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Naryn to Kol Suu
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DIMOSKANIOURAS »
Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:55 am
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Hallo there,
we are planning to visit the famous Kol Suu lake during September, probably for one night overstay.
As the road can be tricky we are...
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Thank you so much for the information.
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Last post by DamonReed
Tue Sep 10, 2024 11:03 am
Almaty to Bishkek, earliest morning bus
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kurtoff »
Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:52 am
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Hello,
I am going from Almaty to Bishkek. I want to leave as early in the morning as possible to arrive in Bishkek as early as possible to catch...
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I would be very much worry when I sleep in this departure hall. Who takes care for all my lagguage and all my belongings like my documents?
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sun Sep 08, 2024 5:37 am
Help, cannot book any train for Saturday Almaty-Astana
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Aeglil »
Fri Sep 06, 2024 10:46 am
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Hello,
I tried to book a train ticket on the Kazakh railway website for tomorrow but the search didn't get any results.
It's very important since I...
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Do you kniw how It works for thé bus? Otherwise I will Book a flight.
I just hope the bus will leave on time tomorrow from Bishkek.
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Last post by Aeglil
Fri Sep 06, 2024 11:32 am
World Nomad Games 2024 at Astana
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minion »
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:57 am
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the official website said the WNG is from Sep 8 (Sun) to Sep 14 (Sat)
does anyone know if the opening ceremony will fall on the eve of the games...
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Just a head's up: it seems they are selling the tickets in batches. So there are still/again tickets available.
Edit to add: we got tickets for the...
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Last post by minion
Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:13 pm
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Last post by Milad
Mon Sep 02, 2024 5:02 am
Southeast Kazakhstan best camping spots
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pedromota »
Wed Aug 07, 2024 2:52 pm
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Hi,
I'm going on a week-long roadtrip in Kazakhstan, and I'll be camping during that time.
I would like to hear from you about your wild camping...
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Hey! How did the camping go. Looking for multi day treks from Almaty. Want to do one night in Charyn and then a few days in the mountain lakes. Any...
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Last post by Stanman2001
Sun Sep 01, 2024 10:18 am
Lake Balkhash Q&A
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tristanwhotravels »
Wed Aug 19, 2015 11:00 am
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I'm considering going on a short 3-day/long weekend trip to Lake Balkhash, from Almaty by car.
Can anyone offer any advice on what there is to do...
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Hello everyone
I'm now travelling in center Kazakhstan and i plan to go to balkach lake.
1/ is it worth going there ?
2/ what is the best place to...
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Last post by steven
Thu Aug 29, 2024 11:29 pm
Kazakhstan to Mongolia through China : Oskemen - Altay - Khovd.
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benjaminroux »
Sat Jul 06, 2024 9:13 am
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I just did the journey from Oskemen, Kazakhstan, to Khovd, in Mongolia, through Altay, in China.
There are no reviews of this road on this website,...
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Hello Ben!
For what I understand you took this road on foot right? with public transports etc...
Do you have any idea if it would be possible to do...
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Last post by benjaminroux
Wed Aug 28, 2024 11:32 am
Updates on Aksu-Zhabagly/Sayram-Ugam
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aknight »
Mon Oct 14, 2019 12:16 pm
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I have a couple of nights spare after Shymkent before my flight home and thinking of visiting the Ugam national park/area to stay in a homestay. Has...
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Does anyone have recent contact details for Ruslan? Can't find any anywhere! Thanks :-)
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Last post by SimonC
Tue Aug 27, 2024 2:30 pm
Visiting Poperechnoe
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AlejandroRothriquez »
Fri Aug 23, 2024 6:19 am
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TRIP REPORT
Hi all, I just got back from Poperechnoe and wanted to report on what I found as I have useful info.
Start by getting to Ridder. That's...
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Thanks, looks like I need to update!
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Last post by steven
Tue Aug 27, 2024 4:50 am
35 mm analog photo film in Kazakhstan
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harmonyelodie »
Sun Aug 25, 2024 2:07 pm
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Hi all,
I’m looking for some film for a camera. I’ll be in Astana soon so hopefully looking to find some there
Alternatively in Bishkek would be...
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Tashkent…
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Last post by sebhoff
Sun Aug 25, 2024 6:10 pm
astana pass - worth it?
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Mylesk »
Wed Aug 21, 2024 6:54 am
stubbled across astana pass. sometimes these city passes great, sometimes a waste of time. Anyone had experiance either way?
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Last post by Mylesk
Wed Aug 21, 2024 6:54 am
Car Rentals in Almaty
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TomHS »
Mon Aug 19, 2024 4:06 pm
Hi, first time posting on here and was wondering if anyone had any good car rental tips outside the Big 3 'Hertz, Nikita and Iron Horse Nomads.'...
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Last post by TomHS
Mon Aug 19, 2024 4:06 pm
Charyn canyon multiple days
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Epicbreathingfoot »
Sun Aug 18, 2024 1:12 pm
Is it feasible to spend multiple days backpacking in charyn canyon? It looks like it would be fun to hike up the canyon and explore the offshoot...
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Last post by steven
Mon Aug 19, 2024 10:42 am
Charyn Canyon Eco Lodge Gone
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khorezmdan »
Thu Jun 23, 2022 3:24 am
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Greetings all,
Maybe I missed a post on this somewhere, but we just tried to camp by the river in Charyn Canyon at the Eco Lodge a couple nights ago...
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Finally I could do the booking by WhatsApp. Seems to be no.1 method of communication. Guesthouse booking in Basshi, permits for Altyn Emel -...
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Last post by Bandanar
Sun Aug 18, 2024 5:58 pm
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Last post by Epicbreathingfoot
Sun Aug 18, 2024 1:30 pm
Priozersk (how?)
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louislk »
Thu Jun 02, 2016 2:35 pm
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Hi there,
I'm now in Kz going arround and I'd like to go in the south of the city Priozersk, south of Sari-shagan, west of Balkash. I don't find...
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I would like to visit Priozersk in mid-September and wonder whether anyone can share recent experiences? Cab prices from Sary-Shagan train station,...
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Last post by connie
Sat Aug 17, 2024 11:24 pm
Need your help - Kazakhstan itinerary
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Lara_45 »
Wed Aug 14, 2024 11:48 am
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Hello everyone :D
At the end of August we will spend two weeks travelling Kazakhstan by rental car (one way Almaty to Astana).
We would like to...
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I didn't get to visit it myself due to time constraints, but Temirtau is very near Karaganda and should be interesting to visit :)
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Last post by fuzzyfurs
Fri Aug 16, 2024 5:02 pm
Report: Posting car parts to Aktau, Kazakhstan via DHL
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bfirsh »
Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:23 am
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For this page:
tl;dr DHL claimed it would take 3-4 days. Took about 12 days, including a public holiday. Customs process relatively easy as long as...
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Hi , Did you ship to a hotel or private person?
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Last post by The Dane
Wed Aug 14, 2024 5:48 am
Vaping in central asia
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Mylesk »
Sun Aug 11, 2024 10:49 am
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I read somewhere vaping has been banned in Kazakhstan in last few months (and the other stans?).
I have a (non disposible) vape (terrible habit I...
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yes, saw those articles on it being banned, but in 'Stans rules are one thing, enforcement another!
(I was in Nicaragua where they are also banned, I...
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Last post by Mylesk
Mon Aug 12, 2024 8:40 am
Access to Assy Plateau (via Turgen) - Summer 2024 Edition
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minion »
Wed Jul 31, 2024 3:32 am
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it seems like the road access to Assy Plateau (via Turgen) has been closed for the past few months, or perhaps, will be, for the whole summer of...
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Kok-Zhaylyau is a hiking / mountain biking, not driving place, right? so is it open to public again? i think this is the place where you can find...
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Last post by steven
Mon Aug 05, 2024 7:54 am
Kazakhstan Altai border permit Q&A
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Marta »
Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:37 am
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Hey guys,
I need an advice. I would like to go to the Kazakh Altai for which visit I think I need a permit. Where can I get this permit? Do you know...
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Hi everyone,
Is there any latest information on this? I talked to a tour operator who was offering a tour from Oskemen that inlcuded Beryl,...
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Last post by steven
Thu Aug 01, 2024 7:48 am
Charyn Canyon - sunrise or sunset
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minion »
Sun Jun 02, 2024 9:43 pm
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most people visit this canyon in the middle of the day, but based on my experiences with red rocks, they always look best in sunrise or sunset.
at...
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most people visit this canyon in the middle of the day, but based on my experiences with red rocks, they always look best in sunrise or sunset.
at...
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Last post by minion
Wed Jul 31, 2024 3:33 am
Train schedules - Kazakh / Uzbek
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sam93w »
Mon Jul 29, 2024 9:45 am
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Hi there,
I have my route all mapped out starting at Aktau in October and plan to ride east (of course from there).
I understand train schedules...
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About Uzbekistan railway, the latest schedule is available on their site/app. 45 days is when the tickets are on sale, but you could always check the...
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Last post by sunny0421
Mon Jul 29, 2024 5:17 pm
Left luggage in Shymkent?
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IberianMadman »
Sun Jul 28, 2024 3:17 pm
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Hi there!
A few hours to spend in Shymkent.
Arriving from Tashkent and heading to Tashkent.
Any reliable place to leave the suitcase to enjoy the...
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I arrived at Shymkent Samal bus station by shared taxi from the border.
The taxi passed neat the points I wanted to see so I decided there were...
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Mon Jul 29, 2024 7:03 am
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