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Osh - Son Köl - Karakol

Last post by Aus « Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:30 pm
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by 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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good country

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Last post by Aus
Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:30 pm
Staying with locals

Last post by terrymy « Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:59 am
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by terrymy » Tue May 24, 2022 4:42 am

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Hello there! In 2019 I was in the archaelogical expedition in Aydarken. I was there with a team, unfortunately I lost all these contacts (this is...

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There are homestays in Kyrgyzstan villages, some of them are a bit touristy or commercial, but some of them correspond to what you're looking for....

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Last post by terrymy
Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:59 am
Bringing camping gear?

Last post by RoadUntraveled « Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:29 am

by RoadUntraveled » Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:29 am

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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Last post by RoadUntraveled
Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:29 am
Tokmok to Karakol Marshrutka/Shared Taxi

Last post by RollingTreeHouse « Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:40 am
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by sgt_sid » Sat Jul 02, 2022 2:25 am

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Hi, anyone knows of the bus (marshrutka) number going to Karakol from Tokmok? Or if by shared taxi, where can I get one and for how much? Thank you

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Yandex suggests bus 401 from near the train station, 2GIS suggests taking the marshrutka 309 from the bus station and then changing to bus 401 after...

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Last post by RollingTreeHouse
Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:40 am
Looking for 1-2 people to share our trip (5-7th July)

Last post by Mercatua « Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:10 am

by Mercatua » Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:10 am

Hello fellow travelers!

My boyfriend and I (29) are currently traveling in Kyrgyzstan for 3 weeks. We have booked a 3 day tour in the remote Issyk...

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Last post by Mercatua
Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:10 am
Bishkek Airport Sim Card

Last post by Jealgu « Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:23 pm
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by B7474U3 » Tue May 31, 2022 8:08 pm

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In case anyone is curious at Bishkek Airport there is a a row of people giving out SIM cards between Immigration and Baggage reclaim. There are also...

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Hi, thanks for the info! Really helpful. Do you happen to know if this free sim card thing (or the shops) and currency exchange operate 24/7 in the...

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Last post by Jealgu
Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:23 pm
Kyrgyzstan- camping gas (not Bishkek/Osh)

Last post by willemspie « Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:24 am
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by helivans » Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:14 am

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Hello,

Anyone know of any small towns that may sell the Korean gas canisters?

We’re near Jalalabad currently. We know of a place in Osh, but is...

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No. Your only chance is some leftovers from previous tourists

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Last post by willemspie
Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:24 am
Tashrabat-KelSuu-Son Kul- Bokonbave (Birds of Prey Festival) - Looking for fellow travelers

Last post by Rums « Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:18 am

by Rums » Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:18 am

Hi - I am traveling solo, female, and based out of US. I am planning to be in Kyrgstan from Aug 17-20th. The plan is to do Tashrabat - Kel Suu - Son...

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Last post by Rums
Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:18 am
Song Kul Lake - Looking for fellow travelers

Last post by Rums « Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:08 am
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by Rums » Sat Jun 11, 2022 3:57 pm

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Hi - I am from US, female traveling solo. I got a quotation of 250$ for 3 day - 2 night horse ride trek. I am looking for fellow travelers. Planning...

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I sent you a message some days ago.

Sorry Didn't get your message - could you mail me at [email protected]

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Last post by Rums
Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:08 am
What gear do I need for multi-day horse treks?

Last post by jamesfontane « Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:59 am
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by jamesfontane » Mon Jun 13, 2022 6:40 am

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I'm going to be in Kyrgyzstan for 14 days from late June to the second week of July. And I'm planning on doing some multi-day horse treks using some...

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That's very helpful. Thank you!

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Last post by jamesfontane
Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:59 am
Daytrip Osh - Sary-Tash

Last post by willemspie « Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:26 am
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by cm2022 » Mon Jun 20, 2022 1:43 pm

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Hi everyone,

Currently in Osh and thinking about hiring a car and doing a day trip down to Sary-Tash and back. Since the Krygyz - Tajik borders are...

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The base camp normally requires a permit, but it is not forbidden nor impossible to get there when it is closed. Actually it is exactly what we did...

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Last post by willemspie
Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:26 am
Bishkek for foodies

Last post by RollingTreeHouse « Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:07 am
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by 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!

More tips at the Central Asia food guide , veggie reviews are in the...

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Just adding some locations that haven't been mentioned already:

Central Asian cuisine:

Navat, a chain with 8 branches in Bishkek ( 2GIS ):...

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Last post by RollingTreeHouse
Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:07 am
Airplane boneyard near Osh airport

Last post by callen « Sat Jun 11, 2022 12:59 pm
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by AreWeThereYet? » Wed Dec 26, 2018 4:49 pm
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Hi all,

bit of a random question. In the occasion of precedent visits to Osh, I glimpsed (behind the usual, omnipresent poplars) a number of parked...

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Just been, the guard wouldn’t let me inside the compound as it seems to still be an active part of the airfield.
The closest I’ve managed to get to...
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Last post by callen
Sat Jun 11, 2022 12:59 pm
Invitation Letter for Kyrgyzstan

Last post by jamesfontane « Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:13 pm
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by safwan » Thu Jun 02, 2022 10:49 pm

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Hi,
I am a traveller from Bangladesh. I have applied E-Visa, but they are asking for a Letter of Invitation from registered tour agency. Any...

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Are you booking tours ahead of traveling there? If so, you might be able to get one through the tour company.

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Last post by jamesfontane
Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:13 pm
Sary Mogol: questions and experiences

Last post by jml « Mon Jun 06, 2022 5:51 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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The bank does not exist anymore and there’s no electricity during the day. (6 June 2022)

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Last post by jml
Mon Jun 06, 2022 5:51 am
Kyrgyzstan coronavirus travel re-opening/restrictions Q&A

Last post by B7474U3 « Tue May 31, 2022 8:02 pm
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by royalenfield » Sat Dec 05, 2020 3:22 pm
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Kyrgyzstan opening borders, as long as you have PCT test

Not sure from when, though

The government of Kyrgyzstan decided to resume the passage...

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I went through Bishkek airport a couple of weeks ago. There was no mask wearing, no Covid checks and no immigration forms to complete. The...
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Last post by B7474U3
Tue May 31, 2022 8:02 pm
Dirty (corrupt) police

Last post by B7474U3 « Tue May 31, 2022 7:58 pm
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by 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.
Has anyone...

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I’ve just got back from Kyrgyzstan and had no issues with police.

Around Bishkek I noticed very few police and those I did see were uninterested in...
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Last post by B7474U3
Tue May 31, 2022 7:58 pm
Karakol (Ala-Kul lake) vs Song Kul Lake

Last post by Rums « Fri May 27, 2022 2:22 am
Replies: 6
by 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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I would look at photos online and choose for yourself. Where I'm from, there are many, many lakes like Ala-Kol, but none like Song-Kol. So I...

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Last post by Rums
Fri May 27, 2022 2:22 am
Bishkek to Osh flight

Last post by Christian77 « Sun May 22, 2022 9:01 pm
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by Vincent123 » Sun May 22, 2022 4:46 pm

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Hey everyone,

This is my first post on this forum and you all have been very helpfull. This summer me and my friend will be travelling through...

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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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Last post by Christian77
Sun May 22, 2022 9:01 pm
Looking for hikers to join a 4 day hike in early July

Last post by 08mcgowj88 « Fri May 20, 2022 5:46 pm

by 08mcgowj88 » Fri May 20, 2022 5:46 pm

Hi,

My cousin and I have arranged a hike with Visit Alay. It is with a recommended local travel provider who has great reviews. I have also spoken...

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Last post by 08mcgowj88
Fri May 20, 2022 5:46 pm
Kyrgyzstan roads infos late may/early june

Last post by cristiano « Tue May 10, 2022 5:22 pm

by cristiano » Tue May 10, 2022 5:22 pm

Hi,
I'm planning to go back to Kyrgyzstan for a few days at the end of this month until early june.
I would like to know if anybody has some fresh...

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Last post by cristiano
Tue May 10, 2022 5:22 pm
Horse trek to Son Kul Lake

Last post by Christian77 « Thu May 05, 2022 3:18 pm
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by Vigusse » Thu May 05, 2022 1:32 pm

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Hi,
Me and 2 friends will be heading to Kyrgyzstan in June and we would like hire a guide and horses to go to Son Kul lake.
I read you can start from...

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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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Last post by Christian77
Thu May 05, 2022 3:18 pm
Suggested fares for shared taxis

Last post by lauraparrilla « Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:00 pm

by lauraparrilla » Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:00 pm

Hi!

Can ayone advise on fares for shared taxis for the following routes?

Bishkek to Kochkor
Kochkor to Karakol
Karakol to the Kazakhstan border...

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Last post by lauraparrilla
Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:00 pm
Buying a motorbike

Last post by Chocorena « Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:43 pm
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by Chocorena » Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:23 pm

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Hello :)

My boyfriend and I would love buy a motorbike in Kyrgyztan around May/June to travel in the country and also to Tayikistan ( Pamir...

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Thanks! I sent you a PM 🙂

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Last post by Chocorena
Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:43 pm
Kok Boru in Bishkek on Nowruz

Last post by MaUji « Fri Mar 04, 2022 7:55 am
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by 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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Fri Mar 04, 2022 7:55 am

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