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Dushanbe Airport Taxis

Last post by Foremost « Mon Mar 24, 2025 4:47 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 19
by Christian77 » Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:09 am » in Tajikistan
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After ten years of travelling to Tajikistan I have finally seen the death of the Dushanbe airport taxi driver mob. You know the guys: 40 Somoni? NO!...

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Last post here was more than a year ago and wonder if anything has changed.
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Last post by Foremost
Mon Mar 24, 2025 4:47 am
Border crossings reports: Dostyk/Dustlyk (Uzbekistan/Kyrgyzstan)

Last post by John S « Mon Mar 24, 2025 4:16 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Mike » Sat Jun 27, 2015 2:22 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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The short version: this border closes early in the evening. If you intend to use it, either stay in Andijon (or one of the other Fergana Valley...

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I made this crossing Osh to Andijan on 21 march 2025. It was simple. I took a Yandex car to the bus station in the north east section off the...
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Last post by John S
Mon Mar 24, 2025 4:16 am
Qolma/Kulma pass (China-Tajikistan) border crossing reports

Last post by screedo95 « Sun Mar 23, 2025 8:56 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 108
by Roman » Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:39 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Today I was passing by Qolma and decided to give it a try as there were no reports from this direction.

The officers looked concerned themselves and...

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Is there a chance the border could be shut on May 1st due to Chinese public holiday? I'm thinking to get to Mughrab by the 29th so that I can cross...
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Last post by screedo95
Sun Mar 23, 2025 8:56 pm
Jordan exit stamp and Kuwait visum

Last post by Erikkkk « Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:42 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports

by Erikkkk » Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:42 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

Would it be a problem that I've got a Jordanian exit stamp from 2-2023 in my passport when entering Kuwait?

I guess the stamp says where I exited...

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Last post by Erikkkk
Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:42 pm
Buying train tickets in Uzbekistan

Last post by roseiro « Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:41 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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Hello,

Does anyone has a problem today to purchase ticket on ?

I've signed for an account, declared both passengers (myself and my wife), I...
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Last post by roseiro
Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:41 pm
Need recommendations for 1-2 day hiking trip

Last post by velowallah « Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:22 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by buyet » Mon Aug 12, 2024 4:30 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hello all,

We are a couple from the Philippines and are looking for recommendations for a 1 day or overnight hiking trip . We arrive at September 4...

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Buyet, did you manage to sleep at Ratsek? I'm looking at that too, possibly for a three day hike.

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Last post by velowallah
Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:22 pm
Tips about a quick Pamir travel

Last post by adrdilauro « Sun Mar 23, 2025 5:59 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
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by adrdilauro » Thu Mar 20, 2025 11:46 am » in Tajikistan

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We are three people, we are planning to cross the Pamir from Osh to Dushanbe in 5 full days, towards the end of September. Day one departing early...

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Thanks for the reply.

Regarding shared taxis, I speak Russian fluently, so communicating won't be a problem. Do you have an idea about how much a...

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Last post by adrdilauro
Sun Mar 23, 2025 5:59 pm
Turkmenistan transit tour (Iran -> Uzbekistan) 13-16 June

Last post by max. « Sun Mar 23, 2025 3:18 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing
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by max. » Sun Mar 23, 2025 11:18 am » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

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Hi,

I'm Max, 29 from Germany, and looking for 1-2 travel mates for a Turkmenistan transit tour. I will cross the border into Turkmenistan from...

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Thank you for the find, I'll try to call the embassy in Frankfurt this week and try to find out more!

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Last post by max.
Sun Mar 23, 2025 3:18 pm
Irkeshtam pass report – Kashgar, Xinjiang to Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan

Last post by John S « Sun Mar 23, 2025 1:09 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Iridium » Mon May 02, 2016 7:28 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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This is my detailed chronicle in April 14, 2016. I traveled single. I use Beijing Time all over the journey for sake of simplicity.

07:45 – Arrived...

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This info is provided in case it helps others, as I used posts here to help me plan. Just just explains how it worked for us, it's not a...
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Last post by John S
Sun Mar 23, 2025 1:09 pm
Coming soon?: 3rd Kyrgystan-China Border crossing

Last post by seano « Sun Mar 23, 2025 12:53 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 6
by adi » Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:33 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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31. Jan. 2024: ”Kyrgyzstan, China to be joined by third border crossing”

Erkin Tuniyaz told a meeting of the Xinjiang representative chamber that...

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Well, I asked the CBT, and Bedel is unfortunately only bilateral. :-(

On the good side, you don't need a border zone permit if you're just passing...

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Last post by seano
Sun Mar 23, 2025 12:53 pm
Is being a solo, non Russian speaking traveller going to be hell?

Last post by Lagerfeld « Sun Mar 23, 2025 11:17 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
Replies: 5
by kimura89 » Fri Aug 31, 2018 3:41 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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As per title. Also someone that isn't really a camper and plans to traverse Central Asia by public transport and staying in guesthouses.

The more...

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@ AreWeThereYet? :

You're right, nothing more is nessecary. And now you have Google translater and you have 2 lege and 2 arms, you don't need more.

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sun Mar 23, 2025 11:17 am
Drinking tap water and avoiding being sick

Last post by Lagerfeld « Sun Mar 23, 2025 10:55 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
Replies: 3
by velowallah » Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:57 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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Can one drink tap water in Bishkek and Osh?
How likely is it that one can avoid being sick by taking the usual precautions (filtering water, peeling...

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I never drink tap water; there is enough to buy in shops in bottles for a small money.
In Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam a. s. on I was never sick - only...

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sun Mar 23, 2025 10:55 am
My trip to Dunhuang

Last post by Cassarian « Sun Mar 23, 2025 10:36 am
Posted in China

by Cassarian » Sun Mar 23, 2025 10:36 am » in China

Hello everyone!

In mid-April I will be in Dunhuang for a few days, and I was wondering if there was a possibility of visiting places like Miran or...

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Last post by Cassarian
Sun Mar 23, 2025 10:36 am
Train Termiz-Dusanbe

Last post by ElleErre « Sun Mar 23, 2025 9:18 am
Posted in Trains
Replies: 2
by ElleErre » Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:54 am » in Trains

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Is there still a train from Termiz to Dushanbe? Thanks

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Thank you!

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Last post by ElleErre
Sun Mar 23, 2025 9:18 am
Osh To Dushanbe via Pamir Highway, Looking for Carshare

Last post by chanmickey « Sun Mar 23, 2025 9:02 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by l.della » Sun Mar 23, 2025 6:33 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Solo traveller crossing from Malaysia to Europe by land seeking someone to share private taxi or hitch with

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I also plan to car share from Osh to Dushanbe sometime in June/July this year. Pls pm me

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Last post by chanmickey
Sun Mar 23, 2025 9:02 am
China visa - Xinjiang

Last post by sebhoff « Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:53 am
Posted in China
Replies: 1
by jacob.owen96 » Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:42 am » in China

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Hi everyone!

I've been reading the forum for a while but have just registered.

I live in Tashkent and am interested in going to Xinjiang next week...

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Plenty of information on the Irkeshtam crossing can be found here:
I did this last March and they didn't even look at my phone and laptop. Your...

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Last post by sebhoff
Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:53 am
Non EU resident drinving into Turkey

Last post by Shantifree « Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:26 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 1
by ErikCarnevalli » Wed Mar 19, 2025 10:31 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hello fellows.
I heard that NON European can not drive or ride European licensed vehicles into Turkey.
Does anything changed?
As a motorcycle...

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I believe the rule is that you cannot drive a vehicle from a country you are not a resident of. So non-europeans have had problems with EU plated...

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Last post by Shantifree
Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:26 am
Dostyk/Alashankou Border (Kazakhstan/China)

Last post by l.della « Sun Mar 23, 2025 6:45 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 15
by Milad » Sat May 04, 2024 3:29 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi there,

starting a new thread as there seems not to be one yet for this border.

I've been looking into going from Astana/Karaghandy to Urumqi...

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Crossed March 2025 Alashankou - Dostyk

Train from Urumqi arrives at 8:55am Chinese Time, I crossed on a Saturday. The Bus station is approximately...
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Last post by l.della
Sun Mar 23, 2025 6:45 am
15-Day Road Trip in Kyrgyzstan (07-21 June 2025)

Last post by MkBeaudry « Sun Mar 23, 2025 5:40 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing
Replies: 3
by Chakra » Tue Mar 04, 2025 10:56 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

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🚙 Looking for Travel Partners – 15-Day Road Trip in Kyrgyzstan (June 2025) 🏔️

Hi, I’m CHAKRA from Thailand! I’m organizing a 15-day road trip across...

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Hello CHAKRA from Thailand,

(I tried a DM, but it is stuck in my outbox, not sure why. So, here is the massage......)

I'm in Thailand moving...

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Last post by MkBeaudry
Sun Mar 23, 2025 5:40 am
Turkmenistan transit visa Q&A

Last post by KrisTravel « Sat Mar 22, 2025 8:04 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan
Replies: 123
by FelipeGonzalez » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:17 am » in Turkmenistan
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Hi there!

Does anyone have official information on when Turkmenistan will open? I see tours that start in October 2022

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Hi, anybody aware of the current transit visa situation? I could apply through Japan, Kazachstan or Afghanistan. Which of these countries would be...
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Last post by KrisTravel
Sat Mar 22, 2025 8:04 pm
Urgench to Fergana (solo traveller tips help)

Last post by sebhoff « Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:44 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 4
by roseiro » Wed Mar 19, 2025 8:41 am » in Uzbekistan

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Hello, this is my first post on the forum.

My wife (63) and myself (age 61) will be travelling for the first time in Uzbekistan from april 2nd until...

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I find Tashkent a *very* attractive city. Great museums, wonderful metro, fascinating market, good opera house (if you are into that kind of thing),...

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Last post by sebhoff
Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:44 pm
Russian transit visa and road blocked from Georgia to Russia

Last post by TimBckrs « Sat Mar 22, 2025 11:11 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 2
by TimBckrs » Thu Feb 20, 2025 10:37 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hello,

I received my transit visa on February 19 and is suppose to cross Russia between 21 and 23.

However, I'm currently in Gudauri and the road...

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Hello, sorry to ask, but how many days does it take to get a transit permit through Russia at the Russian embassy in Tbilisi?

Hello, for this one...

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Last post by TimBckrs
Sat Mar 22, 2025 11:11 am
Train Tbilisi-Baku may start running from May 1st

Last post by sebhoff « Sat Mar 22, 2025 10:11 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 5
by Milad » Thu Mar 20, 2025 8:21 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Multiple news pages are reporting that the train from Tbilisi to Baku will be running from May 1st. As they quote high-level politicians, this does...

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They even plan to use the new Swiss carriages built for the Kars train on this service :D

... that have been collecting dust since long before...

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Last post by sebhoff
Sat Mar 22, 2025 10:11 am
Private tour sharing: Almaty to Karakol, hiking to Ala Kul, Karakol to Song Kul to Bishkek to Almaty

Last post by Newnomad « Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:02 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by Newnomad » Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:02 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

Looking for tour partners to join with itinerary below:

31 Jul to 1 Aug
private tour from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, Lake Kolsay, homestay in Saty,...

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Last post by Newnomad
Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:02 am
Cross border with private tour sharing - Almaty to Lake Kolsay to Karakol 31/7 to 1/8 2025

Last post by Newnomad « Sat Mar 22, 2025 8:45 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing
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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,
We are looking for companions to share the trip and the vehicle from Almaty (Kazakhstan) to Karakol (Kyrgyzstan) but on August 7 and 8, 2025....

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Last post by Newnomad
Sat Mar 22, 2025 8:45 am

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