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RE: Good beach vacation place in central Asia during June

by celticbhoy7 26 May 2012

The only beaches in Central Asia are at Issyk-kul. Cholpon-ata is like a Soviet summer camp, the south shore is more natural but less…
One week itinerary for KG - Osh to Bishkek

by nonoyesno 14 May 2012

Hello everyone! My friends and I will be coming to Kyrgyzstan for a week, from Osh to Bishkek, and we are thinking of hiring a driver.…
Border Crossing from Uzbek > Kyrg and road condition in Kyrg

by alamode11 08 May 2012

Four of us are planning to cross into Kyrgystan at the border near Fergana (in Uzbekistan) at the end of June. Two questions: 1 Has…
RE: Kyrgystan and Tajikistan itinerary query

by mimi911 08 May 2012

I would recommend two things: take the direct route bishkek to karakol (or make an overnight stop in Cholpon-Ata instead of Balykchy),…
RE: games\ festivals and traveling costs

by mimi911 20 April 2012

For the transport, a bus will always be cheaper than a taxi with CBT. If you can find people to share the ride a normal taxi is a good…
Updates/Corrections For Kyrgyzstan in the Central Asia LP

by crpettit 07 March 2012

Hello, I spent about 2 1/2 months traveling through Central Asia in the spring/summer of 2011. I had the Central Asia book with me and…
Updates/Corrections to the Central Asia LP

by crpettit 07 March 2012

Hello, I spent about 2 1/2 months traveling through Central Asia in the spring/summer of 2011. I had the LP Central Asia book with me…
RE: Issyk kul

by Ainsanghost 01 March 2012

during the swimming season Almaty-Cholpon Ata bus is a good option of access to the lake by public transport from Almaty (9-10 hours if…
RE: guesthose Angelina - in Cholpon Ata

by Raki_Man 24 October 2011

And lets not forget Memphis Guest House- almost brand new- about 50 meters to the east of the rather tired Blue Homestay on the main road!…
RE: guesthose Angelina - in Cholpon Ata

by Ainsa 24 October 2011

And how was the Angelina?
guesthose Angelina - in Cholpon Ata

by tajikatia 23 October 2011

Just to inform the correct contact details for Guesthouse ANGELINA in Cholpon-Ata zaksolto@mail.ru tel 0555491301 in the Lonely Planet…
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…
Kyrgyzstan festivals

by angularmomentum 05 June 2011

Hi, I'm planning to visit Kyrgyzstan in August. There seem to be several festivals happening around that time: has anyone been to these…
Re: Boat at Issyk Kul

by tuintje 18 May 2011

There is no boat transportation on the Issyk-Kul lake since Kyrgyzstan became independent. You can make a boat trip from Cholpon Ata…
Boat at Issyk Kul

by jignacio 15 May 2011

Dear travellers, I would be pleased if some of you could confirm me if there is, or there is not, transport by boat at the Issyk Kul,…
Re: Current fare for shared taxi from Bishkek to Karakol?

by Almaz_KGZ 28 April 2011

July still ok, this is price we pay for taxi I mean kyrgyz people. They might try to charge you more but there are like 30 taxi to chooce…
RE: Current fare for shared taxi from Bishkek to Karakol?

by patte 27 April 2011

Even in the summer? According to the LP guidebook the fare is a lot more during the summer? I will not be there until July. Is the bus…
RE: Current fare for shared taxi from Bishkek to Karakol?

by patte 26 April 2011

So that would be 2000 soms for the whole car? I was told 4500 soms for a whole car by the place I will stay at in Bishkek and 3500 soms…
RE: Changing to local money in Kyrgyzstan

by changgulu 16 April 2011

Advise to take money from ATM at airport Manas. ATM give also soms. Be careful, because not all ATM give money for VISA or Mastercard.…
RE: Cheap and clean guest house in Bishkek

by Raki_Man 23 March 2011

I liked Cholpon Ata- went up to the petroglyphs on the hill behind twon- also stayed at Memphis G'House. 500-600 som for new 2 deb unit…
RE: Renting an apartment/house in Kyrgyzstan

by AzamatAi 07 December 2010

Hi borntoexplore, I am Azamat from Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek if you are planning to spend the summer in Kyrgyzstan with your friends. So main…
Re: Renting an apartment/house in Kyrgyzstan

by Almaz_KGZ 17 November 2010

Ok I will ask my friends in Karakol, but it might to be rooms. I don't have any connections in Cholpon-Ata but I know it will be very…
RE: Renting an apartment/house in Kyrgyzstan

by borntoexplore 16 November 2010

Hi, Thank you very much for your reply. Yes, staying in Bishkek would be an option, although if possible, we would like to stay in a…
Re: Is there any problem flying in/out Bishkek Int'l Airport?　

by knocknock 05 July 2010

Thanks. According to LP, there are direct buses from Almaty to Cholpon-Ata and Karakol, so I thought there might be a border in that area.…
Kyrgystan Transport Costs Info - May 2010

by budgettravelnotes 03 June 2010

Hi, Here's some details about transport costs in Kyrgyzstan from May 2010. Hope it helps. In 2 weeks we tried to cover Osh, Arslanbob,…