Kyrgyzstan Warnings or Dangers

by babar_1
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Some of our friends mistakenly crossed the boundry chain (infact the chain was broken that time) when the police men stopped them and talked very harshly, and they don't know even a single english word. Fortunately our Kyrgyz hosts reached in time and the matter was sattled.


	Beware of the cops!	Tip Rating:

Updated By bartman_9

on June 11, 2003

The cops in Kyrgyzstan, especially those around the busstation in Bishkek, seem to have a sideline suckering tourists. With the excuse of running a check, they'll take you into an office and demand to see your money, claiming to be looking for counterfeit bills. Then they'll try to palm your cash.
When a cop asks to check your luggage or money, volunteer to show what you have right there in the open and flat out refuse to be taken into an office. You'll be amazed how fast they'll leave you alone once they notice you can't be fooled.


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Updated By babar_1

on June 15, 2005

by babar_1
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Yaks are found at high mountain pastures. Usually they are harmless animals, but don't go too closer, as sometimes they may become hostile.............. keep away and enjoy.......


	1. Quite a high crime rate in...	Tip Rating:

By aliante1981

on August 26, 2002

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1. Quite a high crime rate in big cities, just as everywhere.

2. If you are hiking in Kyrgyzstan, check the weather situation carefully before departure - otherwise you may encounter some natural disasters.


	Watch your belongings!

Updated By His_Beloved

on June 22, 2005

Especially in Bishkek on marshrutkas, keep a good eye on your bags because pickpockets can steal your wallet or other valuables in the blink of an eye, even if they happen to be on the inside of your jacket - just make sure your jacket is zipped up if you carry money or documents this way.


	Walking alone at night.

By His_Beloved

on June 16, 2005

Kyrgyzstan is full of people waiting for helpless lone tourists to jump and rob. If you find yourself out alone after dark, always take a taxi to your accomodations......Always!


	Watch your pockets.

By MrRandMcnally

on September 2, 2003

Pickpockets prowl much of Bishkek, especially at the Osh bazaar.


	access to mosques

By lovesjetlag

on January 12, 2006

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 mosques in Kyrghyzstan!!! So don't even bother trying, you will be kicked away and if even you belong to the gentle sex you won't even be shown any grace, it happened to me in Osh at the Rabat Abdullah Khan Mosque.