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Haft Kul 2-day trip by public transport

Last post by squanderedhail « Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:45 am
Posted in Tajikistan

by squanderedhail » Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:45 am » in Tajikistan

Hi,

I am planning to go to the Seven Lakes area at the end of June. I saw in the guide the location for the shared jeep to Padrud (lunch-time,...

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Last post by squanderedhail
Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:45 am
Pamir Central Asia Tour Agency

Last post by Germsy « Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:04 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by Germsy » Fri May 19, 2023 9:03 am » in Tajikistan

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Hi All,

We are looking to join a tour run by Pamir Central Asia , who don't have an office in Tajikistan (which is giving us a bit of red flags)

I...

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Thank you. I think you are right but just finished a trip with them with no issues and reasonably priced compared to other tour agencies.

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Last post by Germsy
Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:04 am
Oybek - Buston (UZ-TAJ) border crossing

Last post by Christian77 « Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:10 am
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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I wrote a very long and detailed post, but it disappeared on me. So… the import part was that when going Uzbekistan to Tajikistan you leave the Tajik...
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Last post by Christian77
Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:10 am
eSIM cards for Central Asia

Last post by Christian77 « Fri Jun 02, 2023 4:23 am
Posted in General
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by Christian77 » Mon Feb 27, 2023 12:29 am » in General

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I'm not always up to date on tech advances, but...it seems that newer phones can use virtual eSIM cards. iPhone 14 and after will no longer take...

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Two reports on Airolo eSIM for Tajikistan: 1. Total trash, did not work (a guy posting on the Oybek border crossing experience). 2. My experience -...

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Last post by Christian77
Fri Jun 02, 2023 4:23 am
Pamir Highway JUNE 2024

Last post by Borzoii « Fri Jun 02, 2023 4:11 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Borzoii » Fri Jun 02, 2023 4:11 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi Folks,

New on Caravanistan, travelling up through India through Tajikistan to Uzbekistan in 2024 and planning to hike Dushanbe to Iskanderkul in...

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Last post by Borzoii
Fri Jun 02, 2023 4:11 am
Bartang Valley possible with car?

Last post by willemspie « Fri Jun 02, 2023 3:48 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by Suba-Round-The-World » Fri Jun 02, 2023 2:47 am » in Tajikistan

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Hello, we plan our trip through Pamir Highway. Our plan was to drive to Lake Karakul and then back through the Bartang Valley. Is this possible with...

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Yes ... except when this road is blocked by flooding or landslides. It is also very remote, if you have some problems on the way you will be on your...

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Last post by willemspie
Fri Jun 02, 2023 3:48 am
Fann mountains itinerary

Last post by bwv812 « Fri Jun 02, 2023 3:41 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by stansmug » Thu May 25, 2023 1:51 pm » in Tajikistan

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Are these logistics in place, and does anything need to be booked in advance?
We are a group of 2 people.

Day 1 - Taxi from Samarkand to Panjakent....

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For visiting Fann Mountains you need a guide who can organise cars and places to stay!
I would be glad to help you.

You do not need a guide and...

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Last post by bwv812
Fri Jun 02, 2023 3:41 am
Questions about traveling alone in Turkmenistan

Last post by June « Fri Jun 02, 2023 2:10 am
Posted in Turkmenistan

by June » Fri Jun 02, 2023 2:10 am » in Turkmenistan

Hi I am interested in traveling to Turkmenistan, and I have some questions about it.
I know that the transit visa has been suspended now. So I can go...

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Last post by June
Fri Jun 02, 2023 2:10 am
Nadaam festival - tickets without a tour?

Last post by AussieANT « Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:46 am
Posted in Mongolia
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by lizmcg » Fri May 26, 2023 3:31 am » in Mongolia

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I'm timing a trip to Mongolia this summer to coincide with the Nadaam festival in July, but I can't find much information on how to buy tickets -...

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Hi from what I have discovered in my own research there's the main festival in UB but also many informal Nadaam festival celebrtaions in the villages...

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Last post by AussieANT
Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:46 am
Recommendations for early morning activities in Khiva

Last post by romil797 « Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:44 am
Posted in Uzbekistan

by romil797 » Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:44 am » in Uzbekistan

Hi,
My flight lands in Urgench at 7am, but my hotel check-in in Khiva isn't until the afternoon. Are there any recommendations for early morning...

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Last post by romil797
Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:44 am
Georgia to Russia Border crossing (Zemo Larsi - Chertov Most)

Last post by tillsunrise « Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:16 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by ivars » Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:55 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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I was browsing through the site and found the border map, and thought that maybe it could be useful to someone that I posted the info about the...

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Sounds like you drove with your own car?

Does anyone has any recent experience with a bicycle?

What do I need to consider when applying for a...
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Last post by tillsunrise
Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:16 pm
Looking for a Tour Operator in Turkmenistan

Last post by ertugs « Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:52 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing
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by lucafromitaly » Wed May 03, 2023 8:02 am » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

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Hello,

my name is Luca and together with two friends we are planning to cross Turkmenistan from south to north by car at the end of July.
We are...

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Hi Luca, it is Ertug. I checked the prices from local tours. Our program is alike yours on same dates. We will be traveling 2 or 3 motorbikes Through...

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Last post by ertugs
Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:52 pm
Newbie question: flying to Kazakhstan with bike

Last post by IronChris « Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:10 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by IronChris » Thu May 04, 2023 12:37 pm » in Kazakhstan

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Hey guys,
As supposed, i am stuck now in Georgia with my motorcycle, and don't really know how to get to central Asia.
There actually IS the...

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Oh yeah, this is true! Totally missed that!
Sorry for that ;)
So, it's about MOTORCYCLE and the problem of bringing it to the other side of the...

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Last post by IronChris
Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:10 pm
Kyrgyzstan hiking advice – places and people

Last post by xzio547 « Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:43 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing
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by petraroxanna » Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:32 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

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Hello all!

I'm planning to do a hiking trip to Kyrgyzstan in mid- to late-June. The idea is to break my time off into 2 treks, one longer one...

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I'm planning on being there in July. Maybe we'll see each other.

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Last post by xzio547
Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:43 pm
China - Kyrgyzstan: Torugart or Irkeshtam pass?

Last post by merodrem « Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:18 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by geaEarth » Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:45 am » in Itineraries & trip reports
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Hello there,
I will be in Kashgar at the end of June and from there I will be entering Kyrgyzstan,which of the two passes would you reccommend?
Any...

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Thanks a lot for the report, how did you book your hotel in Kashgar?

This is a bit out of topic, message me if you really need info about, but...
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Last post by merodrem
Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:18 pm
When will the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border reopen?

Last post by JakubSerwa « Thu Jun 01, 2023 11:31 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Andrea1989 » Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:48 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hello! Can you tell me if the border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is open?

Thank you in advance!

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That’s too bad. We would obviously wanna avoid doing the same route all the way back. Are you on a bike? Maybe then you could consider going through...
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Last post by JakubSerwa
Thu Jun 01, 2023 11:31 am
Caspian sea ferry updates & questions

Last post by Lagerfeld « Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:01 am
Posted in Other transport
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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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Thank you very very much for your good information.
My question is: Did you fly into Azerbaidshan by plane or did you use a land border?
As my...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:01 am
Pamir highway ride share July 2023

Last post by siaroslav « Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:27 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by matt123 » Mon May 29, 2023 6:56 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi, I am planning to rent a car for the pamir highway in July, I am available from the 8th July till the 2nd of August, I am quite flexible but I...

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Hi Matt,

I have booked the trip on

The dates Jul 12 - Jul 21, 23 (D49) -> maybe you would be interested to join?

Best!

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Last post by siaroslav
Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:27 am
Trek "Best of Alay mountains" - mid/end of june

Last post by petraroxanna « Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:33 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing
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by Guirndo » Tue May 30, 2023 12:41 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

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Hello everyone,

I'd like to do the Best of Alay Mountains trek proposed by the Osh CBT (8-day trek).

I'm on my own and I'd like to join a group of...

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Hey Guillaume,

I'm actually thinking of doing the same trek around the same time – was planning on either (hopefully) meeting other trekkers in...

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Last post by petraroxanna
Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:33 am
Turkmenistan Tour $300

Last post by stansmug « Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:06 am
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing
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by HalaMadrid » Wed Apr 12, 2023 12:48 pm » in Turkmenistan travel sharing
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We got our Turkmen Transit visa application denied again and were told that they're not doing Transit visas at the moment so our only chance is a...

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This is interesting.
As a budget conscious traveller, where do you guys plan on flying from Ashgabat?
The only direct flights I can see are to UAE or...
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Last post by stansmug
Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:06 am
Covid Vaccination?

Last post by stansmug « Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:52 am
Posted in Turkmenistan
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by Suba-Round-The-World » Thu May 11, 2023 3:06 pm » in Turkmenistan

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Does anybody knows which type of certificate is needed for the LOI to get a Visa for Turkmenistan? I didn't found anything about it. We are germans,...

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Do you have a link to this update Turkmenguide, has anybody been recently and not been asked for Covid vaccination?
Have not seen this news anywhere...

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Last post by stansmug
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:52 am
Recommendations: Samarkand -> Panjakent -> Dushanbe!

Last post by stansmug « Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:41 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by vijayanand180 » Sat Jun 22, 2019 11:11 pm » in Tajikistan

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Hello,

Planning on doing a 3 day trip starting in Samarkand to Dushanbe. Some questions:

- For the journey from Samarkand to Panjakent, Im told...

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How did this trip end up, has anyone done similar?

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Last post by stansmug
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:41 am
Buying train tickets in Uzbekistan

Last post by Fahd « Wed May 31, 2023 9:56 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by pikdonker » Sat May 19, 2018 4:29 pm » in Uzbekistan
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The uzbek railways ticketing website seems to work rather well when it's up. It is not at the moment, but was up for days a couple of weeks ago when...

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I want to get a private cabin of two beds for Bukhara - Khiva, and it's not available on any date even on the 45th day!
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Last post by Fahd
Wed May 31, 2023 9:56 pm
Iran-Pakistan May/June 2023

Last post by bugi01 « Wed May 31, 2023 8:12 pm
Posted in Other destinations
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by Lamthé » Sat Feb 25, 2023 2:53 pm » in Other destinations

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Hi everyone,

We are a couple travelling from France to Cambodia mostly by hitchhiking - but we are not extrem hitchhiker that never accept to use...

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Hi,

Darren here, also hitchhiking the same way but maybe a bit later than you. Currently in Turkey and slowly heading towards Iran.

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Last post by bugi01
Wed May 31, 2023 8:12 pm
Anyone selling a car in Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan/Uzbekistan in May?

Last post by Max&nika « Wed May 31, 2023 6:09 pm
Posted in Sell/buy a car/motorbike to/from a traveler
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by HalaMadrid » Thu Apr 20, 2023 1:58 pm » in Sell/buy a car/motorbike to/from a traveler

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Looking for a car (preferably EU registered) in any of the Stan’s in May. Anyone that has any for sale let me know anytime.

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Are you still looking for a car? We are checking option to buy a car and sell it after we did the pamir. You may contact me +41 77 482 58 32
(We are...

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Last post by Max&nika
Wed May 31, 2023 6:09 pm

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