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Gas canisters in Panjakent or Samarkand?

Last post by BrianCarver « Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:05 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
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by Wynter » Thu Jun 19, 2025 10:47 am » in Tajikistan

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Hi all! Apologies I couldn't find any recent info on this topic. I'm arriving into Samarkand, then heading to Panjakent to start my Fann Mountains...

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I’ve seen others camping in Central Asia mention that threaded gas canisters are rare in Uzbekistan—many shops only carry the punch‑through Campingaz...

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Last post by BrianCarver
Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:05 pm
Wakhan Corridor trip (2018, Solo female traveler)

Last post by BrianCarver « Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:04 pm
Posted in Afghanistan
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by girlgonetolive » Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:28 am » in Afghanistan

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I deleted this post due to privacy. If you want to see it you can contact me via www.marshajean.com

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Thank you very much for this report! Very useful!

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Last post by BrianCarver
Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:04 pm
UK’s travel advisory updated

Last post by sah10406 « Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:00 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan

by sah10406 » Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:00 pm » in Uzbekistan

Not sure what has prompted it, but the UK’s FCO travel advisory for Uzbekistan was updated this week.

The “Safety and security” page now includes...

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Last post by sah10406
Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:00 pm
Looking for travel buddy - mid September to early October

Last post by MidoAhmed « Fri Jul 18, 2025 11:26 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing
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by sarahtravels » Sun Jul 13, 2025 1:42 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

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Hellooo! I'm a solo female traveler (30) interested in visiting Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in mid September to early October, though my travel dates...

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Hello! I'm mido 22M, I'm planning to visit both uzbekistan and kyrgistan in september but still with no clear plan, i'll be glad if i can join ( at...

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Last post by MidoAhmed
Fri Jul 18, 2025 11:26 am
Georgia - Armenia - Yandex taxi all the way?

Last post by Milad « Fri Jul 18, 2025 9:15 am
Posted in Others
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by BelindaJK101 » Fri Jul 18, 2025 5:45 am » in Others

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Does anyone know if it’s possible to get a Yandex/Bolt taxi from Tblisi to Alaverdi, Armenia? It comes up on the apps and seems quite cost effective...

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I can't imagine that any Yandex driver there would be willing to cross the border.

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Last post by Milad
Fri Jul 18, 2025 9:15 am
New bus between Dushanbe and Khujand

Last post by nickd « Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:49 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by Kalpazan » Tue May 02, 2023 5:16 am » in Tajikistan
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There is a new bus since May 1st 2023 between Dushanbe and Khujand. Rough translation in English:

Between Dushanbe and Khujand from May 1, a bus...

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We travelled Khujand to Dushanbe a few days ago by shared taxi, paid 115 somoni per person (we had a lot of luggage, so at first they were asking 150...
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Last post by nickd
Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:49 am
OSH To DUSHANBE - MID AUG

Last post by tarunjain « Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:11 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by tarunjain » Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:11 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

hi,

This is Tarun Jain, M 35 from India.

I am looking to join a group in second week of Aug for Pamir highway. I am ok with 6-7 days trip. I will...

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Last post by tarunjain
Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:11 am
Trash/Waste/Garbage disposal

Last post by JKK « Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:50 am
Posted in General

by JKK » Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:50 am » in General

Hi Guys,

Problem of garbage has been mentioned in many posts. We all hate beautiful places full of garbage.

My question is what you do with your...

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Last post by JKK
Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:50 am
Karkara valley (Kegen – Tup/Kensu) border

Last post by DamiaanReijnaers « Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:33 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by julistan » Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:31 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi Stevens,

I will try to cross that border this next tuesday hoping the kazakhs guards have heard something about the free visa pilot programme. I...

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Crossed yesterday, will only add what may be useful:

- Shared taxi filled up in a few minutes (~7:30am on a Thursday morning), two were standing in...
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Last post by DamiaanReijnaers
Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:33 am
Aral Sea Tour 27 - 28 July

Last post by dfsharp « Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:17 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by dfsharp » Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:17 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

We're two people looking to share a 2 day / 1 night tour from Nukus -> Aral Sea -> Nukus with Ayim tours.

If anyone is keen to join reach out here.

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Last post by dfsharp
Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:17 pm
Uninitiated Guy Needs Help with Sport Identification.

Last post by steven « Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:47 pm
Posted in General
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by curiousfellow12 » Thu Jul 17, 2025 2:37 am » in General

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Hello Everyone,

In all honestly I do not belong on this forum, although finding it has made me jealous of all of you, and i am eager to visit this...

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Maybe you can share the video? That would certainly help. I am not sure what the goal of this sport is but at least I could confirm based on the...

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Last post by steven
Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:47 pm
Pamir Highway Osh - Dushanbe

Last post by steven « Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:41 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by jp4007a » Wed Jul 16, 2025 1:59 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi everyone! I am a solo female traveler looking to do the Pamir Highway from Sept 22 - 29/30. I would like to get a group of people just because...

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moved to travel sharing forum

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Last post by steven
Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:41 pm
Travel companion(s) for October 11 - 16

Last post by steven « Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:37 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing
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by jp4007a » Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:43 pm » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

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I want to be in Turkmenistan from October 11 - 16 and i plan to cross the border via Khiva, Uzbekistan. Im planning this tour with a travel company...

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moved to travel sharing forum

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Last post by steven
Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:37 pm
Ak-Suu Traverse Partners

Last post by grady214 « Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:57 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by grady214 » Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:57 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

Hello!

I am currently in Bishkek and am hoping to begin the Ak-Suu traverse sometime before August 2nd. I am flexible with departure date but would...

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Last post by grady214
Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:57 pm
Bishkek - Issyk lake south margin - Karakol: looking for travel buddies

Last post by ffpego « Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:14 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing
Replies: 2
by ffpego » Wed Jun 04, 2025 4:33 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

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Hello!!
Me and my wife are going to rent a car with driver to go for a full day (sunrise to sunset) from Bishkek to Karak on the 18 July . This is...

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Hello!
We are now 4 people so won’t be accepting any new messages on this topic 😄

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Last post by ffpego
Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:14 pm
Osh - Dushanbe, 22 - 29 September

Last post by jp4007a « Thu Jul 17, 2025 12:44 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by jp4007a » Thu Jul 17, 2025 12:44 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi everyone! I am looking for a group of people (men and women) to go through the Pamir Highway with. I am planning to start in Osh and go through to...

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Last post by jp4007a
Thu Jul 17, 2025 12:44 pm
Torugart pass crossing Q&A

Last post by angelicococo « Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:07 am
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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Short report crossing Torugart pass from Bishkek to Kashgar (I crossed the border on June 15, 2025) :

The bus runs from Bishkek twice a week...
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Last post by angelicococo
Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:07 am
Osh or Sary Tash to Murghab

Last post by Explorertom « Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:45 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by Explorertom » Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:45 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

Hi guys, I am planning to go from Osh to Murghab tomorrow day 18 th of July. I know there is no public transport from Sary Tash to Murghob, but iwill...

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Last post by Explorertom
Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:45 am
Nukus - Ancient Fortresses - Khiva (Sept 2)

Last post by dfsharp « Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:57 am
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing
Replies: 1
by june1992 » Tue Jul 01, 2025 8:05 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

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Hello everyone! I'm a solo traveler from Canada backpacking from Europe to China, and I'm looking for up to 2 other people to share the cost of a...

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Hi,

We're looking to do the same trip on the 28th of July so probably too early for you. Thought it was worth reaching out though.

Best of luck!

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Last post by dfsharp
Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:57 am
Wakhan Corridor and Mt Noshaq trip report 2025

Last post by Lagerfeld « Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:53 am
Posted in Afghanistan
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by Katharine_1993 » Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:19 am » in Afghanistan

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Hey - I am just back from a trip in the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan and thought I would share some things I found helpful.

Firstly - I would...

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Sounds like a great trip. I’m looking to do it in August. Do you have the details of Nayab Shah ?
Hi, Gooch, I've the same question. Pls. let me...

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:53 am
Cross border with private tour sharing - Almaty to Lake Kolsay to Karakol 31/7 to 1/8 2025

Last post by Calvinmck « Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:32 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing
Replies: 6
by Newnomad » Fri Mar 07, 2025 3:35 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

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Hi travelers , we are group of 3 and looking for traveling partners to share tour as below :

31 July
Almaty - Charyn Canyon - lake Kolsay - homestay...

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Hello Newnomad!

I was very happy to see your message. I am doing exactly the same thing - Almaty, Kolsay, Charyn Canyon and then the Karkara border...

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Last post by Calvinmck
Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:32 am
Osh- Dushanbe 1st august ?9 days

Last post by Alis « Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:51 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Alis » Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:51 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi.
Looking for people to share costs with for the highway.
Backpacking on a budget. Want to leave around the 1st or the 8th as I want to do the...

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Last post by Alis
Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:51 am
Dushanbe-> Osh (9 days) (Start: 18th/19th/20th July) Looking for people to share a jeep for the Pamir Highway

Last post by Aio.lisa.uce « Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:34 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Aio.lisa.uce » Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:34 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi everyone!
Looking for travellers to share a jeep from Dushanbe to Osh, passing the Wakhan valley (9 days). I’m currently staying in Green House...

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Last post by Aio.lisa.uce
Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:34 am
M41 Pamir Highway / Kyzyl Art Pass border crossing procedure Q&A

Last post by ChrisGoesEast « Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:27 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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Border is open to locals and tourists don't require a permit, as of last week. Had this confirmed by a friend who crossed and by a tour company who...
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Last post by ChrisGoesEast
Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:27 am
Seeking 1–2 Adventurers for Epic Pamir Highway Road Trip (Kyrgyzstan -> Tajikistan) in September

Last post by rasablancha « Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:13 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by rasablancha » Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:13 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello!

We're two easygoing and adventurous travelers in our early 30s (American Chinese M, Chinese F), and we're looking for 1–2 easygoing and...

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Last post by rasablancha
Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:13 pm

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