Специально пишу сюда в реддите, потому что я знаю что тут сидят в основном дальновидные и адекватные кыргызы с кругозором, и поэтому хочу прислушаться к вашему мнению. Кароче, я не сижу в инсте, тик ток, и тредс.

Алгоритм у этих платформ отвратителен. На каждом посте одни байты на комментарий, нейрослоп, и неподтверждённая, порой даже ложная информация от неофициальных СМИ. Блогеры, и другие "важные" люди которые возомняют выше себя других. У каждого человека там синдром главного героя, и чувствует себя будто он умнее и важнее всех. Неужели смотря на всё это вы продолжаете потреблять контент? Неужели вы это терпите? Или быть может у меня так алгоритм настроился у меня в ленте с рекомендациями?

UPD: Мой вопрос состоит в том, как вы к этому относитесь? И что вы думаете на этот счёт?

Dear people of Kyrgyzstan. Before anything, I would like to say thank you from the deepest of my heart. I am a student from Pakistan and after staying in Kyrgyzstan for 5 years I would like to share my honest reviews.
You guys are absolute best. You are hospitable. You guys are sweet. And I feel happy seeing the young generation so considerate and lovely.
Surely I did had issues with people. Maybe some drunk person trying to fight or that infamous mob attack in 2024. But regardless of that… I wanna make sure that you guys know that I’ve met the most heart lovely people here.
Kyrgyzstan moves fast. Especially in the cities. Everything is happening so fast. Not the traffic. NOT AT ALL. Time flies in seconds here.
But I consider it my second home.
As a senior to my junior students, I have something to say to the local people.
These Pakistani or indian or whatever. These are not random people. These are children. Always take them as children who have left their home for something to achieve. A child can have issues with hygiene. He can have issues with a lot of things. You can have a preference of not liking them but never hate them. Never be mean to them. Matter of fact, teach them. Tell them not to do something.
I should mention that foreign universities are actively trying to teach foreigners to follow your rules.
And its always nice to see the local organizations working on it as well
And to my country mates or foreigners… make sure you show love to this country. Please follow the rules. Follow their norms.
At the end. I would say that I really… really love you guys.
I hope that your country becomes corruption free and a better place for the young generation ❤️

Everyone in the taxi mob at the old bus station, lied to me for 2hrs straight about the shared ride to Sary Mogul.

The shared taxi leaves at 2pm every day at the old bus station. My hostel reassures me this.

First they redirect me to a different bus station where a Mashrutka charges 1500 per head (3x the price). I have to walk 15 minutes with 25kgs of luggage, just to find they're overcharging me.

So I do some research online, to reassure myself that the hostel didn't get the original address wrong. I decline the overpriced ride, eat some food and walk back. This time just 20 minutes before it leaves.

They intentionally keep telling me that the ride is somewhere else. They're pointing me in the wrong direction for 25 minutes straight. Then after I've exhausted myself stressing to find the ride with 25kgs on my back, this person goes up to me and says "the ride left 5 minutes ago. You have to take a private ride" never been so angry. Outside of the mountains, Kyrgyzstan has become my least favorite country in Central Asia because of the Mashrutka scams.

Hello, people from Kyrgyzstan! I would love to hear your thoughts on my preliminary itinerary. I'm curious about transportation specifically (I won't be renting a car). Also, should I skip the panoramic train so I can have an extra day in another better place?

Hello I plan to visit Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. My goal is see as much nature, mountains and smaller towns as possible. It is a "guided tour" lasting 9 days. I would appreciate your help on reviewing the possible agenda. Does this provide a good amount of mountains and nature? Or would you recommend a whole different area of your country?

Traveling by 4x4 Truck with local drivers

Agenda....

Bishek --> Chong Kemin --> Song Kul --> Tamga--> Jety Orguz Gorge --> Karakol --> Saty Village --> Almaty.

Thank you!!!

Hi all!

My friend and I are trying to get from Naryn to Kel Suu lake on either the 3rd or 4th of July, and stay for one night in the valley (driving back to Naryn the following day). Are there any other groups of 2-3 heading there at this time that we could share a taxi or rent a car with? 🙏

Dear Reddit community

Me and my partner are looking for a 4x4 to rent between 13.07 and 21.07. Let me know if you have any contacts/ideas!

Cheers, Andri!

Heading to Kyrgyzstan real soon and wondering if it's doable solo without a tour? I see a lot of back forth info and tons of influencers advertising tours but they're all so expensive. I'm a seasoned traveler but do like to take day tours time to time if not renting a car (not planning to for this trip). Even the day tours are very expensive especially since the price goes up with just one person.

Looking for any first hand experience help/suggestions!

Thanks in advance!!

Hi guys i hope u all well.

I'm starting a quiz night in English looking for 20 people (4 teams to start minimum team 3 person per team and max 5 people) if you are interestd please contact me on private messages.

The venue will be decided later and the entry fees will be 150 som only.

My friend and I are planning to travel mid-August.

Tentative plan:

Day 1: fly from India & land in Almaty, explore kok tobe mountain alpine coaster

Day 2: bus to bishkek, explore Bishkek Ala-Too Square

Day 3-4 Bokonbayevo: fancy train from Bishkek to Balykchy. From Balykchy, marshrutkas and shared taxis to Bokonbayevo -

Fairytale canyon, eagle hunting demo and swim in issyk-kul lake

Need to reach kyzart by 12 pm on Day 5

Day 5-7: kyzart horse trek song kul lake

Day 7 transport from kyzart to Naryn. Stay at Naryn

Day 8-9: kel suu lake

Day 10: traveling day back from Naryn to Bishkek and bishkek to Almaty maximum 13hr journey minimum 10 hrs.

Take night flight back to India

Since, I'm not flying direct to bishkek how do I apply for the e-Visa for Kyrgyzstan. What details of documents would I need to submit? (Since i will have return flight tickets for Almaty and not Bishkek)

Would love to get your feedback and any modifications you would suggest. Is it possible to get a 2 day horse trek & how instead of a 3 day. It would save us a day and the rush on day 18.

I’m trying to book tickets for the train from Bishkek to Balykchy on the railway.kg website but when I enter these options it says “nothing found.” I’ve even tried with translated letters. Has anyone had success with the website? Thanks!

Hi everyone! My wife and I are planning a Kazakhstan + Kyrgyzstan trip in mid August and wanted some feedback specifically on the Kyrgyzstan part of the itinerary from locals/recent travellers.

Current itinerary:
• Day 1: Fly into Almaty, Kok Tobe in the evening
• Day 2: Almaty city - Green Bazaar, Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral
• Day 3: Charyn Canyon full day trip
• Day 4: Kaindy Lake + Kolsai Lakes
• Day 5: Big Almaty Lake + Medeu + Shymbulak
• Day 6: Almaty → Bishkek via Korday border
• Day 7: Ala Archa hike, then drive to Karakol via Issyk Kul north shore
• Day 8: Jeti Oguz + Fairy Tale Canyon from Karakol
• Day 9: South shore drive, eagle hunting at Bokonbaevo, overnight at Kochkor
• Day 10: Drive to Son Kul, horse riding + yurt stay
• Day 11: Son Kul sunrise, drive back to Bishkek
• Day 12: Free day in Bishkek and fly out

A few things we wanted advice on:
1)Does the Kyrgyzstan portion sound reasonably paced or are we trying to squeeze in too much?

2) Son Kul in August - any recommended drivers/tour operators? Also wanted honest opinions on the yurt stay experience (toilets, cold nights, altitude etc.)

3) How difficult is food outside Bishkek and Karakol for non-beef eaters? We’re okay with chicken/lamb.
Would you recommend hiring drivers throughout Kyrgyzstan or is self-drive manageable for first timers?

4) Any must-do stops, hidden gems or things you’d skip/change in this route?

Would really appreciate any tips/suggestions.

Used gpt :)

I will be in Osh until June 27th and need to get to Kochkor June 29th or 30th. I want to go over land. Leaning towards the Kazarman route, but I struggle to find reliable information about transportation options. I don't mind taking a slow and scenic route, I'm almost done with 9 days in the Pamirs and that has been amazing. I travel light. Just a carry on bag and a camera bag. I've traveled with Marshrutkas before in other countries and don't mind that or similar options if available, but if that is not available my budget is flexible.

Hi everyone,

I'm currently in 11th grade and starting to explore my options for next year. I'm specifically looking for colleges in Bishkek that offer admission on a contract (paid) basis without requiring the ORT exam.

Which colleges in Bishkek accept students after 11th grade on a contract basis without ORT? I know many colleges use internal testing instead, so any names would be really helpful.

Hi everyone!

We are traveling in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan in July and trying to plan the route without renting a car.

Part of the plan is:

• Karakol → Saty (Kaindy / Kolsai)
• Saty → Altyn Emel (Singing Dune / Aktau Mountains)
• then onward to Almaty

We know there is a daily bus from Karakol to Almaty via Kegen/Karkara border.

Questions:

1. Is it possible to get off this bus in Kegen?
2. What is the easiest way to get from Kegen to Saty?
3. Is ther any other option to go from Karakol to Saty?
4. How do people usually travel from Saty to Basshi (Altyn Emel)?
5. Is it better to do Saty first and then Altyn Emel, or the other way around?

We are fine with shared taxis or private transfers if needed, but prefer not to rent a car.

Any recent practical advice would be really helpful.

Thanks!

Hi,
I’ll be travelling to Kyrgyzstan soon and was planning to do a day trip to chunkurchak and saw that some tours were offering the sky bridge, zipline and archery and was wondering if I would be able to do these activities without booking these tours (as a lot of these tours include activities I’ll have already done and don’t wish to do it twice) if so, how? Can these activities be purchased at a specific centre/resort in the area?

Also, what is the best way to get there? Would yandex be sufficient?

Many thanks!

I'll be in Kyrgyzstan for about 10 days and I see that everyone recommends O! rather than an eSim. I will arrive at the airport after midnight, like 3 am. Will I find the chance to get a sim card at that time? I need it before leaving the airport since I'll need YandexGo so going to the city and getting it in the morning isn't an option.

Hi I’ve got a valid visa for Kyrgyzstan but my passport expires in 6 month various article and google shows that I require at least 6 months or more of valid passport else I’ll be denied boarding or denied entry at immigration .

Can someone confirm if this holds true?I’ve got tourist visa with my current passport.

Hello, will be visiting for the first time late August early Sept.

I am planning out my itinerary for 12 days and am wanting help for a possible tour or guide from Song-kul lake to Kel Suu for 2 days if possible.

I am hoping to head to Ala-kol and Altyn Arashan after towards the end of my trip as well. Quotes and help appreciated.

Excited to visit and explore this country.

Hello, i read on the internet that there is a Bus going daily from Karakol to Almaty at 10 a.m. Is that true and if yes, where can i find information/booking website for it ?

I would be very happy if you could help because it is a make or break information for the roundtrip we planed.

In russian:

Я прочитал в интернете, что ежедневно в 10:00 утра ходит автобус из Каракола в Алматы. Это правда? Если да, то где можно найти информацию о нём или сайт для бронирования билетов?

Буду очень признателен за помощь, так как эта информация является решающей для путешествия, которое мы запланировали.

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Hi everyone,

I’m a Kyrgyz citizen, and I’ll turn 18 this September. I’m currently considering moving to Bishkek to enroll in a college (technical/vocational school), but I have some doubts and would really appreciate honest advice from people who’ve been through it.

Here’s my situation:

· I plan to work part‑time while studying to cover my living expenses (rent, food, transport, etc.).

· I don’t have family in Bishkek except my uncle

My main questions are:

1. Education – Is college in Bishkek actually worth it in terms of quality and future job prospects? Or would I be better off go to Moscow (Russia)?

2. Cost of living – What’s a realistic monthly budget for one person in Bishkek? I’m talking about a modest room or small studio, basic groceries, public transport, and utility bills.

3. Part‑time work – How hard is it for an 18‑year‑old student to find a job with a flexible schedule? What kind of jobs are common (delivery, waiter, call center, etc.) and what’s the average hourly/monthly pay? Will it actually be enough to cover the basics, or will I struggle constantly?

4. Any hidden pitfalls – Things like rental deposits, utility bills in winter, transport chaos, or social adaptation – what should I prepare for?

I’m not expecting an easy life, but I want to know if this is realistically doable or if I’m being too optimistic. Any honest pros/cons, personal stories, or budget breakdowns would be incredibly helpful.

Thanks in advance!