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If you explore Kyrgyzstan independently by rental car, you soon notice that online maps here are only as good as their data – and in the mountains the data is not always...

The best time to visit Kyrgyzstan depends on where you want to go. Bishkek and Issyk-Kul are good to visit from May to October, Son-Kul can be reached over the Kalmak-Ashuu pass...

Is Kyrgyzstan safe? For travellers exploring the country independently by rental car, the short answer is yes – with good preparation. Is a holiday in Kyrgyzstan dangerous? Generally not. Violent crime against...

Almost every long drive in Kyrgyzstan crosses a mountain pass. The main roads from Bishkek to Osh, Naryn and Talas go over passes of 3,000 m and more and are kept open...

You have picked up your 4×4 in Bishkek and planned your route – which leaves the question of where to refuel on the way. First, the good news: there are enough petrol...

Whether you can get a car in Kyrgyzstan depends above all on the season – and on your exact travel dates. In summer, demand for 4×4 vehicles exceeds what all the car...

To drive in Kyrgyzstan with a foreign licence you need two documents: your original driving licence and either an International Driving Permit (IDP) or a translation of your licence into Russian or...

Almost all international flights to Kyrgyzstan land at Manas airport, about 25 kilometres north-west of Bishkek. Since August 2025 its IATA code has been BSZ; older tickets and some booking sites still...

The currency of Kyrgyzstan is the Kyrgyz som (KGS, in Russian “сом”). If you travel around the country by rental car, you need both: a credit card for hotels, supermarkets and restaurants...

Kyrgyzstan is one of the most underrated travel destinations in Central Asia: the peaks of the Tian Shan, Issyk-Kul, high pastures with yurts, Silk Road caravanserais. Much of it lies far from...

Car rental in Kyrgyzstan: mobile networks for your self-drive trip The most common question travellers ask: which SIM card or eSIM should I use in Kyrgyzstan? There are three main mobile operators:...

 If you are looking for privacy and want to spend time away from the hustle and bustle of the city, surrounded by nature, then camping is exactly what you need. Camping is...

Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country with difficult terrain and rich roads for researchers. If you are considering a trip for yourself, which should include long routes through mountain passes, with indescribable views...