopped you from finding the right info? This way I can improve the website navigation. https://caravanistan.com/kyrgyzstan/things-to-do/trekking/alay/#permits https://caravanistan.com/visa/kyrgyzstan/inyl...

Some say it is in retaliation to the Iranian writer who has been detained in Australia for 6 years. They want to torture him themselves, it seems. https://www.gulf-times.com/story/638856/Iranian-detained-on-Manus-Island-wins-Australian-b Here's another one they would like to exchange: https://www.th...

See

https://caravanistan.com/uzbekistan/kar ... n/kungrad/
https://caravanistan.com/uzbekistan/kar ... -aral-sea/
https://caravanistan.com/uzbekistan/kar ... /aral-sea/

I'd just go to the stadium and get a ticket there. Quite a match, though!

I think if you are looking to do it on the cheap we are not the best to talk to. Independent drivers are the cheapest option. Through the agency communication will be easier and there's more accountability in case things go wrong, but that adds 10-20% to the cost.

If you rented a jeep-style car (I don't think we rent out anything else) it will definitely get you there.

Just say to whoever you are renting from that you are going to Kel Suu and they will give you some tips.

They have blankets should you get cold. It's properly organised, most people coming are not backpackers.

I don't know that yet. I know you should arrive by plane, but can you leave overland? I haven't been able to find out.