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Looking for hikers to join a 4 day hike in early July

Last post by 08mcgowj88 « Fri May 20, 2022 5:46 pm

by 08mcgowj88 » Fri May 20, 2022 5:46 pm

Hi,

My cousin and I have arranged a hike with Visit Alay. It is with a recommended local travel provider who has great reviews. I have also spoken...

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Fri May 20, 2022 5:46 pm
Dirty (corrupt) police

Last post by ccc « Wed May 18, 2022 9:09 pm
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by ccc » Tue May 25, 2021 8:06 pm
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I have found several infos about police, especially which ripss off travellers - want passport and then try to get / still some money.
Has anyone...

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No any bad experience during my stay last year in Kyrgyzstan.
Great country and local people!
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Last post by ccc
Wed May 18, 2022 9:09 pm
Kyrgyzstan roads infos late may/early june

Last post by cristiano « Tue May 10, 2022 5:22 pm

by cristiano » Tue May 10, 2022 5:22 pm

Hi,
I'm planning to go back to Kyrgyzstan for a few days at the end of this month until early june.
I would like to know if anybody has some fresh...

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Last post by cristiano
Tue May 10, 2022 5:22 pm
Kyrgyzstan coronavirus travel re-opening/restrictions Q&A

Last post by gabisk « Thu May 05, 2022 10:41 pm
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by royalenfield » Sat Dec 05, 2020 3:22 pm
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Kyrgyzstan opening borders, as long as you have PCT test

Not sure from when, though

The government of Kyrgyzstan decided to resume the passage...

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I Cross the border 3 days ago from Kazakhstan to Kirghizistan, in karakol, and they asked me absolutely nothing.
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Last post by gabisk
Thu May 05, 2022 10:41 pm
Horse trek to Son Kul Lake

Last post by Christian77 « Thu May 05, 2022 3:18 pm
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by Vigusse » Thu May 05, 2022 1:32 pm

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Hi,
Me and 2 friends will be heading to Kyrgyzstan in June and we would like hire a guide and horses to go to Son Kul lake.
I read you can start from...

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I paid, from what I vaguely remember, either 7000 Kyrgyz Som or $70USD per person for 3 days/2 nights. Sorry, I forget. But I figure my anecdote is...

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Last post by Christian77
Thu May 05, 2022 3:18 pm
Suggested fares for shared taxis

Last post by lauraparrilla « Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:00 pm

by lauraparrilla » Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:00 pm

Hi!

Can ayone advise on fares for shared taxis for the following routes?

Bishkek to Kochkor
Kochkor to Karakol
Karakol to the Kazakhstan border...

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Last post by lauraparrilla
Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:00 pm
Buying a motorbike

Last post by Chocorena « Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:43 pm
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by Chocorena » Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:23 pm

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Hello :)

My boyfriend and I would love buy a motorbike in Kyrgyztan around May/June to travel in the country and also to Tayikistan ( Pamir...

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Thanks! I sent you a PM 🙂

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Last post by Chocorena
Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:43 pm
Kok Boru in Bishkek on Nowruz

Last post by MaUji « Fri Mar 04, 2022 7:55 am
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by MaUji » Mon Feb 21, 2022 7:54 pm

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So, it happens that I will be in Bishkek on March 21st(Nowruz). Would like to attend a game of Kok-Boru in the hippodrome if possible. I researched...

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There are no tickets on sale, nobody knows when it starts at the moment, not even the organizers. You will have to play it by ear on the day....

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Last post by MaUji
Fri Mar 04, 2022 7:55 am
Maps of Alay and Ak Su mountains?

Last post by raspberrysoda « Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:19 pm
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by raspberrysoda » Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:31 am

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Hi everyone,

I'm planning to hike the Alays and the mountains around Karakol soon, and found no maps online whatsoever. Is there a place in...

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In Karakol, go here:

For Alay, try CBT Alay in Osh: (but I'm not sure if they have paper maps)

thanks!

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Last post by raspberrysoda
Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:19 pm
Bishkek airport taxi scams

Last post by AreWeThereYet? « Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:47 pm
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by Christian77 » Fri Apr 05, 2019 2:08 am

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I've flown into Bishkek Manas airport about 20 times (almost always dressed like a tourist and carrying a trekking bag), so I thought I would share...

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Last summer, I used Yandex, save when I was renting a car. App worked completely fine and there were zero headaches involving getting ripped off....

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Last post by AreWeThereYet?
Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:47 pm
How to help ill kid in Kyrgyzstan

Last post by AreWeThereYet? « Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:22 am
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by Marc82 » Sat Feb 05, 2022 11:26 am

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Hi all,

Mostly I was a silent visitor in recent years, but now I am seeking for help and advice.
Before Covid, I was visiting Kyrgyzstan several...

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Hi Marc,

sorry to hear about the little guy. One thing I'm saddly seeing more and more in recent years is the opening of crowdfunding pages on sites...

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Last post by AreWeThereYet?
Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:22 am
kovea gas container 500g for free - bishkek airport

Last post by mazeno « Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:28 am

by mazeno » Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:28 am

info from manas airport bishkek (not my container)
almost full kovea gas container 2 days ago was left in the live-fence behind the shed at the NW...

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Last post by mazeno
Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:28 am
Torugart and Irkeshtam passes: are they open?

Last post by Nikopol « Fri Oct 08, 2021 10:20 am
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by Cassarian » Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:38 am

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Hello,

I'm planning a trip to Xinjiang, especially in cities like Kashgar, Hotan, Kuqa, etc.

The direct flight tickets to Urumqi (from Europe)...

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They are closed now and AFAIK China mandates all arrivals to enter mandatory quarantine and suspended tourist visa early last year.

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Last post by Nikopol
Fri Oct 08, 2021 10:20 am
Tour Operators & Tours in October

Last post by steven « Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:52 am
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by Traveler007 » Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:50 am

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Hello!

Could someone recommend tours that are still possible to do in Kyrgystan in October given it’s off season now?

Also, are there tour...

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All the tour operators we work with are still working. Feel free to contact us through the custom tours form.

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Last post by steven
Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:52 am
FRU: International arrival to domestic departure?

Last post by sebhoff « Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:53 am
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by sebhoff » Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:01 pm

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Does anybody have any experience with the time needed between international arrivals and domestic departures at Bishkek airport? I realise there is...

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Ok - just in case anybody is interested: plane landed 20 minutes early and I had *plenty* of time to catch the flight to Osh. Passport control took...

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Last post by sebhoff
Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:53 am
Bishkek for foodies

Last post by royalenfield « Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:48 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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if you like Georgian food and wine, the absolute best in town is Pur Pur

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Last post by royalenfield
Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:48 am
World Nomad Games 2021

Last post by nikagoes « Fri Sep 10, 2021 5:28 pm
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by steven » Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:21 am

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Some news about the 2021 World Nomad Games.

The venue has shifted to Bishkek, it is supposed to be held in September, and kabaddi will be added as a...

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The offical world nomad games are postponed, but there was a big games on Aug 30th and 31st. Dead Goat Polo, Eagle Hunter Competition, Archery, a a...

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Last post by nikagoes
Fri Sep 10, 2021 5:28 pm
Shipping my car from Dubai to Bishkek

Last post by steven « Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:41 am
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by Berbalove » Tue Sep 07, 2021 10:22 pm

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Hi all,

I hope you all are doing well.

I just moved to Bishkek and found that used cars are very expensive. So I thought it might be cheaper if I...

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Hi Berbalove,

I have collected some resources and links to other forum threads here:

Requirements and fees etc. change often so I recommend you...

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Last post by steven
Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:41 am
tash rabat caravanserai - why remote location?

Last post by mazeno « Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:38 pm
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by mazeno » Tue Aug 24, 2021 4:38 pm

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it is located about 15 km from the main valley (karasu), used as the main track of the caravans in this part of kirgistan in the past (and of course...

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huh, the reconstruction of the previously existing building to a military post (or sthg similar) seems to be really reasonable. especially, that...

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Last post by mazeno
Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:38 pm
Temperature in The Mountains

Last post by Kalpazan « Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:15 am
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by nikagoes » Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:31 pm

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Temperature in the mountains in September? People say bring a sweatshirt, it gets cold, but cold is relative. I don't know if i need a heavy fleece...

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If it is sunny, you will feel hot during the day at almost any altitude. I highly recommend brining good high quality sun protection cream as UV...

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Last post by Kalpazan
Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:15 am
Ala kul hike conflicting information

Last post by Jealgu « Tue Aug 17, 2021 12:58 pm

by Jealgu » Tue Aug 17, 2021 12:58 pm

I am planning to hike to ala kul and altyn arashan and today in Karakol I went to both to tourist information centre and destination Karakol to...

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Last post by Jealgu
Tue Aug 17, 2021 12:58 pm
PCR test in Bishkek on Saturday

Last post by nikagoes « Sun Aug 15, 2021 3:01 am
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by ccc » Sat Jun 05, 2021 1:26 pm

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Which Lab can you recommend to do a PCR test on Saturday in Bishkek, before the flight Sunday morning, because not enough time to do it on Friday?...

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Where in Bishkek can you do this? Thank you.

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Last post by nikagoes
Sun Aug 15, 2021 3:01 am
Can only vaccinated tourists visit Kyrgyzstan? No, everyone can.

Last post by Kacper « Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:50 pm
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by ccc » Wed Jun 02, 2021 12:24 am
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Foreign tourists who have been vaccinated against coronavirus will be able to visit Kyrgyzstan. Kiyal Kenzhematova, Deputy Director of the Tourism...

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Has anyone entered Kyrgyzstan by air with a vaccine document only, without PCR test?
Btw what kind of vaccine against covid accepted?

I have...
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Last post by Kacper
Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:50 pm
Kyrgiz train during covid /domestic/

Last post by Kacper « Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:47 pm
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by Kacper » Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:10 pm

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Dear All,

i have found time schedule from Bishkek to Balykchy. But is it going nowadays? Has anyone traveled this route recently?

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Exactly, as you said.

Btw, On Kyrgistan railaay page Balykchy is called Rybachye. It goes everyday until the end of August.
On Bishkek-II it is...

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Last post by Kacper
Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:47 pm
4G signal boosting for van in Kyrgyzstan

Last post by bwwjohnson « Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:57 pm
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by bwwjohnson » Fri Jul 23, 2021 2:10 pm

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Hi all,

I'm travelling out to Kyrgyzstan for fieldwork in 2 weeks, and am based in the UK. My colleague who's out there has asked if I can get a 4G...

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Hi Christian77,

Thanks for your reply, those offline maps sources are really helpful.

Part of what we're doing involves planning drone surveys...

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Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:57 pm

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