Getting from Bishkek to Osh is one of the biggest travel decisions in Kyrgyzstan. The two cities are connected by air and by one of the country’s most famous mountain roads. The flight is short and easy. The road is long, scenic, tiring, and more dependent on weather. For most travelers, the best way to…
Getting from Bishkek to Song-Kul Lake is one of the Kyrgyzstan routes that looks simple on a map and becomes confusing as soon as you start planning the transport. Song-Kul is one of the country’s most memorable high-altitude lake and yurt experiences, but it is not a place where you simply take a normal public…
Getting from Bishkek to Karakol is one of the most important transport routes for travelers in Kyrgyzstan. Karakol is the main base for eastern Issyk-Kul, Altyn Arashan, Ala-Kul Lake, Jyrgalan, Karakol Ski Base, and many of the best mountain routes in the country. The journey is not difficult, but it can be confusing because some…
Getting from Bishkek Airport to the city centre is usually simple, but the best option depends on when you land, how much luggage you have, and where exactly your hotel is in Bishkek. Most visitors should use a taxi app or pre-booked private transfer. Public transport is possible and very cheap, but it works best…
Hiring a private driver in Kyrgyzstan is one of the easiest ways to see the country, especially if your route goes beyond Bishkek, Osh, or the main towns around Issyk-Kul. Distances are long, mountain roads can be rough, and some of the best places in Kyrgyzstan are not served by simple public transport. The price…