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Bishkek to Tashkent bus: Q&A
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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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Yes, I went to the Western Bus Station to find it abandoned a few days ago. I was looking to travel to Almaty. Not everyone is yet aware of the...
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Last post by rbd501
Thu Nov 07, 2024 8:26 am
Is it possible to visit Altyn arashan in late October.
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dreadnought »
Fri Oct 04, 2024 8:03 am
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Is it possible to visit Altyn arashan in late October. Just trekking to the valley and hot spring, May it all covered with snow?
Is there any...
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I just visited yesterday. The weather was great, made it there and back without issue. There are three guesthouses still open, it seems. Mine had its...
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Last post by Ccandelario430
Tue Oct 15, 2024 2:25 pm
Sary Mogol: questions and experiences
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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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Aujourd'hui, j'ai pris un taxi partagé à l'ancienne gare routière Navoi / Madzherimtzl Ulitza à 11h25. Au départ, j'étais seule. Il m'a demandé 700...
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Last post by MichelleK
Mon Sep 30, 2024 4:40 pm
Visit Saymaluu Tash from Kazarman
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PabloS »
Sat Aug 31, 2024 3:50 pm
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Has anyone visited independently the Saimaluu Petroglyphs? I think there is the need to pay for a ticket but... can you go on your own and camp in...
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Thanks!
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Last post by Lexe
Sun Sep 29, 2024 12:32 pm
Chaek-Kazarman-Jalalabad
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IskanderVikander »
Wed May 22, 2024 10:03 am
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Hello!
As different people are giving different information, are some parts of this road blocked, which ones, when may be open and what are the...
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Hi,
We ultimately choose to take the highway via Bishkek. The recent snowfall was our main concern, so couldn’t give you an update. Good luck and...
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Last post by LotteandGuus
Sat Sep 28, 2024 1:49 pm
Trek from Chon Kemin valley to Issyk Kul via Chon Ak Suu pass
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ninab »
Thu Aug 08, 2024 10:57 am
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Hello everyone! I'm visiting Kyrgyzstan with my partner in August and we would love to do a 3-5 day hike from Chon Kemin valley to Issyk Kul lakeside...
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Short update on this one after coming back from Kyrgyzstan - We did the tour with CBT Chon Kemin and it was an absolutely wonderful experience!
We...
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Last post by ninab
Tue Sep 17, 2024 6:19 pm
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Last post by minion
Wed Sep 11, 2024 3:05 am
12 hours transit in Manas airport (Bishkek)
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Aquario »
Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:44 am
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Hi everyone,
To save money, I am thinking of booking return flight from FRU despite my journey begins in Bishkek and ended in Tashkent.
Open jaw...
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I don't think FRU is an airport you want to spend 12 hours at, not the worst I've seen by any means but... not the most fun either. Buses and...
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Last post by sketchymarco
Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:20 pm
Shared taxi Bishkek-Astana every Friday?
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Aeglil »
Wed Aug 21, 2024 2:32 am
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Hello,
According to Lonely Planet, there's is a marshrutka to Astana leaving every Friday at 12.30 from the западный автовокзал (western bus...
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Thank you,
I don't mind traveling so long as long as I have books to read, music to listen and beautiful landscapes to watch.
I know there are...
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Last post by Aeglil
Tue Aug 27, 2024 8:18 am
Osh to Khujand shared taxi
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kohji »
Fri Jul 26, 2024 10:32 am
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Could you please tell me about a shared taxi from Osh to Khujand ?
(1) Where is the bus stop in Osh?
(2) How much does it cost?
(3) How long does...
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Hello,
I'm planning to travel from Khojand to Osh after-tomorrtow.
If I clearly understood, I have to travel across Uzbekistan, the border between...
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Last post by Aeglil
Tue Aug 27, 2024 6:40 am
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Last post by steven
Tue Aug 27, 2024 5:02 am
Best base for day hikes around Issyk-Kul / Karakol
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roundthehouses »
Sat Aug 24, 2024 12:52 pm
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Hi,
Currently travelling through Central Asia and am in Bishkek with my partner. We're planning to go to Karakol next week and spend around 5 days...
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Yes Altyn Arashan would be the best base for 2 or 3 day hikes. You can get there by truck or 4WD (after heavy rain, the last bit becomes tough for...
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Last post by willemspie
Sat Aug 24, 2024 6:33 pm
Karakol in early October?
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Aeglil »
Fri Aug 23, 2024 9:38 am
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Hi there,
I was planning to visit Karakol and the Issyk-Kul.area just before flying back home from Bishkek mid-October.
Is it a good season for...
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I could also go in mid-September.
I'm afraid I'm not fit enough for a 3-days trek to Ala-Kul, even on guided tour with porters. I'm already 47 years...
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Last post by Aeglil
Fri Aug 23, 2024 10:52 pm
Kyrgyz kalpak
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Aeglil »
Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:45 pm
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Hello,
I would like to buy a kalpak, the traditional hat worn by Kyrgyz men .
Where can I buy good quality, in Osh, Bishkek or Koshkor.
How much...
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hello, at the bazaar in Bishkek, there are also the Shyrdaks, but only in one place
Thanks, do you know about the prices for a good quality one?
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Last post by Aeglil
Wed Aug 21, 2024 2:33 am
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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Hi, just wanted to check if you managed to cross the Karkara border last year hassle free? I'm looking to do the same next month.
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Last post by TomHS
Tue Aug 20, 2024 6:24 pm
Naryn to Osh (Jalalabad-Kazarman) road / transport Q&A
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joncks »
Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:34 pm
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Hello,
We would like to travel from Osh to Son Köl and then onwards to Karakol. What would be the fastest way to travel over land from Osh to Son...
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Dear Jouffroy,
We've just done today what you mentioned, thanks for detailed report. Everything is accurate, except that we didn't have chance to...
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Last post by Indianaglobe
Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:32 pm
South Issyk Kul. Some updates
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culebro2 »
Sun Aug 04, 2024 12:37 pm
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Hi everyone, just sharing some updates for the Issyk Kul transport (southern shore especially).
Bishkek - Karakol, there is GoBus (you can check the...
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Some parts yes. For now the part with more works is from Bokonbayevo to Balykchy. Karakol to Bokonbayevo is most of it without works yet. The quality...
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Last post by EvilDoctorK
Fri Aug 16, 2024 5:32 pm
Recent Road focused report
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EvilDoctorK »
Fri Aug 16, 2024 5:07 pm
Just a brief update here in case anyone is interested .. mainly focused on road conditions as they often are asked about here.
We're just back in...
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Last post by EvilDoctorK
Fri Aug 16, 2024 5:07 pm
Need recommendations for 1-2 day hiking trip
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buyet »
Mon Aug 12, 2024 4:30 pm
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Hello all,
We are a couple from the Philippines and are looking for recommendations for a 1 day or overnight hiking trip . We arrive at September 4...
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I don't know, I camped. You can certainly continue climbing the main valley till the upper part of the glacier, which is rather flat, there is a cosy...
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Last post by willemspie
Wed Aug 14, 2024 4:52 pm
Sary Tash guesthouse reviews
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Budgie Escapee »
Thu Jul 13, 2017 2:52 am
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Hello.
While staying at ELIZA GUESTHOUSE in Sary Tash, the family running the place stole all my US dollars (enough to get me overland to Turkey)...
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Hi, we stayed in Akon/Akun. Hot water, somewhat functional Wi-Fi, ok food (fresh vegetables!), ok rooms. We paid 1800 kgz (or 21 USD pp). Nothing...
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Last post by borekj
Wed Aug 14, 2024 5:49 am
Thoughts on Kyrgyzstan Route
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fltravels »
Thu Aug 08, 2024 3:53 pm
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First time visiting, so we're feeling a bit nervous about the feasibility of our route. Please share all honest thoughts + opinions or redirect us to...
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It is not too difficult by public transport as far as the turnoff to Suusamyr (Toktogul is not really worth a stop). Then you will have to hitch...
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Last post by willemspie
Tue Aug 13, 2024 5:20 pm
Horse trekking with children
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phillipajburns1971 »
Wed Aug 07, 2024 11:58 am
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Hi, as part of a long trip next year, we'd like to do a 2-3 day horse trek in Kyrgyzstan. Does anyone have any personal experience of this or...
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thanks so much.
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Last post by phillipajburns1971
Thu Aug 08, 2024 11:49 am
Bishkek-Dushanbe by train ?
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Aeglil »
Wed Jul 03, 2024 9:43 am
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Hello,
I would like to travel fron Bishkek to Dushanbe, by marshrutka or by train.
I was wondering if capitals from the former Soviet space were...
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Aeglil,
You shouldn't be heading to Dushanbe. You are in Bishkek. Just do the tour from Osh as Bishkek to Osh has 10 flights per day at only $ 80....
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Last post by Aeglil
Tue Aug 06, 2024 11:12 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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I booked osh to bishkek flight using the agent @IanRHK recommended above. All communications were done using email. Flight price absolutely on point...
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Last post by SasuraiJoe
Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:45 pm
Route
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aminjml »
Mon Aug 05, 2024 7:36 pm
We are a group of 3 guys who are planning to do a road trip in 6 days from Aug 16-24.
Which would be the best scenic route and places we can cover?
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Mon Aug 05, 2024 7:36 pm
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