– Region: Chui Oblast (Bishkek, 774m — backpacker hub guesthouses)

 – Elevation: 774

 – GPS Coordinates: 42.871° N, 74.598° E

 – Access Difficulty: T1 — Near airport: 30min taxi (KGS 600) OR shared bus No. 380 (KGS 15) 

 – Opening Season: Year-round

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 200  – Showers: Yes — hot shower

 – Drinking Water: Yes — piped – Meals & food: Guesthouses provide breakfast | Many cafes nearby | Dine-out cheap | Apple-GH famous kitchen

– Mobile Signal: Yes — 4G all carriers (excellent) – Payment Methods: Hostel dorm: USD 8–12 | Private room: USD 15–25 | Book via hostelworld.com or booking.com

 – Short Description: KEY GUESTHOUSES: (1) APPLE HOSTEL: near Osh Bazaar, excellent vibe, trek-booking help (Tel: +996-555-xxx); (2) OSH GUESTHOUSE: popular backpacker choice, CBT-connected; (3) NOMADS HOSTEL: central, helpful staff for Kyrgyzstan logistics. ALL provide: gear storage, Komoot/maps.me help, shared taxi connections to Karakol + Osh. The GUESTHOUSE OWNERS are the best source of practical, current trekking information in Kyrgyzstan.