Bishkek Airport Sim Card
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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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Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:23 pm
Kyrgyzstan- camping gas (not Bishkek/Osh)
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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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Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:24 am
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Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:18 am
Song Kul Lake - Looking for fellow travelers
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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]
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Last post by Rums
Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:08 am
What gear do I need for multi-day horse treks?
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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
Daytrip Osh - Sary-Tash
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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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The base camp normally requires a permit, but it is not forbidden nor impossible to get there when it is closed. Actually it is exactly what we did...
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Last post by willemspie
Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:26 am
Staying with locals
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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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Try Kyzyl Oi maybe. That's off the beaten track.
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Last post by willemspie
Tue Jun 21, 2022 11:38 am
Bishkek for foodies
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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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Last post by RollingTreeHouse
Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:07 am
Airplane boneyard near Osh airport
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AreWeThereYet? »
Wed Dec 26, 2018 4:49 pm
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Hi all,
bit of a random question. In the occasion of precedent visits to Osh, I glimpsed (behind the usual, omnipresent poplars) a number of parked...
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Just been, the guard wouldn’t let me inside the compound as it seems to still be an active part of the airfield.
The closest I’ve managed to get to...
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Last post by callen
Sat Jun 11, 2022 12:59 pm
Invitation Letter for Kyrgyzstan
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safwan »
Thu Jun 02, 2022 10:49 pm
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Hi,
I am a traveller from Bangladesh. I have applied E-Visa, but they are asking for a Letter of Invitation from registered tour agency. Any...
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Are you booking tours ahead of traveling there? If so, you might be able to get one through the tour company.
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Last post by jamesfontane
Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:13 pm
Sary Mogol: questions and experiences
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steven »
Fri Oct 05, 2018 6:09 am
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Please let us know your questions and experiences regarding Sary Mogol: transport, weather, accommodation, hikes, etc.
We summarize in our guide to...
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The bank does not exist anymore and there’s no electricity during the day. (6 June 2022)
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Last post by jml
Mon Jun 06, 2022 5:51 am
Kyrgyzstan coronavirus travel re-opening/restrictions Q&A
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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 went through Bishkek airport a couple of weeks ago. There was no mask wearing, no Covid checks and no immigration forms to complete. The...
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Last post by B7474U3
Tue May 31, 2022 8:02 pm
Dirty (corrupt) police
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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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I’ve just got back from Kyrgyzstan and had no issues with police.
Around Bishkek I noticed very few police and those I did see were uninterested in...
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Last post by B7474U3
Tue May 31, 2022 7:58 pm
Karakol (Ala-Kul lake) vs Song Kul Lake
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Rums »
Mon May 23, 2022 2:58 am
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Hi All - I have time to choose one destination in Kyrgyzstan - Karakol (Ala-Kul lake) vs Song Kul Lake. which one would you recommend? Is Song Kul...
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I would look at photos online and choose for yourself. Where I'm from, there are many, many lakes like Ala-Kol, but none like Song-Kol. So I...
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Last post by Rums
Fri May 27, 2022 2:22 am
Bishkek to Osh flight
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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 always book them on the street in Bishkek or Osh. There are many, many ticket sellers. Usually half the price you see online. They all have...
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Last post by Christian77
Sun May 22, 2022 9:01 pm
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Fri May 20, 2022 5:46 pm
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Last post by cristiano
Tue May 10, 2022 5:22 pm
Horse trek to Son Kul Lake
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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
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Last post by lauraparrilla
Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:00 pm
Buying a motorbike
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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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Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:22 am
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Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:28 am
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