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Nur-Sultan - Uralsk - Turkestan - Shymkent: 2 questions

Last post by sebhoff « Thu Aug 18, 2022 6:16 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by sebhoff » Thu Aug 18, 2022 4:58 pm » in Kazakhstan

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I'm a big fan of trains and have been racking my brain for sensible ways to explore Kazakhstan within the limited time I have. I'll be starting in...

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Thanks - interesting suggestion! I think it would make things a little too tight. I kind of need to be in Tashkent on 11.10., and going back to...

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Last post by sebhoff
Thu Aug 18, 2022 6:16 pm
Pamir Highway 5 Days Trip

Last post by farizap « Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:36 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports

by farizap » Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:36 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

Hi all,

Indonesian, early thirties male here. Looking for any fellow traveller who wants to do Pamir Highway short trip (5-6 days, Dushanbe to...

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Last post by farizap
Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:36 pm
Looking for people to join self-drive Pamir tour September

Last post by BartF « Thu Aug 18, 2022 2:04 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by BartF » Thu Aug 18, 2022 2:04 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi Guys,

I'm a Dutch male, early twenties and I'm looking for people who want to join me for a self-drive along the Pamir highway. I'm planning to...

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Last post by BartF
Thu Aug 18, 2022 2:04 pm
Free camping in Uzbekistan

Last post by jimnys.journey « Thu Aug 18, 2022 11:43 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by stamagnini2001 » Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:19 am » in Uzbekistan

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Dear friends,
I am currently in Uzbekistan and I intend to travel around with an equipped car mainly enjoying camping. Are there designated...

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That's because of Covid unfurtunately.

2019 is for lot's of places most recent. Especially since it is still pretty difficult to drive to that part...

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Last post by jimnys.journey
Thu Aug 18, 2022 11:43 am
What to pack for three months in Central Asia

Last post by edu « Thu Aug 18, 2022 10:28 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by edu » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:52 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi everyone!

I'm departing for Nur Sultan in two weeks and plan to spend three months travelling around Central Asia, visiting Kazakhstan,...

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Wow, thank you so much for the depth in the replies! I'm packing my bag now and taking your advice on board :)

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Last post by edu
Thu Aug 18, 2022 10:28 am
Enter Azerbaijan from Georgia by car with e-visa

Last post by jummy « Thu Aug 18, 2022 9:00 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by Centralasia2022 » Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:04 pm » in Visas & embassy reports
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Our entry from Georgia to Azerbaijan at the red Bridge border has been rejected, even if we had a valid e-visa and a valid covid vaccination (Swiss...

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Update from our side: we successfully got our car into Azerbaijan through the use of Interdean (GE side) and Allrightmoving (AZ side), and flying in...
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Last post by jummy
Thu Aug 18, 2022 9:00 am
SIM cards and registration in Uzbekistan

Last post by RollingTreeHouse « Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:29 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by gorgich » Thu Aug 18, 2022 3:10 am » in Uzbekistan

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Hi!

Does anyone know if it's possible to buy a local SIM card at the airport upon arrival in Uzbekistan like you do in most countries? I've read...

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This thread will answer your question about where to get your Uzbek SIM upon arrival.
The registration is done by the person selling you the SIM card...

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Last post by RollingTreeHouse
Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:29 am
Tashkent Airport to Kokand

Last post by sanjarbek « Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:03 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by lonelytraveller01 » Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:07 am » in Uzbekistan

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Hello, I would like to arrange transportation direct from Tashkent Airport to Kokand on the 15th September. My flight arrive at 8:40am. Wonder how...

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Or, do you think I can be able to get a Yandex taxi to go all the way from Tashkent Airport to Kokand?

Yandex Taxi app is good to travel within...

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Last post by sanjarbek
Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:03 am
Osh(Dostyk Border) to Kokand via Rishton

Last post by sanjarbek « Thu Aug 18, 2022 4:57 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by lonelytraveller01 » Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:36 pm » in Uzbekistan

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Hello, do you think I can get a shared taxi (or get a taxi by my own) to get from Dostyk border to Rishton (Visit the Ceremic Museum) and then to...

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Thanks! Can you recommend a telegram group where I can join and get driver?

If you use Telegram, in search place just write Fergana Tashkent taxi...

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Last post by sanjarbek
Thu Aug 18, 2022 4:57 am
Azerbaijan Georgia border

Last post by TrevtheCanuck « Wed Aug 17, 2022 6:08 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates

by TrevtheCanuck » Wed Aug 17, 2022 6:08 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

Does anyone have any current info or links for the land border opening September 1st between Georgia and Az? This is the most recent one I've...

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Last post by TrevtheCanuck
Wed Aug 17, 2022 6:08 pm
Iran e-visa system

Last post by Azzurro « Wed Aug 17, 2022 10:25 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by steven » Thu Jan 12, 2017 6:45 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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Iran has started issuing E-visas since the start of 2017. All your questions and experiences with this new system are welcome in this thread.

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Hi everyone, I just got my e-visa authorization approved. The application was handled by my tour guide operator which I will use when travelling to...
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Last post by Azzurro
Wed Aug 17, 2022 10:25 am
Bartang Valley Route

Last post by Kasia « Wed Aug 17, 2022 6:33 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by Rogue_odyssey » Thu Jul 21, 2022 11:22 am » in Tajikistan
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There are two routes along my planned journey that I’m considering taking; Kulob - Qalai-Khumb / Rushon - Karakul.

My understanding is that the...

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Further update on the Bartang valley route.

Although the damaged part was restored partly yesterday, but there is a new blockage further up as...
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Last post by Kasia
Wed Aug 17, 2022 6:33 am
Anyone in Bishkek and flying back to Europe (e.g. CH, D)?

Last post by Pamirski « Wed Aug 17, 2022 4:14 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan

by Pamirski » Wed Aug 17, 2022 4:14 am » in Kyrgyzstan

Hello

Last week we came back home from Kyrgyzstan, but we still have a small piece of baggage in Bishkek (0.4 kg). Is there anyone in Bishkek the...

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Last post by Pamirski
Wed Aug 17, 2022 4:14 am
Nowruz in Dushanbe, Samarkand, or Hawler (Erbil)?

Last post by JamesMarshall « Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:45 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports

by JamesMarshall » Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:45 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

Has anyone spent Nowruz in the cities of Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Samarkand (Uzbekistan), or Hawler/Erbil (Iraqi Kurdistan) and have any thoughts on...

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Last post by JamesMarshall
Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:45 pm
Buying fuel in Iran

Last post by Lzh « Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:01 pm
Posted in Iran
Replies: 11
by Fred DC » Fri May 11, 2018 3:53 pm » in Iran
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Hello,
I'll be travelling in Iran by motorcycle in June and I'll like to know how it works with fuel lately.
I read the topic about it here but I'd...

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Hi,

We have left Iran today. It is easier than it seems. At least for us it was 'easy

You only have to ask a truck driver, or the gas station...
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Last post by Lzh
Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:01 pm
Armenia - Iran border crossing (Nordooz - Agarak)

Last post by Poney « Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:26 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Martin » Tue Apr 28, 2015 4:16 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Does anyone have any info? I can't find anything clear or precise; so it's difficult to plan anything. I don't even know if it's really possible. I'm...

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We cross from the both side of the border during july 2022.
We took the first time the company Tatev Travel from Erevan to Tabriz. The bus started...
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Last post by Poney
Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:26 pm
Oybek - Buston (UZ-TAJ) border crossing

Last post by Poney « Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:05 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 39
by SQRR » Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:50 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Crossed into Uzbekistan from Buston last Friday at 5pm.
I had no trouble at all and went smoothly but it was time consuming even there were barely...

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We crossed yesterday the border (15/08/2022) and it was really easy. Uzbek authorities didn't ask for hotel's registration, they stamped our passport...
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Last post by Poney
Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:05 pm
Pamir Highway ~Sept 15-24 -- Looking for fellow passengers

Last post by jfilip8 « Tue Aug 16, 2022 1:54 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 2
by jfilip8 » Sun Aug 14, 2022 7:56 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi all,

I am a 34-year old male from Canada looking for 1-2 fellow travelers to join me on a Pamir trip from September 15-24. The aim is to join...

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Hello Henning,

Thanks for the reply. I've sent you a message with some more details.

Best,

Joe

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Last post by jfilip8
Tue Aug 16, 2022 1:54 pm
GBAO permit for those that don't require Tajik visa

Last post by OWNER « Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:03 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 5
by abaranova » Wed Aug 15, 2018 1:39 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hi, I'm a Russian passport holder living in Indonesia. I do not need a visa for Tajikistan and I'm planning to do the Pamir highway trip from Osh,...

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Hello ! I entered Tajikistan yesterday by land border and asked for GBAO permit at Khodjent OVIR (nice English speaking guy there, but his superior...

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Last post by OWNER
Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:03 am
Almaty to Altyn Emel 2 day trip between 17-20 Aug.

Last post by brynpickering « Tue Aug 16, 2022 5:45 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing

by brynpickering » Tue Aug 16, 2022 5:45 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

Hi, we're planning to rent a 4x4 this week to go to Altyn Emel with an overnight stay. We're 2 people, so would have space for 2-3 more. We'd plan to...

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Last post by brynpickering
Tue Aug 16, 2022 5:45 am
How to get to Kyrgyz-Ata national park by yourself from Osh

Last post by borekj « Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:50 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by shvedsky » Sun Aug 11, 2019 5:14 am » in Kyrgyzstan

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I was just thinking of how lucky I am to have other people’s experiences written down so I don’t have to experience the bad parts. So... for some...

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Hi to all!
We recently visited, so I thought about posting some updates.

We took a yandex from the center of Osh to the road leading to Nookat (200...

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Last post by borekj
Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:50 am
Beshariq border crossing (Uzbekistan to Tajikistan, Fergana Valley)

Last post by borekj « Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:31 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by irishmcbride » Sun Aug 14, 2016 9:21 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Went through this crossing a couple of days ago, was much smoother than anticipated, although time consuming.

Taxi from Fergana to the crossing took...

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We crossed about a week ago. Hitched a ride from Qoqon to the border for free, absolutely no problems at the border (Czech passport holders), nobody...
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Last post by borekj
Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:31 am
Tajikistan - Uzbekistan crossing at Panjakent

Last post by borekj « Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:25 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Yes Man » Thu May 28, 2015 9:17 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi,

Can anyone tell if this border from Tajikistan to Uzbekistan is open to foreigners? I will be there beginning of September.

Cheers

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We crossed yesterday from Panjakent to Samarkand. Czech passport holders, no problems at all, just nice small talk. No question for OVIR or covid-19....
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Last post by borekj
Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:25 am
Fann Mountains - food?

Last post by wombad « Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:42 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
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by wombad » Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:50 pm » in Tajikistan
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Hey there, I'll be hiking the Fanns sometime next week (15-20?), probably one way (alaudin to artuch) or loop (artuch - artuch) through the lower...

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Indeed, this makes sense, thanks a lot again to all of you!
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Last post by wombad
Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:42 pm
From Yerevan to Western Europe by land

Last post by StephParis « Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:00 pm
Posted in Others
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by KaisaN » Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:04 pm » in Others

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I'm planning/dreaming of a trip to Yerevan in September. I would be flying therebut it would be interesting to travel back to Finland by land (trains...

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We arrived in Yerevan 3 days ago. Drove there from Germany and heading to Iran next week. No issues at all. Especially nothing related to covid....

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Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:00 pm

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