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Arslanbob vs. Kara Alma vs. Kyzyl Ünkür

Last post by willemspie « Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:43 am
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by LaRubia » Sat Aug 10, 2019 4:12 pm

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We (2p) were planning to spend 1-2 nights in Arslanbob at the end of August to experience the walnut-forest.
However, I read that many trees have...

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Kyzyl Unkur doesn't look at all like Arslanbob. Not such a good base for hikes ... Locals go to this valley for fishing.
Kyzyl Oi is a possible...

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Last post by willemspie
Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:43 am
Tyup hotel

Last post by Poney « Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:45 am
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by RArmitage » Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:18 pm

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Does anyone have experience of staying overnight in Tyup before crossing the border. Can’t see any hotels on google or maps.me. Thanks.

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It seems that there is a hotel / family run stuff in Toguz Bulak few kilometers from Tyup.

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Last post by Poney
Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:45 am
How early is Kegeti pass usually passable?

Last post by velowallah « Sat Nov 11, 2023 5:31 pm
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by velowallah » Fri Nov 10, 2023 12:16 pm

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If I plan to cross it on a bike in mid-June, how likely is it to be still full of snow?

I could also do my loop in reverse, and cross it at the end...

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That's very useful advice Virusman, thanks. Kegeti sounds challenging enough; I'm not sure I want to attempt a 'way more challenging' pass. Is there...

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Last post by velowallah
Sat Nov 11, 2023 5:31 pm
Park the Motorcycle in Osh

Last post by Overlander1976 « Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:15 am
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by Overlander1976 » Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:15 am

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Hello,

Previously, you could leave your motorcycle in Kyrgyzstan for 12 months. Have the regulations changed? ? Since when has this been like this?...

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I found out that everything is the same. It's misinformation on a website.

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Last post by Overlander1976
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:15 am
Research on tourism in Kyrgyzstan - need your help!

Last post by fellens « Thu Nov 02, 2023 5:58 am

by fellens » Thu Nov 02, 2023 5:58 am

Hello dear travelers of the Silk Road!

I am a MA student researching on sustainable tourism in Kyrgyzstan and would like to ask your help to fill...

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Last post by fellens
Thu Nov 02, 2023 5:58 am
Osh - Bishkek road in November

Last post by steven « Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:55 am
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by Willakers » Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:13 am

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Hello everyone,
does anybody have any experience taking a shared taxi or driving from Osh to Bishkek (or the other way around) around November or a...

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The road is cleared daily. And there is a lot of traffic so it melts quickly. But if it snows while you are driving then you will be driving in the...

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Last post by steven
Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:55 am
Kyrghisistan - china-Pakistan

Last post by okolas « Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:13 pm

by okolas » Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:13 pm

Hello

We are 2 french travelling with a camper

We want to cross chine from Kirghizistan to pakistan next year.
I think it's not possible to have a...

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Last post by okolas
Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:13 pm
Honest Opinions about CBT in Kyrgyzstan

Last post by willemspie « Wed Oct 11, 2023 2:38 pm
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by EricaB » Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:09 am

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I would like to share experience with CBT in Kyrgyzstan and would love to hear other people's opinion.
We were just in Kyrgyzstan for our second time...

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CBT is decentralized. So it depends, the CBT in which village. For homestays, it is mostly fine. For arranging shared, or once private, transport, it...

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Last post by willemspie
Wed Oct 11, 2023 2:38 pm
Kyrgyzstan in November + December

Last post by steven « Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:25 am
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by JasminAnde » Mon Oct 09, 2023 3:14 am

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Hey,

I am thinking about extendimg my time in Kyrgyzstan and stay until mid December, majorly in Bishkek and Karakol to hike and ski.
Does anyone...

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It depends on the weather, not sure how much snow will be there at that time. Could be a little, could be a lot. Main ski season is past new year,...

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Last post by steven
Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:25 am
Horseriding in Song Kul

Last post by JasminAnde « Thu Oct 05, 2023 3:38 am
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by EricaB » Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:08 am

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Wondering if anyone knows if there are still horses and yurts at Song Kul? Want to go horseriding without going through CBT

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Hey,
I just did a horseriding tour until the 18th of September. So just two weeks ago, there were still Yurt Camps.

I did the tour with Aigul (Apple...

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Last post by JasminAnde
Thu Oct 05, 2023 3:38 am
Jalal Abad to Kazarman: Kaldama pass open or closed?

Last post by EricaB « Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:05 am
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by EricaB » Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:18 pm

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Has anyone recently crossed the Kaldama Pass from Jalal Abad to Kazarman? Planning to do so tomorrow. Would like to hear about road conditions? Heard...

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Just for anyone who needs pass today was clear and beautiful

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Last post by EricaB
Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:05 am
Ala Kul Trek - October Too Late?

Last post by Virusman « Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:18 pm
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by Wanderer_97 » Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:30 pm

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Hi All,

I am interested in hiking the Ala Kul trek in early October (on the second week). The region around Karakol looks beautiful. I understand we...

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hi
just a suggestion .
Hike to altyn arashan from Aksuu (few hours half day enough)
stay in guesthouse there then the next day hike with water/day...

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Last post by Virusman
Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:18 pm
Bishkek-issykul lake first week of October

Last post by Baidjenkee « Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:12 pm

by Baidjenkee » Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:12 pm

Hi,
I'm flying to Bishkek end September-first week of October for a week. I was thinking of going round Issykul Lake, relax, take in nice autumn...

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Last post by Baidjenkee
Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:12 pm
Need a car from Bishkek to Osh?

Last post by Meetbefore « Sun Sep 17, 2023 6:54 am
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by SiljaStan » Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:45 am

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Hi all!

I’m renting a car in Osh and dropping it off in Bishkek 12th September. So if you were thinking of renting a car and driving yourself, let...

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Did you get this fixed? :)

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Last post by Meetbefore
Sun Sep 17, 2023 6:54 am
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
M41 Pamir Highway / Kyzyl Art Pass border crossing procedure

Last post by AmazingWorldBikeTour « Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:35 am

by AmazingWorldBikeTour » Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:35 am

We left Tajikistan two days ago after over 6 weeks cycling via Kyzyl Art Pass (M41 / Pamir Highway) without any issues at any point in time (German...

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Last post by AmazingWorldBikeTour
Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:35 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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Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:51 am

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