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Bartang Valley Route

Last post by Kasia « Wed Aug 17, 2022 6:33 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by Rogue_odyssey » Thu Jul 21, 2022 11:22 am » in Tajikistan
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There are two routes along my planned journey that I’m considering taking; Kulob - Qalai-Khumb / Rushon - Karakul.

My understanding is that the...

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Further update on the Bartang valley route.

Although the damaged part was restored partly yesterday, but there is a new blockage further up as...
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Last post by Kasia
Wed Aug 17, 2022 6:33 am
Anyone in Bishkek and flying back to Europe (e.g. CH, D)?

Last post by Pamirski « Wed Aug 17, 2022 4:14 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan

by Pamirski » Wed Aug 17, 2022 4:14 am » in Kyrgyzstan

Hello

Last week we came back home from Kyrgyzstan, but we still have a small piece of baggage in Bishkek (0.4 kg). Is there anyone in Bishkek the...

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Last post by Pamirski
Wed Aug 17, 2022 4:14 am
Nowruz in Dushanbe, Samarkand, or Hawler (Erbil)?

Last post by JamesMarshall « Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:45 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports

by JamesMarshall » Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:45 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

Has anyone spent Nowruz in the cities of Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Samarkand (Uzbekistan), or Hawler/Erbil (Iraqi Kurdistan) and have any thoughts on...

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Last post by JamesMarshall
Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:45 pm
Buying fuel in Iran

Last post by Lzh « Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:01 pm
Posted in Iran
Replies: 11
by Fred DC » Fri May 11, 2018 3:53 pm » in Iran
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Hello,
I'll be travelling in Iran by motorcycle in June and I'll like to know how it works with fuel lately.
I read the topic about it here but I'd...

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Hi,

We have left Iran today. It is easier than it seems. At least for us it was 'easy

You only have to ask a truck driver, or the gas station...
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Last post by Lzh
Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:01 pm
Armenia - Iran border crossing (Nordooz - Agarak)

Last post by Poney « Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:26 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Martin » Tue Apr 28, 2015 4:16 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Does anyone have any info? I can't find anything clear or precise; so it's difficult to plan anything. I don't even know if it's really possible. I'm...

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We cross from the both side of the border during july 2022.
We took the first time the company Tatev Travel from Erevan to Tabriz. The bus started...
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Last post by Poney
Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:26 pm
Oybek - Buston (UZ-TAJ) border crossing

Last post by Poney « Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:05 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by SQRR » Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:50 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Crossed into Uzbekistan from Buston last Friday at 5pm.
I had no trouble at all and went smoothly but it was time consuming even there were barely...

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We crossed yesterday the border (15/08/2022) and it was really easy. Uzbek authorities didn't ask for hotel's registration, they stamped our passport...
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Last post by Poney
Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:05 pm
Pamir Highway ~Sept 15-24 -- Looking for fellow passengers

Last post by jfilip8 « Tue Aug 16, 2022 1:54 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by jfilip8 » Sun Aug 14, 2022 7:56 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi all,

I am a 34-year old male from Canada looking for 1-2 fellow travelers to join me on a Pamir trip from September 15-24. The aim is to join...

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Hello Henning,

Thanks for the reply. I've sent you a message with some more details.

Best,

Joe

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Last post by jfilip8
Tue Aug 16, 2022 1:54 pm
GBAO permit for those that don't require Tajik visa

Last post by OWNER « Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:03 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 5
by abaranova » Wed Aug 15, 2018 1:39 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hi, I'm a Russian passport holder living in Indonesia. I do not need a visa for Tajikistan and I'm planning to do the Pamir highway trip from Osh,...

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Hello ! I entered Tajikistan yesterday by land border and asked for GBAO permit at Khodjent OVIR (nice English speaking guy there, but his superior...

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Last post by OWNER
Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:03 am
Almaty to Altyn Emel 2 day trip between 17-20 Aug.

Last post by brynpickering « Tue Aug 16, 2022 5:45 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing

by brynpickering » Tue Aug 16, 2022 5:45 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

Hi, we're planning to rent a 4x4 this week to go to Altyn Emel with an overnight stay. We're 2 people, so would have space for 2-3 more. We'd plan to...

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Last post by brynpickering
Tue Aug 16, 2022 5:45 am
How to get to Kyrgyz-Ata national park by yourself from Osh

Last post by borekj « Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:50 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by shvedsky » Sun Aug 11, 2019 5:14 am » in Kyrgyzstan

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I was just thinking of how lucky I am to have other people’s experiences written down so I don’t have to experience the bad parts. So... for some...

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Hi to all!
We recently visited, so I thought about posting some updates.

We took a yandex from the center of Osh to the road leading to Nookat (200...

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Last post by borekj
Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:50 am
Beshariq border crossing (Uzbekistan to Tajikistan, Fergana Valley)

Last post by borekj « Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:31 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by irishmcbride » Sun Aug 14, 2016 9:21 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Went through this crossing a couple of days ago, was much smoother than anticipated, although time consuming.

Taxi from Fergana to the crossing took...

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We crossed about a week ago. Hitched a ride from Qoqon to the border for free, absolutely no problems at the border (Czech passport holders), nobody...
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Last post by borekj
Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:31 am
Tajikistan - Uzbekistan crossing at Panjakent

Last post by borekj « Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:25 am
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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We crossed yesterday from Panjakent to Samarkand. Czech passport holders, no problems at all, just nice small talk. No question for OVIR or covid-19....
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Last post by borekj
Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:25 am
Fann Mountains - food?

Last post by wombad « Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:42 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 10
by wombad » Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:50 pm » in Tajikistan
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Hey there, I'll be hiking the Fanns sometime next week (15-20?), probably one way (alaudin to artuch) or loop (artuch - artuch) through the lower...

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Indeed, this makes sense, thanks a lot again to all of you!
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Last post by wombad
Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:42 pm
From Yerevan to Western Europe by land

Last post by StephParis « Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:00 pm
Posted in Others
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by KaisaN » Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:04 pm » in Others

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I'm planning/dreaming of a trip to Yerevan in September. I would be flying therebut it would be interesting to travel back to Finland by land (trains...

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We arrived in Yerevan 3 days ago. Drove there from Germany and heading to Iran next week. No issues at all. Especially nothing related to covid....

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Last post by StephParis
Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:00 pm
Gasoline in Tajikistan - how much does it cost?

Last post by OWNER « Mon Aug 15, 2022 11:42 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 2
by OWNER » Tue Jul 26, 2022 4:13 am » in Tajikistan

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Dear Colleagues,
Please share information about current gasoline prices in Tajikistan. I am sure that residents of Tajikistan are watching this forum...

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Murghab. Fully automated gas station. ))

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Last post by OWNER
Mon Aug 15, 2022 11:42 am
Scary descents on Pamir Highway

Last post by trikolka « Mon Aug 15, 2022 8:21 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 3
by jvjjjvvv » Sun Aug 14, 2022 1:15 pm » in Tajikistan

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Hello,
Myself and a friend are currently cycling the Pamir Highway. Today we arrived to Qalai Khumb from the direction of Tavildara and I am still a...

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since you are going through Wakhan valley, you will have to climb and descent Khargush pass (4344m). The section between the pass and M41 (northern...

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Last post by trikolka
Mon Aug 15, 2022 8:21 am
Self driving Bartang Valley to Kara-Kul with Rav4?

Last post by samsung « Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:57 am
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by Kimbbe » Sat Mar 09, 2019 10:19 am » in Cars and motorbikes

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Hi,
Do you think that it’s possible to drive a Rav4 from Khorog to Karakul via Bartang Valley?
Thanks for your help

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How about a 2009 Landcruiser? (Given recent reports road is open again)

And driving wise what is better/easier? From east of from west? With the...

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Last post by samsung
Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:57 am
Customs at Tashkent Airport - souvenirs and "cultural value"

Last post by hmb2022 « Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:27 am
Posted in Uzbekistan

by hmb2022 » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:27 am » in Uzbekistan

Hi all,

Kind of a silly tourist question, but I haven't found much info digging through old threads or elsewhere online.
I'm traveling in Uzbekistan...

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Last post by hmb2022
Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:27 am
Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon early Oct?

Last post by jvjjjvvv « Mon Aug 15, 2022 2:54 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing
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by sebhoff » Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:47 pm » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

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I know it's not very likely, but: are there any people interested in forming a small group to go on a 2-day tour to the Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes +...

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Thanks - will do! That link was just an example to let people know what I'm looking for. Were the steppe spirit tours you joined in Russian? My...

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Last post by jvjjjvvv
Mon Aug 15, 2022 2:54 am
Trip from Almaty to Charyn canyon and Kaindy and Kolsai lakes in late August

Last post by jvjjjvvv « Mon Aug 15, 2022 2:52 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing
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by Matej.H » Sun Aug 14, 2022 7:44 pm » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

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Hello, I´m a solo traveler and I will be in Almaty from 17.8 to 25.8. I wanted to go on a 2 day trip to see Charyn, Kaindy and Kolsai lakes with a...

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Hi. I went with a tour myself a few weeks ago. It was cheap (around 50 dollars for the whole weekend, with mostly Russian-speaking guides and...

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Last post by jvjjjvvv
Mon Aug 15, 2022 2:52 am
Tashkent Airport to Kokand

Last post by lonelytraveller01 « Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:07 am
Posted in Uzbekistan

by lonelytraveller01 » Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:07 am » in Uzbekistan

Hello, I would like to arrange transportation direct from Tashkent Airport to Kokand on the 15th September. My flight arrive at 8:40am. Wonder how...

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Last post by lonelytraveller01
Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:07 am
Inter-city taxi in Iran - costs - how does it work?

Last post by sbbnm « Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:10 pm
Posted in Iran
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by adrdilauro » Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:12 pm » in Iran

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I am going to travel around Iran soon. I would like some hands-on feedbacks on travelling by inter-city taxi.

First, how much should I expect to...

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Last post by sbbnm
Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:10 pm
Tabriz - Erbil (Iraqi Kurdistan) by bus

Last post by sbbnm « Sun Aug 14, 2022 8:47 pm
Posted in Iran
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by pikdonker » Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:03 pm » in Iran

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I'm planning a trip to Iran and Iraqi Kurdistan. Want to take a bus from somewhere in Iran to Erbil, but haven't decided on a definitive itinerary...

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HI
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PLS TELL ME UR PREFER TIME AND OTHER DETAIS

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Last post by sbbnm
Sun Aug 14, 2022 8:47 pm
Nukus, 22-29 Sept 2022. Anyone else for a shared Aral Sea tour?

Last post by sah10406 « Sun Aug 14, 2022 1:49 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by sah10406 » Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:28 am » in Uzbekistan

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Anyone else visiting Nukus at the end of September? Solo traveller here looking for folks to share an Moynaq and Aral Sea tour 2 day/1 night tour....

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I would maybe be interested in the tour if it were later, maybe early or mid October. Let me know if your plans change! :)

Ah, I will be back home...

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Last post by sah10406
Sun Aug 14, 2022 1:49 pm
Pamir Highway

Last post by OWNER « Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:17 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 7
by Maximilian » Sun Jul 31, 2022 12:32 pm » in Tajikistan

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Hello guys,
my family and I are going to Tajikistan next week. We plan visiting the Pamir highway. How far can we drive past the Karakul lake to the...

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Pamir Highway by car 2022, Tajikistan, Panj, Khorog, GBAO.

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Last post by OWNER
Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:17 am

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