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Best Travel Books on the Silk-Road

Last post by Christopher Many « Mon Jan 13, 2025 4:53 pm
Posted in General
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by Christopher Many » Tue Dec 17, 2024 7:38 am » in General

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Hi everybody!
The English writer Jeanette Winterson once famously said: “Books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and you go through into...

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Hi everybody,
and Happy New Year! I wish you all amazing journeys in 2025. Cheers … here’s to our incredible planet :)

Back to our “Silk-Road...

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Last post by Christopher Many
Mon Jan 13, 2025 4:53 pm
Iran to Pakistan: the Rimdan-Gwadar crossing

Last post by teun « Mon Jan 13, 2025 4:12 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by fuzzyfurs » Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:33 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hi!

I'm a solo female backpacker who successfully crossed the Rimdan-Gwadar border just two days ago (1 Apr 2024). I thought I should report my...

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No we did not drive to Gwadar first. We are leaving from Amritsar to Lahore tomorrow. I asked the contact who took care of our Pakistani Visa. Coming...

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Last post by teun
Mon Jan 13, 2025 4:12 pm
Dushanbe to Osh on Pamir Highway - Early June 2025

Last post by beachmatt « Mon Jan 13, 2025 2:38 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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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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I would be interested, if you can delay it by a couple of weeks. I'm available mid - june onwards. Matt 53m from the UK.

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Last post by beachmatt
Mon Jan 13, 2025 2:38 pm
Dushanbe - Bishkek (or Osh) Self-driving rental looking for people to rent opposite direction

Last post by kelvinw « Mon Jan 13, 2025 10:38 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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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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Hi! I'm currently planning for this too! but unfortunately me and my friend are going to do this after 6th May. Can I ask which car rental company...

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Last post by kelvinw
Mon Jan 13, 2025 10:38 am
Find some one travel together to Turkmenistan

Last post by beyecana « Mon Jan 13, 2025 9:32 am
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing
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by bassoonwaterfall » Sat Nov 23, 2024 12:08 pm » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

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I am planning to cross Turkmenistan from Uzbekistan to Iran in 1-2 months. (From the Dashoguz border to the Gaudan border, this can be discussed)
I...

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Hey, we are planning the same trip, end of the month. Are you still in UZ?

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Last post by beyecana
Mon Jan 13, 2025 9:32 am
Oybek crossing with six weeks of prescription drugs and supplements

Last post by Kasia « Mon Jan 13, 2025 8:24 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 3
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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Personally I'd get a doctors note explaining exactly what you're carrying and why it's needed (and hope it looks as official as possible), and then...

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Last post by Kasia
Mon Jan 13, 2025 8:24 am
Applying for Russia visa in India?

Last post by DonKiwi « Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:53 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports

by DonKiwi » Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:53 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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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Last post by DonKiwi
Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:53 pm
Self drive from Dushanbe-Bishkek/ Bishkek-Dushanbe though Pamir Highway

Last post by Atkudabrat2 « Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:16 pm
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by kelvinw » Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:27 pm » in Cars and motorbikes

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Hi everyone!

I'm planning a self-drive trip along the pamir highway (Dushanbe-Bishkek/ Bishkek-Dushanbe)

So I've been looking up some car rental...

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Here bro your.one way rental opportunity

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Last post by Atkudabrat2
Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:16 pm
ANYONE WANT TO SHARE PRIVATE TOUR OF THE PAMIT HIGHWAY AT THE END OF APRIL 2025

Last post by Jacricho « Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:07 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Jacricho » Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:07 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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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Last post by Jacricho
Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:07 pm
Driving from China to any of the Stans with a Chinese plate

Last post by Jpchene « Sun Jan 12, 2025 7:40 am
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by Muadsib » Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:50 pm » in Cars and motorbikes

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Hey there. I am opting to drive a Chinese car to any of the stan countries on a Chinese driver's license. I have an international driver's license....

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Hi litesport,

Can you send some feedback relative to your experience of crossing China border with a motorbike register in China.

I live in Beijing...

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Last post by Jpchene
Sun Jan 12, 2025 7:40 am
Dushanbe > Osh June 2025

Last post by h.k00 « Sat Jan 11, 2025 7:25 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by h.k00 » Sat Jan 11, 2025 7:25 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hey,

I'm Hayden, 24M from Australia and am looking to hire a 4x4 and head out on the Pamir Highway from Dushanbe to Osh around June 10th for 7-10...

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Last post by h.k00
Sat Jan 11, 2025 7:25 am
Do Tourists in Turkmenistan Often Get Separated from Their Passports?

Last post by charleschanp « Sat Jan 11, 2025 6:49 am
Posted in Turkmenistan
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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.

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Last post by charleschanp
Sat Jan 11, 2025 6:49 am
Wild Apple Tour June 8, anyone?

Last post by scottg « Sat Jan 11, 2025 12:41 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing

by scottg » Sat Jan 11, 2025 12:41 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

My friend and I are looking for two more folks to help lower the cost of a day trip to visit the Siversii wild apple forests (near Almaty) on June 8,...

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Last post by scottg
Sat Jan 11, 2025 12:41 am
Money transfer alternatives to Western Union?

Last post by NeverFadeAway « Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:49 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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About Western Union… are there no problems receiving USD (not Somoni) via Western Union in Dushanbe? I’ve run into issues with money transfers in...

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Last post by NeverFadeAway
Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:49 am
Pamir Highway May/June 2025

Last post by Chapito « Fri Jan 10, 2025 4:29 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 3
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 Chapito
Fri Jan 10, 2025 4:29 am
Polygon Semipalatinsk Test Site and Museum: open or not?

Last post by Anjana « Thu Jan 09, 2025 6:24 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by steven » Sat May 25, 2019 7:03 am » in Kazakhstan
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Just got a message: the Polygon and the museum will be closed for the whole summer due to maintenance works :-( :-( :-(

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Any body planning for Semipalatinsk polygon tour for year 2025 ?
Any local travel agent from Semey who can arrange the 2 day tour?
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Last post by Anjana
Thu Jan 09, 2025 6:24 pm
Almaty-Yining-Urumqi bus: reports, Q&A

Last post by fossafirenze « Thu Jan 09, 2025 1:49 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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Just a question concerning the connection to Almaty: is it possible to take the bus in Yining or do you have to go to Huo'erguosi? Is the bus daily...
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Last post by fossafirenze
Thu Jan 09, 2025 1:49 pm
China Tourist Visa from UK - Overland Trip 2023

Last post by tom_hall « Wed Jan 08, 2025 1:49 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by Treecle » Mon May 08, 2023 1:02 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hi all, I have searched the topics and think this is a new one, but apologies if it has been covered before and under the new 2023 rules.

We will be...

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Hi Shaun,

Myself and a friend are planning a very similar trip this year, looking to leave the UK in July and get to China overland by the start of...

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Last post by tom_hall
Wed Jan 08, 2025 1:49 pm
Afghanistan Guide Recommendation

Last post by Jack Tee « Tue Jan 07, 2025 11:20 pm
Posted in Afghanistan
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by knghtandyk » Tue Oct 22, 2024 8:51 am » in Afghanistan

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I recently returned from a 15 day trip in Afghanistan (absolutely amazing!). The trip covered Kunduz, Mazar, Samangon, the Solang Pass, Bamyan,...

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Sorry!
This may help!
Ibrahim
Mob/WhatsApp:
+93749229030
Email:
[email protected]

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Last post by Jack Tee
Tue Jan 07, 2025 11:20 pm
Selling American titled car for export from Georgia

Last post by J_Mo_C « Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:19 pm
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
Replies: 4
by J_Mo_C » Fri Jan 03, 2025 7:26 pm » in Cars and motorbikes

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I have a Toyota that is has a title from the US. I wish to sell this car not as scrap but to be sold for export as it is too old to be registered as...

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Thank-you!

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Last post by J_Mo_C
Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:19 pm
Khorgos border crossing Q&A (Almaty - Urumqi)

Last post by fossafirenze « Tue Jan 07, 2025 12:45 pm
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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A report on travelling from Almaty to Yinining/Ili/Inni/Gulja and further into China

On July 27nd we, two german nationals and one durch national,...
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Last post by fossafirenze
Tue Jan 07, 2025 12:45 pm
Kegen - accommodation options

Last post by manulike « Mon Jan 06, 2025 9:36 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by JanDziekonski » Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:21 am » in Kazakhstan

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I'm planning to cross KG/KZ border in Karkara Valley. Just in case of late arrival, what are the accommodation options in Kegen (besides tent)?

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Any other guesthouses in Kegen?
I assume that there is only one marshrutka a day back to Almaty? 10am/11am?
Also, are there any (cheaper) guesthouse...

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Last post by manulike
Mon Jan 06, 2025 9:36 pm
Almaty to Kegen in the afternoon

Last post by manulike « Mon Jan 06, 2025 9:10 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 3
by ikatsi » Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:53 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hi all,

All information I've found about transportation from Almaty to Kegen departs Almaty early . We're looking to arrive in Karakol on 3rd August...

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Any latest information about a late-morning marshrutka to Kegen?

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Last post by manulike
Mon Jan 06, 2025 9:10 pm

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