Had lunch today at The Plov – the place is great. Really liked the Bukhara-style plov – lots of meat and no gristle.

Hi everyone,For those who went to the folklore show with dinner – was the food any good? What did they serve?Or is it better to go without dinner and ...

You’ll need to mention your intention to stay longer when applying for your tour. Travel agencies typically apply for visas matching the length of the...

Take a look at your Letter of Invitation (LOI). It should specify the duration of your visa. That will tell you how long you’re allowed to stay in the...

I used it two weeks ago to get to the border. A Damase ride now costs 5,000 sum.

What about offseason? We’re planning a trip in January with a group of 10–12 people. The plan is: Drive from Almaty to the lakes. Stay overnight....

Try the meteorological station. A bit further up, there are some basic cottage-like accommodations, and even higher, there’s a two-story wooden lodge ...

From the hotel (near the second barrier, 12 km past the first one), you can turn left to Ak-Sai Gorge by following the signs. From the main parking lo...