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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Two very different trips. Song Kul is easy rolling hills with some steep but not too hard sections. Nice big wide panorama at top. Ala-Kol is very,...
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Bishkek to Osh flight
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Vincent123 »
Sun May 22, 2022 4:46 pm
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Hey everyone,
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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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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.
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No any bad experience during my stay last year in Kyrgyzstan.
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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
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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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Thu May 05, 2022 10:41 pm
Horse trek to Son Kul Lake
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Vigusse »
Thu May 05, 2022 1:32 pm
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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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Buying a motorbike
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Chocorena »
Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:23 pm
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Hello :)
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Thanks! I sent you a PM 🙂
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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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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,
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In Karakol, go here:
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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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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,
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Hi Marc,
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Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:22 am
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Torugart and Irkeshtam passes: are they open?
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Cassarian »
Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:38 am
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Hello,
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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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Fri Oct 08, 2021 10:20 am
Tour Operators & Tours in October
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Traveler007 »
Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:50 am
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Hello!
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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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Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:52 am
FRU: International arrival to domestic departure?
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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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Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:53 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!
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if you like Georgian food and wine, the absolute best in town is Pur Pur
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Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:48 am
World Nomad Games 2021
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steven »
Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:21 am
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Some news about the 2021 World Nomad Games.
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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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Shipping my car from Dubai to Bishkek
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Berbalove »
Tue Sep 07, 2021 10:22 pm
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Hi all,
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Hi Berbalove,
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Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:41 am
tash rabat caravanserai - why remote location?
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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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Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:38 pm
Temperature in The Mountains
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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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Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:15 am
Ala kul hike conflicting information
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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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Tue Aug 17, 2021 12:58 pm
PCR test in Bishkek on Saturday
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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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Sun Aug 15, 2021 3:01 am
Can only vaccinated tourists visit Kyrgyzstan? No, everyone can.
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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?
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