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Tashkent - Samarkand - Dushanbe train Q&A

Last post by Milad « Tue Apr 22, 2025 9:52 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by noobnoob » Sat Aug 27, 2022 1:31 pm » in Tajikistan
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Hi all,
Sorry if this was posted somewhere else, but all I found was reports that this did not run.

Just booked tickets on a Tashkent - Dushanbe...

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The schedule says the following:

301З, Душанбе 1 — Ташкент Пасс Центр.
Режим курсирования: 19.05, 02.06, 16.06

No train on the 26th.

You can...
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Last post by Milad
Tue Apr 22, 2025 9:52 am
Khiva - Moynaq - Nukus - Kungrad by public transport

Last post by florian_dre « Tue Apr 22, 2025 8:54 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 23
by Rowan35 » Fri Sep 30, 2022 5:29 pm » in Uzbekistan
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Hi everyone,

A couple of days ago we travelled from Khiva to Moynak and back to Nukus by public transport. When trying to research the route we...

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Hi guys, do you know if there is a bus leaving from Nukus to Moynaq in the early afternoon? In order to spend the late afternoon there and sleep,...
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Last post by florian_dre
Tue Apr 22, 2025 8:54 am
Black Sea Ferries Q&A

Last post by Milad « Tue Apr 22, 2025 3:42 am
Posted in Other transport
Replies: 20
by gillijellybean » Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:00 pm » in Other transport
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Hi,
After much research I have a ferry service that appears to have started last year that takes passengers from Burgas to Batumi. The company is...

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Last post by Milad
Tue Apr 22, 2025 3:42 am
Shir Khan Bandar - Panji Poyon (AF-TJ) border updates

Last post by Colinerice « Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:39 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 18
by steven » Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:13 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Please post your updates on the Shir Khan Bandar - Panji Poyon border between Dushanbe and Kunduz below.

We summarize all info on the border...

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Hi. I plan to visit Afghanistan in Aug 2025. I plan to travel to Mazar-i-Sharif (Blue Mosque) then to Kunduz then to the border town of Shir Khan...
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Last post by Colinerice
Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:39 pm
Khyber Pass/Torkham border reports (AF>PAK)

Last post by Colinerice « Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:33 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 27
by yamamotoo » Wed Jan 16, 2019 7:44 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Well, for quite a long time I was only reading this forum, but now it's time to give some new information that can be of importance to future...

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Hi. I am planning to cross from Peshawar to Afghanistan via Torkham crossing in Aug 2025. I can see a few Youtubers doing this. However, the Pakistan...
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Last post by Colinerice
Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:33 pm
Almaty-Yining-Urumqi bus: reports, Q&A

Last post by Ojac « Mon Apr 21, 2025 5:02 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by funkyboots » Fri May 15, 2015 10:40 am » in Itineraries & trip reports
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Does anyone know what time the sleeper buses leave Almaty for Urumqi, and what time they get to the border? For visa reasons, I need to time it so I...

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I traveled on 19.04.2025 from Almaty to Urumqi via Khorgas by bus and train (Austrian passport). Booked the 7:00 am bus from Sayran online for 10,000...
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Last post by Ojac
Mon Apr 21, 2025 5:02 pm
Turkmenistan open to tourist 20-30 Sep?

Last post by Tr.Crt « Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:39 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan
Replies: 10
by KZ0109 » Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:56 am » in Turkmenistan
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Hi guys

I've heard that Turkmenistan will be closed from 20 to 30 Sep due to independence day celebrations and that no LOI will be issued for...

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Hi everybody! Can anybody confirm if you visited Turkmenistan between 20 September 30 September 2024 ? If so did you visit Ashgabat on those dates ?...
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Last post by Tr.Crt
Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:39 pm
Osh to Dushanbe 14-20th May 25

Last post by Vincenzo « Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:00 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Vincenzo » Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:00 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello! I am a solo traveler and I got a contact from Indy Guide for a car with driver, 7 days from Osh to Dushanbe with the classic Pamir and Whakan...

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Last post by Vincenzo
Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:00 pm
New China 30-day visa-free policy

Last post by Atkudabrat « Mon Apr 21, 2025 9:46 am
Posted in China
Replies: 11
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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Any chance this 30days could be extended at a PBS office ?

Any reports on if an extension of the visa-free stay in a PBS is possible? Same...
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Last post by Atkudabrat
Mon Apr 21, 2025 9:46 am
KG for 7 days early May

Last post by delfairro « Mon Apr 21, 2025 8:51 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports

by delfairro » Mon Apr 21, 2025 8:51 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

We're a couple coming to explore beautiful Kyrgyzstan and wanted to ask for some advice regarding the itinerary, as well as as address some questions...

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Last post by delfairro
Mon Apr 21, 2025 8:51 am
Dushanbe to Osh - 25th June - looking for one more traveller!

Last post by Skyross203 « Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:52 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Skyross203 » Sun Mar 09, 2025 2:50 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi everyone!

We are a couple in our late 20s from Scotland and Australia looking 1 more person to fill the 4th seat in our group as we have found...

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Still looking for one more traveller! Leaving Dushanbe 25th June!

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Last post by Skyross203
Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:52 am
Yandex Go and the “Starting fare”

Last post by Lagerfeld « Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:24 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by Cadvaith » Tue Apr 15, 2025 4:00 pm » in Uzbekistan

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Hello,

When I usually use taxi apps (uber, grab and yeah Yandex Go) I put in the destination and it shows me the full fare. In Uzbekistan it is...

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@ roseiro : Same to me, I agree with you. Even they charged mz VISA CARD to pay all the Yandex trips; I registered my VISA CARD for Yandex in...

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:24 am
Turkmenistan transit visa Q&A

Last post by adrioche « Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:18 am
Posted in Turkmenistan
Replies: 126
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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I just tried in Ankara without success. They did not even look at my passport. They told me no transit visa are issued anymore, neither there nor in...
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Last post by adrioche
Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:18 am
Embassy Report: Turkmen visa in Ankara

Last post by adrioche « Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:16 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 19
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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I also tried without success. They did not even look at my passport. They told me no transit visa are issued anymore, neither there nor in Tehran or...
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Last post by adrioche
Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:16 am
GBAO permit at Dushanbe OVIR

Last post by MaxedOut « Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:07 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 36
by Khanabadosh » Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:00 pm » in Tajikistan
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I'm posting this information as it seems different from what is written on the main tajikistan-GBAO permit page:
Last week I got my permit in...

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Does anyone know the latest opening hours for the OVIR? I think it is Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1 and Sun closed.
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Last post by MaxedOut
Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:07 am
Border crossing reports: Tajen (UZ - KAZ)

Last post by Milad « Mon Apr 21, 2025 12:00 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 77
by bigbeka » Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:23 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi there all,

I'm Uzbekistan citizen planning a trip to Ukraine from Tashekent.

Does anyone have info on the Tajen border (extreme west of...

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You should be able to book this at any railway ticket office in Uzbekistan.
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Last post by Milad
Mon Apr 21, 2025 12:00 am
Looking for Travel Buddy

Last post by n1tec « Sun Apr 20, 2025 11:00 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing
Replies: 1
by Stegros » Thu Apr 17, 2025 2:30 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

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I will be in kyrgyzstan from 13 to 27 June, I have already rented a Lada Niva 4x4. Who wants to do a part of the journey together?

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Hi, I might be interested! What do you have in mind right now?

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Last post by n1tec
Sun Apr 20, 2025 11:00 pm
Dushanbe to Osh! May 2025! Join our jeep!

Last post by Vincenzo « Sun Apr 20, 2025 6:45 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 2
by bks01 » Fri Apr 18, 2025 5:15 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hello!

We are Barnaby (male, UK) and Celsae (female, Canada/USA), both in our early thirties and met travelling 11 years ago. I’m a project manager...

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Hello I am very interested! Here my contacts IG: vpcutro, WA: +393405215413

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Last post by Vincenzo
Sun Apr 20, 2025 6:45 pm
Greatest hiking route with homestays -- any tips?

Last post by charlottegholt « Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:12 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 4
by northernhiker » Sat May 28, 2022 9:16 am » in Uzbekistan

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I am in need of great tips for a 4 or 5 day hiking route in Uzbekistan. The catch: We would prefer to hike without tents, so ideally we need...

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Hey! Thinking about doing this route - is it possibly to do self guided or is it better to get a guide?
I don’t speak Russian and solo female :)

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Last post by charlottegholt
Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:12 pm
Karkara Border - Karakol

Last post by Arcano9 « Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:06 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing
Replies: 2
by Arcano9 » Mon Mar 10, 2025 3:16 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

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Hi, looking for travel buddies to share costs. I am making my way to to Kegen and crossing the border on July 25, I've arranged transportation from...

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Hi, Minion, thank you for the warning. Yes, I agree. I am no longer using this transport I had arranged, currently my idea is to hitchhike. If...

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Last post by Arcano9
Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:06 pm
Pamir highway tour

Last post by Alex Elbon « Sun Apr 20, 2025 2:32 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Alex Elbon » Sun Apr 20, 2025 2:32 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Pamir highway tour available starting from 5 to 8 of May from Osh to Dushanbe (looking for 2/3 person's) only $400 per person) . Reach me out for...

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Last post by Alex Elbon
Sun Apr 20, 2025 2:32 pm
Pamir highway tour

Last post by Alex Elbon « Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:40 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Alex Elbon » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:40 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello everyone looking for bodies for Pamir highway from Osh to Dushanbe starting in 1 of May very very affordable price. Reach me out for details...

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Last post by Alex Elbon
Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:40 pm
Abkhazia-Georgia (Inguri) border crossing Q&A

Last post by GoldenPolyglot « Sun Apr 20, 2025 11:40 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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I got an email from an Abkhazian friend saying that the MFA is issuing visas again.
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Last post by GoldenPolyglot
Sun Apr 20, 2025 11:40 am
Pakistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by patricktherat « Sun Apr 20, 2025 10:59 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by steven » Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:49 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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Please leave all your questions and reports about the Pakistan E-visa below.

We summarize all info in the Pakistan visa page .

Reports on the...

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Hi everyone,
I wanted to share my experience in case anyone else was deliberating over the questions I was.
I'm American for context.
My...
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Last post by patricktherat
Sun Apr 20, 2025 10:59 am
Turkmenistan E-Visa Implementation

Last post by sehariharis « Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:04 am
Posted in Turkmenistan

by sehariharis » Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:04 am » in Turkmenistan

Turkmen media is reporting that laws providing for the implementation of an e-visa scheme were recently passed!
A link to the bill is attached below;...

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Last post by sehariharis
Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:04 am

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