About
Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country in Central Asia with a rich history and diverse nature. Its capital, Bishkek, is the largest city. The economy is based on agriculture, hydropower, and tourism.
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Cities and Resorts
What to See
Connectivity & Internet
Average Speed25 Mbps
4G Coveragegood in cities, limited in mountains
SIM from Beeline, O! or Megacom costs $3-10 for 5-20GB. Affordable. Available at airports. Coverage limited in remote mountains.
Electricity
Voltage:220VV
Frequency:50HzHz
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C
F
European plugs Type C and F. Voltage 220V. Soviet-era system. Power can be unstable in mountains
Local Transport
Operators: Bishkek Bus, Osh Bus
Booking: Yerevan Bus app, A2B Transport Armenia, bus stations
Marshrutkas are the backbone of Kyrgyzstan transport (15-20 KGS in Bishkek). Trolleybuses cheaper (11 KGS). Intercity marshrutkas wait until full. Trains limited due to mountains. Yandex Go works. Shared taxis faster than marshrutkas.
Local Cuisine
Beshbarmak
lagman
kumis
Tipping
Local term: Tip
Restaurants
5-10%Taxi
Round up fareHotels
Porter50-100 KGS per bag
Housekeeping50-100 KGS per day
Concierge100-200 KGS for special service
Tours
Guide (per day)500-1000 KGS per person
Driver (per day)300-500 KGS per person
Tipping is appreciated in Kyrgyzstan. 5-10% for restaurants. Tour guides and drivers appreciate tips.