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US$ or Som?

Last post by sebhoff « Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:53 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by daryl » Thu Aug 24, 2023 4:25 pm » in Uzbekistan

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We're Canadian and we're wondering if som or US $$ cash is cheaper and most convenient to make most purchases in Uzbekistan? In some countries you...

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@tallpaul: in what contexts?
I paid for everything in som - and it didn't even occur to me to pay in any other currency. It's the local currency...

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Last post by sebhoff
Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:53 am
2-day tour 28.09.2023 - Aral Sea Region incl. yurt stay - 2 free places

Last post by oliver96 « Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:39 am
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing
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by Klaudyna » Wed Sep 06, 2023 12:52 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing
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Hello everyone!

Me and my husband are looking for 1-2 people to join us on a 2-day jeep trip from Nukus, starting on 28.09.2023 :

- port city...

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I'm a solo traveler arriving to Muynak today, ideally going to the Aral sea tomorrow with a driver from the guesthouse.
If anyone is interested in...
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Last post by oliver96
Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:39 am
Osh to Dushanbe early Oct

Last post by huyenmeo09 « Sat Sep 30, 2023 3:35 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by tapacharya » Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:00 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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With reports of the border being open, I'm hoping to be able to go one-way from Osh to Dushanbe in a rental car + driver. I'm looking for potential...

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Hello,

I am interested in doing a similar trip during this time. Earliest I could get to Osh is October 5th, but I am not on a time crunch. In fact,...

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Last post by huyenmeo09
Sat Sep 30, 2023 3:35 am
Extend Chinese visa for 3 months or do a new one

Last post by jujuenstop « Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:27 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports

by jujuenstop » Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:27 am » in Visas & embassy reports

Hello everyone,

I left France for 9 months now to travel around the world without flying, only walking and hitchhiking for several years. My goal is...

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Last post by jujuenstop
Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:27 am
Bukhara to Khiva or Nukus - no availability

Last post by miguelsancha « Fri Sep 29, 2023 5:09 pm
Posted in Trains
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by miguelsancha » Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:16 pm » in Trains
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Well

I am getting frustrated about getting transport from Bukhara to Khiva in early november.

I see that if I select Samarkanda or Navoi as...

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Can someone from Uzbekistan call 1005 and ask why they don't sell from Bukhara till 15days in adv?
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Last post by miguelsancha
Fri Sep 29, 2023 5:09 pm
Buying train tickets in Uzbekistan

Last post by Nidhik2300 « Fri Sep 29, 2023 4:26 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 saw that you returned tickets, was the payment using Stripe and did you get refund on your credit card. We cancelled tickets and don't have a...
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Last post by Nidhik2300
Fri Sep 29, 2023 4:26 pm
Osh to Dushanbe early October

Last post by huyenmeo09 « Fri Sep 29, 2023 4:18 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 4
by Somajo777 » Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:53 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi, I'm looking to do a trip on the pamir highway in early October, I'm pretty flexible with the dates but was thinking of a start date sometime in...

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Hi Sophie,
I'm solo traveller from Vietnam and plan to travel from Osh to Dushanbe around 05-06 Oct (05 Oct is better) and finish around 10-11 Oct....

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Last post by huyenmeo09
Fri Sep 29, 2023 4:18 pm
Almaty -Altyn Emel National Park cca 2.10.

Last post by Ursha « Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:34 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing

by Ursha » Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:34 pm » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

Hi!

I would love to go to Altyn Emel National Park but the tours are really expensive. So I am looking for some people that might be also interested...

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Last post by Ursha
Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:34 pm
Dushanbe loop ASAP

Last post by LaszloPanaflex « Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:06 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by LaszloPanaflex » Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:06 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Heya, 33 M Canada, I just got to the green house hostel in Dushanbe and looking for people to split the costs for Pamír highway loop (7-8 days)...

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Last post by LaszloPanaflex
Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:06 pm
Refund of train tickets

Last post by Nidhik2300 « Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:47 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan

by Nidhik2300 » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:47 pm » in Uzbekistan

Hello,

Help with Uzbekistan railways needed.

I bought several Train tickets on Uzbekistan railways site. When I cancelled them, it said the refund...

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Last post by Nidhik2300
Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:47 pm
English Bookstore in UZ

Last post by Leo Tao « Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:37 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan

by Leo Tao » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:37 pm » in Uzbekistan

hi,

is there any english bookstore or bookstore selling english ones in Tashkent, especially historic or architectural books on Uzbekistan or...

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Last post by Leo Tao
Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:37 pm
Accommodation in Jizzakh

Last post by RArmitage « Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:44 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan

by RArmitage » Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:44 pm » in Uzbekistan

Hi
Any good experiences of homestay/guesthouse in central Jizzakh? Can only see hotels on google
Thanks

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Last post by RArmitage
Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:44 pm
Nepal -> China -> Laos in November 2023

Last post by guy.brush « Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:25 am
Posted in China travel sharing
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by guy.brush » Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:20 pm » in China travel sharing

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Hi there,
we are two motorbike travelers looking for people to join a self-driving China crossing tour from Nepal to Laos in November 2023. We are...

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That's strange. Last time we checked we still existed... ;) I'll try to PM you.

Trip will take 17 days. Cost is highly dependent on group size.

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Last post by guy.brush
Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:25 am
6 Nights Osh —> Dushanbe starting around October 1st

Last post by Somajo777 « Fri Sep 29, 2023 8:29 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by hannah_mue » Fri Sep 29, 2023 5:05 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hey everyone,
We are looking to get a group together for a rather last minute tour along the Pamir Highway starting from Osh around the 1st of...

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Hi, I responded to your reply on my post by PM! Hopefully we can work something out. Sophie :)

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Last post by Somajo777
Fri Sep 29, 2023 8:29 am
Aktau to Nukus by train

Last post by Treecle « Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:54 am
Posted in Trains
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by leela » Sun May 27, 2018 9:19 pm » in Trains
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Contrary to what I'd read up to now, googling today has turned up that there's a train 309X direct to Nukus, daily (good news) that takes 32 hours...

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Hi. I am in Aktau now. I have train booked to Beyneu on 01/10 07.05-15.00. I then hope to catch the 00.03 from Beyneu which goes direct to Urgench...
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Last post by Treecle
Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:54 am
Mid-October Murghab-Khorog Jeep

Last post by mjj223 « Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:19 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by mjj223 » Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:19 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi all,

I (M21) am planning on traveling from Murghab to Khorog by keep via the Wakhan corridor in 3 days. I have been quoted 600USD for the whole...

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Last post by mjj223
Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:19 am
Early October Dushanbe - Osh Pamir rideshare

Last post by Comanm « Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:22 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 15
by JoeyR » Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:37 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare
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Early call-out for anyone that wants to buddy up for a 7-10 day road trip through the pamir highway around early October - dates flexible.

I’m a 24...

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Hi all

I’m apart of a British couple (30 m + f) looking for 2 others to join on the pamir highway Dushanbe to osh 6 night trip

We would be...
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Last post by Comanm
Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:22 am
Fann Mountains 2nights/3days (October)

Last post by dina.lowe « Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:09 pm
Posted in Tajikistan travel sharing
Replies: 1
by ryanang94 » Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:41 pm » in Tajikistan travel sharing

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Hi

My friend and I are planning on doing a 3day/2night hike around the Fann Mountains in early October (first week).

We are leaning towards a...

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Hi there! I arrive in Dushanbe on October 6th and would love to meet up with some people to try to do some hiking! I'm a 23 year old from Canada, add...

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Last post by dina.lowe
Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:09 pm
Dushanbe to Osh start 8 or 9th Oct for 7 days

Last post by dina.lowe « Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:02 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Sonderisland » Tue Sep 26, 2023 11:50 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi, I’m Quinn F, 33 looking to rent a car with driver to start in Dushanbe on either 8th or 9th Oct for a 7 day (plus minus 1 day is fine) trip that...

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Hi! I'm Dina F, 23 from Canada. I arrive in Dushanbe on October 6th and am keen to do the Pamir Highway around your dates as well! I'd love to join...

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Last post by dina.lowe
Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:02 pm
Khorgos border crossing Q&A (Almaty - Urumqi)

Last post by Mitsch « Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:24 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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Ah sorry I forgot to ask today, as I was crossing (28th)

I took the Nighttrain from Beijing to Urumqi aka Wulumuqi（乌鲁木齐）then continued to Yining（伊宁)...
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Last post by Mitsch
Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:24 pm
2 day tour Aral Sea Region incl. yurt stay

Last post by tallpaul « Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:48 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by tallpaul » Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:48 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

I would like to join a tour. If anyone is going on the 30th of Sept. or the 1st of Oct that would be ideal.

Thanks,

Paul

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Last post by tallpaul
Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:48 pm
Turkmenistan travel sharing December 01

Last post by Krispuy « Thu Sep 28, 2023 12:29 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing
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by Muth » Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:44 am » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

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Hello,

We are 2 French traveller 32 and 36 years old with a 4x4 truck camper.

We are planning to cross through Turkmenistan from Uzbekistan to...

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I'm also looking into possibly doing a trip from Uzbekistan to Iran through Turkmenistan with my vehicle around December 01 or a little earlier. So...

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Last post by Krispuy
Thu Sep 28, 2023 12:29 pm
Are eSIM available in Uzbekistan ?

Last post by DaveO « Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:47 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 6
by val » Fri Aug 25, 2023 2:09 pm » in Uzbekistan

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I got a cell phone with a standard SIM and possibility to add an eSIM.

Do you know if Uzbek mobile companies offer eSIM ?

This option is extremely...

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Yes, though here in Andijan I had to a) have registered with a hotel first, and b) go to main office, not just a a kiosk, where they could ogfer me...

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Last post by DaveO
Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:47 am
Yandex - blocked?

Last post by Treecle « Thu Sep 28, 2023 5:35 am
Posted in Other transport
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by helivans » Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:06 am » in Other transport

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Hi,

So Yandex seems to be the tool that would really help us get around. Currently asking others / hotel reception / cafe staff to order for us....

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Hi. I have downloaded Yandex and Yango as I will be arriving in Kazakhstan tonight. But when I enter my UK mobile number I do not get the SMS code....

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Last post by Treecle
Thu Sep 28, 2023 5:35 am
Tajikistan OVIR registration for visa-free or long-term visas Q&A

Last post by Kalpazan « Thu Sep 28, 2023 3:07 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by Thomas_cl » Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:05 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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This is information for those planning to stay longer then 30 days in tajikistan with a 45 day visa.

Apparently there is a law concerning this...

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E-visa does not require you to register in OVIR.
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Last post by Kalpazan
Thu Sep 28, 2023 3:07 am

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