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Camera store: need my DSLR cleaned in Almaty

Last post by steven « Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:50 am
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by jfdesfosses » Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:38 am

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Hi folks,

I'll be in Almaty tomorrow. My DSLR's sensor is hopelessly dirty.

Any shop recommendation for a good sensor and visor cleaning?

Thank...

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Google recommended this one:

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Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:50 am
Beware the one stamp scam

Last post by steven « Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:26 am
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by kyrgyznomad » Thu Jul 13, 2017 9:16 am

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I cross into and out of Kazakhstan pretty regularly from Kyrgyzstan (been living here for 5 years). As an American citizen I have usually not been...

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Thanks Ryan! I am hearing more nasty border guard stories recently than before, funnily enough.

Heard about your trip to East Kazakhstan from...

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Last post by steven
Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:26 am
Tamgaly Gorge Cave Paintings?

Last post by steven « Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:28 am
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by maryj » Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:20 pm

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Has anyone been to see these? I'm interested in going there from Almaty, but it's a long, expensive excursion. I'm wondering if perhaps time and...

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HI Mary,

I have been there. Looking to go again though. I agree it is a long way for a single sight. That is why I am looking to explore the area...

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Last post by steven
Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:28 am
Uber in Almaty

Last post by KrisSP « Mon Jul 10, 2017 4:47 am
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by shahp366 » Thu May 11, 2017 7:56 am

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Hi,

Has anyone had much experience using Uber in Almaty? From the airport to the city or just within the city itself. I realise it's less than a...

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Yes, Uber works like charm in Almaty, and also Astana, also with foreign credit card. It's easy and cheap, and also allows you to choose cash...

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Last post by KrisSP
Mon Jul 10, 2017 4:47 am
Sleeping in a car in the Valley of Castles

Last post by steven « Fri Jul 07, 2017 4:44 pm
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by bittersweet » Thu Jul 06, 2017 7:52 am

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Hello,
I am planning with my partner to rent 4x4w for weekend trip to Charyn Canion, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes. We would love to sleep in a car at the...

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Probably fine, you can camp (almost) anywhere in Central Asia. Charyn is a big place though, and there are nicer spots to camp. I sadly do not have a...

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Last post by steven
Fri Jul 07, 2017 4:44 pm
Kazak Customs brokers

Last post by Karl Bushby « Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:04 am

by Karl Bushby » Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:04 am

Has anyone worked with any Kazakhstan custom brokering companies, would be interested in hearing how that went and who is worth dealing with, thanks.

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Last post by Karl Bushby
Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:04 am
Renting a tent in Almaty

Last post by steven « Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:30 am
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by Smadar1976 » Sun Jul 31, 2016 11:05 am

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Greetings,

My husband and I are traveling to Kazakhstan from September 8th to the 19th.
We need to rent a TWO people tent in Almaty.
I tried...

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The last link doesn't works (error 404)

Always problematic to link out to Central Asian websites...very rare to have one working after one year.

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Last post by steven
Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:30 am
Contact to Kazakh railway

Last post by steven « Tue Jun 20, 2017 2:46 pm
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by Anusiak » Tue May 31, 2016 11:07 pm

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Hi,

I would like to contact with Kazakh's railways via email, perhaps somebody know their email?
I tried to send them message a couple of time (to:...

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Hi Anusiak,

I think the best way is to get someone face-to-face. Via e-mail, very difficult I think.

@arthuragone: like Anusiak, I recommend going...

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Last post by steven
Tue Jun 20, 2017 2:46 pm
Using Beeline Kyrgyzstan in Kazakhstan

Last post by steven « Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:08 am
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by reexyyl » Sat Jun 03, 2017 5:15 am

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Hi,
I have a beeline SIM card bought in Kyrgyzstan and I'm crossing tomorrow to Kazakhstan. Do you know if I can use it there?

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Still the same problem then! Unbelievable!

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Last post by steven
Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:08 am
Renting old motorbikes possible?

Last post by steven « Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:21 am
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by Danieljany » Thu Jun 01, 2017 10:03 am

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Hi all,
We would like to rent 4 old small motorbikes in Kazakhstan (or if that's not possible then in neighbouring countries) for 10 days. Any...

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Hi Daniel,

I personally would have no clue, but I am happy to read about it if you manage to do such a thing!

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Last post by steven
Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:21 am
Ust-Yurt National Park, Mangystau

Last post by Daiki « Fri May 26, 2017 3:20 pm
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by eurasiaoverland » Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:04 pm

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The Ust-Yurt National Park is seriously remote, even by normal Kazakhstan standards.

There are no roads running to the park. Just endless tracks...

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Thanks Steven.
I will discuss the plan with my budget.

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Last post by Daiki
Fri May 26, 2017 3:20 pm
Expo 2017

Last post by steven « Tue May 23, 2017 10:34 am
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by NicolasB » Thu Mar 09, 2017 8:56 pm
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Hi,
I'm planning a visit to Astana just to visit the city and (2 days) the expo2017 ( ) between June 21st and June 24th 2017. Anyone interested in...

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Astana is a place filled with terrible people with $-signs in their eyes now Expo is coming their way. They do not understand tourism. I fully...
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Last post by steven
Tue May 23, 2017 10:34 am
Car Rentals in Astana

Last post by bwv812 « Sun May 07, 2017 10:49 pm
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by wessy » Sun May 07, 2017 10:22 pm

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Hi travellers,
I'm visiting Kazakhstan this summer and want to rent a car in Astana, selfdrive it down to Almaty region and back. Can you please...

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You could try asking patrick, who seems to have found a decent rental place here:

Let us know what you find out, as it may help others down the...

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Last post by bwv812
Sun May 07, 2017 10:49 pm
Assy Plateau and Bartogai Reservoir early May

Last post by Dorothea « Fri May 05, 2017 6:38 am
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by Dorothea » Wed Apr 26, 2017 4:52 am

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Hi, do you have any updates on the snow cover on the Assy Plateau at the moment? Is it possible to cycle up Turgen gorge and cross the plateau to...

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Just a quick update:
There was a big avalanche before ьатан. Some bridges were washed away. The road up to Assy plateau and Kajrakskij waterfall is...

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Last post by Dorothea
Fri May 05, 2017 6:38 am
Altyn Emel by bike

Last post by olooov « Tue Apr 25, 2017 4:46 pm
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by martin_kazakhstan » Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:00 pm

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Hello everyone!
I have one more question concerning my plans for a bike trip in Almaty Region.

So far I was under the impression that the only way...

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Just cycled out of park. We had to pay 1027 T per person entrance fee, and nothing else. We didn't have to hire a guide, and camped by ranger station...

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Last post by olooov
Tue Apr 25, 2017 4:46 pm
Sayram Su lake

Last post by steven « Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:58 pm
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by Mere85 » Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:54 am

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Hello
How long does it take to go hiking to this lake please ?

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Hi Mere, I haven't visited yet, please let us know how you liked it if you end up going!

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Last post by steven
Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:58 pm
Altai hiking in May?

Last post by steven « Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:55 pm
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by chrissid358 » Sun Apr 23, 2017 5:51 pm

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Hi,

I will be in Astana by the 12th of May and was thinking of heading to the Altai Mountains for a few days of hiking in the Taiga forest. I've...

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Is it worth/possible to hike in this region in mid-May?

The snow should have cleared in most places. Watch out for floods though. Atm it is a...

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Last post by steven
Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:55 pm
Rail border crossings with Russia and new visa policy

Last post by kzquest « Wed Apr 19, 2017 3:34 pm
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by kzquest » Tue Apr 04, 2017 12:05 pm

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Hi!

We (UK, Polish passport holders) are looking to go from Russia to Kazakhstan by train. Seem to have found an overnight train that leaves Tomsk...

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Just double checking as remember certain rules in the region (Iran etc.) in the past requiring you have to arrive at airport for visa upon arrival...

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Last post by kzquest
Wed Apr 19, 2017 3:34 pm
Early arrival at Astana airport

Last post by estmagal « Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:30 pm
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by estmagal » Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:19 pm

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Hi!

I am arriving very early in the morning at Astana airport (3 am). Does anyone know if there are benches at the arrival hall where it is possible...

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Great, thanks for your answers :)

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Last post by estmagal
Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:30 pm
Avis car rental in Almaty

Last post by jagielcm « Sat Apr 08, 2017 7:29 pm

by jagielcm » Sat Apr 08, 2017 7:29 pm

Hello,

I'm from Poland and I'm going to visit Kazakhstan (alone) at the end of May and I'm looking for a car rental company to rent a car which I...

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Last post by jagielcm
Sat Apr 08, 2017 7:29 pm
Almaty - Charyn Canyon - Karakol

Last post by steven « Fri Apr 07, 2017 9:45 am
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by dch92 » Tue Apr 04, 2017 6:11 pm

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Hi
I'm going to travel to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan this summer. I'm interested in possibility of getting Karakol in Kyrgyzstan from Charyn Canyon...

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has a link to the eco park.

There is no bus to Kegen. Of course you can hitchhike. Might take a while to get there, but you will get there in the...

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Last post by steven
Fri Apr 07, 2017 9:45 am
200$ for multiple entry??

Last post by Yogeshpgupta « Tue Apr 04, 2017 9:33 am
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by Yogeshpgupta » Tue Mar 21, 2017 7:19 am

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Hello!

I am receiving an invitation letter from my friend in Kazakhstan for a 90 day validity and 30 day stay as tourist.

The embassy in Tbilisi...

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The consul accepted the private invitation but wanted the original invitation letter as per rules. Only business invitation may be submitted in...

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Last post by Yogeshpgupta
Tue Apr 04, 2017 9:33 am
Trekking in the Altai region

Last post by steven « Mon Apr 03, 2017 5:13 am
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by zjay » Sat Apr 01, 2017 2:25 pm

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Hi,

We are planning to fly in to Almaty this june, and from there head to the Altai mountains just north of lake Markakol for a 10 day trekking....

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There is very little traffic going there. Maybe one car a day from Ust-Kamenogorsk. It's just locals, so you need to know them.

Otherwise, get in...

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Last post by steven
Mon Apr 03, 2017 5:13 am
Permits for "Closed border zones"

Last post by Saralou « Sun Apr 02, 2017 11:01 pm
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by Saralou » Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:27 pm

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Wondering about where to obtain permits for 25 km border zones for Canadians in transit.

Bishkek-Almaty-Astana-Petropavl-Omsk.

Thanks Sara...

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tx

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Last post by Saralou
Sun Apr 02, 2017 11:01 pm
Kokpar and horse races?

Last post by steven « Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:43 pm
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by symlee » Mon Mar 27, 2017 5:21 pm

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Hi there! I'm in south Kazakhstan (Kyzylorda) and was wondering how I can find out about watching kokpar near me.
I wasn't available during Nauryz,...

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Hi,

there is no schedule, see

But you can get in touch with Ontustik Travel, the S Kazakhstan info center

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Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:43 pm

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