Kyrgystan
 

I will be passing through Kyrgystan this summer and wonder are there any restrictions on travelling from Narin - Karakol - Kara Say - Engilchek?

Yes and no.

In August 2008 we rode that route. We crossed in from Kazahkstan through Karkara then turned down toward Engilchek (on the A364 according to Google Maps). Everything was fine and it was a good ride all the way through to Engilchek. But when we arrived at the town we were stopped at a military check point and not allowed any further.

We needed a border zone permit from Karakol. They were friendly and helpful and rang all sorts of superiors, but simply couldn't let us through without that paperwork.

So riding to Engilchek is fine, but if going further (up towards the glacier) then you need to sort out some paperwork in Karakol.

Ben

I was riding there last summer. No problem with any permit if you are foreigner and you have visa.
But floods autumn 2009 has destroyed bridge and most of the other trail 2010.
I'll give a try but no change you might do it with very light enduro. :(