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Afghanistan Guide Recommendation

Last post by EricG « Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:02 pm
Posted in Afghanistan
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by knghtandyk » Tue Oct 22, 2024 8:51 am » in Afghanistan
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I recently returned from a 15 day trip in Afghanistan (absolutely amazing!). The trip covered Kunduz, Mazar, Samangon, the Solang Pass, Bamyan,...

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I also went with Azim and highly recommend him.
I climbed Noshaq in 2019. We entered from Tajikistan, and crossed into Aghanistan at Ishkashim. Azim...
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Last post by EricG
Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:02 pm
CBT Osh, Alay & Sary Mogol reviews

Last post by Christian77 « Thu Feb 13, 2025 5:00 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
Replies: 11
by steven » Mon Oct 01, 2018 10:05 am » in Kyrgyzstan
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Please share your experiences with CBT offices in Osh, Alay and Sary Mogol. We summarize at CBT Kyrgyzstan .

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The CBT office in Sary Mogul has not improved. Detailed Google Maps reviews are not kind. Lies, tricks and scams are the norm:

Their rating is...
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Last post by Christian77
Thu Feb 13, 2025 5:00 pm
Travel share - 6 day tour landing at Ashgabat airport

Last post by LindaR « Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:39 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing

by LindaR » Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:39 pm » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

Hello, I had originally posted to start a tour around mid May entering and exiting from Uzbekistan.

We are now looking to land in Turkmenistan and...

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Last post by LindaR
Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:39 pm
Armenia - Iran border crossing (Nordooz - Agarak)

Last post by Gerard Castellà « Thu Feb 13, 2025 1:43 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 48
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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@Pasympa: I plan to cycle Armenia from north to south in summer 2025 and follow towards Iran. From bikepacking.com website, there's a statement by...
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Last post by Gerard Castellà
Thu Feb 13, 2025 1:43 pm
Khunjerab Pass (China-Pakistan border) Q&A

Last post by Travelgian « Thu Feb 13, 2025 1:35 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by AUM » Thu Aug 06, 2015 3:09 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hello,
I am in Gilgit, planning to cross to China soon.
Someone here scared me that they might refuse me to cross the border if I can not prove a...

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Just received this from a travel agent in Xinjiang:

Khunerjab is only closed on weekends and Chinese holidays, and is open to tourists at other...
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Last post by Travelgian
Thu Feb 13, 2025 1:35 pm
Biskhet to Osh 9 or 10 May

Last post by fossafirenze « Thu Feb 13, 2025 1:33 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan

by fossafirenze » Thu Feb 13, 2025 1:33 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

hello, in the first days of May, 9 et 10, I will be in Bishkek, and I am looking for someone to share the ride to Osh. I have little time so I am...

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Last post by fossafirenze
Thu Feb 13, 2025 1:33 pm
Crossing Iran - Pakistan border at Gabd-Reemdan

Last post by Izudha « Thu Feb 13, 2025 12:25 pm
Posted in Iran
Replies: 19
by Valentin.vak » Mon Jan 03, 2022 1:56 pm » in Iran
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Hi fellow travellers.
I am currently trying to get to Pakistan from Iran on a motorbike and I really want to avoid the Quetta route since there is...

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We crossed by bicycle the rimban border from Iran to Pakistan in December 2024.
2 French passports and pakistanies e-visas.

The border closed at...
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Last post by Izudha
Thu Feb 13, 2025 12:25 pm
Bukhara to Samarkand 4-day Nuratau mountain trek

Last post by gilligroom « Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:57 am
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing
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by TimT » Wed Feb 12, 2025 12:52 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

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Anybody want to split a 4-day CBT Sentob trek departing Bukhara 7 March, arriving Samarkand the 10th? Nuratau dot com operator. (Mid-40s male solo...

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Hey Tim
I am doing a 7 day one with them in April. Be great to hear about your experience with it afterwards.
Hope you find someone!

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Last post by gilligroom
Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:57 am
Nukus/Aral Sea April 20

Last post by gilligroom « Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:54 am
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by gilligroom » Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:54 am » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

Hello All
Solo here, looking at a few days trip out of Nukus- flexible on number of days but keen for at least 2 nights.
If anyone's schedules align...

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Last post by gilligroom
Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:54 am
Turkmenistan 6 day trip 12-17 April

Last post by gilligroom « Thu Feb 13, 2025 6:26 am
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing

by gilligroom » Thu Feb 13, 2025 6:26 am » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

Hello All
I am looking to book a trip 6 days/5 nights
Start at Farap/Alat border (Bukhara) 12 April
Exit Dashoguz/Shavat border (Khiva) 17 April...

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Last post by gilligroom
Thu Feb 13, 2025 6:26 am
Putting together Khiva/Nukus/Aral Sea section of trip

Last post by gilligroom « Thu Feb 13, 2025 6:11 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports

by gilligroom » Thu Feb 13, 2025 6:11 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

Hello All

Fortunate position of a 5 week trip coming up where I can go slow through Uzbekistan. Solo traveller, have spent time in Tajikistan and...

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Last post by gilligroom
Thu Feb 13, 2025 6:11 am
General information on Iran - October 2024

Last post by leconte « Thu Feb 13, 2025 5:30 am
Posted in Iran
Replies: 4
by freshcomca » Tue Oct 29, 2024 8:48 am » in Iran

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I have just wrapped up a 15-day journey through Iran and thought I’d share some general information for anyone else planning a trip. It should be...

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2025 Feb Iran Travel Notes

Visa
I found a travel agent/guide to apply.
I am from Taiwan.
Payment via PayPal: 19 GBP / 23 EUR / 25 USD.
Print the...

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Last post by leconte
Thu Feb 13, 2025 5:30 am
Polygon Semipalatinsk Test Site and Museum: open or not?

Last post by Anjana « Thu Feb 13, 2025 5:23 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
Replies: 42
by steven » Sat May 25, 2019 7:03 am » in Kazakhstan
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Just got a message: the Polygon and the museum will be closed for the whole summer due to maintenance works :-( :-( :-(

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Hi, I am planning to go in July and looking for other people to share costs. The tour is being organized by Stantours. Care to join? Lets go!

I...
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Last post by Anjana
Thu Feb 13, 2025 5:23 am
Dushanbe to Osh on Pamir Highway - Early June 2025

Last post by Chapito « Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:54 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 7
by Chapito » Sat Jan 11, 2025 11:58 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi,

I'm Reda, 27M from Spain. I'm looking to do the Dushanbe to Osh trip in June, more exactly starting from the 4th. 3 seats available.

I plan to...

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Yes I spoke with the owner and he told me he can do it (GBAO & kyrgiz border crossing permit).

And yes i'm the one signed up for that date :)

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Last post by Chapito
Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:54 pm
Pamir Highway May/June 2025

Last post by joshualafond « Wed Feb 12, 2025 6:04 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by charlottegholt » Mon Dec 30, 2024 4:23 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare
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Hi there!

I am 25F from the UK and looking to travel through Central Asia in summer 2025. My partner (26M - also from the UK) will be joining me for...

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HI! I'm a 25M Looking for people to go Dushanbe to Osh from May 28th-June 3rd. Will be going through this tour operator as well:

Further...
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Last post by joshualafond
Wed Feb 12, 2025 6:04 pm
Ala Archa accommodation: Ratsek Cabin and other hotels Q&A

Last post by FilippoSpi « Wed Feb 12, 2025 4:11 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
Replies: 5
by jlast » Sat Jun 22, 2019 4:20 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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Has anyone ever stayed at the Ratsek Cabin in Ala Archa? How did you manage to book it? Thanks!

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Hi, I am planning on going to Ala-Archa NP in late april and I was wondering if it is possible to book online any of the hotels right by the second...

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Last post by FilippoSpi
Wed Feb 12, 2025 4:11 pm
Almaty-Yining-Urumqi bus: reports, Q&A

Last post by Seb17853 « Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:49 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by funkyboots » Fri May 15, 2015 10:40 am » in Itineraries & trip reports
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Does anyone know what time the sleeper buses leave Almaty for Urumqi, and what time they get to the border? For visa reasons, I need to time it so I...

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I recently took the bus from Almaty to Urumqi, and then a mix of trains and the bus the other way

Bus from Almaty-Urumqi, Jan 19th 2025
I booked a...
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Last post by Seb17853
Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:49 pm
Oybek - Buston (UZ-TAJ) border crossing

Last post by Tapyr « Wed Feb 12, 2025 2:27 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 74
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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12/02/2025

I've crossed today from Khujand to Tashkent. I'm used to this border crossing as I've been living in this region for some time.

You can...
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Last post by Tapyr
Wed Feb 12, 2025 2:27 pm
Iran car insurance

Last post by Carajaula « Wed Feb 12, 2025 2:09 pm
Posted in Iran
Replies: 5
by SQRR » Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:18 am » in Iran

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Does any one know if it's possible to get a car insurance for Iran at the border coming from Ashgabad?
I could not find any information so far, I...

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Hi all,

This is an old post, but I resuscitate it because it's the first result which appears in Google when searching.

For those wondering,...

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Last post by Carajaula
Wed Feb 12, 2025 2:09 pm
Denied Entry into Georgia from Armenia

Last post by Noemiea28 « Wed Feb 12, 2025 2:03 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 6
by mintyfressh » Tue Feb 11, 2025 4:21 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hello,
I wanted to report that I (Canadian/Romanian citizen) was travelling with my Iranian friend (travelling with only an Iranian passport) from...

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Well, let us know when you do. I, for one, would be interested to know their reason for denying you entry. Good luck!

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Last post by Noemiea28
Wed Feb 12, 2025 2:03 pm
anyone want to Aral Sea tour mid-March 2025?

Last post by TimT « Wed Feb 12, 2025 12:48 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing
Replies: 1
by carina28 » Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:57 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

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Hi everyone - I'm a solo traveler (female, 30s) who'll be making my way through Uzbekistan in March 2025. I'm planning to do a two-day, one night...

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I booked an Aral day trip for 4 March, but are you interested in splitting a 4-day trek from Bukhara to Samarkand, 7-10 March by any chance? 260...

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Last post by TimT
Wed Feb 12, 2025 12:48 pm
looking to share Turkmenistan tour 3/4 days between 19-26 April

Last post by LaleenaNaidoo « Tue Feb 11, 2025 7:16 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing
Replies: 9
by LaleenaNaidoo » Sun Feb 02, 2025 5:35 pm » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

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Hello

I am planning to visit Turkmenistan for 3-4 days between 19-26 April, crossing from/to Uzbekistan. Is anyone interested in joining?

Cheers

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If you have some general info on the visit you are planning then it would be great to know the sort of costs and hassle it is to visit. We will be...

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Last post by LaleenaNaidoo
Tue Feb 11, 2025 7:16 pm
Embassy report: Iranian visa in Istanbul

Last post by falou « Tue Feb 11, 2025 3:02 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 34
by Kasia&Victor » Wed Dec 09, 2015 8:04 pm » in Visas & embassy reports
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We applied for the reference to the number via Caravanistan contact form on 20/11/2015 (Polish and Spanish passports). We got a reply from the agency...

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:!: Nationality : French and Italian.
Iran visas in Istanbul - February 2025

I (French) filled the E-visa application to get my visa in the...
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Last post by falou
Tue Feb 11, 2025 3:02 pm
Border crossing reports: Tajen (UZ - KAZ)

Last post by mazeno « Tue Feb 11, 2025 10:38 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by bigbeka » Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:23 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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I'm Uzbekistan citizen planning a trip to Ukraine from Tashekent.

Does anyone have info on the Tajen border (extreme west of...
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Last post by mazeno
Tue Feb 11, 2025 10:38 am
One-month cycling trip in Kyrgyzstan

Last post by Tandemistan « Tue Feb 11, 2025 8:12 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by Gerard Castellà » Tue Jun 09, 2015 4:45 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hello,

I plan to do a one-month cycling trip in Kyrgyzstan, being Bishkek the starting and final point of the route. I will start on July 14th, and...

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Hi,
Your route looks very similar to the route that I am hoping to take this summer. I hope you had a good trip. Do you have any comments...

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Last post by Tandemistan
Tue Feb 11, 2025 8:12 am

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