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Trek from Chon Kemin valley to Issyk Kul via Chon Ak Suu pass

Last post by ninab « Tue Sep 17, 2024 6:19 pm
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by 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
Visit Saymaluu Tash from Kazarman

Last post by PabloS « Mon Sep 16, 2024 5:52 am
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by 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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Visiting the petrogliphs is a nice one or two days hike.
You climb from 2.000 to 3.000 metres.
Track is very clear.
No need for a guide for the...

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Last post by PabloS
Mon Sep 16, 2024 5:52 am
August 2024: KG driving experience and road conditions

Last post by minion « Wed Sep 11, 2024 3:05 am

by minion » Wed Sep 11, 2024 3:05 am

i will describe the driving experiene and road conditions for common tourist sites, hopefully this will help someone in future planning

1. Southern...

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Last post by minion
Wed Sep 11, 2024 3:05 am
12 hours transit in Manas airport (Bishkek)

Last post by sketchymarco « Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:20 pm
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by 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?

Last post by Aeglil « Tue Aug 27, 2024 8:18 am
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by 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

Last post by Aeglil « Tue Aug 27, 2024 6:40 am
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by 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
Snow leopard wildlife refuge in Kyrgyzstan?

Last post by steven « Tue Aug 27, 2024 5:02 am
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by Aeglil » Fri Aug 23, 2024 1:11 pm

I missed them in Tajikistan, so I hope I will get a second chance in Kyrgyzstan or maybe another country.

Last time I was in Kyrgyzstan, I heard...

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Last post by steven
Tue Aug 27, 2024 5:02 am
Sary Mogol: questions and experiences

Last post by gants888 « Sun Aug 25, 2024 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 marshrutkas leave from the Старый Автовокзал on google map at 2pm. But better arrive around 12 noon to reserve a seat with your backpack. We...
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Last post by gants888
Sun Aug 25, 2024 5:51 am
Best base for day hikes around Issyk-Kul / Karakol

Last post by willemspie « Sat Aug 24, 2024 6:33 pm
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by 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?

Last post by Aeglil « Fri Aug 23, 2024 10:52 pm
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by 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

Last post by Aeglil « Wed Aug 21, 2024 2:33 am
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by 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

Last post by TomHS « Tue Aug 20, 2024 6:24 pm
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by 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

Last post by Indianaglobe « Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:32 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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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
Chaek-Kazarman-Jalalabad

Last post by Indianaglobe « Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:22 pm
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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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Hello, I just took it today, here are some fresh updates :
- Chayek to Kazarman is brand new, 2h, amazing scenary, some landslides that have been...

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Last post by Indianaglobe
Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:22 pm
South Issyk Kul. Some updates

Last post by EvilDoctorK « Fri Aug 16, 2024 5:32 pm
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by 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

Last post by EvilDoctorK « Fri Aug 16, 2024 5:07 pm

by 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

Last post by willemspie « Wed Aug 14, 2024 4:52 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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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

Last post by borekj « Wed Aug 14, 2024 5:49 am
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by 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
Bishkek to Tashkent bus: Q&A

Last post by Susiegirl7 « Wed Aug 14, 2024 4:18 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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I can't get any of the Kyrgyz bus websites to work. Is it just me?

Actual question, goes the Bishkek to Tashkent bus sell out. And how late can I...
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Last post by Susiegirl7
Wed Aug 14, 2024 4:18 am
Thoughts on Kyrgyzstan Route

Last post by willemspie « Tue Aug 13, 2024 5:20 pm
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by 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

Last post by phillipajburns1971 « Thu Aug 08, 2024 11:49 am
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by 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 ?

Last post by Aeglil « Tue Aug 06, 2024 11:12 pm
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by 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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Tue Aug 06, 2024 11:12 pm
Flight from Osh to Bishkek

Last post by SasuraiJoe « Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:45 pm
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by 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

Last post by aminjml « Mon Aug 05, 2024 7:36 pm

by 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
Ala Archa marshrutka

Last post by kohji « Sat Jul 27, 2024 2:45 pm
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by Todd_P » Thu Sep 13, 2018 2:13 pm

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*to be noted that I do speak Russiaan, hence the experience slightly simpler (or maybe not).*

BISHKEK to ALA-ARCHA
1)Got to Bazaar Osh . Marsrutka...

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How much does the 265 and 295 marshrutka cost to get to Кашка Суу?

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Sat Jul 27, 2024 2:45 pm

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