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Caution if self driving from Song kol/Naryn to Kazarman/Arslanbob

Last post by davidjones « Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:35 am
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by 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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We had planned to drive between Naryn and Jala-Abad last week. We too made the mistake of following Google Maps and attempting to drive a road that...

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Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:35 am
Birthday Meet up 7 June in Bishkek

Last post by Iris « Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:56 am

by Iris » Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:56 am

Hi fellow travelers!

I’m 28 (almost 29) Dutch solo traveler and I have been traveling around Central Asia and having loads of fun but so far I have...

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Last post by Iris
Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:56 am
Torugart and Irkeshtam passes: are they open?

Last post by merodrem « Wed May 31, 2023 6:46 am
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by Cassarian » Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:38 am
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Hello,

I'm planning a trip to Xinjiang, especially in cities like Kashgar, Hotan, Kuqa, etc.

The direct flight tickets to Urumqi (from Europe)...

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Hey, I entered China yesterday from Irkeshtam pass. Here are the key points:
-Belgian passport with tukish and iraqi stamps on it
-X2 chinese visa...
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Last post by merodrem
Wed May 31, 2023 6:46 am
Visiting the Chil-Ustun cave near Osh

Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman « Tue May 30, 2023 4:31 pm
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by 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

Last post by hvara « Mon May 22, 2023 6:05 pm

by 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

Last post by willemspie « Mon May 22, 2023 4:45 pm
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by 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?

Last post by Sageroman « Mon May 15, 2023 4:57 pm
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by 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
kyrgyzstan borders : 3 questions

Last post by Christian77 « Tue May 09, 2023 6:16 pm
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by Oz_follow_the_sun » Tue May 09, 2023 10:15 am

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Hello.

I am a globetrotter and I will be crossing Kirghizistan these next 2 months.

1. Border pass : I hear about a special pass to access the...

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Rough map of border zones here:

Several places will sell it online, and you pick it up in person in Bishkek (it takes a while).

All Batken region...

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Last post by Christian77
Tue May 09, 2023 6:16 pm
Flight from Osh to Bishkek

Last post by JoeF « Tue May 09, 2023 4:57 pm
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by 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
Almaty - Aug. 5th. Seeking Travel Companions

Last post by Papachango7 « Tue May 09, 2023 3:28 am

by Papachango7 » Tue May 09, 2023 3:28 am

Hello world of travelers, I am Kevin from Northern Canada. I will be arriving into Almaty on August 4th for a week's stay. Am open to meeting up with...

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Last post by Papachango7
Tue May 09, 2023 3:28 am
Gear rental for Ala kul

Last post by danto1 « Mon May 08, 2023 11:17 am
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by 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?

Last post by rania.sh « Mon May 08, 2023 4:52 am

by 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

Last post by Lagerfeld « Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:58 am
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by 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

Last post by RollingTreeHouse « Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:59 pm
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by 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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Last post by RollingTreeHouse
Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:59 pm
20 days ittenary Karakol + Alay mountains

Last post by willemspie « Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:36 am
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by 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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For the 2nd trek, it is well worth going to Sary Moghul and possibly Tulpar Lake, or of course Lenin BC but you need a permit then.
You can do the...

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Last post by willemspie
Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:36 am
Rent horse without guide

Last post by steven « Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:53 am
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by rania.sh » Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:07 am

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Hello, is it possible to rent only a horse, so without guide for the day, or for 2 days?
Of course I have strong horse experience but is it possible?...

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Best to ask CBT if they can find someone willing to trust you with their horse.

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Last post by steven
Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:53 am
Flights from Osh to Almaty?

Last post by RollingTreeHouse « Sun Apr 16, 2023 3:37 pm
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by Scotistan » Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:05 pm

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Hi guys! Me and a few friends are planning a trip in August. Would anyone happen to know if it's possible to fly from Osh direct to Almaty? I...

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As far as I know there are not direct flights between OSS and ALA and neither FlightAware nor the sites of airlines like AviaTraffic or TezJet show...

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Last post by RollingTreeHouse
Sun Apr 16, 2023 3:37 pm
Bokonbayevo

Last post by steven « Sat Apr 15, 2023 6:07 am
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by arsenal4mylife » Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:01 pm

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Hi Guys

I only have 2 whole days for Bishkek and Bokonbayevo before catching my flight back home (date not movable).

Just wonder if a day trip is...

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Best to check with CBT if they can organise the eagle hunting around your schedule.

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Last post by steven
Sat Apr 15, 2023 6:07 am
Storing luggage during hikes

Last post by oliver96 « Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:52 pm
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by oliver96 » Mon Apr 10, 2023 10:40 am

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Hi everyone,

I'm going to travel through all of Asia for an indefinite period of time and will make it to central Asia this summer. I was wondering...

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Thanks a lot to both of you! That's great to know, really appreciate the infos!

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Last post by oliver96
Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:52 pm
ATM vs Russian Banks sanctions

Last post by steven « Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:55 pm
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by Cobina » Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:23 am

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Hello,
is anyone experiencing problems with ATMs (or in general using VISA/Mastercard at e.g. gas stations etc..) that could be related to Russian...

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The problem has been fixed across the region.

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Last post by steven
Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:55 pm
Hiking end of May

Last post by Christian77 « Sat Mar 04, 2023 3:46 pm
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by Tim » Fri Mar 03, 2023 4:56 pm

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Hello,

I will be in Kyrgyzstan with a friend from May 17th to May 31st and would like to go for multi-day hike.

I'm aware that this is still before...

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You can check the historic snow levels online. Instructions here.

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Last post by Christian77
Sat Mar 04, 2023 3:46 pm
Golden Eagle Hunting

Last post by steven « Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:59 am
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by arsenal4mylife » Wed Jan 18, 2023 3:31 pm

Hi travelers

Planning to have my dream Pamir trip this May. I know thats a touristic thing, but how do you arrange to see golden eagle hunting?
Is...

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Last post by steven
Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:59 am
Bringing camping gear?

Last post by steven « Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:47 am
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by RoadUntraveled » Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:29 am

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Hi everyone,

I'm visiting Kyrgyzstan in August. I'm planning to hike to Ala-Kul, Song Kul, Tash Rabat & Chatyr Kul and Lenin Peak Base camp. From...

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It's too late for this answer, but, you don't have to bring it. Worst case scenario plenty of tour companies can rent you these things.

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Last post by steven
Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:47 am
Sary Mogol: questions and experiences

Last post by Kasia « Tue Feb 14, 2023 8:04 am
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by 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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I'm wondering if someone has more information on transport from Osh to Sary Mogul. What are the alternatives? Where in Osh do they depart?

I did...
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Last post by Kasia
Tue Feb 14, 2023 8:04 am
Bring a hammock/tent or no?

Last post by Overlander1976 « Tue Jan 31, 2023 4:29 pm
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by Orangetack » Tue Jan 31, 2023 1:26 am

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Hello
I will be travelling Central Asia later this year and that includes wanting to hitchhike through more rural areas of Kyrgyzstan. Most of these...

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Be sure to close the tent properly. Between Bishkek and Osh there are scorpions that are guaranteed to find the entrance. That's how I experienced...

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Tue Jan 31, 2023 4:29 pm

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