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Dushanbe to Khujand

Last post by Kasia « Fri Sep 20, 2024 8:34 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by sockviper » Wed Aug 16, 2017 1:27 am » in Tajikistan

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What are the public transportation options to get to Khujand from Dushanbe and approximately how much time does it take? Are there share buses that...

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The scariest part is the infamous Anzob tunnel itself.
But I did not encounter the superfast 140km/h taxi drivers that peter_cox described - my trick...

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Last post by Kasia
Fri Sep 20, 2024 8:34 am
Vivid travel memories. Join now!

Last post by OWNER « Fri Sep 20, 2024 1:46 am
Posted in General
Replies: 54
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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December 2023. Karakol, Kyrgyzstan.
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Last post by OWNER
Fri Sep 20, 2024 1:46 am
Farap - Alat (TM - UZ) border crossing updates

Last post by Susiegirl7 « Thu Sep 19, 2024 5:32 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 22
by thierry » Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:31 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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We received confusing information to get the right way to the border post in Farap. Indeed, a gate is locked on the M37 (?) main road and two cars...

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I crossed this morning. What a fun look at bureaucracy. It took an hour+ on the Turkmen side and my guide said they were much slower than usual....
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Last post by Susiegirl7
Thu Sep 19, 2024 5:32 pm
Aral Sea tour 9/29-9/30

Last post by larany « Thu Sep 19, 2024 5:26 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing
Replies: 3
by larany » Mon Aug 19, 2024 1:31 am » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

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I have arranged an Aral Sea tour with Ayim tours on Saturday 9/29 - Sunday 9/30, starting and ending in Nukus. Is anyone interested in joining to...

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Hi, apologies but there’s been an update since my post. I’ve since cancelled the tour with Ayim Tours and joined another traveler with Islambek...

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Last post by larany
Thu Sep 19, 2024 5:26 pm
Kashgar-Lhasa-Lijiang-Dali-Kumming-Laos - September 2023

Last post by Elmasnasty « Thu Sep 19, 2024 11:40 am
Posted in China travel sharing
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by marimari » Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:31 pm » in China travel sharing
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Hi there,
we are planning to travel (self-drive in a camper) from Kashgar (border Kyrgyzstan/China) to Laos and are looking for you (campers,...

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Hello!! I travelled before through Xinjiang and I felt in love thats why since then I'm thinking to visit again, I discovered g219 highway just...
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Last post by Elmasnasty
Thu Sep 19, 2024 11:40 am
Aral Sea tour 30.09-01.10 or 06-07.10

Last post by bart_heylen « Thu Sep 19, 2024 9:50 am
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing
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by joanna_pl » Mon Sep 02, 2024 2:24 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

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Hi All,
I'm looking for someone to join me for a 2-day tour to the Aral Sea. I can do 30.09-01.10 or 06-07.10, with a preference for 30th of...

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hi there, may I ask what tour(s) you have finally concluded to do? my girlfriend and I are also interested in the aral sea tour and are flexible...

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Last post by bart_heylen
Thu Sep 19, 2024 9:50 am
Afghan Visa in Bishkek

Last post by Lagerfeld « Thu Sep 19, 2024 9:17 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 18
by barefoot-backpacker » Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:51 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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Just a note to confirm that getting an Afghan visa in Bishkek is both easy and quick(I got mine today).

If you turn up early enough (I'd say before...

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Yes I think that would be a polizeiliches Führungszeugnis in Germany. You should be able to get it at the embassy.
May be you're right.
I've this...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Thu Sep 19, 2024 9:17 am
Pamir highway Osh/Dushanbe - early October - 9 days

Last post by Fergal1 « Thu Sep 19, 2024 9:04 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Fergal1 » Thu Sep 19, 2024 9:04 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello,

We are Fergal and Joe, both 26M from the UK, currently in Bishkek and travelling around Kyrgyzstan. We are hoping to book a tour ideally from...

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Last post by Fergal1
Thu Sep 19, 2024 9:04 am
Dostyk/Alashankou Border (Kazakhstan/China)

Last post by somewhere « Thu Sep 19, 2024 8:14 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 9
by Milad » Sat May 04, 2024 3:29 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hi there,

starting a new thread as there seems not to be one yet for this border.

I've been looking into going from Astana/Karaghandy to Urumqi...

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First of all, thanks to everyone who wrote about this border crossing here! I was able to travel from Kazakhstan to China by myself thanks to all the...

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Last post by somewhere
Thu Sep 19, 2024 8:14 am
Changing Kyrgyzstan Som in Almaty

Last post by Lagerfeld « Thu Sep 19, 2024 7:19 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
Replies: 3
by dmerriam88 » Wed Sep 18, 2024 5:15 pm » in Kazakhstan

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Hello,

I have accidentally taken 10000 Som to Almaty and fly home from here in a few days. Despite being very close to the border and Bishkek it...

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David, in front of GREEN MARKET in Almaty, Zhibek Zholy Street are 2 exchange offices, in which I always change different currencies.
Yesterday I...

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Thu Sep 19, 2024 7:19 am
Osh to Dushanbe, 28/29sept, 7/9days

Last post by melissa112 « Thu Sep 19, 2024 6:50 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 1
by Xianghyx » Wed Sep 18, 2024 7:11 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hello all!
I’m (30M) currently travelling surrounding areas of Bishkek until ~28th sept. I’m looking for any interested parties to hop onto the group...

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Hi Teddy! We are doing the same trip leaving on the 25th so we are able to go to the Afghan market on Saturday, the one day it is open. Please...

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Last post by melissa112
Thu Sep 19, 2024 6:50 am
Day trip from Samarkand

Last post by Heather « Thu Sep 19, 2024 4:35 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by cos7355 » Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:50 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi all.

I will arrive in Samarkand on March 1st and I will leave Samarkand for Bukhara on the 4th. So I will have 3 days there. I intend to spend...

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Hello!
If anyone is looking for more day trip ideas from Samarkand, I'll add to this! We weren't too keen on Shahrisabz after reading up about it...

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Last post by Heather
Thu Sep 19, 2024 4:35 am
Aralsk in Kazakhstan :Aral Sea Tour

Last post by steven « Thu Sep 19, 2024 2:17 am
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing
Replies: 1
by MichelleK » Tue Sep 17, 2024 5:12 am » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

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Report on a stay in Aralsk from September 11 to 14, 2024

I arrived by train from Aktau. The departure is from Mangystau. More than 21 hours. Taxi...

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Hi Michelle, we occasionally get other French people writing in French here, but could you write in English? It's not the native tongue of most...

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Last post by steven
Thu Sep 19, 2024 2:17 am
Pamir Highway Mid October

Last post by Edup « Wed Sep 18, 2024 5:07 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 2
by mollonoke » Tue Sep 10, 2024 6:59 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hey all!

My partner and I are looking around for anyone who would want to split the costs of either a Pamir Highway tour with a driver or even...

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Hi!

We, my girlfriend and I, both 31yo, would like to go on the pamir highway from the around the 11th (flexible) of october , from Osh to Dushambe....

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Last post by Edup
Wed Sep 18, 2024 5:07 pm
27/28th September trip to Seven Lakes from Samarkand

Last post by Saraziel « Wed Sep 18, 2024 4:43 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by Saraziel » Wed Sep 18, 2024 4:43 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

Hi,

I’m planning on going to Seven Lakes for 2 days- 27/28 September, from Samarkand. Anyone has a group I can join, or maybe would like to join...

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Last post by Saraziel
Wed Sep 18, 2024 4:43 pm
Getting Iraq Visa at Iraq-Iraqi Kurdistan border?

Last post by JONO5K1 « Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:14 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 6
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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As the policy change is quite fresh and we all know how hard it can be to find useful bits of information, I shall post some things below that I hope...

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Last post by JONO5K1
Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:14 pm
Best Dushanbe bars and pubs

Last post by peter_crox « Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:07 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 3
by steven » Tue Jul 02, 2019 6:57 am » in Tajikistan

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All tips, questions and reports regarding which bars and pubs are en vogue in Dushanbe are welcome below.

Also have a look at the related Beer in...

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The Best bar city (BBC) is actually a great space to stop and have a cocktail despite its numerous nickname. It has a large and comprehensive range...

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Last post by peter_crox
Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:07 pm
October trip to Song Kol, Ala Kul, Ala Archek

Last post by Tina « Wed Sep 18, 2024 11:49 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by Tina » Wed Sep 18, 2024 11:49 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

Hi!

I will arrive in Bishkek on the 3rd october and looking for some people to share some self-organized trips and organized tours with:

- 4th oct...

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Last post by Tina
Wed Sep 18, 2024 11:49 am
Tsaatan reindeer family trip - 1st week October

Last post by Mumu-schu « Wed Sep 18, 2024 8:18 am
Posted in Mongolia

by Mumu-schu » Wed Sep 18, 2024 8:18 am » in Mongolia

Hello everyone,
We are two french girls looking for people to go to the Tsaatan reindeer family. Nothing is planned yet but we have good contact and...

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Last post by Mumu-schu
Wed Sep 18, 2024 8:18 am
Anyone up for sharing an overnight trip to Song-Kul from Bishkek? 18th Sept or the following few days

Last post by JoshRichards « Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:22 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing
Replies: 4
by racheliz » Sat Sep 14, 2024 6:23 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

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Hi there,
I will be in Bishkek from the 17th September and am hoping to find 1/2/3 people to share the cost of a group overnight trip to Song Kul...

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Hi,

I get to Bishkek tomorrow. I am very keen to do something from the 20th onwards. Horse riding or hiking.

Let me know if you would like me to...

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Last post by JoshRichards
Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:22 am
Karakol to Altyn Arashan today or tomorrow?

Last post by Kasiagr « Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:12 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by Kasiagr » Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:12 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

Hello, anyone would like to share a 4x4 taxi to the base in Altyn Arashan? We are thinking of going this afternoon or tomorrow morning

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Last post by Kasiagr
Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:12 am
Russian evisa border crossing

Last post by mariankid89 « Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:00 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 4
by mariankid89 » Sat Sep 14, 2024 7:28 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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Anyone knows if I can cross the Burackhi border between Latvia and Russia with my personal vehicle using an russian evisa or I need a normal visa on...

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Thank you. So I can go with my own car?

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Last post by mariankid89
Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:00 am
Dushanbe to Osh around 20th September

Last post by rob_elk « Wed Sep 18, 2024 5:53 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by galvinmyles » Wed Sep 11, 2024 5:34 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi All,

Looking for 3 other people to share a Pamir roadtrip with. I will be in Dushanbe on September 19th so happy to leave from the 20th onwards....

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Hey Myles

I'm around this day looking to do the same trip!

Shoot me a WhatsApp +447449304535

Rob :)

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Last post by rob_elk
Wed Sep 18, 2024 5:53 am
Tajikistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by roundthehouses « Wed Sep 18, 2024 5:21 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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Positive e-visa report:
I'm a British citizen, applied for a Tajikistan e-visa on 2 September.

On 11 September they messaged me saying: Please...
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Last post by roundthehouses
Wed Sep 18, 2024 5:21 am
Chinese visa in Bishkek

Last post by Chrissel « Wed Sep 18, 2024 4:41 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by ect » Thu May 15, 2014 5:47 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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I got my Chinese visa in Bishkek mid-March. Price was $140 for 5-day service, add on an extra $10 for express 3-day service. The embassy now requires...

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Same same with German Passport: you need a official LOI from a Chinese tourist agency and have to be resident in Kirgisistan for 6 months. And the...
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Last post by Chrissel
Wed Sep 18, 2024 4:41 am

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