Tamchy
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Tamchy (тамчы) is a small city in Kyrgyzstan. Tamchy is located in the Issyk Kul Province and is a wonderful place to experience the lake.
[edit] Get in
The easiest and cheapest way to get to Tamchy is by minibus. From Bishkek, a minibus should cost about 200 som per person. Another option is to take a private taxi, although this will be more expensive. Private taxis in Bishkek and Karakol can be found waiting outside the long distance bus station (автовокзал)and it can cost about 1300 to 1500 soms per car.
[edit] Get around
Tamchy has no bus station, and upon arriving in Tamchy you will be dropped off on its largest street, Manas (Манас). Tamchy is a very small town and walking is the best way to get around. Streets go south from Manas towards the beach.
[edit][add listing] See
Tamchy has one small mosque located on Manas St. A WWII Monument and a small local museum can be found between Junushaliev St. and Babash St.
[edit][add listing] Do
The main attraction here is the beach, and all other activities will need to be arranged for you by Community Based Tourism. CBT offers overnight stays in a yurt, horseback rides, folklore shows and eagle hunting. If you want to plan ahead of time, CBT offices are located in Bishkek and Karakol, otherwise contact the family at Manas 55 who act as the local CBT office in Tamchy.
[edit][add listing] Buy
Tamchy has one handicraft shop located on Babash St. and many B&B's will offer you similar items.
[edit][add listing] Eat
Many cafes can be found near the beach offering Central Asian and Russian dishes. Shashlik, lagman and plov are favorite dishes here. All menus are in Russian and there are very few vegetarian options. Vegetarians might want to try asking for dishes "bez myasa" (без мясо), "without meat". B&B's can also make meals for about 200 som. For self-catering, a few shops can be found along Manas. Here you can buy bread, noodle dishes, drinks, cookies, candy, etc.
[edit][add listing] Drink
Along the beach is one disco serving drinks and playing music, and most cafes serve beer and vodka.
[edit][add listing] Sleep
CBT has many B&Bs in Tamchy. You can either go to the CBT office to find them, or simply walk around town looking for the CBT logo. A stay at a B&B in Tamchy should cost around 400 som per night. During the summer months many local people rent out rooms. Look for signs that say "Комнаты", "rooms", or just ask around.
At the eastern end of village, there is small hotel Valencia run by Russian family. Smallest double, full board, pool, hot shower, european toilet and very well kept garden with altans, costs 10 euros per person and night (September 2009).
[edit] Contact
To contact CBT in Tamchy call: 03943-21272
[edit] Get out
To leave Tamchy, wait by the side of the main road and hail down cars. If you see a minibus stopping, ask where they are going and if they have room for you. Many minibuses pass through so this should be fairly easy to do. Cholpon-Ata is 45 km away, Karakol 180 km, Balychy 48 km, and Bishkek is 220 km.
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