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Turkmenistan 3-4 days - August 14th-17th

Last post by Clod « Sat May 24, 2025 11:37 am
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing
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by bertnol » Wed May 07, 2025 2:03 pm » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

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Hi,

I am looking at booking a tour around these dates but would prefer to share a trip if possible to keep costs down. Happy to discuss and change...

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If you enter Dashoguz (Turkmenistan) from the Uzbekistan border, in 3 days, it is possible to visit Kunya Urgench, Darvaza, stay overnight in a yurt,...

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Last post by Clod
Sat May 24, 2025 11:37 am
Motorcycle Shops and Mechanics in Tbilisi, Georgia

Last post by Tom Japhy « Sat May 24, 2025 10:48 am
Posted in Others

by Tom Japhy » Sat May 24, 2025 10:48 am » in Others

Here is some of the experiences me and others I met along the way had in looking for parts and workshops in Tbilisi (tires for adv bikes, mechanic to...

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Last post by Tom Japhy
Sat May 24, 2025 10:48 am
Anyone else for Kyrgysztan - China - Tibet - Nepal (Self Drive) in 2025?

Last post by Tom Japhy « Sat May 24, 2025 10:23 am
Posted in China travel sharing
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by Tom Japhy » Fri Apr 25, 2025 6:19 pm » in China travel sharing

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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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Hey,

I got some more info on available tours.

I dont like that RideChina explicitly says that it is not allowed to go without a guide (which is...

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Last post by Tom Japhy
Sat May 24, 2025 10:23 am
Qolma/Kulma pass (China-Tajikistan) border crossing reports

Last post by Alfio « Sat May 24, 2025 8:53 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Roman » Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:39 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Today I was passing by Qolma and decided to give it a try as there were no reports from this direction.

The officers looked concerned themselves and...

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Me too I am planning this trip.

I know is possible arrange a transport from Murghab to Qolma pass, taxi from 70 to 100 dollars they said to me....
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Last post by Alfio
Sat May 24, 2025 8:53 am
Pamir Highway Dushanbe to Osh 27 June - 8 July

Last post by gioia.cameroni « Sat May 24, 2025 8:51 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by gioia.cameroni » Sat May 24, 2025 8:51 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Dear all,

We are Gioia (42 yo, Italy), Cornelius and Jenny (28 yo, Germany), we are planning a 12-day tour from Dushanbe to Osh, starting on...

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Last post by gioia.cameroni
Sat May 24, 2025 8:51 am
Khunjerab Pass (China-Pakistan border) Q&A

Last post by Misioleks « Sat May 24, 2025 7:49 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by AUM » Thu Aug 06, 2015 3:09 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hello,
I am in Gilgit, planning to cross to China soon.
Someone here scared me that they might refuse me to cross the border if I can not prove a...

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I’m planning to cross from Pakistan into China via the Khunjerab Pass on Friday, June 6th, 2025. I understand that Eid ul-Azha holidays are expected...
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Last post by Misioleks
Sat May 24, 2025 7:49 am
Hitch hike as solo woman traveller

Last post by Carrolmitton22 « Sat May 24, 2025 6:45 am
Posted in Other transport
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by Seasummits_stella » Tue Jul 30, 2024 10:59 am » in Other transport

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Hi all,

I was wondering if it is generally safe to hitch hike around uzbekistan/tadjikistan/kyrgystan as a solo woman traveller or rather not? I...

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hitchhiked in Kyrgyzstan and had mostly positive experiences. Rural areas felt safer than cities, and I usually waited for families or women drivers...

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Last post by Carrolmitton22
Sat May 24, 2025 6:45 am
Looking for travel buddies: Osh to Dushanbe (7 days)

Last post by Maga045 « Fri May 23, 2025 4:31 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Maga045 » Fri May 23, 2025 4:31 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hey fellow travelers!

I’m planning a 7-day trip from Osh to Dushanbe, passing through stunning Pamir landscapes, high-altitude passes, yurt stays,...

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Last post by Maga045
Fri May 23, 2025 4:31 pm
Abkhazia-Georgia (Inguri) border crossing Q&A

Last post by magdalenaap « Fri May 23, 2025 2:59 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Bulut » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:56 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi everyone,

Two weeks later will visit Georgi. During my visit I also want to see Abkhazia. So will use the Inguri border. Below link is seems up...

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Hi, I and my friends are planning to enter Abkhazia via Georgia border. Do you know if it's possible right now? Or maybe somebody did it and would...
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Last post by magdalenaap
Fri May 23, 2025 2:59 pm
Tajikistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by Duncan Wilson « Fri May 23, 2025 12:28 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
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by emmeff » Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:31 am » in Tajikistan
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I can't see a reference on this site, but it was reported on the Thorn Tree forum yesterday. Some questions remain about reliability and whether it...

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It's impossible to know whether rejections are from user error (eg non-spec photo uploaded etc), something in their application that raises a...
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Last post by Duncan Wilson
Fri May 23, 2025 12:28 pm
Pamir highway by motorbike

Last post by chungkingmansion « Fri May 23, 2025 10:13 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by chungkingmansion » Fri May 23, 2025 10:13 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello

Anybody know if it’s possible to rent a motorbike in Dushanbe (or maybe khorog) for pamir highway and return ?
I did it for the Leh-manali...

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Last post by chungkingmansion
Fri May 23, 2025 10:13 am
Osh: Q&A and reports

Last post by daand « Fri May 23, 2025 7:55 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by steven » Wed Sep 26, 2018 12:08 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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All your questions and reports about travel in Osh are welcome below. If you haven't already, first read our Osh travel guide .

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Hi everyone!

I'm in Osh this summer as part of a big Silk Road trip from Xi'an to Istanbul (29/07-01/08). I'd love to spent one day exploring the...

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Last post by daand
Fri May 23, 2025 7:55 am
Have any of you been to Arslanbob, KGZ recently?

Last post by gnomad « Fri May 23, 2025 7:08 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports

by gnomad » Fri May 23, 2025 7:08 am » in Visas & embassy reports

Hi, I'm in Andijan, UZ. I'm planning to cross at Izboskan and then catch a shared taxi to Arslanbob. If any of you have done it recently I'd like to...

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Last post by gnomad
Fri May 23, 2025 7:08 am
Pamir Highway Dushanbe-Osh June 5th - June 12th (incl. Afghan Market & Engel's Peak Hike)

Last post by Kibo « Fri May 23, 2025 6:43 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Kibo » Fri May 23, 2025 6:43 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

We (M30 from Austria and F24 from Australia) are looking for two more persons to join us for the Pamir Highway. We booked a tour with Visit Alay...

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Last post by Kibo
Fri May 23, 2025 6:43 am
SIM CARD FOR AUSTRALIAN TRAVELLERS

Last post by EWTHESTANS25 « Fri May 23, 2025 3:11 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan

by EWTHESTANS25 » Fri May 23, 2025 3:11 am » in Kyrgyzstan

Hello - we are coming over in September with a guided tour of the five stans - residents of Australia
Im am having major issues trying to find a...

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Last post by EWTHESTANS25
Fri May 23, 2025 3:11 am
1 person needed in June. Bishkek to Dushanbe via Issyk and Pamir (13 days)

Last post by lunar916 « Fri May 23, 2025 2:56 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by lunar916 » Wed May 21, 2025 10:40 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hello, we are looking for 1 person to join our group between June 11 to June 23.
We have the below itinerary planned:

dates in June
11: Bishkek to...

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Just curious where are you planning to get your GBAO permit?

the tour operator will take care of that. wanna join?

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Last post by lunar916
Fri May 23, 2025 2:56 am
9-day Pamir (Dushanbe - Osh) on 11th June. Looking for fellow travellers!

Last post by _jrb_ « Thu May 22, 2025 8:59 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 4
by danracca » Sun May 11, 2025 11:44 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi all, I found a good offer 1.600$ / car from Green House hostel in Dushanbe. The name speaks for itself. The tour is the same other agencies', also...

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I could be interested if we start a bit earlier

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Last post by _jrb_
Thu May 22, 2025 8:59 pm
Turkmenistan open to tourist 20-30 Sep?

Last post by lixa « Thu May 22, 2025 8:10 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan
Replies: 11
by KZ0109 » Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:56 am » in Turkmenistan
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I've heard that Turkmenistan will be closed from 20 to 30 Sep due to independence day celebrations and that no LOI will be issued for...

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Hi all,
Called the Embassy in Paris to ask about any restrictions for tourists in the end of September. Haven't learned much, they told me they were...
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Last post by lixa
Thu May 22, 2025 8:10 pm
Border crossing report: Zamin Uud – Erlian (MON - China)

Last post by Vic1325 « Thu May 22, 2025 7:47 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by steven » Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:55 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Starting from Hohhot

Buses to Erlian leave from the main bus station next to the train station. The last bus leaves at 01:30pm, but it is 6 hours...

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Hello Guys!

I need help, as i read your comments.
I am planning to to Transiberian in September/October , starting from Moscow (stops Kazan,...
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Last post by Vic1325
Thu May 22, 2025 7:47 pm
Khorgos border crossing Q&A (Almaty - Urumqi)

Last post by Vic1325 « Thu May 22, 2025 7:38 pm
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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Hi there, just sharing my experience crossing this border from Urumqi to Almaty.

We took night train from Urumqi to Huo'erguosi arrived 9.02am...
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Last post by Vic1325
Thu May 22, 2025 7:38 pm
Korday border crossing reports (Almaty-Bishkek)

Last post by Vic1325 « Thu May 22, 2025 7:27 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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Hello everyone, we crossed the border mid April from KG to KG
We arrived at Sayran Bus Terminal at 8.30am so we bought the ticket on site for...
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Last post by Vic1325
Thu May 22, 2025 7:27 pm
Tajikistan - Uzbekistan crossing at Panjakent

Last post by Vic1325 « Thu May 22, 2025 7:21 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Yes Man » Thu May 28, 2015 9:17 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi,

Can anyone tell if this border from Tajikistan to Uzbekistan is open to foreigners? I will be there beginning of September.

Cheers

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My partner and I crossed this border 8th May From TJ to UZ.

We took the bus from Asia Central to Panjakent. We arrived at bus station thinking to...
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Last post by Vic1325
Thu May 22, 2025 7:21 pm
Tashkent to Shymkent border crossing Q&A

Last post by Vic1325 « Thu May 22, 2025 7:16 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by trevor warman » Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:50 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Tashkent to Shymkent via Chernyaevka border crossing..

from TSUM department store, green bus #97 1000 UZSom to near Yunusobod Bazaar.. then mini...

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Me and my partner crossed last Sunday 18th May at Kaplanbek crossing from UZ to KZ.
We took a Yandex from our hostel in Tashkent early in the morning...
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Last post by Vic1325
Thu May 22, 2025 7:16 pm
K2 trek unguided

Last post by rahvan « Thu May 22, 2025 6:07 pm
Posted in Outdoor adventures
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by owolbach » Mon Sep 09, 2024 12:30 am » in Outdoor adventures

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Does anyone know if LOI's work for the K2 basecamp trek or is it mandatory to be accompanied by a guide?

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You can’t do the K2 basecamp trek solo; it’s in a restricted area, so a guide is required. An LOI by itself won’t be enough. Most people go through a...

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Last post by rahvan
Thu May 22, 2025 6:07 pm
Looking for Travel Buddies Dushanbe - Osh from early-mid June

Last post by nevsayer « Thu May 22, 2025 6:06 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by _jrb_ » Tue May 20, 2025 5:36 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi all,
I’m an American woman solo traveler in my 30s. I’m currently in Afghanistan and making my way up through Uzbekistan at the end of the month....

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Hey I would be interested in. Solo traveler too

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Last post by nevsayer
Thu May 22, 2025 6:06 pm

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