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Osh hotels/hostels expelling tourists

Last post by sardarabdulahad « Fri Sep 22, 2023 5:27 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by Christian77 » Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:44 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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One example:

Other complaints online. Tourists are having their reservations cancelled or shortened so that their rooms can be given at a much...

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I know this is an old thread, but I'd like to share my thoughts. But first, have there been any updates since then? Have you thought about staying in...

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Last post by sardarabdulahad
Fri Sep 22, 2023 5:27 am
When will the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border reopen?

Last post by LaszloPanaflex « Fri Sep 22, 2023 5:14 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Andrea1989 » Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:48 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hello! Can you tell me if the border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is open?

Thank you in advance!

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Hey me and another traveler I met are looking to cross from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan at the kyryl art pass and head down to Dushanbe, is anyone...
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Last post by LaszloPanaflex
Fri Sep 22, 2023 5:14 am
Panjakent drivers (7 Lakes, Artuch, Dushanbe)

Last post by Märy_5432 « Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:47 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 14
by Christian77 » Sat Sep 28, 2019 6:58 am » in Tajikistan
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Super short version: in most of Tajikistan the local people will help you to get the local price, or close to it, for a seat in a car. But in...

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Our experience in September 2023

We found out the following options to get from Panjakent to the 7 lakes (please see the attached picture for the...
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Last post by Märy_5432
Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:47 am
Short trips outside Uzbekistan, starting from Tashkent

Last post by rict11 « Fri Sep 22, 2023 2:25 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by Numetshell » Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:36 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports
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In a few days, I'll be arriving in Tashkent. First time visitor to Central Asia. A friend and I will be doing what I think is a pretty standard route...

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As previous, I went to the shared taxi place, but then my guesthouse (Sugd) arranged for a free lift with two locals from Dushanbe on a boys weekend,...
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Last post by rict11
Fri Sep 22, 2023 2:25 am
Pamir highway Osh->Dushanbe mid october

Last post by Elodietremblay « Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:29 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Elodietremblay » Sat Sep 16, 2023 1:41 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi!

I am a 29-year-old Canadian girl who travel alone in the Stans, and I’m looking for travel buddys to share a car for the Pamir Highway! I would...

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I’ll ask for the GBAO permit, but I think we would have to arrange it before we leave. The 9 days itinerary goes through the Waltham valley. You can...

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Last post by Elodietremblay
Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:29 am
Looking for people to join on a trip around Georgia

Last post by fouettesenpointe « Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:29 pm
Posted in Other destinations

by fouettesenpointe » Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:29 pm » in Other destinations

Hello!
I'm currently looking for up to 4 other interested travellers to join on a private tour around Georgia to split the cost of the guide and a...

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Last post by fouettesenpointe
Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:29 pm
Current situation Iran

Last post by bwv812 « Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:24 pm
Posted in Iran
Replies: 33
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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This risk is real, but probably still lower than the risk of being killed in a car crash anywhere in the region.
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Last post by bwv812
Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:24 pm
Bishkek-issykul lake first week of October

Last post by Baidjenkee « Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:12 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan

by Baidjenkee » Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:12 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

Hi,
I'm flying to Bishkek end September-first week of October for a week. I was thinking of going round Issykul Lake, relax, take in nice autumn...

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Last post by Baidjenkee
Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:12 pm
Cheap flights to Central Asia

Last post by benzhamin « Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:12 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by Neil McNeilface » Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:57 am » in Uzbekistan

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Does anyone have any recommendations/suggestions of cheap ways of flying to (anywhere in) Central Asia from Europe (specifically UK)?

I intend to go...

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What is your budget?

The cheapest one we found (went mid-August 2023, booked a few months before that) was to fly to Astana (Air Astana) via...

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Last post by benzhamin
Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:12 pm
Updates on Aksu-Zhabagly/Sayram-Ugam

Last post by Siberiade « Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:47 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan

by Siberiade » Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:47 pm » in Kazakhstan

I saw the information in the article hasn't been updated in a couple years. So I wanted to share my expierence.

All of the homestay options listed...

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Last post by Siberiade
Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:47 pm
Khorgos border crossing Q&A (Almaty - Urumqi)

Last post by merodrem « Thu Sep 21, 2023 10:51 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Oakenshield » Fri Jul 25, 2014 5:43 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi guys,

I'm currently in Almaty planning my trip through Kazahstan to China. I want to go to Khorgos (I'm on the bike) but I don't know which road...

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Does anyone have some intel on wether the border will be open or closed?

29th september closed, 30th open, 1st 2nd and 3rd october closed, 4th...
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Last post by merodrem
Thu Sep 21, 2023 10:51 am
Khunjerab Pass (China-Pakistan border) Q&A

Last post by Roadtophnompenh « Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:38 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 35
by AUM » Thu Aug 06, 2015 3:09 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hello,
I am in Gilgit, planning to cross to China soon.
Someone here scared me that they might refuse me to cross the border if I can not prove a...

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It all depends on the weather, not politics. I was at the border 20 october last year, and hardly made it upstairs driving a Lexus 4X4. If the global...
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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:38 am
Ride Share Osh to Dushambe

Last post by Richard55111 « Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:26 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Richard55111 » Mon Sep 18, 2023 6:35 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Looking for fellow travellers looking to ride share from Osh to Dushambe from 20 th September onwards . Prefer private jeep rental but will consider...

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Only me .I am currently in Sary Tash.

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Last post by Richard55111
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:26 am
Dushanbe Airport Dilemma

Last post by willemspie « Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:00 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 1
by ryanang94 » Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:22 am » in Tajikistan

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Hi guys,

My friend and I (two Singaporeans guys) are planning to fly out of Dushanbe to Tashkent after our trip to the Fann Mountains.

Ive been...

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I don't know but it is true Asian travellers were targeted at Dushanbe Airport.

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Last post by willemspie
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:00 am
Almaty Region: Looking for 1-2 people to take a 4-5 day road-trip from 19.09.2023 or later

Last post by veragiulia23 « Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:41 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing
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by veragiulia23 » Mon Sep 18, 2023 5:32 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

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Hi, we are a German/Italian couple and are looking for 1-2 people to take a 4-5 day roadtrip in the Almaty region.
We are staying in Almaty right...

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Hi,

I’m sorry, we’ve already started…😕

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Last post by veragiulia23
Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:41 am
Nuratau mountains - Getting there and away - Ravshan broken link

Last post by benzhamin « Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:57 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 4
by ReachTCS_123 » Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:09 pm » in Uzbekistan

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Good day,

The Ravshan link under Getting there and away isn't working from the Nuratau mountains webpage (see below), is there any other...

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We travelled to Nuratau from Samarkand by shared taxi this week without too much hassle. We used the link in Kasia's post ( and another similar...

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Last post by benzhamin
Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:57 pm
Camping shop in Dushanbe Q&A

Last post by tallpaul « Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:45 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 8
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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I tried to find nice wool hiking socks at the top two stores that were mentioned but was not successful. The top shop had water filters, but no...

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Last post by tallpaul
Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:45 pm
Osh to Dushanbe early Oct

Last post by Arudogs « Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:41 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 5
by tapacharya » Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:00 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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With reports of the border being open, I'm hoping to be able to go one-way from Osh to Dushanbe in a rental car + driver. I'm looking for potential...

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Hey Steph, your dates and plan seem to align with mined happy to see if we can combine trips!

Feel free to drop me a WhatsApp on +44 7807 630 716...

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Last post by Arudogs
Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:41 pm
Crossing Iran - Pakistan border at Gabd-Reemdan

Last post by Koen « Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:11 pm
Posted in Iran
Replies: 15
by Valentin.vak » Mon Jan 03, 2022 1:56 pm » in Iran
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Hi fellow travellers.
I am currently trying to get to Pakistan from Iran on a motorbike and I really want to avoid the Quetta route since there is...

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I was in Pakistan last year, was perfect.
Just asked old colleague in Karachi, he said it's good in that area
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Last post by Koen
Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:11 pm
Mangystau Tour starting tomorrow

Last post by jannewer « Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:46 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing

by jannewer » Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:46 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

If anyone happens to be in Aktau right now, this is your chance for a great deal on a private tour to Mangystau!

We have booked a private tour...

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Last post by jannewer
Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:46 am
Backpacking Iraq

Last post by TautTruffle « Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:07 am
Posted in Others
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by maxg » Sun Feb 27, 2022 1:13 am » in Others

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Hello!
Just throwing this topic out there... I know that Iraq is more secure now than it was a few years ago, but is it safe enough to travel without...

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Ccandelario, that's really interesting. One thing you did not mention: your physical appearance. It may be uncomfortable to hear it, but independent...

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Last post by TautTruffle
Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:07 am
Zahedan - Quetta border crossing (IR -> PAK)

Last post by TautTruffle « Wed Sep 20, 2023 8:26 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 38
by SPR11 » Sat Feb 13, 2016 12:14 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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This is the response I got on another forum concerning this question.

''European travelers cross into Pakistan from Iran almost on daily basis,...

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What a story! Ha! You already mentioned some bits in other posts but that's a great little writeup, thanks. It's really clearer now what all this...
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Last post by TautTruffle
Wed Sep 20, 2023 8:26 am
Wagah Border (Lahore - Amritsar) PAK - IND

Last post by TautTruffle « Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:51 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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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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Very helpful. Yep, money has a strange power to crack even the hardest bureaucracy.
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Last post by TautTruffle
Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:51 am
Turkmenistan travel sharing December 01

Last post by Muth « Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:18 am
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing
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by Muth » Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:44 am » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

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Hello,

We are 2 French traveller 32 and 36 years old with a 4x4 truck camper.

We are planning to cross through Turkmenistan from Uzbekistan to...

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We are still looking for more people !

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Last post by Muth
Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:18 am
Accommodations Kyrgyzstan or Kazakhstan Mountains

Last post by willemspie « Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:05 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by Suba-Round-The-World » Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:22 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hello, we are now in Mongolia, in the end of October we leave back to Russia, Kazakhstan and going south, because we want to enter Iran in December...

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From your accomodation in Almaty, you can go for day trips by public transport and then hiking in the mountains. But November ???
In Kyrgyzstan,...

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Last post by willemspie
Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:05 am

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