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Hojayli - Konye-Urgench border crossing (UZ - TM)

Last post by Milad « Mon May 19, 2025 7:28 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by camgaut » Sat Apr 18, 2015 6:53 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Can anyone confirm borders in Turkmenistan are closed on weekends? Thanks a lot in advance!

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TM -> UZ, May 2025

There is really not much going on at this place. We (two tourists) crossed on a late afternoon and were pretty much the only...
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Last post by Milad
Mon May 19, 2025 7:28 pm
Farap - Alat (TM - UZ) border crossing updates

Last post by Milad « Mon May 19, 2025 7:09 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by thierry » Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:31 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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We received confusing information to get the right way to the border post in Farap. Indeed, a gate is locked on the M37 (?) main road and two cars...

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UZ -> TM, May 2025.

Took a Yandex taxi from Bukhara to the border, price was 190000 UZS or so. The Yandex driver was a bit surprised about our...
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Last post by Milad
Mon May 19, 2025 7:09 pm
Looking for Affordable Nationwide Boat Hauling Services? Read This

Last post by setsailboattransport « Mon May 19, 2025 6:58 pm
Posted in General

by setsailboattransport » Mon May 19, 2025 6:58 pm » in General

Hey folks,

If you’re searching for affordable nationwide boat transport services , try Set Sail Boat Transport. I got help from them for boat...

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Mon May 19, 2025 6:58 pm
Seven Lakes in Tajikistan from Samarkand 19 April 2025

Last post by shrutikirtisharma123 « Mon May 19, 2025 6:09 pm
Posted in Tajikistan travel sharing
Replies: 10
by Cadvaith » Sat Feb 15, 2025 1:23 pm » in Tajikistan travel sharing
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Hi all

I'll be in Samarkand on 19th April and want to visit the Seven Lakes. I only have time for a day trip and so I'm considering this tour:...

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Hi there! Have you gone already? I’m planning to do a two night trip from Dushanbe to Iskanderkul from 26th to 28th May. Anyone want to join me? I’m...
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Last post by shrutikirtisharma123
Mon May 19, 2025 6:09 pm
GBAO permit in Tashkent or Osh?

Last post by rahvan « Mon May 19, 2025 6:08 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by mitchellco » Tue Apr 29, 2025 6:28 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Has anyone successfully applied for a GBAO permit in Tashkent or Osh at the Tajik Embassy/Consulate?

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I checked in Tashkent recently, and they weren’t issuing GBAO permits separately, only with the e-visa online. In Osh, it’s hit or miss. Some got it...

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Last post by rahvan
Mon May 19, 2025 6:08 pm
Looking for 1/2 partners for Aral Lake and Ustyurt Plateau, 8-9june 2025

Last post by CBDahl « Mon May 19, 2025 4:49 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing
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by marghezzutti » Wed Apr 30, 2025 11:10 am » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

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Hello!
We are a couple from Venice, both 32y/o, travelling through Uzbekistan for 15 days. We have arranged a tour for 8-9 June 2025 from Nukus to...

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Hi benjamini,
I'll be going on a single day tour to Muynak from Nukus on May 30 or 31 (either solo or with one other traveler). Let me know if you're...

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Last post by CBDahl
Mon May 19, 2025 4:49 pm
Turkmenistan 3-4 days - August 16th-19th

Last post by Clod « Mon May 19, 2025 3:10 pm
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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Hi,
my friend and I are thinking and trying to organize a transit in Turkmenistan on August 15, 16, 17. There is nothing certain yet but at the...

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Last post by Clod
Mon May 19, 2025 3:10 pm
Shipping car from Tbilisi to Baku (and fly in yourself) Q&A

Last post by steven « Mon May 19, 2025 2:12 pm
Posted in Others
Replies: 55
by Centralasia2022 » Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:04 pm » in Others
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Our entry from Georgia to Azerbaijan at the red Bridge border has been rejected, even if we had a valid e-visa and a valid covid vaccination (Swiss...

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A number of reports from people doing this are in this thread:

Yes, now I remember...thanks!

Let me merge these threads and link out from the...
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Last post by steven
Mon May 19, 2025 2:12 pm
Getting through the Qolma pass in my own vehicle

Last post by Andymack « Mon May 19, 2025 1:37 pm
Posted in Cars and motorbikes

by Andymack » Mon May 19, 2025 1:37 pm » in Cars and motorbikes

Hi All
I’m planning a trip next year from London to Indonesia in my Troopy.
Does anybody have experience of passing through the Qolma pass and the...

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Last post by Andymack
Mon May 19, 2025 1:37 pm
Turkey to China in July 2025

Last post by sezercl « Mon May 19, 2025 1:15 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by sezercl » Sat May 17, 2025 10:16 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hello everyone!

My friend and I are graduating from university next month. Before we dive into boring corporate life, we want to create a lifelong...

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Mhm - some comments.

30 days seems a little too rushed for this - at least it would be for me. Also, I don't think the nights mentioned in your...

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Last post by sezercl
Mon May 19, 2025 1:15 pm
Anybody going from Osh to Bishkek/Song-Kul Lake around June 13th?

Last post by Kibo « Mon May 19, 2025 10:58 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by Kibo » Mon May 19, 2025 10:58 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

Dear all,

Alex, 30M from Austria here. I'm currently planning my trip through Central Asia and I'm probably going to leave Osh on June 13th after...

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Last post by Kibo
Mon May 19, 2025 10:58 am
Khorgos border crossing Q&A (Almaty - Urumqi)

Last post by Freda « Mon May 19, 2025 8:34 am
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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Travelled Urumqi to Almaty on 12/05. We got the 21:23 night train from Urumqi, arriving into Huoerguosi into 08:56, around 10 minutes ahead of...
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Last post by Freda
Mon May 19, 2025 8:34 am
Lake Markakol lodging

Last post by steven « Mon May 19, 2025 6:58 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by Andrea D. » Sat May 17, 2025 11:33 am » in Kazakhstan

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We're planning on spending one night on Lake Markakol, and we're trying to find where to stay. So far, I've seen on the internet there's a camping...

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They should have rooms available for homestay, even if the traditional homestays are full, there's always someone who can put a mat out on the floor...

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Last post by steven
Mon May 19, 2025 6:58 am
Looking for local guide in Khujand

Last post by steven « Mon May 19, 2025 6:56 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by bellini » Fri May 16, 2025 10:42 am » in Tajikistan

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Hello, I'm looking to hire a guide for one day when my wife and I travel to Khujand in June. I can't find any options when I search in the internet...

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ZTDA has an office in the park (still?)

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Last post by steven
Mon May 19, 2025 6:56 am
By car (4WD) from Bartogay to Saty

Last post by steven « Mon May 19, 2025 6:54 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by Borek » Sun Mar 31, 2019 3:50 pm » in Kazakhstan

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Hi to all, I am going to Almaty next wednesday and I can't find route from Bartogay Lake to Saty. I will visit Charyn , than I want go to Bartogay...

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yes no snow yet

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Last post by steven
Mon May 19, 2025 6:54 am
Karakol --(Kengen)--> Almaty Rideshare on 2nd July

Last post by evegaha « Mon May 19, 2025 5:42 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by evegaha » Mon May 19, 2025 5:42 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

Hello!
Anyone wanting to share a private tour ride? From Karakol (via Kengen) to Almaty on the 2nd of July
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Last post by evegaha
Mon May 19, 2025 5:42 am
Iranian touris VISA validity has changed.

Last post by tmaruyama00b « Mon May 19, 2025 5:36 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports

by tmaruyama00b » Mon May 19, 2025 5:36 am » in Visas & embassy reports

I just called Iranian embassy in Tokyo. I was told tourist VISA validity was recently changed from 3 months to 45 days.
i.e. it's necessary to enter...

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Last post by tmaruyama00b
Mon May 19, 2025 5:36 am
Pamir Highway Loop from Dushanbe (May 21–June 6, 2025, Flexible)

Last post by Oceane « Mon May 19, 2025 5:36 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Ben1008 » Tue Apr 29, 2025 4:11 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi, we are 2 from Taiwan (M, F, both 28) planning to hire a 4WD with driver for around 9–11 days, doing a loop from Dushanbe sometime between May 21...

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Hi ! I’m in Dushenbe at the moment looking for other people to team up
Ready to go anytime !
Are you still looking for someone ?

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Last post by Oceane
Mon May 19, 2025 5:36 am
Pamir highway May

Last post by Oceane « Mon May 19, 2025 5:31 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Mstoerum1 » Thu May 15, 2025 5:25 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare
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Hello all. I am a 27 year old male from Denmark currently travelling the Stans and looking for fellow curious travellers to travel the pamir highway....

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Hi, I’m in Dushenbe at the moment looking for other people as well. Ready to go anytime
Are you still looking for someone ?
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Last post by Oceane
Mon May 19, 2025 5:31 am
Somoni currency exchange in Osh Q&A

Last post by Christian77 « Mon May 19, 2025 5:10 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by vince » Sun Feb 02, 2025 7:39 pm » in Tajikistan

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Hello,
I plan to make a bike trip from Och up to Dushanbe and I would like to know if it is possible to get some tajik money in Och before passing...

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I can confirm that at this location in Osh (front of Pekin Hotel on Google maps) that is linked above that there is a long row of currency exchange...

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Last post by Christian77
Mon May 19, 2025 5:10 am
Border crossing Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan (Isfara-Batken)

Last post by Christian77 « Mon May 19, 2025 4:54 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by boney » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:45 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi everyone! Need help.

23 of July we start with our biketrip through Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. We will start from Bishkek and firstly we wanted to...

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I crossed 5 days ago from Tajikistan to Kyrgyzstan. Marshrutka #301 from Khujand to Isfara was 26 somoni. The departure location is labelled on...
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Last post by Christian77
Mon May 19, 2025 4:54 am
Mongolia travel sharing August

Last post by ruby13 « Mon May 19, 2025 4:50 am
Posted in Other destinations
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by ruby13 » Wed May 07, 2025 4:56 am » in Other destinations

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Looking for 1/2 travel buddies to join an organised tour around the 8th of August! We are two mid-twenties Aussies (two women) looking to join forces...

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Fab! Just sent you a pm :)

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Last post by ruby13
Mon May 19, 2025 4:50 am
Creating a traveller’s hub in Pakistan

Last post by yamamotoo « Sun May 18, 2025 9:14 pm
Posted in Others
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by yamamotoo » Fri Jan 24, 2025 8:11 pm » in Others

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Hi everyone,

Probably we met with some of you on the road. For the last 15 years I am intensively traveling on the former “hippie trail”, going to...

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Okay, you can always dm me. I would be here in Swat till 30th June, as written.

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Last post by yamamotoo
Sun May 18, 2025 9:14 pm
Crossing Almaty - Saty - Karakol

Last post by nevsayer « Sun May 18, 2025 6:24 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing
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by Vincenzo » Sun May 04, 2025 5:20 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

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Hello! Anyone thinking to share a private tour ride?From Almaty to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsay lakes, night in Saty village and then crossing...

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I’m keen to join if departing in the next 2-3 days

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Last post by nevsayer
Sun May 18, 2025 6:24 pm
Kyzyl-Oi National Horse Games (Aug 3)

Last post by Arcano9 « Sun May 18, 2025 4:24 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by Arcano9 » Tue Feb 25, 2025 11:34 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hi guys, I am travelling from Bishkek with my brother to Kyzyl-Oi in August for the National Horse Games (August 3).
What would be the best logistic...

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Hello! Guess I will see you there then! I decided to travel from Bishkek to Kara-Balta and then from there try a taxi our marshrutka to Suusamyr,...

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Last post by Arcano9
Sun May 18, 2025 4:24 pm

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