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Horseriding in Song Kul

Last post by EricaB « Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:08 am

by EricaB » Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:08 am

Wondering if anyone knows if there are still horses and yurts at Song Kul? Want to go horseriding without going through CBT

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Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:08 am
Jalal Abad to Kazarman: Kaldama pass open or closed?

Last post by EricaB « Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:05 am
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by EricaB » Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:18 pm

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Has anyone recently crossed the Kaldama Pass from Jalal Abad to Kazarman? Planning to do so tomorrow. Would like to hear about road conditions? Heard...

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Just for anyone who needs pass today was clear and beautiful

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Last post by EricaB
Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:05 am
Ala Kul Trek - October Too Late?

Last post by Virusman « Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:18 pm
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by Wanderer_97 » Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:30 pm

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Hi All,

I am interested in hiking the Ala Kul trek in early October (on the second week). The region around Karakol looks beautiful. I understand we...

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hi
just a suggestion .
Hike to altyn arashan from Aksuu (few hours half day enough)
stay in guesthouse there then the next day hike with water/day...

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Last post by Virusman
Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:18 pm
Bishkek-issykul lake first week of October

Last post by Baidjenkee « Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:12 pm

by Baidjenkee » Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:12 pm

Hi,
I'm flying to Bishkek end September-first week of October for a week. I was thinking of going round Issykul Lake, relax, take in nice autumn...

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Last post by Baidjenkee
Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:12 pm
Need a car from Bishkek to Osh?

Last post by Meetbefore « Sun Sep 17, 2023 6:54 am
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by SiljaStan » Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:45 am

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Hi all!

I’m renting a car in Osh and dropping it off in Bishkek 12th September. So if you were thinking of renting a car and driving yourself, let...

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Did you get this fixed? :)

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Last post by Meetbefore
Sun Sep 17, 2023 6:54 am
Weather in July vs August

Last post by willemspie « Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:46 am
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by velowallah » Thu Sep 14, 2023 12:14 am

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I'm planning a bike trip in the Kyrgyz Tian Shan (including around Karakol -maybe Inilchek, Naryn, Kel Suu, Baetov, Kegeti) and wondering whether...

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You can check out weather statistics on specialized sites, but not much difference
No, no snow on passes except high passes for hikers only

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Last post by willemspie
Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:46 am
Putting a bike on train to Balykchy

Last post by Milad « Thu Sep 14, 2023 6:45 am
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by velowallah » Thu Sep 14, 2023 12:51 am

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Is that possible? I know the train is slow but enjoy train rides and figured it could be a fun way out of the city to avoid the urban traffic. Or is...

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May or may not be possible in practice (on paper, it's a no). But be aware that this train runs in summer only, and the summer running season has...

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Last post by Milad
Thu Sep 14, 2023 6:45 am
M41 Pamir Highway / Kyzyl Art Pass border crossing procedure

Last post by AmazingWorldBikeTour « Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:35 am

by AmazingWorldBikeTour » Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:35 am

We left Tajikistan two days ago after over 6 weeks cycling via Kyzyl Art Pass (M41 / Pamir Highway) without any issues at any point in time (German...

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Last post by AmazingWorldBikeTour
Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:35 am
Correct address for Tezjet in Bishkek

Last post by tallpaul « Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:52 am

by tallpaul » Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:52 am

Does anyone have the correct address? I tried three different ones I found without luck. One said that the office had moved and put the phone number....

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Last post by tallpaul
Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:52 am
Naryn - Kazarman - Osh

Last post by Karldw « Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:55 pm

by Karldw » Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:55 pm

Hi!

My girlfriend and i are looking for people to share a taxi!
We would like to go from Naryn to Osh on wednesday 13 september!

If anyone is...

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Last post by Karldw
Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:55 pm
Travel Landscape

Last post by bwv812 « Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:15 pm
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by tp20 » Sat May 15, 2021 10:59 pm

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Hello!

I'm planning a trip through Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan this coming summer, but I wanted to see if anyone was already in the area. With my...

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Well the OP posted this question in May 2021, so I guess by now he has been travelling and back already LOL.
The new message above looks like a mix...

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Last post by bwv812
Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:15 pm
Early Sept. Song Kol

Last post by willemspie « Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:08 pm
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by tallpaul » Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:31 am

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I'm considering doing a hike Starting Sept. 5th to Song Kol. Is it too late to go there?

Thanks,

Paul

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No, I think yurt camps will still be there.

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Last post by willemspie
Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:08 pm
Song Kul roads

Last post by willemspie « Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:02 pm
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by marcus_22 » Sun Sep 03, 2023 11:40 am

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Hi,

Looking for some advice on the state of the roads to Song Kol. We are self-driving an SUV.

As far as I know, there are 4 roads to Song Kul.
We...

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Everyone generally arrives from Kochkor by the road from the East.
The main tourist yurt camps are located on the Northeastern shore. But it is...

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Last post by willemspie
Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:02 pm
Min Kush. Is it safe? Is it worth seeing?

Last post by marcus_22 « Sat Sep 02, 2023 7:30 am

by marcus_22 » Sat Sep 02, 2023 7:30 am

Hi,

Planning a Kyrgyzstan trip and debating whether to see Min Kush. A few places online mentioned that it is a former uranium mining town with lots...

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Last post by marcus_22
Sat Sep 02, 2023 7:30 am
Is it still possible to see traditional nomadic lifestyle in mid-late September?

Last post by steven « Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:02 pm
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by mello » Sun Aug 27, 2023 3:15 pm

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So I'm planning on visiting Kyrgyzstan in mid September and going south to see the Pamir highway from Osh-Dushanbe afterwards. One of my main...

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Try Osh CBT and Sary Mogol CBT

Hey Steve, on your site and on this forum i often read that Sary Mogol CBT should be avoided, but those were older...

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Last post by steven
Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:02 pm
Issyk Kul lake daytrip

Last post by willemspie « Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:51 am
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by Garfield » Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:16 pm

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Hello,

I'm gonna be a few days in Bishkek next month and I plan to visit at least the Burana tower. But I would like to go to the south shore of...

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Very rushed. Spend a night along the lake

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Last post by willemspie
Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:51 am
Shared taxi Bishkek to Osh

Last post by Lovetotravel « Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:05 am

by Lovetotravel » Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:05 am

Shared taxis to Osh from Bishkek leave from the side of the Western Bus station under a sign for Osh. Not south of Osh Bazaar as this site says....

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Last post by Lovetotravel
Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:05 am
Bishkek Airport Sim Card

Last post by Lovetotravel « Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:03 am
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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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You can get a whole month unlimited data SIM card in town for that price at Tsum - big department store in the centre of Bishkek. Beeline had a...

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Last post by Lovetotravel
Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:03 am
Bishkek to Tashkent bus: Q&A

Last post by Boulderado « Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:00 am
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by 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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There appears to be a legitimate website to view bus schedules and purchase bus tickets. Interestingly, no caravanistan forum (that i can find) or...
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Last post by Boulderado
Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:00 am
Motorcycle license requirements in Kyrgyzstan 🏍️

Last post by caravaniston « Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:33 pm
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by sgy » Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:54 pm

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Hey Guys
I‘m about to fly to Kyrgyzstan in a few days and am planning on renting a motorcycle.

I have years of experience on bikes (incl. > 650ccm),...

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Afaik, they do. And a few offer A and now they are kinda strict. I doubt you could do what you implied. At the same time I don't think anyone has a...

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Last post by caravaniston
Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:33 pm
Visa rule changes expected. What are the visa options for long term stay?

Last post by caravaniston « Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:14 pm

by caravaniston » Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:14 pm

It has been possible to do visa runs, but now there's a proposal that is set to be passed soon (likely).

The proposed rule is 60 days stay for visa...

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Last post by caravaniston
Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:14 pm
Customs declaration of cash

Last post by caravaniston « Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:48 pm

by caravaniston » Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:48 pm

Does anyone know for sure what the declaration limit is when taking cash OUT of the country? $3000 is my understanding, and that foreigners can't...

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Last post by caravaniston
Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:48 pm
Naryn to Kazarman / Jalal-Abad / Arslanbob

Last post by TimM « Thu Aug 24, 2023 1:55 pm
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by TimM » Mon Aug 21, 2023 2:57 pm

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Hello all,

Myself and my friend Ali (both 26 y.o. males) are hoping to make the journey from Naryn across to Kazarman on the 25th or 26th August....

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Thanks for the replies - a couple had got in touch and we arranged a taxi. Hope everyone sorts out a ride OK and has a safe journey!

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Last post by TimM
Thu Aug 24, 2023 1:55 pm
Bishkek to Shymkent

Last post by cpac « Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:41 pm
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by Gareth » Tue Jul 03, 2018 1:59 am

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Hi all,

Thanks for looking at this. I need to travel on Friday 17th from Bishkek to Shymkent. I'm staying overnight in Shymkent on 18th before...

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the last time I’ve checked, there were overnight buses, every second day, but in case you’d need to travel on the other day, just take a bus to...

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Last post by cpac
Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:41 pm
Take USD or use ATM on arrival / SIM Card (which one) / Prescription Medications.

Last post by Chegio « Sat Aug 19, 2023 5:19 pm
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by LifeBehindBars » Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:33 pm
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Hello,

First timer to Central Asia. Traveling from New Zealand.
Arriving in to Bishkek early August and have transport arranged to take myself and...

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Hello,

First timer to Central Asia. Traveling from New Zealand.
Arriving in to Bishkek early August and have transport arranged to take myself and...
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Sat Aug 19, 2023 5:19 pm

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