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Osh to Dushanbe July ~13-~22

Last post by annabulman « Sun May 18, 2025 1:38 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by jnapoli » Mon Apr 28, 2025 3:11 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi all,
I am a solo traveler (28M) from the US and looking to split a ride from Osh to Dushanbe mid July from around 13 July to 22 July. Dates are...

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Hi both! Cris and I would be keen to join but can only do so if earlier, our latest leave date from Osh would need to be around 3rd July, what do you...

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Last post by annabulman
Sun May 18, 2025 1:38 am
Turkey to China in July 2025

Last post by sezercl « Sat May 17, 2025 10:16 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports

by sezercl » Sat May 17, 2025 10:16 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

Hello everyone!

My friend and I are graduating from university next month. Before we dive into boring corporate life, we want to create a lifelong...

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Last post by sezercl
Sat May 17, 2025 10:16 pm
Food prep Hights of Alay

Last post by Klaas_vaak « Sat May 17, 2025 6:52 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan

by Klaas_vaak » Sat May 17, 2025 6:52 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

Can anyone recommend how much food I need to bring when hiking hights of alay?
Relatedly, is there a shop at Sary Mogol? It seems the market is only...

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Last post by Klaas_vaak
Sat May 17, 2025 6:52 pm
Ankara-Van-Tehran train Q&A

Last post by sezercl « Sat May 17, 2025 6:32 pm
Posted in Trains
Replies: 7
by Milad » Mon Aug 12, 2019 9:27 am » in Trains

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The direct train from Ankara to Tehran has been reintroduced, leaving once weekly. Source (in turkish, use google translate):

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Seat61 reports that the Van - Tabriz train is running again weekly from November 2024. Can anyone actually confirms it?

source :

Hi,

Yes the...

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Last post by sezercl
Sat May 17, 2025 6:32 pm
Russia Sim card: registration Q&A

Last post by Dracid « Sat May 17, 2025 5:19 pm
Posted in Others
Replies: 10
by TravelToAsia » Wed Apr 02, 2025 8:06 pm » in Others
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We want to make an overland trip German to Georgia, Russia Central Asia and Mongolia. We want to spend a little more time In Russia, not just...

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There are no difficulties in using Wi-Fi. Where it is available, you can use it without a problem.
I have been in Russia for 10 days, I use esim.sm....
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Last post by Dracid
Sat May 17, 2025 5:19 pm
Yandex - blocked?

Last post by Minnesinger « Sat May 17, 2025 2:45 pm
Posted in Other transport
Replies: 18
by helivans » Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:06 am » in Other transport
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Hi,

So Yandex seems to be the tool that would really help us get around. Currently asking others / hotel reception / cafe staff to order for us....

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I regularly use it registered on my German number. Works fine. Only issue is that sometimes (but not often) the drivers call you on that number, if...
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Last post by Minnesinger
Sat May 17, 2025 2:45 pm
Lake Markakol lodging

Last post by OWNER « Sat May 17, 2025 2:35 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by Andrea D. » Sat May 17, 2025 11:33 am » in Kazakhstan

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We're planning on spending one night on Lake Markakol, and we're trying to find where to stay. So far, I've seen on the internet there's a camping...

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Try connect with Markakol reservate, it's the same village Urunhayka.

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Last post by OWNER
Sat May 17, 2025 2:35 pm
Wakhan Corridor - July 26th and August 6th

Last post by IbrahimMahrad « Sat May 17, 2025 2:03 pm
Posted in Afghanistan
Replies: 4
by Borderless.Exped » Sat May 10, 2025 8:53 am » in Afghanistan

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Hi everyone,

I recently launched an expedition group for remote travel enthusiasts, and this year I am focusing on the Pamir/Wakhan region.

My...

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Hi there,

That sounds like an incredible expedition! I’m a tour guide in Afghanistan and would love to help you through your journey in this...

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Last post by IbrahimMahrad
Sat May 17, 2025 2:03 pm
Dushanbe to Osh | June 5th till June 11th incl. Afghan Market Stop

Last post by Kibo « Sat May 17, 2025 12:51 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Kibo » Thu May 15, 2025 11:32 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Dear all,

I'm Alexander, 30M from Austria and I'm currently planning to travel from Dushanbe to Osh starting June 5th and finalising the trip...

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Hey! Thanks for your reply. I'll text you on WhatsApp and send you the details.

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Last post by Kibo
Sat May 17, 2025 12:51 pm
Dushanbe to Osh (Pamir Highway) - April 26th - May 2nd, 2025

Last post by GregB « Sat May 17, 2025 4:21 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by GregB » Wed Jan 29, 2025 9:12 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Dear All, Two male travelers from Hungary and from Brazil (35 and 42 y/o) are looking for 2x more people for Pamir Highway ride via Wakhan corridor...

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Hi Matt, we found tour operator and also travel mates on a Facebook group called “Travel to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan”. I...

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Last post by GregB
Sat May 17, 2025 4:21 am
Osh to Dushanbe - 2nd week of June

Last post by Ljettoo « Sat May 17, 2025 1:33 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Ljettoo » Sat May 17, 2025 1:33 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi all
Reposting this as our plans have shifted slightly!
We’re looking for a couple of people to join us for the Pamir highway from Osh to Dushanbe....

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Last post by Ljettoo
Sat May 17, 2025 1:33 am
Pamir highway 7-10 day share early Sept 2025

Last post by mattCA « Sat May 17, 2025 1:12 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by mattCA » Sat May 17, 2025 1:12 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi all,
We are 2 friends who are currently negotiating a vehicle and driver for the Pamir via the Wakhan corridor- estimated dates Sept 7-17 2025....

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Last post by mattCA
Sat May 17, 2025 1:12 am
solo traveller looking to join Pamir Highway in early June

Last post by nevsayer « Fri May 16, 2025 8:54 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by nevsayer » Wed Apr 30, 2025 6:40 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi,

ideally from Osh-Dushanbe but opposite direction is possible we planned earlier.
30M Asian that has travelled extensively in last 3 years...

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Sorry that’s too late for me

Hey Brian, in case you are interested I'll be going from Bishkek to Osh around June 10th.
But the Pamir adventure...

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Last post by nevsayer
Fri May 16, 2025 8:54 pm
Pamir highway (Dushanbe - Osh) 28 May - 03 June

Last post by nevsayer « Fri May 16, 2025 8:44 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by KoenG » Tue May 13, 2025 7:11 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi fellow travelers,

We are two Dutchies (34M, 30F) who plan on travelling from Dushanbe to Osh on the Pamir highway on the 28th of May till the 3rd...

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Hi I’m interested. WhatsApp +6588501980 solo 30M

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Last post by nevsayer
Fri May 16, 2025 8:44 pm
Internet data on Pamir highway

Last post by mattCA « Fri May 16, 2025 8:08 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 13
by graceecg » Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:25 am » in Tajikistan
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Am I crazy? I always like to have internet data when travelling in case something goes wrong. I've read there are 4 phone companies that service...

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Hi all,
Does anyone have any more recent intel on a good e-sim which covers all of central asia or do I need to arrange something for each country?...
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Last post by mattCA
Fri May 16, 2025 8:08 pm
Irkeshtam Pass: Kyrgyzstan (Osh - Sary Tash) to China (Kashgar)

Last post by Liantiniga « Fri May 16, 2025 7:28 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Myers3000 » Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:24 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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We crossed over from Kyrgyzstan to China via the Irkeshtam pass a week ago so can give a quick update of our experiences for anyone it might help....

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Can you share the whatsapp number for the osh to kashgar bus?
We're a family 5 and hitchiking doesn't really look an option for us 😀
Thanks
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Last post by Liantiniga
Fri May 16, 2025 7:28 pm
Pakistan visa on/prior to arrival Q&A

Last post by yamamotoo « Fri May 16, 2025 6:11 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 25
by laurent_rio » Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:23 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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beside evisa, they also announce list of countries that can get visa on arrival !! Seems Pakistan try to follow India steps in ease the Visa

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You can stay in Pakistan for 90 days (and officially you can stay 180 days per year, with one extension). You can stay in the country all the time...
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Last post by yamamotoo
Fri May 16, 2025 6:11 pm
Tour sharing: Almaty cross border to Karakol via Charyn/ lake Kolsay / Kegen border on 31 July to 1 Aug 2025

Last post by javlac « Fri May 16, 2025 5:16 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing
Replies: 5
by Newnomad » Thu Mar 06, 2025 1:35 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

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Hi travelers , we are group of 3 and looking for traveling partners to share guided tour as below :

31 July
Almaty - Charyn Canyon - lake Kolsay -...

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Hi Newnomad, you mention you were offered 25000 soms for 3 persons for the Almaty crossborder to karakol. Ere you talking about Som Kirgistani...

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Last post by javlac
Fri May 16, 2025 5:16 pm
Uzbekistan new registration system from July 2018

Last post by Ojac « Fri May 16, 2025 5:11 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by steven » Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:59 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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All your questions and answers about the registration system in Uzbekistan are welcome below. Before asking, please read

**** Uzbek registration...

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I haven’t seen a 2025 post so I’ll share my recent experience. We entered and exited Uzbekistan on two occasions within thirty days. First time we’d...
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Last post by Ojac
Fri May 16, 2025 5:11 pm
Looking for local guide in Khujand

Last post by Nazrulo « Fri May 16, 2025 4:52 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 1
by bellini » Fri May 16, 2025 10:42 am » in Tajikistan

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Hello, I'm looking to hire a guide for one day when my wife and I travel to Khujand in June. I can't find any options when I search in the internet...

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Hello there.
Please get in touch and we help you or provide you with a local guide.

+992 93 534 60 54 Nazrulo (WhatsApp)
Bartang & Sarez Tour

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Last post by Nazrulo
Fri May 16, 2025 4:52 pm
Russia border crossing reports post-Ukraine war (2022 - )

Last post by Hanbanan « Fri May 16, 2025 3:14 pm
Posted in Others
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by kenyon » Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:51 am » in Others
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hello

does anyone enter Russia by motorcycle recently?

planning to enter Russia from Georgia.

thank you

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We crossed (two European citizens with car) this morning from Georgia into Russia by the Vladikavkaz border. I would recommend arriving early because...
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Last post by Hanbanan
Fri May 16, 2025 3:14 pm
cdp in turkey

Last post by mazeno « Fri May 16, 2025 3:08 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 3
by mazeno » Thu May 15, 2025 7:11 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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fan fact?
curio?

according to

carnet de passage in required in turkey

i'm (funny) shocked
as i was driving in turkey even years ago and no one...

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to be clear
in fact turkey does NOT require cdp for decades
(that's why i wrote fun fact )

georgia
the insurance for a car at the border should...

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Last post by mazeno
Fri May 16, 2025 3:08 pm
Kazakhstan itinerary 25/04-04/05

Last post by cassiopeiared « Fri May 16, 2025 3:06 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
Replies: 6
by cassiopeiared » Thu Feb 20, 2025 1:46 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hello everyone, after failing our scheduled trip to Kyrgyzstan last year for health reasons, we are giving it another try now, but with Kazakhstan as...

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Sorry, I have seen this post just now, when I was heading to the forum for some comments on my trip :) I am not sure I can mention local agencies in...

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Last post by cassiopeiared
Fri May 16, 2025 3:06 pm
Pamir highway May

Last post by Jed « Fri May 16, 2025 12:43 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Mstoerum1 » Thu May 15, 2025 5:25 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hello all. I am a 27 year old male from Denmark currently travelling the Stans and looking for fellow curious travellers to travel the pamir highway....

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I booked a spot in a tour, sorry! I'm out.

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Last post by Jed
Fri May 16, 2025 12:43 pm
Kashgar to Kirgistan (Sary-Tash or Osh) - June 2024

Last post by kiwimotobecane « Fri May 16, 2025 11:43 am
Posted in China travel sharing
Replies: 4
by Tasurinchi » Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:51 pm » in China travel sharing

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Hi felllow traverlers

Silly old me (M. 54 yo) will be crossing from China to Kirgistan via the Irkeshtam Pass on June 6th 2024.

If anybody...

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We crossed from China to Kyrgyzstan today with bicycles. We rode all the way from kashgar through a number of police checks. No issues anywhere. We...

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Last post by kiwimotobecane
Fri May 16, 2025 11:43 am

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