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Weather in July vs August

Last post by willemspie « Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:46 am
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by velowallah » Thu Sep 14, 2023 12:14 am

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I'm planning a bike trip in the Kyrgyz Tian Shan (including around Karakol -maybe Inilchek, Naryn, Kel Suu, Baetov, Kegeti) and wondering whether...

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You can check out weather statistics on specialized sites, but not much difference
No, no snow on passes except high passes for hikers only

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Last post by willemspie
Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:46 am
Putting a bike on train to Balykchy

Last post by Milad « Thu Sep 14, 2023 6:45 am
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by velowallah » Thu Sep 14, 2023 12:51 am

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Is that possible? I know the train is slow but enjoy train rides and figured it could be a fun way out of the city to avoid the urban traffic. Or is...

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May or may not be possible in practice (on paper, it's a no). But be aware that this train runs in summer only, and the summer running season has...

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Last post by Milad
Thu Sep 14, 2023 6:45 am
Correct address for Tezjet in Bishkek

Last post by tallpaul « Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:52 am

by tallpaul » Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:52 am

Does anyone have the correct address? I tried three different ones I found without luck. One said that the office had moved and put the phone number....

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Last post by tallpaul
Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:52 am
Naryn - Kazarman - Osh

Last post by Karldw « Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:55 pm

by Karldw » Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:55 pm

Hi!

My girlfriend and i are looking for people to share a taxi!
We would like to go from Naryn to Osh on wednesday 13 september!

If anyone is...

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Last post by Karldw
Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:55 pm
Travel Landscape

Last post by bwv812 « Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:15 pm
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by tp20 » Sat May 15, 2021 10:59 pm

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Hello!

I'm planning a trip through Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan this coming summer, but I wanted to see if anyone was already in the area. With my...

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Well the OP posted this question in May 2021, so I guess by now he has been travelling and back already LOL.
The new message above looks like a mix...

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Last post by bwv812
Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:15 pm
Early Sept. Song Kol

Last post by willemspie « Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:08 pm
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by tallpaul » Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:31 am

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I'm considering doing a hike Starting Sept. 5th to Song Kol. Is it too late to go there?

Thanks,

Paul

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No, I think yurt camps will still be there.

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Last post by willemspie
Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:08 pm
Song Kul roads

Last post by willemspie « Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:02 pm
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by marcus_22 » Sun Sep 03, 2023 11:40 am

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Hi,

Looking for some advice on the state of the roads to Song Kol. We are self-driving an SUV.

As far as I know, there are 4 roads to Song Kul.
We...

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Everyone generally arrives from Kochkor by the road from the East.
The main tourist yurt camps are located on the Northeastern shore. But it is...

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Last post by willemspie
Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:02 pm
Min Kush. Is it safe? Is it worth seeing?

Last post by marcus_22 « Sat Sep 02, 2023 7:30 am

by marcus_22 » Sat Sep 02, 2023 7:30 am

Hi,

Planning a Kyrgyzstan trip and debating whether to see Min Kush. A few places online mentioned that it is a former uranium mining town with lots...

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Last post by marcus_22
Sat Sep 02, 2023 7:30 am
Is it still possible to see traditional nomadic lifestyle in mid-late September?

Last post by steven « Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:02 pm
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by mello » Sun Aug 27, 2023 3:15 pm

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So I'm planning on visiting Kyrgyzstan in mid September and going south to see the Pamir highway from Osh-Dushanbe afterwards. One of my main...

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Try Osh CBT and Sary Mogol CBT

Hey Steve, on your site and on this forum i often read that Sary Mogol CBT should be avoided, but those were older...

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Last post by steven
Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:02 pm
Issyk Kul lake daytrip

Last post by willemspie « Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:51 am
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by Garfield » Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:16 pm

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Hello,

I'm gonna be a few days in Bishkek next month and I plan to visit at least the Burana tower. But I would like to go to the south shore of...

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Very rushed. Spend a night along the lake

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Last post by willemspie
Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:51 am
Bishkek Airport Sim Card

Last post by Lovetotravel « Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:03 am
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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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You can get a whole month unlimited data SIM card in town for that price at Tsum - big department store in the centre of Bishkek. Beeline had a...

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Last post by Lovetotravel
Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:03 am
Bishkek to Tashkent bus: Q&A

Last post by Boulderado « Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:00 am
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by Nara » Thu Aug 16, 2018 12:32 pm
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I’ve read two English-language news sites that said a Bishkek to Tashkent bus became operational as of May 2018, departing daily in the late evening....

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There appears to be a legitimate website to view bus schedules and purchase bus tickets. Interestingly, no caravanistan forum (that i can find) or...
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Last post by Boulderado
Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:00 am
Motorcycle license requirements in Kyrgyzstan 🏍️

Last post by caravaniston « Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:33 pm
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by sgy » Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:54 pm

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Hey Guys
I‘m about to fly to Kyrgyzstan in a few days and am planning on renting a motorcycle.

I have years of experience on bikes (incl. > 650ccm),...

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Afaik, they do. And a few offer A and now they are kinda strict. I doubt you could do what you implied. At the same time I don't think anyone has a...

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Last post by caravaniston
Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:33 pm
Customs declaration of cash

Last post by caravaniston « Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:48 pm

by caravaniston » Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:48 pm

Does anyone know for sure what the declaration limit is when taking cash OUT of the country? $3000 is my understanding, and that foreigners can't...

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Last post by caravaniston
Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:48 pm
Naryn to Kazarman / Jalal-Abad / Arslanbob

Last post by TimM « Thu Aug 24, 2023 1:55 pm
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by TimM » Mon Aug 21, 2023 2:57 pm

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Hello all,

Myself and my friend Ali (both 26 y.o. males) are hoping to make the journey from Naryn across to Kazarman on the 25th or 26th August....

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Thanks for the replies - a couple had got in touch and we arranged a taxi. Hope everyone sorts out a ride OK and has a safe journey!

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Last post by TimM
Thu Aug 24, 2023 1:55 pm
Take USD or use ATM on arrival / SIM Card (which one) / Prescription Medications.

Last post by Chegio « Sat Aug 19, 2023 5:19 pm
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by LifeBehindBars » Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:33 pm
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Hello,

First timer to Central Asia. Traveling from New Zealand.
Arriving in to Bishkek early August and have transport arranged to take myself and...

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Hello,

First timer to Central Asia. Traveling from New Zealand.
Arriving in to Bishkek early August and have transport arranged to take myself and...
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Last post by Chegio
Sat Aug 19, 2023 5:19 pm
Pamir highway to dunshabe from sary Monghol

Last post by Esther Ting « Sat Aug 19, 2023 6:21 am

by Esther Ting » Sat Aug 19, 2023 6:21 am

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Hi all. I am Esther sing from Malaysia.

I am doing solo traveling at Central and am looking for a tour to go to dunshabe from sary Monghol...

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Last post by Esther Ting
Sat Aug 19, 2023 6:21 am
Transport from Bishkek to Tash Rabat deviation

Last post by Chegio « Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:12 pm

by Chegio » Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:12 pm

Hi all,

I am going to ride a segment of the Tian Shan traverse by MTB, but since I have fewer days I am going to start it from 70km up At-Basy, and...

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Last post by Chegio
Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:12 pm
Batken region – permit

Last post by steven « Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:44 pm
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by Siberiade » Wed Aug 16, 2023 1:25 pm

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I'm going to be headed over to Fergana. From there I was hoping to head into the Batken region and also the Uzbek enclave of Shohimardon. I have a...

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See this thread:

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Last post by steven
Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:44 pm
Safety OSH to Bishkek flights

Last post by agrippa « Sun Aug 06, 2023 4:37 pm
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by jslif » Sun Jul 30, 2023 9:57 pm

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Hi,

I’m looking to fly from OSH to Bishkek but can only see Avia airlines as a direct carrier. I noticed it is on the list of banned carriers in the...

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All Kyrgyz airlines are banned by the EU, which includes all of the previously mentioned. Personal experiences of travellers may not be necessarily...

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Last post by agrippa
Sun Aug 06, 2023 4:37 pm
Ala Kul trek - yurt camp reservations

Last post by lynlyn « Fri Aug 04, 2023 12:59 pm
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by dalibor » Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:17 pm

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Hi there.

We are doing a 3-day trek on Ala Kul this August, without camping equipment.

How many days ahead do we need to reserve a night at Sirota...

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Hi, when are you doing the trek and are you interested in someone joining you? I’m a lone walker and would like to join some people to do the trek...

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Last post by lynlyn
Fri Aug 04, 2023 12:59 pm
Naryn to Uzbekistan

Last post by bender « Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:37 pm
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by Eleonora » Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:11 am

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Dears,

we are planning our trip in kirghizistan and uzbekistan.
We would like to make some trips around Naryn area and the cross to Uzbekistan....

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You have to go from Naryn to Bishkek, Then you have to go from Bishkek to Osh. The best option is flight. About 25 USD. Osh is the border city. But...

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Last post by bender
Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:37 pm
yellow fever vaccination - entry requirement

Last post by Milad « Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:08 pm
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by lisalai » Fri May 18, 2018 5:25 am

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There's a requirement to have a yellow fever vaccination upon entry to Kyrgyzstan and because we will be arriving from Almaty, it counts as a yellow...

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Hi,

you need a yellow fever vaccination if you're coming from an area where yellow fever is endemic. That's a number of countries in South America...

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Last post by Milad
Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:08 pm
Hiking in August

Last post by manuel « Tue Aug 01, 2023 9:50 am
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by mikegjones9310 » Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:58 am

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Hey guys,

I am looking to do some hiking in mid August (after the 16th) for a couple of days in Kyrgyzstan. Either from Bishkek or from Osh, I am...

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Hello Mike. I will be in Kyrgyzstan for two weeks starting on August 9th. I still do not have a proper itinerary, but would consider doing some...

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Last post by manuel
Tue Aug 01, 2023 9:50 am
Naryn to Kazarman to Jalal-Abad to Osh

Last post by AnnaVh « Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:31 pm
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by MelO » Sun Jul 16, 2023 12:34 pm

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hey, we (Melanie and Sam) will be going from Naryn to Kazarman and on to Osh on 19.july 2023. does anyone have the same route and interested in...

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Hello we are two people, currently in Baetowo, looking for someone to go to Jalal-Abad (can be through Kazarman / Naryn / Kochkor). Does anyone go...

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Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:31 pm

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