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What is this spot about
Travel Information
Visa Requirements
Visa is not required for up to 60 days for all EU citizens
Money
Currency in Kyrgyzstan is called Som. Cash is often essential, especially in the mountains as there’s no reception or internet. Most cities have ATMs where you can withdraw money without any issues. Make sure your bank allows you to use a card in Kyrgyzstan.
Living Expenses (on average): 560 for 4 weeks
Means of transportation
You should hire a 4x4 car with a full insurance due to poor road conditions and make sure there’s a spare tire. Also, have a shovel in a car.
Best Travel Time
The best time to travel to Kyrgyzstan is between June and September. Mainly due to the fact that most places you will visit are in a high altitude.
Border Permits
If you plan to travel to areas that are near Chinese or Tajik border, you need to have a Border Permit and it will be checkpoints where those will be checked. Make sure you get one at least a month before your trip.
How to get there
You have to fly to Manas Airport
Health and Safety Advisories
Gov.pl
Gov.uk
Useful Links
https://ountravela.com/
Photo Tour with Jack Harding in Kyrgyzstan
Instagram Saved Locations
Car rental
Cab Car Rental Company
How to Self Drive Parmir Highway
Kyrgyzstan Photography Travel Guide
Regions
Photo Locations
| Image | Title | Location | Best Time |
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![]() | Wisdom Tree of Kyrgyzstan | -, Kyrgyzstan | - |
![]() | Yurt At Song-Kul | Son-Kul, Kyrgyzstan |
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![]() | View of Tian Shan Mountain Range | Sary Jaz Valley, Kyrgyzstan |
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![]() | Valley Layers On The Road To Engilchek | Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan |
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![]() | Tian Shan Mountain View | Naryn, Kyrgyzstan |
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| No Image | Köl-Suu Lake | Naryn, Kyrgyzstan |
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![]() | Barskoon Waterfall | Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan |
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![]() | Ak-Sai Canyon | Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan | - |
![]() | Sary Jaz | Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan | - |
Hikes
| Image | Title | Location |
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| No Image | Karakol Glacier and Ala-Kol Trek | Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan |
Food
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Acommodation
| Image | Title | Location |
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![]() | Sary Jaz Camping Spot | Sary Jaz Valley, Kyrgyzstan |
| No Image | Karakol Base Camp | Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan |








