Visa free travel through Karkara border crossing
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Kj48 »
Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:06 am
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Hi all, I'm planning to head to Kyrgyzstan in Mid-August via Kazakhstan as it is a cheaper flight from Australia than flying to Bishkek. I'm aware...
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Same here! Cheapest flight option from italy is almaty. We want to cross the boarder in kegen.
Is it easy to do with shared taxis?
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Last post by Eleonora
Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:05 am
How to get to Kyrgyz-Ata national park by yourself from Osh
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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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Hello there,
We (2 people) are in osh now and thinking of going there on Sunday or Monday. (23 or 24 july)
Interested parties are welcome to leave...
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Last post by frankyday
Thu Jul 20, 2023 1:13 am
Flight over Mountains
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IronChris »
Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:13 pm
Hi fellows,
Maybe a decadent thought, but since I'm in central Asia I am thinking about a round flight over the mountains on a chessna / small plane...
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Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:13 pm
Kyrgyz Transit visa
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buckmoo »
Sun Jul 09, 2023 8:18 am
Hello!
I am planning toarrive to Bishkek and leave via car to Almaty all within 4 days. Would the Transit visa be applicable in this situation? Has...
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Last post by buckmoo
Sun Jul 09, 2023 8:18 am
What is the last village before Tash-Rabat ?
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missmax8 »
Fri Jul 07, 2023 3:40 am
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Hi there! What is the last village where I can find a small shop with food (magazin) and petrol on the road to Tash-Rabat?
Kyzyl-Tuu? At-Bashy? :?:
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Locals of Kara-Suu took me to their grocery shop but the offer was quite limited for such a big village, only a couple of sorts of basic foodstuffs....
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Sat Jul 08, 2023 12:07 pm
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Last post by Suba-Round-The-World
Fri Jul 07, 2023 8:19 am
ATM - Bishkek 2 Railway Station
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tranmerekev »
Mon Jul 03, 2023 5:06 am
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Anyone know if there is one?
Catching a train today, but won't arrive until 1.30am tomorrow, so need some local currency to pay for a taxi to my...
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I can't remember seeing one, Google maps doesn't list one (the closest is 10 minutes on foot), and a (very limited) vlog about the station that I...
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Last post by sebhoff
Mon Jul 03, 2023 6:47 am
Is Ala-Kul open now?
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jaymi08 »
Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:39 am
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Was hoping to hike Ala-Kul in the next week, anyone know if it's doable yet? Thanks
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I would imagine it is open by now, but it's best to ask the people in Karakol for the latest updates.
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Last post by steven
Mon Jul 03, 2023 6:29 am
Kyrgyzstan entry with passport valid less than 6 months
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AlexTraveler95 »
Fri Jun 09, 2023 1:51 am
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Hey guys,
I'm planning to visit Kyrgyzstan in July, my passport will expire in December this year, so it will be valid less than 6 month upon...
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Do you have any updates? Did you find out anything? I have the same issue
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Last post by luca
Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:11 am
Good hospital in Bishkek?
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missmax8 »
Tue Jun 27, 2023 2:33 pm
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Anyone has experience with a hospital or clinic in Bishkek and can recommend one ? Would be nice if they speak English.
For urgent consultation in...
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No idea - but these might help:
And a German link:
Given that this is an emergency (or at least urgent ), I suggest you contact your embassy...
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Last post by sebhoff
Tue Jun 27, 2023 3:09 pm
Karakol (Ala-Kul) and Song Kul July 2023
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electrobaboon »
Sun Jun 18, 2023 9:48 pm
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Hello all, I'm flying to Bishkek arriving 13 July
If anyone was interested in meeting up for some hikes around Karakol or going to Song Kul from...
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hi, I will be doing ala kul trek with my friend starting Monday 17 july, before that we are hiking in Alay mountains independently. feel free to pm...
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Last post by wojtek
Sun Jun 25, 2023 2:50 pm
Ala kul hike: how to organise it?
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Fahd »
Thu Jun 15, 2023 10:58 am
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Hi,
Information online seem to be contradictory. Are there places where we can find organised campings along the 3 or 4 day hike ?
We are couple not...
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In fact you just need to camp the first night. There used to be an organized camp a few years ago, but now I don't know. It was also rather a small...
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Last post by willemspie
Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:43 am
20 days ittenary Karakol + Alay mountains
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mrosporek »
Thu Apr 20, 2023 7:07 pm
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Hi,
I have flight to Bishkek and then Flight back to Poland from Fergana. I was last year in Kyrgystan and Uzbekistan. I had short trekking in Tien...
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Last year I was on Song Kol - place is great, but I want to see something new this year.
Did any one passed thru Archa Torr pass? I am thinking to...
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Last post by mrosporek
Tue Jun 13, 2023 6:46 pm
Hiking shoes in Osh?
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lngql »
Mon Jun 12, 2023 11:13 am
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Long shot, but am looking to buy/rent a pair of waterproof hiking shoes in Osh. Female UK 5. Would appreciate any help at all :-)
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You will find shoes, but don't expect top quality in Osh.
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Last post by willemspie
Tue Jun 13, 2023 2:28 pm
Caution if self driving from Song kol/Naryn to Kazarman/Arslanbob
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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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Thanks for this.
Coming back for more though! But thinking of not even attempting the route from Kazarman to Jalal-Abad next week - I am guessing...
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Last post by AnnaB
Mon Jun 12, 2023 7:29 pm
Question about south coast Issyk Kul
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FelipeGonzalez »
Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:53 am
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What is the best way to get there (marshrutka/shared taxi? how much does it cost? Shedule?
- Bishkek - Bokonbaev
- Bokonbaev - Tamga
- Tamga - Jeti...
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Marshrutkas are few, far between and often full along the South shore. You can try hitch hiking, you need to discuss the fare (in Russian), that's a...
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Last post by willemspie
Mon Jun 12, 2023 7:46 am
Visiting the Chil-Ustun cave near Osh
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TheNonFlyingDutchman »
Wed May 24, 2023 11:12 am
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I saw the Chil-Ustun cave online and I thought it’d be incredible to visit it. It seems it’s a bit of an expedition though, and I’d certainly need a...
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I got a telegram number from a guy via a travel agency. He told me that there might be locals that could take me to the cave, but they’re no...
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Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman
Tue May 30, 2023 4:31 pm
8 weeks road trip
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hvara »
Mon May 22, 2023 6:05 pm
Hello,
We will be exploring Kyrgyzstan this summer (20/06 to 10/08) and visit family/friends along the way. We are a family of 2 adults and 2...
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Last post by hvara
Mon May 22, 2023 6:05 pm
Jalalabad bishkek
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rania.sh »
Mon May 22, 2023 3:54 pm
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Hi, how to go from jalalabad to bishkek? Do you know if there is direct mashrutka or bus and where is the depart?
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Shared taxis
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Last post by willemspie
Mon May 22, 2023 4:45 pm
Ala Kul Lake Trek in mid-May?
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Irish279 »
Mon May 15, 2023 2:13 pm
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Hi,
I am wondering if it is possible to do the Ala Kul Lake Trek this year (or any year) from mid May or when is the most likely time that the path...
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Yeah I went in early June one year and it was too snowy to cross the pass and the lake was totally
Frozen and covered
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Last post by Sageroman
Mon May 15, 2023 4:57 pm
Flight from Osh to Bishkek
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Tarala »
Wed Dec 07, 2016 11:26 am
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Does anyone know why there is no information online about flights from Osh to Bishkek departing after 26 March 2017?
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Does anyone know why neither tazjet, avia traffic or aero nomad seem to be booking flights from Osh to Bishkek past the end of this month? I want to...
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Last post by JoeF
Tue May 09, 2023 4:57 pm
Gear rental for Ala kul
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Fahd »
Mon May 08, 2023 9:45 am
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Hi,
i am planning to do the 3-day hike in Ala kul. However, I will travel without much gear. I plan to rent: warm jackets, hiking poles, warm...
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CBT Karakol has equipment for rent!
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Last post by danto1
Mon May 08, 2023 11:17 am
Song kul horse trek alone?
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rania.sh »
Mon May 08, 2023 4:52 am
hello, i don't really know how to organize a 3 days trek to song kul lake.
I would be in the country between May 20 and mid June. Can I do it alone...
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Last post by rania.sh
Mon May 08, 2023 4:52 am
Short question
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Lagerfeld »
Wed Apr 26, 2023 3:05 am
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Good morning, everybody,
I want to go from KZ --> Kirgistan, to Cholpon Ata with my camper. This means I don't need a hotel, I can park + sleep at...
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Thank you for your answer.
My citizenship is Germany.
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:58 am
Revolut card Atm
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rania.sh »
Fri Apr 07, 2023 1:50 pm
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hello, is it possible to pay for hostels, restaurants... with the revolut card? Can I withdraw money from an ATM with this card? if not is it...
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I have always paid in local currency.
Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) isn't very popular in the region and I wouldn't have made use of it anyway...
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Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:59 pm
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