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Pamir Highway Self-Drive Rental 2025

Last post by varadbal « Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:41 pm
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by varadbal » Thu Jan 16, 2025 9:50 pm » in Cars and motorbikes

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Hi Everyone,

My friends and I've been thinking about a Pamir Highway roadtrip this summer (2025). We've been struggling to find an appropriate car...

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Already did, their cars can't go to Tajikistan. But thanks.

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Last post by varadbal
Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:41 pm
Uralsk-Aktobe via Russia on a train

Last post by Sakon « Sun Jan 19, 2025 8:52 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates

by Sakon » Sun Jan 19, 2025 8:52 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

Hello Travellers!
I'm planning my second trip to Kazakhstan in April.
I would like to take a train from Uralsk to Aktobe, which crosses Russian...

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Last post by Sakon
Sun Jan 19, 2025 8:52 am
Kazakhstan B10 visa for Australian

Last post by NucMed « Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:08 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 3
by NucMed » Thu Oct 03, 2024 3:57 am » in Visas & embassy reports

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Since the closure of the Kazakhstan Consulate in Sydney, Australia in July 2024, has any Australian citizen been able to obtain a B10 visa? I have...

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That sounds like a challenge, Peter...Kazakhstan hasn't made it easier it seems...do let us know if you found a solution.

Hi Steven, OK, all went...

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Last post by NucMed
Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:08 am
Kazakhstan new visa free rule 2015

Last post by NucMed « Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:57 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by steven » Thu May 21, 2015 3:13 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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On May 20th, President Nazarbayev announced visa free entry to Kazakhstan for 30 days for all OECD nations + UAE, Malaysia and Singapore. Please read...

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OK, all went well on the 24th-25th December 2024 UKK-ALA-FRU-ALA-UKK run, it was as seamless as in prior years, but it's still a pain to have to do...
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Last post by NucMed
Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:57 am
Money transfer alternatives to Western Union?

Last post by Kalpazan « Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:06 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by operator » Sun Sep 29, 2024 8:45 am » in Tajikistan

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Hi all

I'm in Dushanbe and want at least 1200 USD in cash to continue my trip. I have two bank cards that don't work. One of them is a debit Visa...

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From what I know only Halyk Bank ATMs process MasterCard. I have Revolut Visa card and I used it many times in Dushanbe and it always worked fine.

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Last post by Kalpazan
Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:06 am
Tashkent: Gulnara guesthouse closed?

Last post by gilligroom « Sun Jan 19, 2025 2:01 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by sah10406 » Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:02 am » in Uzbekistan

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Gulnara Guesthouse in Tashkent has always been very popular with visitors, but I think it might have closed last year?

They are still listed on...

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Hmm, and off booking. Com again. What other places are recommended for 2-3 nights in Tashkent- this sort of style?

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Last post by gilligroom
Sun Jan 19, 2025 2:01 am
Dushanbe - Osh (May 2025)

Last post by bks01 « Sat Jan 18, 2025 9:28 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by bks01 » Sat Jan 18, 2025 9:28 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello!

I’m Barnaby, 32M from the UK and looking to travel through Central Asia in May. Hoping to do the Pamir Highway from Dushanbe to Osh from...

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Last post by bks01
Sat Jan 18, 2025 9:28 pm
ANYONE WANT TO SHARE PRIVATE TOUR OF THE PAMIT HIGHWAY AT THE END OF APRIL 2025

Last post by bks01 « Sat Jan 18, 2025 9:26 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Jacricho » Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:07 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi , myself and a friend both in our 40's are planning on travelling from Dushanbe to Osh. We are looking at starting the tour on the 24th of April...

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Hi Jacinta,

Sounds great! I’d be interested in joining however I won’t be in Dushanbe until 10th May, so if you have any delays or decide to move...

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Last post by bks01
Sat Jan 18, 2025 9:26 pm
London to Laos via Iran/Pak/India

Last post by steven « Sat Jan 18, 2025 3:46 am
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
Replies: 2
by hughjani » Thu Jan 16, 2025 6:06 am » in Cars and motorbikes

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Hi All

Were new to the site though Ive had some overland experience. We want to do the above journey through Iran/Pakistan/India/Myanmar/Thailand...

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I believe Bangladesh is possible nowadays but expensive with your own car. India is likely as far as you are going to get.

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Last post by steven
Sat Jan 18, 2025 3:46 am
New China 30-day visa-free policy

Last post by immerwiederweg « Fri Jan 17, 2025 4:47 pm
Posted in China
Replies: 7
by Kalpazan » Mon Nov 25, 2024 10:20 am » in China

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From November 30, citizens of the following 38 countries and territories will be able to enjoy a 30-day visa-free stay in China:

Andorra
Australia...

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Hi all
Is there any experience of travelling visa free in China with your own car (and pet)? I might want to go from Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan.
Does the...

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Last post by immerwiederweg
Fri Jan 17, 2025 4:47 pm
Applying for Russia visa in India?

Last post by DonKiwi « Fri Jan 17, 2025 10:38 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by DonKiwi » Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:53 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hi all,

I'm planning to be in India from May this year till August and subsequently travel overland to Europe through Russia, hoping to enter Russia...

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I contacted the Russia visa centre in India ( and they said they don't take applications from travellers on a tourist visa.

Thank you for writing...

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Last post by DonKiwi
Fri Jan 17, 2025 10:38 am
Vivid travel memories. Join now!

Last post by OWNER « Fri Jan 17, 2025 5:37 am
Posted in General
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by OWNER » Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:29 am » in General
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Hello colleagues!
I want to share my impressions over the years of travel. Perhaps someone will recognize familiar places. If you have saved a photo...

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I continue sharing my impressions of the trip to Afghanistan. By car across the country. May 2024.
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Last post by OWNER
Fri Jan 17, 2025 5:37 am
Selling Mitsubishi Delica 4x4 Camper in Almaty March 2025

Last post by Reggie2024 « Thu Jan 16, 2025 4:44 pm
Posted in Sell/buy a car/motorbike to/from a traveler

by Reggie2024 » Thu Jan 16, 2025 4:44 pm » in Sell/buy a car/motorbike to/from a traveler

Hello!

We are selling our UK-registered Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear 4x4 camper with roof tent. It has been an ideal vehicle for our trip from...

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Last post by Reggie2024
Thu Jan 16, 2025 4:44 pm
Torugart pass crossing Q&A

Last post by Cirdan1972 « Thu Jan 16, 2025 10:44 am
Posted in China
Replies: 12
by samsung » Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:08 pm » in China
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Did a quick road trip Bishkek-Kashgar-Osh with flight back to Bishkek rhis month.

Local Bishkek driver dropped me in Naryn Sunday 15th of Sept....

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We crossed the Torugart Pass on 16 May 2024, from Kashgar to Naryn by private taxis.
We asked several tour companies and only 3 companies had the...
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Last post by Cirdan1972
Thu Jan 16, 2025 10:44 am
General information on Iran - October 2024

Last post by ChrisFitz2024 « Thu Jan 16, 2025 12:34 am
Posted in Iran
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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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Incredibly helpful. Thanks.

Once you obtain the e-visa from 1stQuest what are the steps when you get to the Airport? Do they give you a document to...

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Last post by ChrisFitz2024
Thu Jan 16, 2025 12:34 am
Georgia-Russia-Kazakhstan

Last post by nemesis464 « Wed Jan 15, 2025 10:40 pm
Posted in Others
Replies: 5
by yunayuna123 » Tue Jul 23, 2024 3:54 pm » in Others

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Hello,

I am going on a long road trip and I need to drive from Georgia through Russia to get to Kazakhstan. I am a UK citizen currently in London,...

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Hello,

I am going on a long road trip and I need to drive from Georgia through Russia to get to Kazakhstan. I am a UK citizen currently in London,...

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Last post by nemesis464
Wed Jan 15, 2025 10:40 pm
Pamir Highway May/June 2025

Last post by charlottegholt « Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:59 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 4
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 Reda, 27M, from Spain. I’m planning to join a 7 day trip from June 4, from Dushanbe to Osh.

This is the tour :

If we are 4, it would be...

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Last post by charlottegholt
Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:59 pm
Dushanbe - Bishkek (or Osh) Self-driving rental looking for people to rent opposite direction

Last post by charlottegholt « Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:48 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 3
by yosoyyoberdi » Fri Jan 10, 2025 12:07 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi all,

We have a 4x4 rental lined up for Dushanbe to Bishkek on a Kyrgyz car that can cross the border. The rental has a 300$ drop-off fee for the...

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Hey! We're also thinking about self-driving but have been struggling to find a rental company. Could you share the details pls! (We'd be going...

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Last post by charlottegholt
Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:48 pm
Dushanbe - Osh (28.06-09.07.25)

Last post by beachmatt « Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:41 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 1
by eastwind » Thu Nov 21, 2024 1:39 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Dear all,

we are a young couple from Germany, embarking on an exciting journey to Vietnam with the goal of traveling overland as much as possible....

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Hi, I am a bit older than you I presume. 53 year old male from the UK. I am currently looking for people to share the trip with in order to reduce...

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Last post by beachmatt
Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:41 pm
Oybek crossing with six weeks of prescription drugs and supplements

Last post by trikolka « Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:01 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 5
by chargad » Sun Jan 12, 2025 5:16 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Older couple traveling from Tashkent for an overnight stay in Khujand (returning to Tashkent the next day). It will be near the start of a six-week...

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My small stock of pills was checked once, at Turkmenistan —> Uzbekistan land border. Since I only had small quantities of quite common drugs, my...

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Last post by trikolka
Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:01 pm
Do Tourists in Turkmenistan Often Get Separated from Their Passports?

Last post by Lagerfeld « Wed Jan 15, 2025 2:20 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan
Replies: 4
by av1d91 » Thu Jan 02, 2025 2:41 pm » in Turkmenistan

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Hi everyone and happy new year!

Will be travelling to Central Asia soon and I am knee-deep in planning! I’ve heard that in Turkmenistan, tourists...

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Yes, passport is to be left at reception.
This would'nt be a problem for me. I've always enough copies of my documents with me.

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Wed Jan 15, 2025 2:20 pm
Flying with Bicycle as baggage on Air Arabia

Last post by gumgl « Wed Jan 15, 2025 9:41 am
Posted in Cycling
Replies: 3
by ppp24 » Wed Apr 17, 2019 2:16 pm » in Cycling

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Hey everyone, was wondering if anyone has experienced flying Air Arabia and they managed to travel with their bicycle? Did it fit it the requirements...

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We flew with Air Arabia from Fes Saiss international airport a few days ago. Our bikes were heavily disassembled (separated fork, handlebar, pedals...

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Last post by gumgl
Wed Jan 15, 2025 9:41 am
Travel insurance for trips with Russia in Itinerary

Last post by Lagerfeld « Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:54 am
Posted in General
Replies: 2
by [email protected] » Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:08 pm » in General

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Hi,
I am a British Citizen and would like to do a overland car drive from UK To Nepal/India. The route takes me through Russia and China (I would...

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Virajit, what do you mean? Travel insurance for your car or for yourself, medical insurance ?

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:54 am
Dushanbe to Osh on Pamir Highway - Early June 2025

Last post by Chapito « Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:53 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 2
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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Hi Matt, it has to be the 4th of June preferably.

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Last post by Chapito
Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:53 pm
Looking to buy car late-feb

Last post by 10kmax « Tue Jan 14, 2025 9:18 am
Posted in Sell/buy a car/motorbike to/from a traveler

by 10kmax » Tue Jan 14, 2025 9:18 am » in Sell/buy a car/motorbike to/from a traveler

Hi all
Me and my mate from Australia are looking to buy a car for our Silk Road travels, if anyone is selling. We will be starting somewhere in the...

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Last post by 10kmax
Tue Jan 14, 2025 9:18 am

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