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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
Sary Mogol: questions and experiences

Last post by velowallah « Tue Mar 18, 2025 7:33 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by steven » Fri Oct 05, 2018 6:09 am » in Kyrgyzstan
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Please let us know your questions and experiences regarding Sary Mogol: transport, weather, accommodation, hikes, etc.

We summarize in our guide to...

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I managed to contact Lenin Peak GH, with the number above, and was quoted a price of 5800 soms for a room for two people and breakfast. Is Sary Mogol...
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Last post by velowallah
Tue Mar 18, 2025 7:33 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
Karakoram Highway - May or Oct

Last post by minion « Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:59 am
Posted in Others
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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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I did the trip in october 2022 from Islamabad, while i was waiting on my Indian Visa. The road to Gilgit is in fact also very beautiful and rough...

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Last post by minion
Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:59 am
Margilan to Tashkent Train

Last post by TicoTaco « Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:34 am
Posted in Uzbekistan

by TicoTaco » Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:34 am » in Uzbekistan

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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Last post by TicoTaco
Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:34 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
Carrying a knife

Last post by gilligroom « Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:58 am
Posted in Outdoor adventures
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by IronChris » Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:37 am » in Outdoor adventures

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Hi guys,

I wonder if carrying a knife is a problem in Russia, Kazakhstan, Usbekistan and this region. I am talking from a normal, fix blade of about...

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Hi, I was wondering if you ended up carrying a knife on a train trip in any of these countries- I have had them confiscated in China even when packed...

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Last post by gilligroom
Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:58 am
Chaek-Kazarman-Jalalabad

Last post by vikas112dubey « Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:48 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by IskanderVikander » Wed May 22, 2024 10:03 am » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hello!
As different people are giving different information, are some parts of this road blocked, which ones, when may be open and what are the...

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Latest update here- it seems the tunnel opening has been postponned to May 2025

Update:

I have sent an email(on 17th March 2025) to Kyrgyz...

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Last post by vikas112dubey
Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:48 am
Turkmenistan re-opening Q&A

Last post by Sasharone « Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:11 am
Posted in Turkmenistan
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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 visited the embassy in Ankara and they told me they stopped issuing transit visas as well, only driver's visa is possible but then you have to...
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Last post by Sasharone
Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:11 am
Dushenbe to Osh 26 to 29 September 2025

Last post by understan.tours « Mon Mar 17, 2025 8:25 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Rana » Sun Mar 16, 2025 6:05 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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My wife and I are looking to do 4 day Pamir highway tour in September. We are a couple from UK. Anyone interested in doing this short tour with us....

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Hello Rana,

I would recommend to make at least 5 days if you go from Dushanbe - just to Khorog yu will need 18hrs.
Have a good one.
Henrich

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Last post by understan.tours
Mon Mar 17, 2025 8:25 am
Khunjerab Pass (China-Pakistan border) Q&A

Last post by kadsia « Mon Mar 17, 2025 7:47 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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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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Just received this from a travel agent in Xinjiang:

Khunerjab is only closed on weekends and Chinese holidays, and is open to tourists at other...
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Last post by kadsia
Mon Mar 17, 2025 7:47 am
Dushanbe > Osh June 2025 [found group please close]

Last post by Jchoy « Mon Mar 17, 2025 6:16 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by h.k00 » Sat Jan 11, 2025 7:25 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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==== Group found for trip - topic can be closed ====

Hey,

I'm Hayden, 24M from Australia and am looking to hire a 4x4 and head out on the Pamir...

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Hi! I am 30F from Hong Kong. Planning to do the similar thing around Pamir highway, would love to do some hikes around the area. Also flexible about...

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Last post by Jchoy
Mon Mar 17, 2025 6:16 am
Pamir Highway May/June 2025

Last post by Jchoy « Mon Mar 17, 2025 6:00 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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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 am 30F from Hong Kong (My partner, 30M from HK have potential joining). Planning to do the similar thing, Pamir highway and some hikes. I am...
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Last post by Jchoy
Mon Mar 17, 2025 6:00 am
Dushanbe to Osh - Late June

Last post by Jchoy « Mon Mar 17, 2025 5:23 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 for 1-2 other people to join us on the Pamir Highway in late June....

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PM you ：D

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Last post by Jchoy
Mon Mar 17, 2025 5:23 am
China orders ALL Hotels to allow foreign guests!

Last post by nemesis464 « Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:01 pm
Posted in China
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by alguesala » Sat May 25, 2024 8:32 am » in China
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Hi, here Lluis, living in China for the last ten years. Today, foreigners are sharing on Wechat an oficial announcement from the government stating...

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That's great news.

Just India and Pakistan hotels that are a massive pain for tourists in Asia then!
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Last post by nemesis464
Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:01 pm
Advice for Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan in May 2025

Last post by understan.tours « Sun Mar 16, 2025 6:07 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by domi2025 » Fri Mar 14, 2025 1:27 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hello,
With a friend of mine we will be traveling to Central Asia for 13 days in early May. We have never been to the region before so we're looking...

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This really depends if you are more into nature, history, or maybe Soviet Architecture - you mainly have these options in Central Asia.

In terms of...

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Last post by understan.tours
Sun Mar 16, 2025 6:07 pm

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