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Your complete guide to being vegetarian or vegan in Kyrgyzstan: staple meals, vegan restaurants, cooking advice, and being vegan while trekking.

Everything you need to know about being vegetarian and vegan on the Ala Kul trek in Kyrgyzstan: what you'll eat at yurt camps, what to pack, and more advice.

Everything you need to know about visiting Ala Archa National Park from Bishkek including how to get to Ala Archa National Park by bus and the best hikes in Ala Archa.

Exactly how to get from Bishkek to Karakol by marshrutka: where does it leave from, what time does it go, how much does it cost, and what the journey is like.

How to get to Skazka Canyon from Karakol by marshrutka: everything you need to know including costs, timetables, and advice for visiting.

Here is the ultimate 8 day Kyrgyzstan itinerary, all possible without a car. Includes the Ala Kul trek, Skazka canyon, Issyk Kul lake, and advice on travelling Kyrgyzstan.

If you are planning the Ala Kul trek in Kyrgyzstan, look no further. This guide includes everything you need to know about the trek including what to expect, how to book yurts, how to get to the trailhead, how to prepare, what to pack, my best advice, and answers to FAQs.