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RE: Sary Mogul?

by etc4ca 17 August 2011

Sary Mogul and the Alay Valley are good options for acclimatization at 3000m if you can make the step up from Osh without too much trouble.…
Partners for Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan in July-August?

by driftwould79 30 June 2011

Hi all! I'm looking for travel partners for a hiking (trekking), camping, historical places and local culture heavy trip to KG, UZ and…
RE: Saary Jaaz Valley

by peterna 15 April 2011

I assume you got the name wrong and you mean the Valley where Sary-Tash is located. As far as I know, there is no Valley with the name…
RE: Booking stays in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

by peterna 11 April 2011

I would not book in advance. It is no problem to find a spot in Osh or other places. Even in Sary-Tash. But as emmef wrote, if you come…
RE: Osh To Duschane nex summer- How many days

by jamanbala 21 October 2010

Hello! The normal days to go from Osh-Dushanbe over 4 days.Also you mast do visa ,because there are two posts . 30 percent of road Osh…
RE: Border crossings into Tajikistan

by changgulu 07 July 2010

No confirmation that Karamik on the bottom of Alai valley is open for foreigners, Kyzyl Art is open and through west of Kyrgyzstan Kojand-Du…
RE: Kyrgyzstan - what's to see on a small budget?

by rami_trap 25 April 2010

Assuming you mean Sary-Tash in the Alai valley its an absolutly astonishing place.The huge valley sits at +3000 metres above sea level…
RE: Border closed to tourist in Alay valley ??

by CentralAsia_traveler 04 September 2009

Another alternative is: Shared taxi from Sary-Tash to Osh. Osh is worth seeing, with a fabulous huge bazaar, plus climbing Suleiman…
RE: Border closed to tourist in Alay valley ??

by ainsan 04 September 2009

Karamyk check point is only for Tajiks and Kyrgyz. It is possible to cross the border through this check point if you apply in time for…
Border closed to tourist in Alay valley ??

by simurgkaf 02 September 2009

We are a couple of Italian independent travellers and we are planning the following route trough Tajikistan the first and second week…
RE: Is the Alay Valley in Kyrgyzstan closed? It is on the Pamir Highway

by ainsan 01 July 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itvlZIW2jjE&feature=related
RE: Is the Alay Valley in Kyrgyzstan closed? It is on the Pamir Highway

by black_climber 01 July 2009

AFAIK if you just pass through the border zone (i.e. take a car from the border to Osh), you don't need any permit. Otherwise, if you…
RE: Is the Alay Valley in Kyrgyzstan closed? It is on the Pamir Highway

by kirinsingh 30 June 2009

Do you know of any agents that can provide the letter in Dushanbe or in Tajikistan as i will be travelling north along the Pamir Highway…
RE: Is the Alay Valley in Kyrgyzstan closed? It is on the Pamir Highway

by black_climber 28 June 2009

Alay valley is situated within border zone and you need corresponding permit to enter. Most travel agents in Osh can provide it, but it…
Re: Is the Alay Velley near Osh closed? It is on the Pamir Highway

by ainsan 26 June 2009

For being on the safety side It is possible to obtain Kyrgyz border zone permit covering the whole Chon-Alai region of Osh district (Irkesht…
Is the Alay Valley in Kyrgyzstan closed? It is on the Pamir Highway

by kirinsingh 25 June 2009

I met 3 travellers from Italy who tried to head south from Osh to the Tajikistan border and were turned away before they reached the Alay…
Is the Alay Velley near Osh closed? It is on the Pamir Highway

by kirinsingh 25 June 2009

I met 3 travellers from Italy who tried to head south from Osh to the Tajikistan border and were turned away before they reached the Alay…
Re: The Torugart, Irkeshtam, Khorgas and Qolma crossings

by wamidon 05 May 2009

As someone mentioned above, if you are going from Bishkek to Kashgar, the Irkesham pass is quite far out of the way and is a real hassle.…
Re: Kyrgyzstan Trip Report

by TheRedOctober 28 November 2007

Hi, I went absolutely independant only armed with a lonely planet. I managed well had a few wonderful but weird experiences. In Bishkek…
Entering Tajikistan via Garm Valley

by ubik 12 April 2007

Hey, Celtic and stoognik:

Would be very grateful for any additional logistical and touristy info about the Pamir Alay valley and…
Entering Tajikistan via Garm Valley

by Celtic_Sufi 28 March 2007

The permit stoognik is refering to is called 'propusk pa granzona' or border zone permit in Russian and was originally only requested…
Entering Tajikistan via Garm Valley

by danielsprague 20 March 2007

Hi

Has anyone managed to enter Tajikistan (from Kyrgyzstan) using the Jirgatal border crossing on the A372 into the Garm Valley?…
Central Asia General Information

by Celtic_Sufi 22 November 2006

*Kyrgyzstan's Remote Alay Valley* Wojciech Bartuzi 11/22/06. A EurasiaNet Photo Essay

For the photos:

Central Asia General Information

by Celtic_Sufi 10 August 2005

The Eastern Pamirs, Murgab (Tajikistan)

I just spent ten days in the Eastern Pamirs as a side trip from Kyrgyzstan. Here…