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Bishkek

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Gorod_Bishkek/Bishkek-1268488/TravelGuide-Bishkek.html

97,188,10

Osh

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Osh-1267866/TravelGuide-Osh.html

22,63,0

Karakol

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Ysyk_Kol_Oblasty/Karakol-1268181/TravelGuide-Karakol.html

25,36,0

Ozero Issyk-Kul'

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Ysyk_Kol_Oblasty/Ozero_Issyk_Kul-1267582/TravelGuide-Ozero_Issyk_Kul.html

9,45,0

Sary-Tash

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Sary_Tash-1267801/TravelGuide-Sary_Tash.html

11,34,0

Naryn

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Naryn_Oblasty/Naryn-1267902/TravelGuide-Naryn.html

10,22,0

Cholpon-Ata

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Ysyk_Kol_Oblasty/Cholpon_Ata-1268405/TravelGuide-Cholpon_Ata.html

3,25,1

Tokmak

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Chuyskaya_Oblast/Tokmak-1267671/TravelGuide-Tokmak.html

3,6,0

Kara-Kol

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Kara_Kol-1268187/TravelGuide-Kara_Kol.html

14,16,0

Karakol

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Karakol-1268185/TravelGuide-Karakol.html

2,1,0

Irkeshtam

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Irkeshtam-1268255/TravelGuide-Irkeshtam.html

7,8,0

Ak-Say

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Ysyk_Kol_Oblasty/Ak_Say-1268618/TravelGuide-Ak_Say.html

1,2,0

Toktogul

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Dzhalal_Abadskaya_Oblast/Toktogul-1268667/TravelGuide-Toktogul.html

2,2,0

Nizhnyaya Ala-Archa

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Gorod_Bishkek/Nizhnyaya_Ala_Archa-1268678/TravelGuide-Nizhnyaya_Ala_Archa.html

2,6,0

Barskoon

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Ysyk_Kol_Oblasty/Barskoon-1268528/TravelGuide-Barskoon.html

1,2,0

Tian Shan

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Tian_Shan-1267570/TravelGuide-Tian_Shan.html

0,10,0

Burana

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/Burana-1268467/TravelGuide-Burana.html

0,11,0

Pro

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  Untouched wilderness, natural beauty and friendly atmosphere. 


Con

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  Little infrastructure, doesn't fit for people who are not adventurous 


In a nutshell

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  Beautiful Mountians, stunning lakes, and nomadic culture 

 

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Bishkek  

Hyatt Regency Bishkek

 6 Reviews and 52 Opinions  Very nice hotel, but very expensive. Its location is best in the city. They don't have metal room... 

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Hotel Dostuk

 1 Review and 20 Opinions  The hotel has preserved a lot of its Soviet heritage but it is all functional but clearly overpriced... 

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Cholpon-Ata  

The Castle Hotel

 2 Reviews and 1 Opinions  Not exactly cheap compared to homestay or 'local accommodation", but if you enjoy your creature... 

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Kyrgyzstan  

Stay in a yurt!

Stay in a yurt!, Kyrgyzstan

 bartman_9 Says:  One of the highlights of my trip to Kyrgyzstan is the time I spent with a Kyrgiz family living in a yurt (traditional tent). A Swiss aid-organisation, Helvetas,... 

 Things to Do in Kyrgyzstan

Tamara's place: Altyn Arashan - a must!

Tamara's place: Altyn Arashan - a must!, Kyrgyzstan

 Masha_M Says:  Tamara has big rooms with about 20 beds and a kitchen to cook your own meals. Bring your own food as there are no shops whatsoever. The spring water is safe to... 

 Hotels in Kyrgyzstan

The Torugart Pass, road to China and Kashgar

The Torugart Pass, road to China and Kashgar, Kyrgyzstan

 budapest8 Says:  Being the first Westerners, or Capitalists as our reluctanthost Dr.Bek regarded us as, did cause even more suspicionswhen I spent a long time oogling the... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Kyrgyzstan

Barskoon, the reason we came to Kirgizstan.

Barskoon, the reason we came to Kirgizstan., Kyrgyzstan

 budapest8 Says:  It all started some months before Yeltsin stood on a tank,before Kirgiztan gained independence, in the kitchen ofmy Russian girlfriend in Leningrad where I was... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Kyrgyzstan

Ak-Shyrak. on the road from Barskoon.

Ak-Shyrak. on the road from Barskoon., Kyrgyzstan

 budapest8 Says:  We stayed in Barskoon several nights, we were the first ever Westerners tovisit this town. We stayed in the house of Dr.Bek and his wife was a school teacherin... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Kyrgyzstan

At-Bashi & ruins of a small citadel at Kara-Suu

At-Bashi & ruins of a small citadel at Kara-Suu, Kyrgyzstan

 budapest8 Says:  Although we spent 6 weeks in and around the Issik Kul Lake, because it was winter, we didn't make many places because the roads are blocked by snow and ice in... 

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Ala-Bash valley

Ala-Bash  valley, Kyrgyzstan

 budapest8 Says:  Ala-Bash, valley - (southern shore of the Issyk-Kul). Ala-Bash is a small mountain, dotted with sharp black and red cliffs, which proudly stands in the center... 

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Carrying Passports

Carrying Passports, Kyrgyzstan

 budapest8 Says:  Carrying passports is important to remember, guess like in Germany they require a legit ID.According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is necessary that... 

 Warnings Or Dangers in Kyrgyzstan

VISA INFORMATION (Cont.)

VISA INFORMATION (Cont.), Kyrgyzstan

 budapest8 Says:  Some travel companies can provide assistance by supplying a letter of invitation (visa support) for you to obtain a Kyrgyz visa.But do this in good time. I... 

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VISA INFORMATION Kyrgyzstan

VISA INFORMATION Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan

 budapest8 Says:  (*) List of countries whose citizens can get a Kyrgyz tourist visa up to one month at any Embassy or Consulate of Kyrgyzstan abroad without invitation (visa... 

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Marshrutkas Take You Where You Wanna Go

Marshrutkas Take You Where You Wanna Go, Kyrgyzstan

 brookevstheworld Says:  Marshrutkas are little vans that run in a standard path around the cities, or even between cities. Marshrut in Russian actually means "route". Each marshrutka... 

 Transportation in Kyrgyzstan

Russian Language Immersion in Kyrgyzstan

Russian Language Immersion in Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan

 brookevstheworld Says:  I lived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for over 4 months last year. I participated in a Russian Language Immersion program with the London School in Bishkek, spending... 

 Local Customs in Kyrgyzstan

 
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 Warning to women travelers on acess to mosques!Remember that even though you are all covered up from head to toe, non muslim women will not be granted access to... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  The 7 Ones... This is Jeff from Texas. I'm coming to Kyrgyzstan the first and second weeks of July and one thing I always try... 

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A: My knowledge on Kyrgyiztan is very limited, but I can help you on your first question - find one on Tshengiz AitmatovĀ“s books! He is dead now, but was called "the voice... 

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Top Kyrgyzstan Writers

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Kyrgyzstan - the unexplored heaven

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 I visited Kyrgyzstan during September 2003, and what a memorable stay it was. Kyrgyzstan is the land of majesticTien-shien mountains, lovely lakes, clean cities and -above all - friendly people. In... 

2

Kyrgyzstan: about shepherds and exciting roadtrips

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 In my memories mountainous Kyrgyzstan has to be one of the most pure and beautiful countries on earth. I wasn't able to trek the Tian Shan due to continuous terrible weather up there, but I still... 

3

One Hell of a Summer Job

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 In July and August 2002 I worked as an Intern in the Politics and Economics section of the American Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. I spent my weekends traveling around the country. 

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A LAND FAR, FAR AWAY

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  Kyrgy-huh? Kyrgy-wha? Kyrgy-where? That's right: Kyrgyzstan, the land of horses, kumys and incredible natural beauty that takes you in its grip and never really lets go. In 2004 I spent two... 

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a workcamp in Kyrghyzstan part 2

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 hello VTers, having used up all the space I had in the album on Kyrghyzstan now I am publishing the rest of the stuff here, so have a good trip..Here you will find the rest of the photo gallery of Osh... 

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