Ala Archa National Park
A stunning national park located just outside Bishkek, ideal for hiking.
~3 h ~US$2
Entry Requirements
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Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Arrival form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Fake taxi drivers
- Currency exchange scams
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
102
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Rare
Pharmacy
Limited
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Yandex Taxi
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Local Banking Apps
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10% Is Appreciated In Restaurants
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $70
Family: $150
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict Laws Against Drugs
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Салам
Salam
Goodbye
Кош болуңуз
Kosh bolunuz
Please
Суранам
Suranaam
Thank you
Рахмат
Rakhmat
Sorry
Кечиресиз
Kechiresiz
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Сиз англисче сүйлөйсүзбү?
Siz anglishe syloyusuzbu?
I don’t understand
Мен түшүнбөйм
Men tushunboim
Can you speak slowly, please?
Баяу сүйлөй аласызбы, суранам?
Bayau syloy alasyzby, suranaam?
Can you help me, please?
Маға жардам бере аласызбы, суранам?
Maga jardam bere alasyzby, suranaam?
What does this mean?
Бул эмне дегенди билдирет?
Bul emne degendi bildirret?
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