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Anyone in Bishkek and flying back to Europe (e.g. CH, D)?

Last post by Pamirski « Wed Aug 17, 2022 4:14 am

by Pamirski » Wed Aug 17, 2022 4:14 am

Hello

Last week we came back home from Kyrgyzstan, but we still have a small piece of baggage in Bishkek (0.4 kg). Is there anyone in Bishkek the...

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Last post by Pamirski
Wed Aug 17, 2022 4:14 am
How to get to Kyrgyz-Ata national park by yourself from Osh

Last post by borekj « Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:50 am
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by shvedsky » Sun Aug 11, 2019 5:14 am

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I was just thinking of how lucky I am to have other people’s experiences written down so I don’t have to experience the bad parts. So... for some...

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Hi to all!
We recently visited, so I thought about posting some updates.

We took a yandex from the center of Osh to the road leading to Nookat (200...

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Last post by borekj
Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:50 am
Kel Suu: Looking for fellow travellers

Last post by Norwegianair « Wed Aug 10, 2022 5:27 pm

by Norwegianair » Wed Aug 10, 2022 5:27 pm

I will be travelling between 26 and 28 August, but I am reasonably flexible and open to hearing suggestions.

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Last post by Norwegianair
Wed Aug 10, 2022 5:27 pm
Bishkek to Osh flight

Last post by wfqfw « Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:50 pm
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by Vincent123 » Sun May 22, 2022 4:46 pm

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Hey everyone,

This is my first post on this forum and you all have been very helpfull. This summer me and my friend will be travelling through...

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I flew in the opposite direction in September 2021. I went directly to the Osh airport at 6am and bought the ticket there. There are quite a few...

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Last post by wfqfw
Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:50 pm
Arslanbob and Sary Chelek

Last post by willemspie « Tue Aug 09, 2022 5:48 pm
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by lonelytraveller01 » Tue Aug 09, 2022 3:56 pm

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These two destinations in the south of Kyrgyzstan, which one do you think is more beautiful, and any one day hike you will recommend from there?...

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Arslanbob has pleasant homestays, I prefer those that are rural, away from the village center. You can hike in any direction, and in particular up...

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Last post by willemspie
Tue Aug 09, 2022 5:48 pm
How early for low altitude hiking and riding?

Last post by willemspie « Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:02 am
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by velowallah » Mon Aug 01, 2022 5:56 pm

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I'm planning a bike trip in the Tian Shan with my son in July next year, but since I have a semester off, I thought of going a month or two earlier...

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Southern Kyrgyzstan certainly has a warmer weather. Arslanbob is a good suggestion. You could also add the Sary Chelek lake

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Last post by willemspie
Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:02 am
Solo trip next week 8th Aug starting in Bishkek heading East for ~1 week - car or group tour + where to stay?

Last post by Atkudabrat2 « Tue Aug 02, 2022 5:24 pm
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by lucyshaw » Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:38 pm

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Hello!

I am a solo woman travelling to Central Asia starting in Bishkek next week (8th August), and am looking for some advice on planning a week's...

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Hi Lucy!

You can try this guide
Mirlan he can provide you with a rental tent for a hike up to Ala kul or suggest where you can stay to do the hike....

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Last post by Atkudabrat2
Tue Aug 02, 2022 5:24 pm
Car rental Oibek (Osh - Kyrgyzstan)

Last post by travelgudu « Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:58 pm
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by Sveta » Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:16 pm

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Hi, I need a contact for a car rental company in Osh (Oibek). Does this car rental company still work? Is the website not working?

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Hi Sveta,
we are in contact with Oibek for our next travel in august, probably he is the same person you are looking for. Here are his contact...

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Last post by travelgudu
Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:58 pm
Caution if self driving from Song kol/Naryn to Kazarman/Arslanbob

Last post by Krstl « Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:28 am
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by thijsbroekkamp » Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:05 pm

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Weirdly enough if you go from Naryn or Song Kol onwards to Kazarman it is nowhere signed, even though being quite an important connection road. We...

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Thank you for sharing!
We had exactly the same issue 10 days ago. We were with 3 young kids.
After discussing with locals, we ended up using Maps me...

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Last post by Krstl
Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:28 am
Shared car with driver - Karakol to Almaty - 2 Aug 2022

Last post by LaleenaNaidoo « Thu Jul 28, 2022 4:35 pm

by LaleenaNaidoo » Thu Jul 28, 2022 4:35 pm

Hello
Anyone want to share a car with driver from Karakol, departing 2 August, for a two day journey to Almaty? Stops along the way from
Karakol are...

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Last post by LaleenaNaidoo
Thu Jul 28, 2022 4:35 pm
Anyone in Karakol/Almaty flying back to UK or Europe with a small space in their bag?

Last post by atheneg « Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:38 am

by atheneg » Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:38 am

Hi,
We are cycling around Central Asia and would like to send a very small bundle home. If anyone is flying back to Uk or Europe soon with a little...

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Last post by atheneg
Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:38 am
Osh - Son Köl - Karakol

Last post by Aus « Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:36 pm
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by joncks » Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:34 pm

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Hello,
We would like to travel from Osh to Son Köl and then onwards to Karakol. What would be the fastest way to travel over land from Osh to Son...

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Thank you for the information .

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Last post by Aus
Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:36 pm
Song Kul Lake - Looking for fellow travelers

Last post by Burton « Sat Jul 16, 2022 2:15 pm
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by Rums » Sat Jun 11, 2022 3:57 pm

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Hi - I am from US, female traveling solo. I got a quotation of 250$ for 3 day - 2 night horse ride trek. I am looking for fellow travelers. Planning...

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I sent you a message some days ago.

Sorry Didn't get your message - could you mail me at [email protected]

Sorry, just saw your message. I...

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Last post by Burton
Sat Jul 16, 2022 2:15 pm
1 year / long-term KG visa options allowing work

Last post by Atkudabrat2 « Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:03 pm
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by longtermromance » Mon Jul 11, 2022 10:28 am

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Hi,

I'm looking to re-settle in Kyrgyzstan after buying an apartment. Please tell me if this is generally a good or a bad idea, and also why. For...

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In my opinion your timing is just about the worst possible to do such thing now(this year)and here is why.

Lots of Russian have migrated to neighbor...

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Last post by Atkudabrat2
Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:03 pm
Avalanche forecast

Last post by Akihi « Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:02 pm

by Akihi » Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:02 pm

Hi all,
The recently filmed avalanche in the Tian Shan mountain range got me wondering whether there is an official avalanche forecast of the region...

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Last post by Akihi
Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:02 pm
Daytrip Osh - Sary-Tash

Last post by samsung « Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:32 am
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by cm2022 » Mon Jun 20, 2022 1:43 pm

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Hi everyone,

Currently in Osh and thinking about hiring a car and doing a day trip down to Sary-Tash and back. Since the Krygyz - Tajik borders are...

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We drove to the Tulpar lake camp. Parked the car and took the 2km hike to Lenin base camp late June. Even though not offically opened (whatever that...

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Last post by samsung
Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:32 am
Staying with locals

Last post by terrymy « Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:59 am
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by terrymy » Tue May 24, 2022 4:42 am

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Hello there! In 2019 I was in the archaelogical expedition in Aydarken. I was there with a team, unfortunately I lost all these contacts (this is...

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There are homestays in Kyrgyzstan villages, some of them are a bit touristy or commercial, but some of them correspond to what you're looking for....

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Last post by terrymy
Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:59 am
Bringing camping gear?

Last post by RoadUntraveled « Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:29 am

by RoadUntraveled » Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:29 am

Hi everyone,

I'm visiting Kyrgyzstan in August. I'm planning to hike to Ala-Kul, Song Kul, Tash Rabat & Chatyr Kul and Lenin Peak Base camp. From...

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Last post by RoadUntraveled
Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:29 am
Tokmok to Karakol Marshrutka/Shared Taxi

Last post by RollingTreeHouse « Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:40 am
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by sgt_sid » Sat Jul 02, 2022 2:25 am

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Hi, anyone knows of the bus (marshrutka) number going to Karakol from Tokmok? Or if by shared taxi, where can I get one and for how much? Thank you

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Yandex suggests bus 401 from near the train station, 2GIS suggests taking the marshrutka 309 from the bus station and then changing to bus 401 after...

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Last post by RollingTreeHouse
Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:40 am
Looking for 1-2 people to share our trip (5-7th July)

Last post by Mercatua « Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:10 am

by Mercatua » Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:10 am

Hello fellow travelers!

My boyfriend and I (29) are currently traveling in Kyrgyzstan for 3 weeks. We have booked a 3 day tour in the remote Issyk...

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Last post by Mercatua
Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:10 am
Bishkek Airport Sim Card

Last post by Jealgu « Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:23 pm
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by B7474U3 » Tue May 31, 2022 8:08 pm

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In case anyone is curious at Bishkek Airport there is a a row of people giving out SIM cards between Immigration and Baggage reclaim. There are also...

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Hi, thanks for the info! Really helpful. Do you happen to know if this free sim card thing (or the shops) and currency exchange operate 24/7 in the...

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Last post by Jealgu
Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:23 pm
Kyrgyzstan- camping gas (not Bishkek/Osh)

Last post by willemspie « Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:24 am
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by helivans » Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:14 am

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Hello,

Anyone know of any small towns that may sell the Korean gas canisters?

We’re near Jalalabad currently. We know of a place in Osh, but is...

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No. Your only chance is some leftovers from previous tourists

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Last post by willemspie
Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:24 am
Tashrabat-KelSuu-Son Kul- Bokonbave (Birds of Prey Festival) - Looking for fellow travelers

Last post by Rums « Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:18 am

by Rums » Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:18 am

Hi - I am traveling solo, female, and based out of US. I am planning to be in Kyrgstan from Aug 17-20th. The plan is to do Tashrabat - Kel Suu - Son...

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Last post by Rums
Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:18 am
What gear do I need for multi-day horse treks?

Last post by jamesfontane « Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:59 am
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by jamesfontane » Mon Jun 13, 2022 6:40 am

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I'm going to be in Kyrgyzstan for 14 days from late June to the second week of July. And I'm planning on doing some multi-day horse treks using some...

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That's very helpful. Thank you!

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Last post by jamesfontane
Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:59 am
Bishkek for foodies

Last post by RollingTreeHouse « Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:07 am
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by steven » Sun Apr 11, 2021 7:37 am

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Let us know your tips for tasty and/or interesting food in Bishkek below!

More tips at the Central Asia food guide , veggie reviews are in the...

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Just adding some locations that haven't been mentioned already:

Central Asian cuisine:

Navat, a chain with 8 branches in Bishkek ( 2GIS ):...

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Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:07 am

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