All about Kazakhstan. Experts: Julia, walkingalmaty
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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.
We want to go from Almaty to Karaganda by public Transport in late July (arround the 27th). We already tried to book train tickets...
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The timetable of the Sayran bus terminal lists a departure to Karaganda at 22:10.
Other times are possible as well, some buses to Astana stop in...
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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.
How strict are they on this?
We have...
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Never saw anyone drink alcohol in their compartment in Kazakhstan
I saw it from very close ! 2013, day train from Atyrau to Aktobe. 3 kazakh in...
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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,
Does anyone know where can I buy camping stove fuel (e.g. Campingas, Kovea, Coleman, MSR, etc) in Almaty ?
I was trying to find something in...
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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,
I have confirmed return tickets to and from Shymkent, Kz from India. I will be entering using the 14 day visa free entry program.
During my 8...
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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
I am planning an itinerary starting in Astana -
I am not decided yet whether to continue onwards through India or China -
I was thinking...
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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,
I'm a new member here in this forum and I will go next month with my camper - mobile home, from Russia to Almaty.
I thing my last...
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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,
As supposed, i am stuck now in Georgia with my motorcycle, and don't really know how to get to central Asia.
There actually IS the...
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Oh yeah, this is true! Totally missed that!
Sorry for that ;)
So, it's about MOTORCYCLE and the problem of bringing it to the other side of the...
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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!
Is it better to join a tour to this area or can one do it alone?
One operator said at this time of year, only the waterfall is open but not...
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Not sure what she means by the gorge, but yeah, the higher altitudes prolly still too snowy? Not sure.
Anyway, you can do it on your own if you have...
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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!!
Im now in Ust kamenagorsk and i want to go to Ulgi but i didn't found any flights/ information about buses in the internet although i found...
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Hi
I went once through shemonaika with a bicycle. No pb
Salut, je suis passé une fois à vélo par Shemonaika.
Ne manquez pas la route qui monte à...
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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!
In August I will visit Almaty and I would like to get to know the Uighur gastronomy. Do you recommend any Uighur restaurant?
Thank you!
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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!
Just find there will be Unity Day when I am in Almaty.
Tried to...
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Hi, Bri,
I found the following text:
1st of May
Kazakhstan marks the 1st of May - People's Unity Day, the holiday that is aimed at strengthening...
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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.
I'm not really distrustful, and, yes, I wanted to make my own...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:50 am
Car rental - current status?
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DSO_Canuck »
Sun Apr 02, 2023 5:03 pm
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Hello everyone,
Am thinking of renting a vehicle on our arrival in Almaty for 4 days to explore the national parks in the NE region: Altyn Emel...
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Steven: thanks for the info on Nikita, if we decide to go the car rental route then we will definitely contact him. To be sure I am aware of all the...
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Last post by DSO_Canuck
Tue Apr 11, 2023 9:15 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
Some random tips and observations for travellers to Kazakhstan
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sebhoff »
Wed Oct 12, 2022 9:32 am
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A few observations from my journey through Kazakhstan that may be useful to others:
Kazakhstan seems to have become a fairly non-cash society -...
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Thanks for the post, quite on point! Just adding a bit, some places will not take credit cards, but will definitely take Kaspi. However, not an...
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Last post by azepeda
Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:39 am
Nur-Sultan - Uralsk - Turkestan - Shymkent: 2 questions
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sebhoff »
Thu Aug 18, 2022 4:58 pm
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I'm a big fan of trains and have been racking my brain for sensible ways to explore Kazakhstan within the limited time I have. I'll be starting in...
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Hello.
Was just in Turkestan on Thursday. I know you’ve been there and back by now, but just updating info; it’s definitely a visit you can do in a...
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Last post by azepeda
Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:15 am
Kazakhstan - Sayram-Su
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Lutnistas1969 »
Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:17 pm
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I am looking for a homestay or nice small hotel in Sayram-Su ( Сайрам-Су ) or Kaskasu ( Қасқасу ) village or somewhere quite nearby but not in...
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Try the people at Ugam There should be homestays in Lenger and Kaskasu, maybe other places.
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Last post by steven
Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:48 am
Travel vaccine clinic in Almaty
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Justcallmecaz »
Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:23 am
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Hi guys,
My partner and I (both uk citizens) are due to arrive into Almaty in a few weeks and we were wondering if there was a travel vaccination...
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Hello!
This vaccination center comes recommended: Give them a call +7 771 941 0 941 and to ask about the type of vaccine that you need and book an...
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Last post by saule
Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:39 pm
Yazovoe Lake Язевое көл, Altai
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Daniel99 »
Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:23 am
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Looking for recemmendation of travel agency who can organise a car and driver (from Ust-K) and border permit for trip to Yazovoe Lake, and stay at...
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Hi Daniel,
We can organize your trip to Yazevoe lake. Please send a message to my email address:
[email protected] if you are still...
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Last post by saule
Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:58 pm
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