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Karakol (Ala-Kul lake) vs Song Kul Lake

Last post by Atkudabrat2 « Mon May 23, 2022 5:02 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by Rums » Mon May 23, 2022 2:58 am » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hi All - I have time to choose one destination in Kyrgyzstan - Karakol (Ala-Kul lake) vs Song Kul Lake. which one would you recommend? Is Song Kul...

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One important thing not mentionned

Songkul has multiple dirt roads access = cars coming up there
Depending on the timing there are some drunks or...

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Last post by Atkudabrat2
Mon May 23, 2022 5:02 pm
Dushanbe-Dushanbe June Pamir highway car sharing

Last post by Poireaupommedeterre « Mon May 23, 2022 1:20 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Poireaupommedeterre » Mon May 23, 2022 1:20 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello,
We expect (GBAO is looking to slowly reopen) to make a 9 days tour in Pamir (Dushanbe-Dushande) in june (probably from 13th to 21rst of...

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Last post by Poireaupommedeterre
Mon May 23, 2022 1:20 pm
GBAO/Pamirs are now closed to travelers

Last post by StephParis « Mon May 23, 2022 12:14 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 12
by Christian77 » Tue May 17, 2022 3:34 pm » in Tajikistan
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Yesterday the police and military put down a demonstration violently in Khorugh (the center/capital of the GBAO region).

Vehicles are stopped...

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Our staff negotiated to depart from GBAO on Friday.

Meaning you've been stuck there during a few days ?
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Last post by StephParis
Mon May 23, 2022 12:14 pm
Wagah Border (Lahore - Amritsar) PAK - IND

Last post by olig « Mon May 23, 2022 7:07 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 20
by Tonyoakey » Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:13 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi I'm new here, found some great info looking through the forum! A friend and I are about to set off from Malaysia in a car hoping to get back to...

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Heard the border was open again? Anyone able to confirm, or share any direct or indirect experience?
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Last post by olig
Mon May 23, 2022 7:07 am
Bishkek to Osh flight

Last post by Christian77 « Sun May 22, 2022 9:01 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by Vincent123 » Sun May 22, 2022 4:46 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hey everyone,

This is my first post on this forum and you all have been very helpfull. This summer me and my friend will be travelling through...

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I always book them on the street in Bishkek or Osh. There are many, many ticket sellers. Usually half the price you see online. They all have...

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Last post by Christian77
Sun May 22, 2022 9:01 pm
Rideshare - May 25, 2022

Last post by esterling « Sun May 22, 2022 7:58 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by esterling » Sun May 22, 2022 7:58 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi there,

Last minute posting in case anyone is looking to organize a car rental together and share costs (with two travelers) for a Pamir Highway...

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Last post by esterling
Sun May 22, 2022 7:58 pm
Land Border Crossing Status

Last post by ninonon « Sun May 22, 2022 2:00 pm
Posted in Afghanistan
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by dilo » Thu May 05, 2022 3:48 am » in Afghanistan

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Seeking any reports of recent successful land crossing into Afghanistan in the following land crossings:
(Planning on entering Afghanistan via either...

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Can only answer PAK -> AFG at Torkham border:
Inward offered crossing by food but NOT by car. Now stuck in Pak waiting for some kind of „permit“ to...

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Last post by ninonon
Sun May 22, 2022 2:00 pm
URGENT problem with crossing from Pakistan

Last post by ninonon « Sun May 22, 2022 1:50 pm
Posted in Afghanistan

by ninonon » Sun May 22, 2022 1:50 pm » in Afghanistan

Hey everyone,
i tried crossing to afghanistan from pakistan through Torkham border.
-german passport
-own car
-have carnet de passage
-have...

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Last post by ninonon
Sun May 22, 2022 1:50 pm
Kashgar-Lhasa-Lijiang-Dali-Kumming-Laos - September 2023

Last post by jvjjjvvv « Sun May 22, 2022 1:47 pm
Posted in China travel sharing
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by marimari » Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:31 pm » in China travel sharing

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Hi there,
we are planning to travel (self-drive in a camper) from Kashgar (border Kyrgyzstan/China) to Laos and are looking for you (campers,...

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Hi. Apologies if this is the most obvious, needless advice in the history of this forum, but on your way south towards Lijiang make sure not to skip...

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Last post by jvjjjvvv
Sun May 22, 2022 1:47 pm
Khiva to Bishkek - air vs overland

Last post by ClaraCroft « Sun May 22, 2022 12:14 pm
Posted in Trains
Replies: 5
by helivans » Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:10 am » in Trains

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Hi

Our plans for 3 weeks in Uzbekistan and 5 weeks in Kyrgyzstan for this June- July are coming together well.

We're flying into Tashkent, getting...

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Hello!

Apparently there is also a night bus Tashkent-Bishkek:

I am also considering how to go to Kirghizistan from Khiva, might be taking a flight...

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Last post by ClaraCroft
Sun May 22, 2022 12:14 pm
solo traveller - 4 days trekking Song Kol lake August 2022

Last post by ClaraCroft « Sun May 22, 2022 11:55 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by ClaraCroft » Sun May 22, 2022 11:55 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

Hello everybody from Italy :)

I am planning to make a 4 days trekking by feet (no horse riding) around mid August, most likely about the 11th or...

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Last post by ClaraCroft
Sun May 22, 2022 11:55 am
Car rental, Tashkent

Last post by Duncan Wilson « Sun May 22, 2022 11:48 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 4
by Duncan Wilson » Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:23 am » in Uzbekistan

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Hi,
I will be in Uzbekistan in early May for a week, visiting Tashkent, the desert outside Bukhara, and Zaamin National Park. I will be birdwatching,...

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Thanks for the replies. In the end we decided not to hire a car, but to use a combination of trains and chartered taxis. This worked out very well...

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Last post by Duncan Wilson
Sun May 22, 2022 11:48 am
Drone laws in central asia

Last post by Duncan Wilson « Sun May 22, 2022 10:38 am
Posted in Others
Replies: 3
by Garrian » Thu Apr 21, 2022 12:43 pm » in Others

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Hello,

Anyone updated on the drone laws in the following countries? Which countries can I bring my drone?

Georgia
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Iran...

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There are signs up in Tashkent Airport arrivals with images of drones. I didn't look closely but I imagine the signs state they are prohibited. We...

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Last post by Duncan Wilson
Sun May 22, 2022 10:38 am
Tashkent to Shymkent border crossing Q&A

Last post by Nuelo « Sun May 22, 2022 4:23 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 52
by trevor warman » Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:50 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Tashkent to Shymkent via Chernyaevka border crossing..

from TSUM department store, green bus #97 1000 UZSom to near Yunusobod Bazaar.. then mini...

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From May 2022 ->

The bus station to take the d i r e c t bus from Shymkent to Tashkent is Bekzhan bus station, ~8km west of the city center. The...
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Last post by Nuelo
Sun May 22, 2022 4:23 am
Looking for buddy's to travel the Pamir highway 20-7 - 27/7

Last post by Christian77 « Sat May 21, 2022 3:46 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 10
by kikistamou » Tue May 17, 2022 8:10 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare
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Hi all,

We are a Dutch couple, looking for travelbuddys to do the pamir highway from Dushanbe to Osh from the 20th of July until the 27th of July....

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During the 2012 conflict (in which more people died) they opened up the same year, only 2-3 months later. The trouble started in late July, and I...
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Last post by Christian77
Sat May 21, 2022 3:46 pm
Photography in Tajikistan

Last post by Rogue_odyssey « Sat May 21, 2022 6:55 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 5
by Rogue_odyssey » Tue May 10, 2022 1:47 pm » in Tajikistan

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Hi everyone, this is my first post here on Caravanistan.

I’m planning on visiting Tajikistan this Aug-Sept. I haven’t made any plans yet but I’ll be...

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Given the current situation in the GBAO region, should I be considering a different destination for my August time frame? I'm not very familiar with...

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Last post by Rogue_odyssey
Sat May 21, 2022 6:55 am
Looking for hikers to join a 4 day hike in early July

Last post by 08mcgowj88 « Fri May 20, 2022 5:46 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan

by 08mcgowj88 » Fri May 20, 2022 5:46 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

Hi,

My cousin and I have arranged a hike with Visit Alay. It is with a recommended local travel provider who has great reviews. I have also spoken...

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Last post by 08mcgowj88
Fri May 20, 2022 5:46 pm
Is Gilgit Baltistan safe?

Last post by ccc « Fri May 20, 2022 7:46 am
Posted in Others
Replies: 2
by ccc » Thu May 19, 2022 10:25 pm » in Others

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Is Gilgit Baltistan safe for travel?
Thanks in advance.

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Thanks.

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Last post by ccc
Fri May 20, 2022 7:46 am
Kyrgyzstan E-visa extension

Last post by safwan « Fri May 20, 2022 6:37 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports

by safwan » Fri May 20, 2022 6:37 am » in Visas & embassy reports

Hi,
Is it possible to extend Kyrgyzstan transit visa from Bishkek? Anyone has any experience extending tourist/transit visa?

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Last post by safwan
Fri May 20, 2022 6:37 am
Passing to Abkhazia from Enguri Border

Last post by Boobaa « Fri May 20, 2022 5:34 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Bulut » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:56 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi everyone,

Two weeks later will visit Georgi. During my visit I also want to see Abkhazia. So will use the Inguri border. Below link is seems up...

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We received the same message („Good Day!
We inform you that due to the ongoing influenza epidemic, crossing of the state border is temporarily...
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Last post by Boobaa
Fri May 20, 2022 5:34 am
Border crossings reports: Dostyk/Dustlyk (Uzbekistan/Kyrgyzstan)

Last post by safwan « Fri May 20, 2022 2:05 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 53
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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Is it still open 24 Hours?
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Last post by safwan
Fri May 20, 2022 2:05 am
Want to stay in Pakistan for as long as possible

Last post by missmax8 « Thu May 19, 2022 5:14 pm
Posted in Others
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by traveltoad » Thu May 19, 2022 12:58 pm » in Others

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I'm travelling to Pakistan next week and I plan on enrolling in an Urdu school. I have a three month tourist visa but I want to stay in Pakistan as...

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Hi!
1. I was in Pakistan last year on a tourist visa, which I applied online and received in three days (I'm Swiss). As soon as I entered the country...

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Last post by missmax8
Thu May 19, 2022 5:14 pm
Varzob valley & 7 bridges: instructions

Last post by Rrrrachel « Thu May 19, 2022 3:37 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by Christian77 » Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:37 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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I've given these directions to dozens of tourists, so I figure it would be easier to just put the instructions online.

If you are in Dushanbe and...

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Thank you so much for your post!! I had one day left in Tajikistan and hadn't seen any mountains yet! Your post saved my trip from being natureless....

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Last post by Rrrrachel
Thu May 19, 2022 3:37 pm
Oybek - Buston (UZ-TAJ) border crossing

Last post by missmax8 « Thu May 19, 2022 12:32 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 33
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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From Kuyluk bazar in the south of Tashkent (gps coordinates in the article of Caravanistan). We were 2 travelers, we didn't wait as both taxis filled...
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Last post by missmax8
Thu May 19, 2022 12:32 pm
Kidnap & Ransom travel insurance

Last post by ccc « Wed May 18, 2022 9:15 pm
Posted in General

by ccc » Wed May 18, 2022 9:15 pm » in General

Where to get Kidnap & Ransom travel insurance for individuals, because Battleface don‘t provide this service anymore?

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Wed May 18, 2022 9:15 pm

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