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
Not sure from when, though
The government of Kyrgyzstan decided to resume the passage...
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That's still a long way away, the situation could have changed 10 times by then.
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Mon Apr 12, 2021 10:46 am
Bishkek for foodies
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steven »
Sun Apr 11, 2021 7:37 am
Let us know your tips for tasty and/or interesting food in Bishkek below!
More reviews are in the Kyrgyzstan for vegetarians thread .
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Last post by steven
Sun Apr 11, 2021 7:37 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.
The venue has shifted to Bishkek, it is supposed to be held in September, and kabaddi will be added as a...
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So... the Erdogan hijacking of the Games hasn't happened?! That's great news! But I'm a bit sad that they're not holding them over in Cholpon-Ata (of...
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Thu Apr 08, 2021 7:47 pm
Suggestions for a travel plan to Kyrgyzstan in June-July
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bamboo »
Sun Mar 14, 2021 5:31 am
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This is my plan for an approximately 2 weeks in Kyrgyzstan:
1st and 2nd day: Bishek (I'll spend 1-2 days here, exploring the city by myself without...
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For what you want to do and the time in which you want to do it, it will be very difficult to rely on public transport. You could take a marshrutka...
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Last post by bamboo
Tue Mar 16, 2021 5:25 am
Trekking tour from Osh to Tash Rabat
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bamboo »
Wed Mar 10, 2021 7:08 am
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Hi,
I'm planning on a trekking tour from Osh to Tash Rabat. Caravanistan offers a trekking tour but the price is quite expensive for a solo traveler...
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Go to Naryn and get a tour/transportation from there.
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Last post by bwv812
Sat Mar 13, 2021 5:27 am
Second hand / souvenir shopping in Bishkek
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shvedsky »
Fri Aug 16, 2019 9:44 am
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I found a few really cool gems and I guess there’s many more places, so keep them coming:
The flea market is a good start, it’s held each Sunday on...
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Some old notes I thought I'd share:
Tumar's felt slippers are a favourite for souvenirs, they are on the corner of Isanova and Kiev streets
I found...
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Last post by steven
Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:42 am
Bishkek nightlife Q&A
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steven »
Tue Dec 22, 2020 10:41 am
I am just going through some outdated info on the Bishkek city guide and I decided to move the info to the forum. Clubs and bars open and close with...
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Last post by steven
Tue Dec 22, 2020 10:41 am
Extending Vehicle Import Permit because of COVID-19
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dalec.si »
Mon May 25, 2020 7:30 pm
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Has anyone ever tried to extend 1 year vehicle permit? Due to COVID-19 my car is still stuck in Kyrgyzstan and it looks like I won't be able to move...
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Yesterday went to Customs Office (42°56′15.6″N 74°36′30.62″E), Office 201 second floor. You have to bring passport, car papers and expired border...
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Last post by royalenfield
Sat Oct 31, 2020 4:46 am
Anyone wants to ship car from Kyrgyzstan to Europe?
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dalec.si »
Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:06 am
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I'm thinking about shipping our Land Rover from Kyrgyzstan to Europe.
I've got quoted price for 3.700eur on truck from Bishkek to Slovenia, for whole...
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Yesterday went to Customs Office (42°56′15.6″N 74°36′30.62″E), Office 201 second floor. You have to bring passport, car papers and expired border...
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Last post by royalenfield
Sat Oct 31, 2020 4:46 am
clashes in kyrgyzstan
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mazeno »
Tue Oct 06, 2020 6:40 pm
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after presidential elections:
annulment of the elections
white house burning
over 120 injured
atambayev freed from jail
flashbang grenades, clashes,...
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Currently in bishkek and all is quiet
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Last post by royalenfield
Thu Oct 29, 2020 7:51 am
Kyrgyzstan tours 2020
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Elizabeth577880 »
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:10 pm
Kyrgyzstan is opened the borders for 32 countries from 20th August. Anyone crossed border this year? I want to come in October, want to do trekking...
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Last post by Elizabeth577880
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:10 pm
Khan Tengri base camp trek - anyone hiked both way without helicopter?
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mrwakett »
Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:28 pm
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Hey guys!
We am looking at the option to do the Khan Tengri base camp trek hiking both ways without using the helicopter as we are not sure if we...
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Only problem would be that it will take a bit more time and we would not be able to climb peak lenin anymore, unless we are super lucky with the...
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Last post by mrwakett
Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:04 pm
Detailed map of Son kol
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stevesayskanpai »
Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:12 pm
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Hi,
Is there anywhere you can get a detailed map of Son Kol? I'm going to have 2 nights to spend in yurts coming from and back to Kyzart, and am...
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There is a good paper trekking map of the Song Kol area actually:
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Last post by steven
Wed May 27, 2020 7:14 am
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Last post by Christian77
Sun Mar 08, 2020 8:08 am
Pamir highway trip
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conore »
Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:53 pm
Hello all,
new to the forum.
I am looking for information and help regarding a road trip along the Pamir Highway in August 2020 (provided...
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Last post by conore
Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:53 pm
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Last post by craigjrichards
Tue Mar 03, 2020 5:04 am
Kyrgyzstan for vegetarians/vegans
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steven »
Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:32 am
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Please post your tips for vegetarian/vegan food and restaurants in Kyrgyzstan below!
We summarize all information on the Silk Road food page .
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I am in Bishkek for almost 3 weeks and all the places my colleagues brought me to for lunch have several vegetarian dishes.
Be careful, chicken is...
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Last post by tr8lina
Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:37 am
Stomach health when in Kyrgystan
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velowallah »
Thu Feb 27, 2020 11:04 pm
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I hear a lot of stories of how everyone who travels there gets terrible stomach problems. Is it that hard to avoid? I've travelled a lot in Ladakh,...
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While trekking I ate sublimated food, special dried food for camping. You add hot water or boil it for 15 mins.
Not sure if that kind of food is...
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Last post by Julia
Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:11 am
Dehydrated food and groceries outside Bishkek?
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velowallah »
Thu Feb 27, 2020 6:41 pm
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Can I find dehydrated meals (the type you can find in outdoor shops), in Naryn? Are grocery shops there fairly well stocked? And what about groceries...
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I usually see good dried fruit in most places (mostly raisins and apricots), and not so great nuts (decent almonds and cashews are hard to find in...
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Last post by Christian77
Fri Feb 28, 2020 10:36 pm
Weather in the mountains in July and August?
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velowallah »
Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:39 pm
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'm considering a bike trip in the Tian Shan of Kyrgystan, south of Issyk Kul and towards Naryn and Chatyr Kul, and wondering how much rain I can...
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So, rain on most days? Did you cycle east of the Barskoon mining road? My plan would be to go up the mining road from Barskoon and west over the...
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Last post by velowallah
Thu Feb 27, 2020 6:45 pm
Bishkek to Tashkent bus?
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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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Anyone know if this is likely to be running as usual during Nowruz, and if tickets can still be easily bought a few days before departure? Planning...
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Last post by billyh
Wed Feb 19, 2020 1:30 pm
Sending passports to Kyrgyzstan?
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KaYe »
Mon Feb 17, 2020 3:50 pm
Hi there,
Where would be a good place in Kyrgyzstan to send our 2nd passports with visas (from upcoming countries)? We'll travel overland and have...
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Last post by KaYe
Mon Feb 17, 2020 3:50 pm
Non wheat food in small towns?
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velowallah »
Sat Feb 08, 2020 3:42 am
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How easy is it to find non-wheat food in smaller towns? I'm gluten intolerant and wondering how self-sufficient I will have to be. Potatoes and rice...
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Nomads raise animals, so at its most basic meat and dairy are nomadic foods. Potatoes and wheat-based foods are the typical starches.
Most cyclists...
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Last post by bwv812
Mon Feb 10, 2020 3:48 am
West/South Kyrgyzstan March 2020
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sarah_thewild »
Tue Jan 14, 2020 10:15 am
Hi,
I am a female solo-traveler from Belgium and am planning to travel the West / South of Kyrgyzstan towards Uzbekistan in March 2020 starting in...
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Last post by sarah_thewild
Tue Jan 14, 2020 10:15 am
Altyn Arashan in winter
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Rheza »
Thu Dec 19, 2019 11:41 am
Hello, Is Altyn Arashan safe to self drive during winter time ? I will go there with my wife and my children with rental car / 4x4 jeep. Please...
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Last post by Rheza
Thu Dec 19, 2019 11:41 am
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