Sammez
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Joined: 17.12.2024 16:57
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RE: Train 055 Khiva–Tashkent: What to Expect

Over the past few years, they’ve renewed almost the entire rolling stock. It should be decent.

3 weeks ago
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RE: Visiting the Imam Al-Bukhari Mosque

Is entry inside free? Or is there no access? Planning to go there from Tashkent.

1 month ago
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RE: Car Rental in Bishkek

Do you have contact details how to reach Troika?

8 months ago
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RE: Do You Need a Permit to Drive into Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve

it is a separate fee for a car (150 som) and per passenger (150 som).

8 months ago
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RE: Do You Need a Permit to Drive into Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve

Nope, no permit required at all. Just pay at the barrier right before you enter.

8 months ago
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RE: Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes

Good choice! Kaindy is one-of-a-kind with its sunken forest. You’ll need a 4x4 to get there. From the parking area, it’s a 15-minute walk downhill...

1 year ago
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RE: Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes

If you’re not driving, overnight in Saty—locals rent rooms cheaply. First Kolsai Lake is accessible by regular cars. Kaindy Lake requires a jeep....

1 year ago
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RE: Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes

Accommodation: You can usually find a room in Saty without a reservation. Transportation: That’s trickier. Consider booking a tour company—they’ll ha...

1 year ago
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RE: Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes

In winter, you likely won’t get past the first lake. The snow in the mountains is at least a meter deep

1 year ago
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RE: Bishkek. Ala-Archa National Park

Does anyone know of cheap accommodation in the park for a weekend night? I’ll be traveling without a car and alone.

1 year ago
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