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India to Malaysia - best route

Last post by Pete471 « Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:58 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Pete471 » Thu Mar 20, 2025 2:10 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hi
Janelle and I are travelling on a UK registered car and are Kiwis on NZ passports. We are wanting to get from India through to Malaysia
Myanmar...

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Thank you for this info
As always it is the car that is the issue, and Pakistan is a no go area for NZer’s
We will keep looking for alternatives...

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Last post by Pete471
Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:58 am
Crossing Azerbaïdjan from Georgia to Kazakhstan with a car

Last post by Oman99 « Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:59 am
Posted in Others
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by odyssee_orient » Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:01 pm » in Others
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Hi
I am a Belgian guy trying to reach Kazakhstan from Georgia by car and it doesn't seem easy to get across Azerbaidjan atm.
I was thinking about...

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Hi, I know what people do in Azerbaijan. They just load the car onto the tow-truck to let it cross the border. But you will definitely not be able to...
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Last post by Oman99
Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:59 am
Dushanbe - Osh (28.06-09.07.25)

Last post by Jchoy « Thu Mar 20, 2025 1:10 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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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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Hello. I am looking for the same route. Is our group full yet? Thank you!

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Last post by Jchoy
Thu Mar 20, 2025 1:10 am
rideshare Pamir + wakhan valley 23 june or 24 June (10 days)

Last post by Jchoy « Thu Mar 20, 2025 1:06 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by robertneijzen » Sun Feb 23, 2025 1:19 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi,

We (2 pax in their 30s) have a 10day pamir tour arranged (dushanbe - osh) and looking for 2 travel buddies to share the car. We expect to leave...

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Hello, is the group full yet?

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Last post by Jchoy
Thu Mar 20, 2025 1:06 am
Urgench to Fergana (solo traveller tips help)

Last post by rocknroll5 « Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:30 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
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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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Train ticket > I suggest you to purchase in advance online. You can buy easily on Uzbekistan railway website (or even on their app) and pay with...

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Last post by rocknroll5
Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:30 pm
Karakoram Highway - May or Oct

Last post by Roadtophnompenh « Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:22 pm
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by minion » Mon Mar 17, 2025 5:51 am » in Others

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i like to see majestic snowcapped peaks while traveling Karakoram Highway (Gilgit to Khunjerab Pass and back)

is May or Oct better based on the...

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If there is no snow you can go up with anything, even a tuktuk, snow and landslides are the problem. Only way to do the KKH without landslides is to...

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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:22 pm
Margilan to Tashkent Train

Last post by sebhoff « Wed Mar 19, 2025 5:51 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by TicoTaco » Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:34 am » in Uzbekistan

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Does anybody know which side of the train has the more scenic view for this route? Also, is that on the single-seat side or two-seat side (as the...

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As far as I remember, the better views into the valley going up to the tunnel on the Fergana side is to the right. This is also where I think the...

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Last post by sebhoff
Wed Mar 19, 2025 5:51 pm
Current situation Iran

Last post by Error « Wed Mar 19, 2025 3:12 pm
Posted in Iran
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by Jefta » Mon Sep 26, 2022 4:56 pm » in Iran
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Me and my wife are planning to travel to Iran from Tajikistan in around 2 weeks. Now the current situation in Iran has changed and we heard from...

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How is the situation at the moment. And do you think it will matter if you are a girl or a boy traveling Iran?
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Last post by Error
Wed Mar 19, 2025 3:12 pm
Bishkek + Mountains / Lakes

Last post by apetrakivskyi « Wed Mar 19, 2025 1:46 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by apetrakivskyi » Wed Mar 19, 2025 1:46 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

Hello, my name is Anton (36 years) and I am landing in Bishkek 10.05. I will have 6 full days. My plan is to see few lakes and do few treks.
If...

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Last post by apetrakivskyi
Wed Mar 19, 2025 1:46 pm
Car recommendations for Pamir Highway

Last post by yosoyyoberdi « Wed Mar 19, 2025 1:01 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates

by yosoyyoberdi » Wed Mar 19, 2025 1:01 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

Hi all,

I am renting a car to do Dushanbe - Bishkek through Pamir Highway and Wakhan Corridor at the beginning of May (6th - 17th).

I have been...

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Last post by yosoyyoberdi
Wed Mar 19, 2025 1:01 pm
Non EU resident drinving into Turkey

Last post by ErikCarnevalli « Wed Mar 19, 2025 10:31 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates

by ErikCarnevalli » Wed Mar 19, 2025 10:31 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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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Last post by ErikCarnevalli
Wed Mar 19, 2025 10:31 am
Turkmenistan 5 day tour ~ 23rd May - from/to Uzbekistan - Cheapest offer!

Last post by danracca « Wed Mar 19, 2025 8:15 am
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing

by danracca » Wed Mar 19, 2025 8:15 am » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

Hi all! I finally decided on my Turkmenistan tour, it will be from Farap to Dashgouz and it will start around the 23rd of May.

I have contacted two...

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Last post by danracca
Wed Mar 19, 2025 8:15 am
Dushanbe to Osh-Pamir highway- 13th to 21th July (9 days)

Last post by Tanya070510 « Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:00 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Tanya070510 » Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:00 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello
Me and one of my friend are planing Pamir highway and looking for two partners to join our trip. It's a 9-day trip and we have contacted the...

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Last post by Tanya070510
Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:00 am
Getting Iraq Visa at Iraq-Iraqi Kurdistan border?

Last post by rodrickd « Tue Mar 18, 2025 9:21 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by byhike » Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:46 pm » in Visas & embassy reports
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking to spend this winter cycling around Iraq, Iran and Oman however am having difficulties finding information whether it is...

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Does anybody know if an e-visa of Federal Iraq would be enough to cross the border from Erbil to Mosul? So just the approved e-visa without a stamp...
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Last post by rodrickd
Tue Mar 18, 2025 9:21 pm
Samarkand to Seven Lakes Day Tour

Last post by alex99 « Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:19 pm
Posted in Tajikistan

by alex99 » Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:19 pm » in Tajikistan

Hi everyone,

We are 2 travellers looking at planning a day trip to the seven lakes either on Monday 23rd June or Tuesday 24th can do either day. The...

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Last post by alex99
Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:19 pm
Pamir Highway Dushanbe Loop

Last post by apetrakivskyi « Tue Mar 18, 2025 4:11 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by rajivms » Mon Mar 10, 2025 12:32 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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We are a couple in our 60’s and have planned a Pamir Highway Dushanbe-Dushanbe loop leaving 4th May and returning back to Dushanbe on 11th May....

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Howdy, I am 36 years old travelling solo and plan to be in Dushanbe 03-04.05.2025.
Do you have any car/driver reservations? I am planning to go from...

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Last post by apetrakivskyi
Tue Mar 18, 2025 4:11 pm
Dushanbe to Osh in early May! Looking for 2 people

Last post by apetrakivskyi « Tue Mar 18, 2025 4:09 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by FredeTH » Wed Feb 05, 2025 3:55 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hello everyone :D

We are a danish couple (22F and 23M) looking to go from Dushanbe to Osh in early May

We’re hoping to start the Pamir Highway...

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Hello, I have similar plans starting from 3.05-4.05.2025. I bit flexible here.
If you don't have a reservation yet and want to cooperate - let me...

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Last post by apetrakivskyi
Tue Mar 18, 2025 4:09 pm
Tajikistan to India through China

Last post by SkyCoops « Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:10 pm
Posted in China
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by SkyCoops » Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:31 pm » in China

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Hello fellow travelers.

I (cyclist, French passport) would like to know what are the possibilities to overland from Tajikistan to India (and...

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Thank you for the tips. Plan A seems to be the easiest, and plan B may only be doable through Tibet-Nepal.

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Last post by SkyCoops
Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:10 pm
Naryn to Osh (Jalalabad-Kazarman) road / transport Q&A

Last post by vikas112dubey « Tue Mar 18, 2025 8:51 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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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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Kok-Art Tunnel is not yet open it seems. one of the document says it will open in May 2025.
I sent an email to the transport ministry(on 17th March...
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Last post by vikas112dubey
Tue Mar 18, 2025 8:51 am
Tajikistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by h.k00 « Tue Mar 18, 2025 8:07 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by emmeff » Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:31 am » in Tajikistan
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I can't see a reference on this site, but it was reported on the Thorn Tree forum yesterday. Some questions remain about reliability and whether it...

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You can apply for multi-entry eVisa with GBAO permit. Just make sure you explain why you need it.

Certainly looks like that'll be the go with the...
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Last post by h.k00
Tue Mar 18, 2025 8:07 am
Homestay and horse rental in Sary Mogol

Last post by velowallah « Mon Mar 17, 2025 10:12 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by velowallah » Sun Mar 16, 2025 4:33 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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hi folks,
Any recommendations for a good home stay in Sary Mogol? There's a few (very few) places on Booking, but the info seems unreliable. For...

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ah yes, thanks, i'd seen those posts. I can't find any contacts for the homestays they mentioned unfortunately. Except the CBT Sary Mogol, which...

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Last post by velowallah
Mon Mar 17, 2025 10:12 pm
Tajik visa in Tashkent

Last post by Jon D « Mon Mar 17, 2025 4:19 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by hadas shapira » Thu Jun 04, 2015 10:06 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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‎Hello! We are 3 Isrealies and we were told in the embassy of Tajikistan in Tasjkent‎ that we need a LOI to get a visa. What are the options for...

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Does anyone know if it is possible for UK passport holder to obtain a visa for Tajikistan at the Tajik embassy in Tashkent? I realise that the e-visa...
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Last post by Jon D
Mon Mar 17, 2025 4:19 pm
Nukus / Aral Sea Tour - March 29/30 (2D1N)

Last post by Mark « Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:18 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by Mark » Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:18 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

Hey everyone,
my name is Mark (Germany) and I wanted to book a 2 day tour to the Aral Sea from Nukus.
Due to high prices it would be more than wise...

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Last post by Mark
Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:18 pm
Hong Kong passport holder crossing land borders in Central Asia

Last post by Jchoy « Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:16 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by cky141 » Sun Aug 11, 2024 10:21 am » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hello all, I am a Hong Kong passport holder planning to travel in Central Asia in September.
I am going to travel from Almaty to Bishkek by bus...

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Hello. I am a hk passport holder and looking for the same answer. Is it allowed to cross the land from Kazakhstan to Bishkek Kyrgyzstan? How did it...

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Last post by Jchoy
Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:16 pm
Embassy Report: Turkmen visa in Ankara

Last post by Sasharone « Mon Mar 17, 2025 10:27 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by charlieb123 » Tue Mar 10, 2015 10:53 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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Turkmen Transit Visa:

Very easy to get, Turkmen Embassy was easy to find and not busy. Guy inside speaks very good english and is helpful (for...

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Wasn't possible to get the Turkmen transit visa.
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Last post by Sasharone
Mon Mar 17, 2025 10:27 am

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