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Karakol (Ala-Kul lake) vs Song Kul Lake

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by Rums » Mon May 23, 2022 2:58 am » in Places » Kyrgyzstan

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Hi All - I have time to choose one destination in Kyrgyzstan - Karakol (Ala-Kul lake) vs Song Kul Lake. which one would you recommend? Is Song Kul...

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One important thing not mentionned

Songkul has multiple dirt roads access = cars coming up there
Depending on the timing there are some drunks or...

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Dushanbe-Dushanbe June Pamir highway car sharing

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by Poireaupommedeterre » Mon May 23, 2022 1:20 pm » in Travel sharing » Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello,
We expect (GBAO is looking to slowly reopen) to make a 9 days tour in Pamir (Dushanbe-Dushande) in june (probably from 13th to 21rst of...

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GBAO/Pamirs are now closed to travelers

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by Christian77 » Tue May 17, 2022 3:34 pm » in Places » Tajikistan

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Yesterday the police and military put down a demonstration violently in Khorugh (the center/capital of the GBAO region).

Vehicles are stopped...

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Our staff negotiated to depart from GBAO on Friday.

Meaning you've been stuck there during a few days ?
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Wagah Border (Lahore - Amritsar) PAK - IND

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by Tonyoakey » Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:13 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hi I'm new here, found some great info looking through the forum! A friend and I are about to set off from Malaysia in a car hoping to get back to...

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Heard the border was open again? Anyone able to confirm, or share any direct or indirect experience?
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Bishkek to Osh flight

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by Vincent123 » Sun May 22, 2022 4:46 pm » in Places » Kyrgyzstan

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Hey everyone,

This is my first post on this forum and you all have been very helpfull. This summer me and my friend will be travelling through...

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I always book them on the street in Bishkek or Osh. There are many, many ticket sellers. Usually half the price you see online. They all have...

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Rideshare - May 25, 2022

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by esterling » Sun May 22, 2022 7:58 pm » in Travel sharing » Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi there,

Last minute posting in case anyone is looking to organize a car rental together and share costs (with two travelers) for a Pamir Highway...

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Land Border Crossing Status

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by dilo » Thu May 05, 2022 3:48 am » in Places » Afghanistan

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Seeking any reports of recent successful land crossing into Afghanistan in the following land crossings:
(Planning on entering Afghanistan via either...

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Can only answer PAK -> AFG at Torkham border:
Inward offered crossing by food but NOT by car. Now stuck in Pak waiting for some kind of „permit“ to...

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