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Last post by avrorafrix « Sat Apr 26, 2025 11:04 pm
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by mazeno » Sat Feb 01, 2025 7:30 pm » in General

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ai has invaded caravanistan?

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It’s refreshing to see someone genuinely sharing their experience rather than posting empty platitudes. Details and real examples always make advice...

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Last post by avrorafrix
Sat Apr 26, 2025 11:04 pm
Dushanbe to Osh August 2025 (flexible)

Last post by ursychris « Sat Apr 26, 2025 6:10 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Julzorensen » Tue Apr 22, 2025 12:38 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hello,

We are a 37 yo belgian couple looking to do the Pamir Highway from Dushanbe to Osh (7-8 days) in August 2025.
We are a little bit flexible...

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We are Christian and Ursula from Italy. We would like to do the Pamir Highway in August; the exact dates are not yet known. We are looking for...

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Last post by ursychris
Sat Apr 26, 2025 6:10 pm
Torugart pass crossing Q&A

Last post by arynan « Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:55 pm
Posted in China
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by samsung » Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:08 pm » in China
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Did a quick road trip Bishkek-Kashgar-Osh with flight back to Bishkek rhis month.

Local Bishkek driver dropped me in Naryn Sunday 15th of Sept....

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The bus route is completely active. The border is busy. Don't believe the propaganda. Its a fully open and functioning border for everybody to use....
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Last post by arynan
Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:55 pm
Looking for 2 people to join for Dushanbe - Osh (May 2 - 9, 2025)

Last post by ursychris « Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:53 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by stanistan » Thu Apr 24, 2025 4:57 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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We are looking for one or two people to share a 4WD with a driver from Dushanbe to Osh. We are leaving on May 2nd and arrive in Osh on May 9.

We are...

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We are Christian and Ursula from Italy. We would like to do the Pamir Highway in August; the exact dates are not yet known. We are looking for...

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Last post by ursychris
Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:53 pm
Korday border crossing reports (Almaty-Bishkek)

Last post by Oshquist « Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:38 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Leelicious » Wed Jul 06, 2016 4:33 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Crossed the border 3 days ago and it went smooth as always.
What is worth mentioning is that there was a Polish guy in front of me who talked his...

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Busses everyday between Bishkek and Almaty. From Bishkek at the New Bus Station named Bishkekskii Avtovokzal (Бишкекский Автовокзал). From Almaty at...
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Last post by Oshquist
Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:38 pm
Border crossings reports: Dostyk/Dustlyk (Uzbekistan/Kyrgyzstan)

Last post by Oshquist « Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:32 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Mike » Sat Jun 27, 2015 2:22 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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The short version: this border closes early in the evening. If you intend to use it, either stay in Andijon (or one of the other Fergana Valley...

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I cross this border about once every 1-2 months. Very easy, from Osh you can take trolleybus 2 to the roundabout at the end of the line or Bus #13 to...
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Last post by Oshquist
Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:32 pm
Border crossing Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan (Isfara-Batken)

Last post by Oshquist « Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:14 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by boney » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:45 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi everyone! Need help.

23 of July we start with our biketrip through Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. We will start from Bishkek and firstly we wanted to...

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Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have opened their borders as of March 2025. My friend and I crossed the Guliston/Kyzyl-bel border between Isfara and Batken...
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Last post by Oshquist
Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:14 pm
Isfara to Batken border crossing (TJ-KG)

Last post by Oshquist « Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:10 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates

by Oshquist » Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:10 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

Hello Everyone, I thought I’d make a post since I saw there wasn’t much on this topic. As you may know, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have opened their...

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Last post by Oshquist
Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:10 pm
Murghab- osh Murghab kachgar

Last post by semelle de plomb « Sat Apr 26, 2025 12:24 pm
Posted in Tajikistan travel sharing

by semelle de plomb » Sat Apr 26, 2025 12:24 pm » in Tajikistan travel sharing

Hello,
I'm looking for people who want to cross the border between Murghab and Osh. Before May 7th.I don't have a vehicle and I would like to share...

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Last post by semelle de plomb
Sat Apr 26, 2025 12:24 pm
Caspian sea ferry updates & questions

Last post by Lagerfeld « Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:43 am
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by steven » Mon May 18, 2015 11:52 am » in Other transport
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The comment section on the Caspian Sea ferry article was getting out of hand and has been closed. Please post all updates and questions regarding...

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Hello guys! I'm going to visit Azerbaijan the 1st week . . .

How you go to AZ, by plane ?
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:43 am
(Guide service) Boten (Laos) to Khorgas (Kazakstan) cycling within 30days

Last post by Atkudabrat « Sat Apr 26, 2025 6:48 am
Posted in Cycling

by Atkudabrat » Sat Apr 26, 2025 6:48 am » in Cycling

Posted In China forum but may more appropriate in the cycling category here..sorry for double posting.feel free to delete one if needed

Anyone...

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Last post by Atkudabrat
Sat Apr 26, 2025 6:48 am
(Guide service) Boten (Laos) - Korgas (Kazakshtan) cycling within 30days June 2025

Last post by Atkudabrat « Sat Apr 26, 2025 6:35 am
Posted in China

by Atkudabrat » Sat Apr 26, 2025 6:35 am » in China

Anyone willing to cycle from SEA to Kazakshtan in June 2025 welcome to get in touch (dm me whats app number)

Will be crossing for the 4th time from...

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Last post by Atkudabrat
Sat Apr 26, 2025 6:35 am
Khorgos border crossing Q&A (Almaty - Urumqi)

Last post by Lele « Sat Apr 26, 2025 5:32 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Oakenshield » Fri Jul 25, 2014 5:43 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi guys,

I'm currently in Almaty planning my trip through Kazahstan to China. I want to go to Khorgos (I'm on the bike) but I don't know which road...

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We (2 Germans, 1 Australian, visa free) crossed from China into Kazakhstan a few days ago.
Took a night train from Urumqi to Yining, got in before...
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Last post by Lele
Sat Apr 26, 2025 5:32 am
Turkmenistan trip sharing - 29 or 30 May for 3-4 days

Last post by LaleenaNaidoo « Fri Apr 25, 2025 9:39 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing

by LaleenaNaidoo » Fri Apr 25, 2025 9:39 pm » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

Is anyone interested in sharing a 3-4 day trip to Turkmenistan, going from Uzbekistan, around 29-30 May?

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Last post by LaleenaNaidoo
Fri Apr 25, 2025 9:39 pm
Anyone else for Kyrgysztan - China - Tibet - Nepal (Self Drive) in 2025?

Last post by Wolfgang « Fri Apr 25, 2025 7:35 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by Tom Japhy » Fri Apr 25, 2025 6:19 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hey everyone,

I'm new here so I hope this is the right place.

I'm on a solo motorcycle trip towards the east & currently in Ankara.

With the...

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Hello Tom, I'm Wolfgang from Germany and I also want to ride my motorcycle from Kyrgyzstan to Nepal and India.

My preferred time is early August....

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Last post by Wolfgang
Fri Apr 25, 2025 7:35 pm
Osh, Lake Issyk-Kul, Song-Kul, and Skazka Canyon

Last post by shrutikirtisharma123 « Fri Apr 25, 2025 12:32 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by shrutikirtisharma123 » Fri Apr 25, 2025 12:32 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

Hi everyone,

I'm Shruti from India and lookign to cover four Stans by myself this summer. I'm still making my plan but given that it's slightly...

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Last post by shrutikirtisharma123
Fri Apr 25, 2025 12:32 pm
Pamir highway in May

Last post by shrutikirtisharma123 « Fri Apr 25, 2025 12:27 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by shrutikirtisharma123 » Fri Apr 25, 2025 12:27 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi everyone!

I'm Shruti from India. I'm looking to join an existing group on the Palmir highway to share costs of the tour as I'm travelling solo....

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Last post by shrutikirtisharma123
Fri Apr 25, 2025 12:27 pm
Karakol - Altyn Arashan tranfer on June 4th, 2025

Last post by rocknroll5 « Fri Apr 25, 2025 12:10 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by rocknroll5 » Fri Apr 25, 2025 12:10 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

Hello all,

We plan to go to Altyn Arashan by UAZ off road truck on June 4th, 2025 and look for someone else to share the car. The price for the...

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Last post by rocknroll5
Fri Apr 25, 2025 12:10 pm
Bishkek to Osh - Around June 10th

Last post by Borderless.Exped « Fri Apr 25, 2025 7:11 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by Borderless.Exped » Fri Apr 25, 2025 7:11 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

Hi everyone,

I recently launched a small expedition group for remote travel enthusiasts, and this year I am planning to focus on the Pamir region....

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Last post by Borderless.Exped
Fri Apr 25, 2025 7:11 am
Almaty-Yining-Urumqi bus: reports, Q&A

Last post by Ojac « Fri Apr 25, 2025 6:03 am
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by funkyboots » Fri May 15, 2015 10:40 am » in Itineraries & trip reports
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Does anyone know what time the sleeper buses leave Almaty for Urumqi, and what time they get to the border? For visa reasons, I need to time it so I...

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@ Ojac: Thank you very much for your answer. I live in Almaty and I need 20 min by taxi from my flat to the bus station SAYRAN.
Tomorrow morning I...
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Last post by Ojac
Fri Apr 25, 2025 6:03 am
Sarp border at Turkey/Georgia: reports & updates

Last post by daviescapucine « Thu Apr 24, 2025 6:39 pm
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by Atthehandlebars » Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:20 am » in Others
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Quick update for anyone looking to cross at Sarp between Turkey and Georgia - border is closed as of 26/10/2016 for foreigners until further notice....

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Uneventful crossing by foot Turkey -> Georgia after a red eye from Mersin to Hopa.

Arrived in Hopa. Took the shared bus from the stop on Google...
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Last post by daviescapucine
Thu Apr 24, 2025 6:39 pm
Cyclist looking to join/book a transit tour around June 10

Last post by adrioche « Thu Apr 24, 2025 6:28 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing

by adrioche » Thu Apr 24, 2025 6:28 pm » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

Hey! I am currently cycling from France to Pakistan. I am in Turkey, 10 days away from Iran. Got rejected for transit visa at both Istanbul and...

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Last post by adrioche
Thu Apr 24, 2025 6:28 pm
info China.

Last post by arynan « Thu Apr 24, 2025 4:05 pm
Posted in Outdoor adventures
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by Stefanoinbike59 » Mon Dec 16, 2024 12:13 pm » in Outdoor adventures
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hello everyone. I'm planning a trip to China from august to november 2025 and I need some info:
is it possible to go free camping in China?
is it...

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Mhh, alright. My plan is to take a direct bus to Kashgar from Kyrgyzstan, does all of this apply still? I imagine we would exit the bus, go thru...
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Last post by arynan
Thu Apr 24, 2025 4:05 pm
Uzbekistan: Euro or Dollar

Last post by roseiro « Thu Apr 24, 2025 10:45 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by victorjan » Sun Feb 26, 2023 3:45 pm » in Uzbekistan
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Hi, I will be travelling to Uzbekistan in Apri/May 2023. I understand that there are quite a few ATMs in the country, mostly in the major cities....

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Here is my small return of experience after spending more than a week in Uzbekistan. Arrived first by plane to Urgench/Khiva then train to Bukhara,...
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Last post by roseiro
Thu Apr 24, 2025 10:45 am
Best Travel Books on the Silk-Road

Last post by bwv812 « Thu Apr 24, 2025 9:44 am
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by Christopher Many » Tue Dec 17, 2024 7:38 am » in General

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Hi everybody!
The English writer Jeanette Winterson once famously said: “Books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and you go through into...

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In the spring of 2017, writer Matthew Crompton ( ) set off alone on a bicycle into the mountains of Tibet. Armed with GPS maps, a tent, a camera and...

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Last post by bwv812
Thu Apr 24, 2025 9:44 am

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