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Aktau to Nukus by train

Last post by AdamN « Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:24 pm
Posted in Trains
Replies: 29
by leela » Sun May 27, 2018 9:19 pm » in Trains
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Contrary to what I'd read up to now, googling today has turned up that there's a train 309X direct to Nukus, daily (good news) that takes 32 hours...

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Hi All,
We have tickets booked for the 1am Beyneu - Urgench train on the 7th (July), which we managed to book through the Uzbek rail website, however...
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Last post by AdamN
Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:24 pm
Osh - Son Köl - Karakol

Last post by Aus « Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:30 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
Replies: 2
by joncks » Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:34 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hello,
We would like to travel from Osh to Son Köl and then onwards to Karakol. What would be the fastest way to travel over land from Osh to Son...

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good country

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Last post by Aus
Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:30 pm
Temporal CDP Iran with Hossein Sheykhlou

Last post by Roadtophnompenh « Mon Jul 04, 2022 3:19 pm
Posted in Iran
Replies: 4
by Ewookvanlife » Fri Jun 10, 2022 7:29 pm » in Iran

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Hello to all!
We are planning to get the temporary Iranian CDP (cause we didn't do it in our country, before start traveling) and we found this...

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In Belgium its similar, the carnet costs 248 euro and de deposit is in fact the car-worth, but if going through Iran-pakistan-india its for a car...

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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Mon Jul 04, 2022 3:19 pm
Pamir August 6/8 to August 14/16

Last post by Whale « Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:08 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Whale » Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:08 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello,

Me (m/28) and another solo (f) traveller have the Pamir booked August 8-16 though we're open to going a few days earlier too and our driver...

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Last post by Whale
Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:08 pm
Kyzylart - Bor Dobo border crossing (Murghab-Sary Tash)

Last post by OWNER « Mon Jul 04, 2022 10:49 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 69
by matt2matt2002 » Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:20 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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On exiting Tajikistan a guard in a blue uniform tries to charge you money for bringing your bike out.
Even though it was on top of a jeep.
Stand...

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One more time. The border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is closed. No changes are expected in the near future. The photo shows the mentioned...
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Last post by OWNER
Mon Jul 04, 2022 10:49 am
Enter Azerbaijan from Georgia by car with e-visa

Last post by jummy « Mon Jul 04, 2022 10:43 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 11
by Centralasia2022 » Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:04 pm » in Visas & embassy reports
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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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Just received a quote on the shipping costs for a small SUV (Honda CR-V) from Tbilisi to Baku or Aktau. Given the high costs we are planning to go...
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Last post by jummy
Mon Jul 04, 2022 10:43 am
Staying with locals

Last post by terrymy « Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:59 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
Replies: 3
by terrymy » Tue May 24, 2022 4:42 am » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hello there! In 2019 I was in the archaelogical expedition in Aydarken. I was there with a team, unfortunately I lost all these contacts (this is...

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There are homestays in Kyrgyzstan villages, some of them are a bit touristy or commercial, but some of them correspond to what you're looking for....

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Last post by terrymy
Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:59 am
Interaction with Police in Central Asia

Last post by Bakhtiyark « Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:20 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates

by Bakhtiyark » Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:20 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

I thought it would be useful to create one thread to share experiences with interacting with police during travels in Central Asia and perhaps we can...

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Last post by Bakhtiyark
Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:20 am
Pamir Highway - August 2022 - Solo Traveler

Last post by Laylarni « Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:13 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 23
by Rums » Sun Feb 06, 2022 1:35 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare
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Hi - I am solo female traveler and planning to travel through Pamir highway in August. the plan is to do Kyrgyzstan in July and then go to Tajikistan...

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I will be in the region Mid August to mid September and would like to chat

Hey - we are starting between 6-8th of August. Will you be able to...
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Last post by Laylarni
Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:13 am
Rideshare Pamir Highway Dushanbe - Dushanbe starting between the 5th and 8th of July

Last post by Ania « Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:14 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 3
by Ania » Fri Jul 01, 2022 11:52 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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We are two young women in our late 20s from Germany and Belgium and we would like to do the Pamir Highway from Dushanbe to Dushanbe.

We would love...

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Hi,
Sorry, the 12th is not possible for us.
Ill reply to your message!

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Last post by Ania
Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:14 am
Iran ferry to kazakhstan

Last post by Irati « Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:21 am
Posted in Others
Replies: 4
by Garrian » Mon May 02, 2022 6:07 am » in Others

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Hello.

Is it possible to take ferry from Iran to Kazakhstan? With car and passengers

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Hello,

we also contacted them and confirmed that it is not possible to ship the car. Passenger also not possible.

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Dear Kai

Good morning!

I...

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Last post by Irati
Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:21 am
Visiting Karakalpakstan/Aral Sea with the current situation

Last post by TeamCornet « Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:09 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 4
by rbt » Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:56 pm » in Uzbekistan

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Hello - We're a group of travelers planning a trip around Uzbekistan in early August. We were planning to do a 2-day Aral Sea tour, setting off from...

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Hi,

Is the border between Kazakhstan and Ouzbekistan in Tazhen close due to the current situation in Karakapalstan ?
Or can we still enter the...

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Last post by TeamCornet
Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:09 am
Car Insurance in Armenia

Last post by IrisF « Sun Jul 03, 2022 5:31 pm
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
Replies: 11
by bulker » Thu Jan 31, 2019 6:56 am » in Cars and motorbikes
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Hello,

I am planning to travel Armenia by motorcycle. As I read, traffic insurance is mandatory for all vehicles in Armenia. Where will I get this...

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We payed online 14 Euro for 14 days for a campervan (Toyota Hilux with cabin) for insurance and 25 Euros for Import and ecotax. We declared it as a...
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Last post by IrisF
Sun Jul 03, 2022 5:31 pm
Car/Motorcycle Rental

Last post by Nazrulo « Sun Jul 03, 2022 2:48 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 1
by Rogue_odyssey » Sun Jul 03, 2022 3:10 am » in Tajikistan

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Hi Guys,

It seems to me that the GBAO is now accessible so I'm moving forward with my plan to visit Tajikistan this August-September.

I'm having...

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Hello there
To hire a motorbike in Dushanbe here is the link

Best
Nazrulo
Bartang & Sarez Tour
[email protected]
+992 935346054...

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Last post by Nazrulo
Sun Jul 03, 2022 2:48 pm
Bringing camping gear?

Last post by RoadUntraveled « Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:29 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan

by RoadUntraveled » Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:29 am » in Kyrgyzstan

Hi everyone,

I'm visiting Kyrgyzstan in August. I'm planning to hike to Ala-Kul, Song Kul, Tash Rabat & Chatyr Kul and Lenin Peak Base camp. From...

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Last post by RoadUntraveled
Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:29 am
How Does the Multiple Entry Visa in Uzbekistan Work?

Last post by Lena1904 « Sun Jul 03, 2022 10:20 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports

by Lena1904 » Sun Jul 03, 2022 10:20 am » in Visas & embassy reports

Hey guys,

I was just wondering if anyone of you can help me out with a visa question regarding Uzbekistan. I have a German passport and got a...

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Last post by Lena1904
Sun Jul 03, 2022 10:20 am
Tokmok to Karakol Marshrutka/Shared Taxi

Last post by RollingTreeHouse « Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:40 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
Replies: 1
by sgt_sid » Sat Jul 02, 2022 2:25 am » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hi, anyone knows of the bus (marshrutka) number going to Karakol from Tokmok? Or if by shared taxi, where can I get one and for how much? Thank you

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Yandex suggests bus 401 from near the train station, 2GIS suggests taking the marshrutka 309 from the bus station and then changing to bus 401 after...

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Last post by RollingTreeHouse
Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:40 am
Azerbaijan-Turkey Border Crossing in Nakhchivan

Last post by Robinhio84 « Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:17 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 2
by Marko52 » Tue May 17, 2022 1:11 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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I’ve seen some comment/questions about whether or not the Nakhchivan-Turkey border is open.It is.
I made the crossing from Nakhchivan to Turkey...

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Do not cross!! since the 1st of July 2022 the border is 100% CLOSED again. I can personally confirm this I had my visa all the right paperwork and...

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Last post by Robinhio84
Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:17 am
OVIR opening time

Last post by willemspie « Sun Jul 03, 2022 8:28 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 1
by safwan » Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:52 pm » in Tajikistan

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Hi,
Is the OVIR open on Saturday/Sunday? I am hoping to come Tajikistan on Friday night, so was thinking if I can get GBAO permit on Saturday/Sunday....

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Khorog no, you need the permit at a checkpoint on the road to Khorog.

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Last post by willemspie
Sun Jul 03, 2022 8:28 am
Camping shop in Dushanbe Q&A

Last post by cjs « Sun Jul 03, 2022 7:02 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 3
by Andyc91 » Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:01 pm » in Tajikistan

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After some kind of replacement for my thermarest which has begun to delaminate.

Do I have a chance to find anything, even a foam matt in Dushanbe...

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Any changes to the recommended shops? I'm not yet in Dushanbe, but I lost much of my gear and need to get quite a few things replaced (e.g. tent,...

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Last post by cjs
Sun Jul 03, 2022 7:02 am
Will Turkmenistan open?

Last post by bamboo « Sun Jul 03, 2022 5:14 am
Posted in Turkmenistan
Replies: 1
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 there!

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

Following… I’m planning a...

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Last post by bamboo
Sun Jul 03, 2022 5:14 am
Karakol /Jyrgalan / Kochkor - first half of July

Last post by Kasia « Sat Jul 02, 2022 2:25 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by Kasia » Sat Jul 02, 2022 2:25 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

I am a female solo traveller from Germany.
Currently I am in Karakol and plan to do some day hikes here (Altyn Arashan valley...), then move onwards...

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Last post by Kasia
Sat Jul 02, 2022 2:25 pm
Armenia - Turkiye border to open soon?

Last post by trikolka « Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:26 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 2
by Francesco1966 » Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:42 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hi guys,
It looks like Armenia and Turkiye, in a tentative thaw, have decided to reopen a border crossing, albeit only for foreigners. Anyway, no...

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I searched some informations about that in russian language. Some flights between Armenia and Turkey started again in february 2022 (cargo + charter,...

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Last post by trikolka
Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:26 am
Finding fellow traveller for Silk Road for August 2022-September 2022

Last post by h.ahmadybirgani « Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:24 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 1
by h.ahmadybirgani » Thu Apr 21, 2022 8:45 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi everyone,

I am Hesam and with my family (maybe) are going to visit the silk road from Iran, then Turkmenistan, then Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and...

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Currently I am at the door of Turkmenistan. Recently just lorries and trucks with invitation letters can pass across Turkmenistan. No traveler and...

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Last post by h.ahmadybirgani
Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:24 am
turkmenistan with my car from Slovakia to pamir highway

Last post by h.ahmadybirgani « Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:21 am
Posted in Turkmenistan
Replies: 3
by alexander.sabo » Thu May 26, 2022 8:10 am » in Turkmenistan

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Hi, I want croising over turkmenistan with my car from Slovakia to pamir highway. You, somebody know how i can in sommer 2022 make this trip? I know,...

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Dear Alexander,

I have the same itinerary as you. But now I am at the door of Turkmenistan. Recently just lorries and trucks with invitation letters...

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Last post by h.ahmadybirgani
Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:21 am

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