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Adventures in Kyrgyzstan
Posted by alibabarika in Articles on December 1, 2010
Biking adventures in Kyrgyzstan
Day 1: Europe-Bishkek
Arrive in Bishkek. Transfer to Bishkek (35 km-30 min). After breakfast sight-seeing tour of Bishkek, the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic. From 1926 to 1991 the city was known as Frunze named after the Bolshevik military leader Mihail Frunze. After the independence it was renamed Bishkek. Visiting Ala-Too Square, the main square of Kyrgyzstan, The State Historical Museum, providing different founds and exhibits relating to the Kyrgyz history, Old Square, Manas Square called after Kyrgyz legendary hero Manas, “ZUM” shopping center where you can buy different souvenirs. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visiting colorful Osh Bazaar, the main open-air market in Bishkek. Overnight in Asia Mountains Hotel*** (alt. 750 m).
Day 2: Bishkek
Things to See on Your Holidays in Kyrgyzstan
Posted by alibabarika in Articles on September 9, 2010
Often referred to as the Switzerland of Asia, Kyrgyzstan is very different from the other countries. It comes with its own share of customs, and surprises, filling the mountainous landscape. Compared with the dry and hot plains of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, this place is quite refreshing. Even though it does not have a long running history, the natural beauty of this place makes up for all the drawbacks. People here are very friendly and helpful, so travelling here is that much easier.
When making a trip out into this wilderness, remember to carry a local guide and the list of five places that you must see, which will make it that much more fun.
Want to Travel Kyrgyzstan? Avoid These Silly Visa Mistakes
Posted by alibabarika in Articles on August 5, 2010
For those travelers in life that are constantly searching for the next destination, the unreachable areas of the world – in a sense – are never really unreachable. For these people, Kyrgyzstan, located in Central Asia, should not be a destination overlooked. Although a seemingly daunting task from the outside, getting to travel Kyrgyzstan is not a problem as long as you have a visa, so just make sure to avoid these silly visa mistakes and plan in advance.
A visa is NOT available at the border.
Getting a Kyrgyzstan Visa on Arrival – Three Things You Should Know
Posted by alibabarika in Articles on July 22, 2010
Did you know that you can receive a Kyrgyzstan visa on arrival at the Manas International Airport in Bishkek? This is true for Americans, Canadians, British and more when flying into the country. Since Kyrgyzstan embassies around the world are few and far between, instead of dealing with dodgy mail service or travel to a far away location to apply in person, many choose to just apply once in the airport and on Kyrgyz land. To help out with the Kyrgyzstan visa on arrival, here are three things you should know.
1. The visa you receive is a tourist visa