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Kyrgyzstan August-September 2022

Last post by kiwifruit « Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:36 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports

by kiwifruit » Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:36 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

Hi all!

Myself and a friend are planning our trip for late August through early September, and are getting a little stuck with transport options...

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Last post by kiwifruit
Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:36 am
Visas for travelling overland to Nepal (Iran-Pakistan-India)

Last post by mirrorworld « Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:41 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports

by mirrorworld » Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:41 am » in Visas & embassy reports

Hey Overlanders,

I'm planning to go all the way from Europe till Himalaya Mountains, by train, bus and hitchhiking.
Right now i'm in the visa...

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Last post by mirrorworld
Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:41 am
Turkistan Airport

Last post by borakula « Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:56 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan

by borakula » Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:56 pm » in Kazakhstan

Hi all,

Is there any bus or marshutka from Turkistan Airport to Yasavi Mouseleum? Or, just taxi is all we can get in? How much do i have to pay for...

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Last post by borakula
Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:56 pm
Iran itinerary: how strict?

Last post by mirrorworld « Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:50 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 3
by Sanglan » Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:59 am » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hi!
We're cycling across Eurasia and want to cross Iran from Turkey in June. We know Turkmenistan will likely be closed, but we'll give it a go and...

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Hey, I just sent Key2Persia an Email where i asked about the Travel Itinerary. I really made an misstake here, because i told them that i dont have...

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Last post by mirrorworld
Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:50 pm
Visa on arrival Dushanbe

Last post by potschta « Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:04 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 4
by Valikhanov » Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:49 pm » in Tajikistan

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Hi there,

I am somewhat confused about the requirements for obtaining a visa on arrival at Dushanbe airport.
While several websites claim that all...

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Hello, somebody know if the Visa on arrival in Dushanbe airport still suspended? Or now is woking?

Could you find an answer?
Does anybody know, if...

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Last post by potschta
Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:04 pm
Which Afghan Borders open?

Last post by jetdude « Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:04 pm
Posted in Afghanistan
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by The_Horse » Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:59 am » in Afghanistan

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I'm looking to enter Afghanistan (because I'm a selfish sociopath accordingto Stephen77 lol). The Pakistan border is open, so I'll be crossing from...

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A friend just used Torkham border to cross coming on a shared taxi from Peshawar

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Last post by jetdude
Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:04 pm
Tajikistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by potschta « Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:43 pm
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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A positive e-visa report. My partner and I are British citizens and applied for tourist e-visas 8 days ago. 3 days later my partner was asked for...
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Last post by potschta
Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:43 pm
Planning to do the KKH this Fall; Giglig to Kashgar

Last post by jetdude « Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:00 pm
Posted in China
Replies: 2
by jetdude » Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:56 pm » in China

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I am planning to do the Karakoram Highway this Fall and ignore if there is access to China specifically, Xinjian. My plan is travel Gilgit to...

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Info about what specifically?

Specifically entry into China at Xinjian border, KKH.

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Last post by jetdude
Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:00 pm
Georgia to Russia

Last post by Bor020 « Sun Jun 26, 2022 12:03 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
Replies: 12
by elliotmitchell01 » Thu Jan 06, 2022 1:52 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports
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Hi everyone,

My wife and I are trying to get from the UK to Australia without flying. We've so far made it to Georgia, however we're now finding...

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Hi,

I am considering my options. Russia seems the only possiblity to continue to central asia from Georgia. Is anybody considering the same? Would...
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Last post by Bor020
Sun Jun 26, 2022 12:03 pm
Tashrabat-KelSuu-Son Kul- Bokonbave (Birds of Prey Festival) - Looking for fellow travelers

Last post by Rums « Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:18 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan

by Rums » Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:18 am » in Kyrgyzstan

Hi - I am traveling solo, female, and based out of US. I am planning to be in Kyrgstan from Aug 17-20th. The plan is to do Tashrabat - Kel Suu - Son...

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Last post by Rums
Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:18 am
Song Kul Lake - Looking for fellow travelers

Last post by Rums « Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:08 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
Replies: 6
by Rums » Sat Jun 11, 2022 3:57 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hi - I am from US, female traveling solo. I got a quotation of 250$ for 3 day - 2 night horse ride trek. I am looking for fellow travelers. Planning...

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I sent you a message some days ago.

Sorry Didn't get your message - could you mail me at [email protected]

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Last post by Rums
Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:08 am
Kochkor and Korokol travel buddies (late June - early July)

Last post by BenLevin « Sun Jun 26, 2022 9:04 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing
Replies: 1
by jamesfontane » Sat Jun 25, 2022 4:08 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

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I know this is very late notice, but until very recently I wasn't sure what my itinerary would be.

I don't have anything booked with the tour...

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Hi,

I sent you an email.

Cheers,
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Last post by BenLevin
Sun Jun 26, 2022 9:04 am
Trip from Almaty to Charyn Canyon and Saty (for lakes Kolsay / Kaindy) around June 13 2022

Last post by Kasia « Sun Jun 26, 2022 2:28 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing
Replies: 3
by Kasia » Thu Jun 09, 2022 2:19 pm » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

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I just noticed that I wrote this post in the wrong subcategory (Places-Kazakhstan):

After researching different options for a trip to Charyn Canyon...

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Hi Likke and Koen,

yes, we did the trip, but as not independent as I first thought:
we arranged a 2 day trip (with accomodation in a guesthouse in...

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Last post by Kasia
Sun Jun 26, 2022 2:28 am
Homestay nights vs Tent nights along the Pamir highway (Wakhan valley)

Last post by jetdude « Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:53 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 14
by jvjjjvvv » Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:33 am » in Tajikistan
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Hi all,

If circumstances allow, I plan to cycle along the Pamir Highway with a friend starting around early August. In theory we would only cycle...

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Hello! One extra question (might be a very ignorant one): these homestays have electricity, meaning a socket where a phone can be charged? All? Some?...
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Last post by jetdude
Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:53 pm
Ishkashim border crossing (and market): open or closed?

Last post by jetdude « Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:47 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 47
by szelka » Sat Jun 13, 2015 4:27 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi,

I would be grateful, if you could post some news, whether Eshkashem crossing is open, once you get to know.

Thanks

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bwv812, thank you, yes, I understood that, and that's all I wanted to do then.
Thank you
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Last post by jetdude
Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:47 pm
self-drive in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

Last post by jetdude « Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:23 pm
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by travelgudu » Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:56 am » in Cars and motorbikes

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Good morning everyone
we are planning to visit Central Asia in August, we will have 20 days to spend there. We've found a good flight to/from Almaty,...

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Hi, I know a person that rents vehicles that can enter all those countries, but he's based in Bishkek (whatsapp: Ryan +995555800278) I rented from...

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Last post by jetdude
Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:23 pm
Karakoram Highway (Pakistan) self-drive rental car

Last post by jetdude « Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:09 pm
Posted in Others
Replies: 4
by weissdergeier » Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:42 pm » in Others

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I am planning to self drive the Karakoram Highway this August and have found Royal Car Rentals in Islamabad to rent out 4x4 at a reasonable rate of...

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Definitely in my plans also; I am planning to do the Karakoram Highway this Fall, Sept-Oct 2022, and will like to be able to rent my own car and...

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Last post by jetdude
Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:09 pm
Is it legal to use a VPN in China?

Last post by jetdude « Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:51 pm
Posted in China
Replies: 4
by ccc » Mon Aug 02, 2021 12:02 pm » in China

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Knows anyone, is it legal to use a VPN in China? Just in case of mobile phone scanning on the China border.
Thanks in advance.

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If it is not too late; I used VPN on my phone while in China, yes.

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Last post by jetdude
Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:51 pm
From Qinghai to Xinjiang: route notes for cyclists and backpackers

Last post by jetdude « Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:49 pm
Posted in China
Replies: 2
by steven » Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:51 am » in China

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This is a short overview of the (infrastructure) changes that have come about on the little used (by foreign travellers) border crossing between...

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Is it possible to visit Xinjian from Pakistan, entering from Gilgit doing the KKH?
Have a ten year China visa, has not expire yet, but ignore if...

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Last post by jetdude
Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:49 pm
Tabriz - Erbil (Iraqi Kurdistan) by bus

Last post by 485500569 « Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:44 pm
Posted in Iran
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by pikdonker » Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:03 pm » in Iran

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I'm planning a trip to Iran and Iraqi Kurdistan. Want to take a bus from somewhere in Iran to Erbil, but haven't decided on a definitive itinerary...

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Fantastic! This is what I was looking for my trip in August. Thanks

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Last post by 485500569
Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:44 pm
Enter Azerbaijan from Georgia by car with e-visa

Last post by Likke « Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:39 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 3
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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We've same problem, were in matsimi-balakan border 2 days ago witj e-visa, get refused to enter Azerbaizan. One staff told us that our names has to...

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Last post by Likke
Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:39 pm
Caspian sea ferry updates & questions

Last post by flora.brandstetter « Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:11 pm
Posted in Other transport
Replies: 233
by steven » Mon May 18, 2015 11:52 am » in Other transport
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The comment section on the Caspian Sea ferry article was getting out of hand and has been closed. Please post all updates and questions regarding...

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Hi Livia! Thanks for sharing!!
Do you know if we once enter azerbaijan via caspian sea can we leave azerbaijan/enter iran also via land border?
Whats...
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Last post by flora.brandstetter
Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:11 pm
Tajikistan 8 Days Pami Highway Ride Share Early September

Last post by Edenfa « Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:35 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 4
by brownboytravels » Mon Jun 20, 2022 1:11 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi all,
I am new to this, sorry if I am not following all the rules. My cousin and I are looking to do Tajikistan and Uzbekistan in 16 days so we...

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Hi guys,
I am planning to start on 3rd September for 9 -10 days including Pamir and Wakhan and then Fann mountains (7 lakes), you can join for the...

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Last post by Edenfa
Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:35 pm
Tajikistan Corona travel restrictions / e-visa issues Q&A

Last post by Boobaa « Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:53 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 124
by pete5330 » Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:35 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Good day everyone,

Just read Steven's predicitions on the website, and I think you're right, it's all very difficult to predict how the situation...

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Me and my friend just received the rejection (!) for our Tajikistan e-Visum. We applied 4 days ago and filled everything carefully - and we have a...
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Last post by Boobaa
Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:53 am
Matsimi - Balakan Border Crossing Reports (Georgia - Azerbaijan)

Last post by Bor020 « Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:36 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 25
by marten568 » Wed May 02, 2018 8:00 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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I did not see a topic for this border. We crossed this border in our own vehicle in April 2018 from georgia to azerbaijan. Scenic drive and...

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Hi!

Does anybody have any updates on the border? Has someone tried to cross?
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Last post by Bor020
Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:36 am

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