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Izboskan border crossing UZ-KG

Last post by InFlames87 « Wed May 18, 2022 2:28 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Rupert » Mon Jul 09, 2018 11:15 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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The border crossing page states that the Izboskan crossing is open for pedestrians. I'm guessing this would cover cyclists too, but has anyone heard...

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Hello,

since the last post, which is nearly 3 years old, are there any updates to this border? I can't find something new, but 3 years is a lot of...
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Last post by InFlames87
Wed May 18, 2022 2:28 am
Looking for buddy's to travel the Pamir highway 20-7 - 27/7

Last post by couchpotato « Wed May 18, 2022 12:57 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by kikistamou » Tue May 17, 2022 8:10 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi all,

We are a Dutch couple, looking for travelbuddys to do the pamir highway from Dushanbe to Osh from the 20th of July until the 27th of July....

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The trip can be risky. First the Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan border is still closed. Second, the unrest in Khorog on 16th this month casts a big doubt of...

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Last post by couchpotato
Wed May 18, 2022 12:57 am
Aktau to Nukus by train

Last post by RobinM « Tue May 17, 2022 11:59 pm
Posted in Trains
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by leela » Sun May 27, 2018 9:19 pm » in Trains
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Contrary to what I'd read up to now, googling today has turned up that there's a train 309X direct to Nukus, daily (good news) that takes 32 hours...

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Thanks everyone for your precious feedback.
I eventually managed to take the train between Beyneu and Nukus which has restarted a couple days ago. I...
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Last post by RobinM
Tue May 17, 2022 11:59 pm
Tajikistan E-visa refusals

Last post by Christian77 « Tue May 17, 2022 6:45 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 29
by steven » Fri Aug 12, 2016 10:26 am » in Tajikistan
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This topic tracks Tajikistan e-visa refusals.

A separate topics exists for general e-visa Q&A .

All info gathered here is summarized on the...

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Several British tourists report outright e-visa rejections in the last few weeks. The new normal, it seems.
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Last post by Christian77
Tue May 17, 2022 6:45 pm
Cycling Pamir Highway - August/September 2022

Last post by Christian77 « Tue May 17, 2022 4:52 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 29
by MDias » Tue Apr 05, 2022 10:00 am » in Tajikistan
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Hi all,

I would like to cycle the Pamir Highway this summer and have been closely monitoring this forum for a couple of months, but still have some...

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Where do you get the information?

I emailed Green House Hostel again just a few hours ago. They said shared taxi(jeep) still heading towards...
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Last post by Christian77
Tue May 17, 2022 4:52 pm
Iran-Azerbaijan Border Crossing in Astara

Last post by john_juan « Tue May 17, 2022 4:25 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Rapp Scallion » Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:57 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Didn't find any of this in the forums, so here is a recent update

We (two German passport holders) crossed this border in May 2015 coming from Iran....

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The border from Iran (Astara) to Astara (Azerbaijan) is still closed as of May 11, 2022.

I found out the hard way when the immigration officers...
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Last post by john_juan
Tue May 17, 2022 4:25 pm
GBAO/Pamirs are now closed to travelers

Last post by Christian77 « Tue May 17, 2022 4:03 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
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by Christian77 » Tue May 17, 2022 3:34 pm » in Tajikistan

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Yesterday the police and military put down a demonstration violently in Khorugh (the center/capital of the GBAO region).

Vehicles are stopped...

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Re: the protected status of American-supported media... Never mind, the government seems like they don't care about that anymore. Government...

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Last post by Christian77
Tue May 17, 2022 4:03 pm
Bike shops in Tbilisi or Baku

Last post by UsInWorld « Tue May 17, 2022 1:27 pm
Posted in Cycling
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by Matt » Wed May 11, 2022 8:14 am » in Cycling

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Hi everyone

We’re on a cycle trip from Scotland to New Zealand. We’re in Turkey, then heading to Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and...

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Good to hear the Nakhchivan - Turkey border is confirmed open.
Did you fly Baku - Nakhchivan? What covid papers have you got?

Hopefully a Iranian...

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Last post by UsInWorld
Tue May 17, 2022 1:27 pm
Azerbaijan-Turkey Border Crossing in Nakhchivan

Last post by Marko52 « Tue May 17, 2022 1:11 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates

by Marko52 » Tue May 17, 2022 1:11 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

I’ve seen some comment/questions about whether or not the Nakhchivan-Turkey border is open.It is.
I made the crossing from Nakhchivan to Turkey...

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Last post by Marko52
Tue May 17, 2022 1:11 pm
Almaty - Tashkent Train

Last post by Camilla « Tue May 17, 2022 4:09 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Alexl » Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:18 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hello!
Does anyone know if the train from Almaty to Tashkent is running? All the ticket websites don’t seem to have any dates available.

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Hi, just wondering if you managed to cross from shymkent to Tashkent ok? We are planning on doing it in a few days and just want to check it wasn’t...

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Last post by Camilla
Tue May 17, 2022 4:09 am
Tajikistan - Uzbekistan crossing at Panjakent

Last post by Almostperfect10 « Mon May 16, 2022 9:33 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by MDias » Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:21 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hi all,

Is the Panjakent border crossing open for tourists?
I am planning on cycling the Pamir highway and then spend a week sightseeing in...

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Crossed at Penjakent both ways on Thursday, May 12 for a daytrip to Seven Lakes. No mention of PCR test or proof of vaccination on either side.

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Last post by Almostperfect10
Mon May 16, 2022 9:33 am
PCR no longer necessary for Tajikistan?

Last post by Almostperfect10 « Mon May 16, 2022 9:30 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by Max » Sun May 08, 2022 2:40 pm » in Tajikistan

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I noticed has been updated this week suggesting that PCR is no longer necessary if vaccinated:

Tajikistan
Published 04.05.2022
1. Passengers and...

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Crossed the land border at Penjakent on Thursday, May 12. No mention of PCR test or proof of vaccination.

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Last post by Almostperfect10
Mon May 16, 2022 9:30 am
Bukhara to Khiva - Khorezm Fortresses

Last post by Josh2221 « Mon May 16, 2022 8:12 am
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by Josh2221 » Mon May 16, 2022 8:12 am » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

Hey everyone,

I am a 20yo Australian male spending some time in Uzbekistan. I will be travelling from Bukhara to Khiva on the 30th of June 2022 - I...

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Last post by Josh2221
Mon May 16, 2022 8:12 am
Caspian sea ferry updates & questions

Last post by MeliOwens « Mon May 16, 2022 8:03 am
Posted in Other transport
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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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Update: i emailed ASCO and this is the reply i just got. I tried calling that number but there was no reply . So... 😔
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Last post by MeliOwens
Mon May 16, 2022 8:03 am
Pakistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by olig « Sun May 15, 2022 7:24 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by steven » Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:49 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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Please leave all your questions and reports about the Pakistan E-visa below.

We summarize all info in the Pakistan visa page .

Reports on the...

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Hi everyone,
any recent experience to share regarding the online application?
As far as I know, you should expect a long wait... Please apply in...
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Last post by olig
Sun May 15, 2022 7:24 pm
Pamir Highway - 23 Jun to 3 Jul (11 days)

Last post by ericlo729 « Sun May 15, 2022 4:32 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 4
by ericlo729 » Sun May 08, 2022 4:57 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi all! I am planning to travel the Pamir Highway, from Dushanbe to Dushanbe (or Dushanbe to Osh if TG/KG land border opens at that time) in end of...

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yes of course, i pmed you

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Last post by ericlo729
Sun May 15, 2022 4:32 pm
Anyone has express mail expereince in Dushanbe

Last post by Kalpazan « Sun May 15, 2022 3:08 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
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by ericlo729 » Sun May 15, 2022 1:26 pm » in Tajikistan

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Hi all!

I will travel with my drone in central asia in Jun and Jul but there is strict rules in Uzeb of not allowing drone to enter.

As such, I...

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There is EMS but site is in Russian:

Btw, do not rely too much on mails. Try to call or whatsapp.

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Last post by Kalpazan
Sun May 15, 2022 3:08 pm
Iran ferry to kazakhstan

Last post by steven « Sun May 15, 2022 2:20 pm
Posted in Others
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by Garrian » Mon May 02, 2022 6:07 am » in Others

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Hello.

Is it possible to take ferry from Iran to Kazakhstan? With car and passengers

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No

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Last post by steven
Sun May 15, 2022 2:20 pm
Kyzylart - Bor Dobo border crossing (Murghab-Sary Tash)

Last post by steven « Sun May 15, 2022 2:18 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by matt2matt2002 » Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:20 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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On exiting Tajikistan a guard in a blue uniform tries to charge you money for bringing your bike out.
Even though it was on top of a jeep.
Stand...

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I don't think it would have been an easy new visa. Probably qyuite some haggling about the price.
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Last post by steven
Sun May 15, 2022 2:18 pm
Full list of Soviet sanatoriums?

Last post by steven « Sun May 15, 2022 2:01 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by callen » Tue May 10, 2022 9:37 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi,

I'm going to be travelling across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan over the next few months and was hoping to visit as many...

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I think you have got the main ones. I have been to Yssyk-Ata and Khoa Obi Gharm and both are experiences. Don't come for the treatments, but come for...

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Last post by steven
Sun May 15, 2022 2:01 pm
Visas for Pakistanis

Last post by htcone « Sun May 15, 2022 8:28 am
Posted in Uzbekistan

by htcone » Sun May 15, 2022 8:28 am » in Uzbekistan

Anyone knows when Uzbekistan visas would be resumed for Pakistanis ?

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Last post by htcone
Sun May 15, 2022 8:28 am
eVisa, GBAO

Last post by mdomu « Sun May 15, 2022 7:35 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 8
by discovermundo » Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:40 pm » in Tajikistan

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Hi guys,

I m going to GBAO in late May. I'm aware of issues of getting visas through eVisa TJ portal.

Please, can you get me in contact with a guy...

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Thanks Gabisk, thank for you answer. I am aware, that border is currently closed, not sure how long would be this temporarly policy valid. Will see...

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Last post by mdomu
Sun May 15, 2022 7:35 am
Tajikistan Corona travel restrictions / e-visa issues Q&A

Last post by JulieP « Sat May 14, 2022 5:19 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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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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We crossed the Panjikent border yesterday to Tajikistan. We are visa free now and it went super smooth. We did have a PCR with us but was not asked...
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Last post by JulieP
Sat May 14, 2022 5:19 am
Needing input ! I created a new website, to rate roads in Central Asia...

Last post by JulieP « Sat May 14, 2022 5:07 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Bitumen_Inc » Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:59 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hey Guys,

I've created a website to rate the roads of Central Asia.
The objective is to create a a much more simplified crowd-sourced platform, to...

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Great idea! How about adding bicycle as mode of transportation too? :-)

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Last post by JulieP
Sat May 14, 2022 5:07 am
Uzbekistan new registration system from July 2018

Last post by JulieP « Sat May 14, 2022 4:59 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 47
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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We crossed the Panjikent/Samarkand border yesterday with no problems at all. They did not ask for slips. Lucky, because we did not have them....
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Last post by JulieP
Sat May 14, 2022 4:59 am

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