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BenV20:35 UTC06 Sep 2014

Hi guys,
We are visiting Kyrgyzstan next week and plan to go trekking. We’re considering:
• Multi-day trek around Karakol
• the Sary Chelek Biosphere Reserve, if we can get to it.
• Around Arslanbob

Has anyone suggestions on which area to prioritise; possible routes, and how to access to these areas?
We have 2 weeks from mid-September and are planning on taking a tent and cooking equipment etc.

Thanks for your help.
BenV

kiwibabe03:18 UTC07 Sep 2014

Hi i went out to Ala Archa canyon yesterday (21km from Bishkek) and only had time for the 1km or so walk to the river but there are longer walks to the waterfalls etc but totally recommend there at the moment, esp if youre into photography of beautiful landscapes, as the autumn colours are out with poplars turned yellow and lots of other bushes around going orange and red and its really beautiful - the river is a very pretty blue

theres a hotel there and camping available

mvbergen07:29 UTC07 Sep 2014

Hi,

For Karakol, I was using CBT for a multi-days trek.
The do-it yourself for Arslanbob is very easy. Bazar-Korgon is the hub for Arslanbob. A lot of possibilities for day trips. A very nice place.

Michel

BenV20:23 UTC07 Sep 2014

Thank you, looking forward to exploring these. Has anyone ideas for multi day treks around Karakol and Sary Chelek?

mvbergen20:26 UTC07 Sep 2014

Hi,

You can check with CBT or Shepperd Life.

Michel

kiwibabe10:17 UTC09 Sep 2014

Arslanbob yesterday a beautiful, amazing place. I met a CBT guy who is going to email me his address so he would be a good contact if you need.
I still recommend Ala-archa canyon from Bishkek though esp while the autumn colours are in and coming in . Really beautiful there at the moment.

BenV21:00 UTC09 Sep 2014

Thanks for all these ideas.

edouardklein13:16 UTC13 Sep 2014

For trekking, try to avoid the agencies (even the CBT) as they do not give good value for money. I advise you to buy a map and go on your own.

Best way to roam in Kyrgyzstan is to rent a car (quite cheap in Bichkek, we got on for 20$/day). Beware of the police, they ask for bribes, I paid the first time, but then I just flat out refused and want on my merry way, I did not have problems but I knew my embassy would have my back. Check with yours first.

Maps can be bought in GeoID in Bichkek (Kievskaia street).

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BenV20:35 UTC06 Sep 2014	Hi guys, We are visiting Kyrgyzstan next week and plan to go trekking. We’re considering: • Multi-day trek around Karakol • the Sary Chelek Biosphere Reserve, if we can get to it. • Around Arslanbob Has anyone suggestions on which area to prioritise; possible routes, and how to access to these areas? We have 2 weeks from mid-September and are planning on taking a tent and cooking equipment etc. Thanks for your help. BenV
kiwibabe03:18 UTC07 Sep 2014	Hi i went out to Ala Archa canyon yesterday (21km from Bishkek) and only had time for the 1km or so walk to the river but there are longer walks to the waterfalls etc but totally recommend there at the moment, esp if youre into photography of beautiful landscapes, as the autumn colours are out with poplars turned yellow and lots of other bushes around going orange and red and its really beautiful - the river is a very pretty blue theres a hotel there and camping available	1
mvbergen07:29 UTC07 Sep 2014	Hi, For Karakol, I was using CBT for a multi-days trek. The do-it yourself for Arslanbob is very easy. Bazar-Korgon is the hub for Arslanbob. A lot of possibilities for day trips. A very nice place. Michel	2
BenV20:23 UTC07 Sep 2014	Thank you, looking forward to exploring these. Has anyone ideas for multi day treks around Karakol and Sary Chelek?	3
mvbergen20:26 UTC07 Sep 2014	Hi, You can check with CBT or Shepperd Life. Michel	4
kiwibabe10:17 UTC09 Sep 2014	Arslanbob yesterday a beautiful, amazing place. I met a CBT guy who is going to email me his address so he would be a good contact if you need. I still recommend Ala-archa canyon from Bishkek though esp while the autumn colours are in and coming in . Really beautiful there at the moment.	5
BenV21:00 UTC09 Sep 2014	Thanks for all these ideas.	6
edouardklein13:16 UTC13 Sep 2014	For trekking, try to avoid the agencies (even the CBT) as they do not give good value for money. I advise you to buy a map and go on your own. Best way to roam in Kyrgyzstan is to rent a car (quite cheap in Bichkek, we got on for 20$/day). Beware of the police, they ask for bribes, I paid the first time, but then I just flat out refused and want on my merry way, I did not have problems but I knew my embassy would have my back. Check with yours first. Maps can be bought in GeoID in Bichkek (Kievskaia street).	7

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