RB_Oakes Says: I can't really think of anything else to do in Tamchy other than veg out at the beach. Lake Issyk-kul is swimmable - surprising given its altitude. Many Russians from Kazakhstan come here on vacation. It's a quieter beach than nearby Cholpon-Ata. However, those expecting a...
CBT Tamchy: Pricey for what you get
RB_Oakes Says: The CBT (Community Based Tourism) office is Tamchy is friendly enough, but their B&B costs over $11, which puts it at the high end for Tamchy. The food is adequate, but they'll do things like buy a bottle of soda, drink half of it themselves, give you the rest and then...
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The CBT (Community Based Tourism) office is Tamchy is friendly enough, but their B&B costs over $11, which puts it at the high end for Tamchy. The food is...
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The ride to Tamchy stretches through farmland from Bishkek for a while before entering a low, jagged canyon. Upon exiting the canyon, we stopped for lunch. The roadside stall had some fried dough with...
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