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Uzbekistan to Son Kul

Last post by jacob.owen96 « Thu Apr 17, 2025 8:41 am

by jacob.owen96 » Thu Apr 17, 2025 8:41 am

Hi everyone!

I am hoping to go to the Son Kul with a friend. I live in Tashkent and would have from Thursday evening to Monday morning (Friday...

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Thu Apr 17, 2025 8:41 am
Kara Alma (for the walnut forests)

Last post by Lexe « Tue Apr 15, 2025 9:34 am
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by Lexe » Sat Apr 12, 2025 4:01 pm

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Does anyone have any recent experience staying in Kara Alma as an alternative to Arslanbob? It sounds great, but there is hardly anything to be found...

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Yes, I got that impression, thanks. We will check it out when we are there.

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Last post by Lexe
Tue Apr 15, 2025 9:34 am
Destination Jyrgalan: are they ghosting me?

Last post by Lexe « Sat Apr 12, 2025 3:54 pm
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by Lexe » Thu Apr 03, 2025 4:18 pm

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I have been in touch with Destianation Jyrgalan for a 3-day trekking in July with guide and all. I got quick replies, with an offer for 2 nights in...

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Yes, I managed to reconnect. Thanks!

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Last post by Lexe
Sat Apr 12, 2025 3:54 pm
Song Kol or Kel Suu?

Last post by mazeno « Sat Apr 12, 2025 8:38 am
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by krspl » Sat Jul 06, 2024 6:30 am

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I'm planning to do a horse trek but can't decide on which lake I should visit. I only have time to choose one so if you had to choose, would you go...

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bla bla bla
10 yrs ago you would be kicked off any forum for spam
and not allowed to link anything before 30 posts

and i'm wondering if we're...

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Last post by mazeno
Sat Apr 12, 2025 8:38 am
The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Registering a Car in KG as a Tourist

Last post by PamiriZhiguli « Fri Apr 04, 2025 2:07 pm

by PamiriZhiguli » Fri Apr 04, 2025 2:07 pm

Accurate as of 7 October 2024.

In October 2024, my girlfriend (Czech) and I (Slovak) completed the Pamir Highway in our very own, Kyrgyz-registered...

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Fri Apr 04, 2025 2:07 pm
Sary Mogol: questions and experiences

Last post by mazeno « Sun Mar 30, 2025 6:09 pm
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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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Coming from Osh to Sary Mogol.
Is it possible to continue on to Dushanbe?

no
sary mogol is like a black hole
eating everything...
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Last post by mazeno
Sun Mar 30, 2025 6:09 pm
Roof top restaurants / bars (?) in Biskek

Last post by nickf « Sat Mar 29, 2025 9:18 am

by nickf » Sat Mar 29, 2025 9:18 am

Hi

we're arriving in Bishkek next Friday, staying at the Rich Hotel.

Loooking for recommendations for a rooftop restaurant not far from our Hotel...

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Last post by nickf
Sat Mar 29, 2025 9:18 am
Questions about gear rental and luggage storage

Last post by ac3yh « Tue Mar 25, 2025 4:26 pm
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by ac3yh » Fri Mar 21, 2025 4:26 pm

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I'm planning on spending about a week in Kyrgyzstan, using a few different cities as jumping off points for treks - I was originally thinking of just...

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Super helpful! Thanks so much!

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Last post by ac3yh
Tue Mar 25, 2025 4:26 pm
Need recommendations for 1-2 day hiking trip

Last post by velowallah « Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:22 pm
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by 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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Buyet, did you manage to sleep at Ratsek? I'm looking at that too, possibly for a three day hike.

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Last post by velowallah
Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:22 pm
Drinking tap water and avoiding being sick

Last post by Lagerfeld « Sun Mar 23, 2025 10:55 am
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by velowallah » Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:57 pm

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Can one drink tap water in Bishkek and Osh?
How likely is it that one can avoid being sick by taking the usual precautions (filtering water, peeling...

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I never drink tap water; there is enough to buy in shops in bottles for a small money.
In Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam a. s. on I was never sick - only...

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sun Mar 23, 2025 10:55 am
Jyrgylan Valley Trekking and Destination Jyrgylan

Last post by mosaic7854 « Fri Mar 21, 2025 3:36 pm

by mosaic7854 » Fri Mar 21, 2025 3:36 pm

Hello All,

I'm planning a central Asia trip for late-May to early July 2025 and thinking about arranging a solo, guided trek with the non-profit...

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Last post by mosaic7854
Fri Mar 21, 2025 3:36 pm
Naryn to Osh (Jalalabad-Kazarman) road / transport Q&A

Last post by vikas112dubey « Tue Mar 18, 2025 8:51 am
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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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Kok-Art Tunnel is not yet open it seems. one of the document says it will open in May 2025.
I sent an email to the transport ministry(on 17th March...
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Last post by vikas112dubey
Tue Mar 18, 2025 8:51 am
Homestay and horse rental in Sary Mogol

Last post by velowallah « Mon Mar 17, 2025 10:12 pm
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by velowallah » Sun Mar 16, 2025 4:33 pm

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hi folks,
Any recommendations for a good home stay in Sary Mogol? There's a few (very few) places on Booking, but the info seems unreliable. For...

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ah yes, thanks, i'd seen those posts. I can't find any contacts for the homestays they mentioned unfortunately. Except the CBT Sary Mogol, which...

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Last post by velowallah
Mon Mar 17, 2025 10:12 pm
Chaek-Kazarman-Jalalabad

Last post by vikas112dubey « Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:48 am
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by 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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Latest update here- it seems the tunnel opening has been postponned to May 2025

Update:

I have sent an email(on 17th March 2025) to Kyrgyz...

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Last post by vikas112dubey
Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:48 am
eSIMs Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

Last post by steven « Sun Mar 16, 2025 12:51 am
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by nickf » Sat Mar 15, 2025 5:28 am

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Hi

we are spending 3 weeks in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan during April.

What's the latest advice on best eSIM company to use?

thanks

Nick

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Thanks - but I'd really prefer an eSim that covers both countires and Airalo doesn't have such a product.

has reviews of such plans

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Last post by steven
Sun Mar 16, 2025 12:51 am
How to cancel Kyrgyzstan eVisa.

Last post by vikas112dubey « Tue Mar 11, 2025 8:28 pm
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by vikas112dubey » Tue Feb 25, 2025 8:57 am

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Dear,

My travel dates to Kyrgyzstan have changed, and I need to apply for a new evisa. However, I currently hold an existing visa based on my...

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I figured it out myself with the help of a travel agent.
To obtain a new visa, the existing one must first be canceled. This cancellation can be...

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Last post by vikas112dubey
Tue Mar 11, 2025 8:28 pm
Driving to Kok Jaiyk valley

Last post by minion « Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:39 am
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by Kulturesque » Tue Feb 25, 2025 3:44 am

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We will be visiting Issyk Kul end of May and are interested in exploring Kok Jaiyk valley. We will be renting a 4×4 and were wondering if the road to...

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kok jaiyk valley
you dont need 4x4 to reach here. i certainly didnt have one and i arrived fine. in fact, if i remember correctly, while the road is...

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Last post by minion
Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:39 am
Kyzyl-Oi National Horse Games (Aug 3)

Last post by Arcano9 « Tue Feb 25, 2025 11:34 pm

by Arcano9 » Tue Feb 25, 2025 11:34 pm

Hi guys, I am travelling from Bishkek with my brother to Kyzyl-Oi in August for the National Horse Games (August 3).
What would be the best logistic...

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Last post by Arcano9
Tue Feb 25, 2025 11:34 pm
Private Taxi - Karakol to Almaty (April 23 '25)

Last post by acruxsystemsinc « Mon Feb 24, 2025 11:00 pm

by acruxsystemsinc » Mon Feb 24, 2025 11:00 pm

Hello,
I am looking to split the cost with someone to hire a private cab from karakol to Almaty on April 23 early AM (say 0700 or 0800). Would like...

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Last post by acruxsystemsinc
Mon Feb 24, 2025 11:00 pm
Itinerary and some other questions

Last post by Christian77 « Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:02 pm
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by Lexe » Sat Feb 15, 2025 5:28 pm

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We are going to Kyrgizstan for 3 weeks starting mid-July. We love nature and hiking, culture, getting to know the country and its culture and people...

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Google Jyrgalan. There is a website that answers all your questions on that location (get all your info now in case it goes offline due to the...

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Last post by Christian77
Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:02 pm
CBT Osh, Alay & Sary Mogol reviews

Last post by Christian77 « Thu Feb 13, 2025 5:00 pm
Replies: 11
by steven » Mon Oct 01, 2018 10:05 am
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Please share your experiences with CBT offices in Osh, Alay and Sary Mogol. We summarize at CBT Kyrgyzstan .

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The CBT office in Sary Mogul has not improved. Detailed Google Maps reviews are not kind. Lies, tricks and scams are the norm:

Their rating is...
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Last post by Christian77
Thu Feb 13, 2025 5:00 pm
Ala Archa accommodation: Ratsek Cabin and other hotels Q&A

Last post by FilippoSpi « Wed Feb 12, 2025 4:11 pm
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by jlast » Sat Jun 22, 2019 4:20 pm

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Has anyone ever stayed at the Ratsek Cabin in Ala Archa? How did you manage to book it? Thanks!

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Hi, I am planning on going to Ala-Archa NP in late april and I was wondering if it is possible to book online any of the hotels right by the second...

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Last post by FilippoSpi
Wed Feb 12, 2025 4:11 pm
Short question

Last post by I35TX « Sat Feb 01, 2025 2:38 pm
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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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I was stopped at least a few times by Kyrgyz police asking for my car insurance ( strahovka ), so I'd say it'd be good to get it.

You can definitely...

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Last post by I35TX
Sat Feb 01, 2025 2:38 pm
World Nomad Games 2026 Q&A

Last post by steven « Tue Jan 28, 2025 12:56 am

by steven » Tue Jan 28, 2025 12:56 am

Please post all your questions and comments about the 2026 World Nomad Games below!

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Last post by steven
Tue Jan 28, 2025 12:56 am
Bishkek Western Bus Station changes 2025

Last post by steven « Sat Jan 25, 2025 4:03 am

by steven » Sat Jan 25, 2025 4:03 am

Thanks to Mats for bringing this to our attention. Seems like there will be some confusion during the move.

The old bus station is currently just a...

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Sat Jan 25, 2025 4:03 am

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