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Tajikistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by Suba-Round-The-World « Sun Apr 02, 2023 4:29 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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Evisa update - Slovene passport.
The site now offers single or multiple entry for the same price so I picked multiple. Application and payment went...
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Last post by Suba-Round-The-World
Sun Apr 02, 2023 4:29 am
Samarkand to Fann mountains

Last post by Christian77 « Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:30 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by miapolic » Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:54 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi, we come to Samarkand next week and were thinking to visit Fann mountains for two days and then drive to Tashkent visiting Khujand on the way.
We...

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I don't know about car rentals, but I can give you an idea of what to expect with weather if you provide locations. The Fann mountains is a big area...

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Last post by Christian77
Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:30 pm
Visit Bangladesh in 2023

Last post by ccc « Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:48 pm
Posted in Others

by ccc » Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:48 pm » in Others

- Is it safe to travel around Bangladesh, especially for western traveller?

- How to avoid tourist scams?

Thanks in advance.

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Last post by ccc
Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:48 pm
Newbie Kazakhstan questions

Last post by sebhoff « Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:42 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by Annoyed82 » Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:31 pm » in Kazakhstan

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I'm somewhat well travelled but haven't yet been to any Silk road countries but am looking to visit Kazakhstan during their summer. I just had a few...

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From what I have heard it is pretty normal for Central Asian institutions/companies in general not to be very responsive to enquiries. Many don't...

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Last post by sebhoff
Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:42 am
Buying train tickets in Uzbekistan

Last post by Tim0thY11 « Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:01 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by pikdonker » Sat May 19, 2018 4:29 pm » in Uzbekistan
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The uzbek railways ticketing website seems to work rather well when it's up. It is not at the moment, but was up for days a couple of weeks ago when...

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Update:

Advantours was able to explain the situation to me - they themselves do not have train tickets for sale either.

There were large amounts of...
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Last post by Tim0thY11
Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:01 am
Torugart and Irkeshtam passes: are they open?

Last post by willemspie « Sat Apr 01, 2023 4:08 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by Cassarian » Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:38 am » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hello,

I'm planning a trip to Xinjiang, especially in cities like Kashgar, Hotan, Kuqa, etc.

The direct flight tickets to Urumqi (from Europe)...

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Nobody has passed there for 3 years ...

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Last post by willemspie
Sat Apr 01, 2023 4:08 am
Canadian currency exchange questions

Last post by TravellerDeQuebec « Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:12 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing
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by TravellerDeQuebec » Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:52 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

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Not really sure if this is the right place, but I couldn’t find anything better.

I am from Kyrgyzstan, but I left when I was a toddler and only...

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Thank you for the assistance to the two of you!

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Last post by TravellerDeQuebec
Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:12 pm
Phone checked at border

Last post by Antoine « Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:13 pm
Posted in China
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by stansmug » Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:17 am » in China

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Is it generally just land borders that check photos on phones (and potentially install spyware)?

This is putting us off getting a tourist visa and...

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Yes, because I was looking to leave from Shanghai port on CMA-CGM cargos (to go back in Europe) and it's postponed untill 2024.

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Last post by Antoine
Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:13 pm
China - Kyrgyzstan: Torugart or Irkeshtam pass?

Last post by Antoine « Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:04 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by geaEarth » Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:45 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hello there,
I will be in Kashgar at the end of June and from there I will be entering Kyrgyzstan,which of the two passes would you reccommend?
Any...

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Hi,

Since March 14th and Chinese's border reopening, those both Torugart and Irkeshtam passes from Kyrgyzstan to China should be reopened.
I’m...

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Last post by Antoine
Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:04 pm
Pamir Highway - Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan or Loop from Dushanbe

Last post by vero « Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:29 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by rifdil » Sun Mar 05, 2023 6:01 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi everyone, Dil here!

I will be traveling to Central Asia around April-May 2023 with a friend and we're from Singapore. We have booked a flight to...

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Hi Dil,

Searching for ppl to share also:

Feel free to reach out ! :)

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Last post by vero
Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:29 pm
Pamir (Dushanbe -> Osh) End of April 2023 - looking for ppl

Last post by StephParis « Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:26 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by vero » Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:24 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi all,

my name is Veronika from Germany and I'm looking for ppl to join and share a pamir tour starting end of April. I'm a bit flexible with the...

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Hi Veronika

Tajik - Kirgiz boarder is supposed to be open for tourists.

Where does this come from ?

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Last post by StephParis
Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:26 am
Uzbekistan & Tajikistan - tips?

Last post by Kasia « Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:43 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by Neok » Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:30 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi all,

Allready posted this in the Kyrgyzstan section, as this journey is our second one to central asia after Kyrgyzstan back in 2019. I think the...

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I was in Central Asia last summer, travelling from Uzbekistan to Tajikistan in the opposite direction to the last leg in your itinerary.

For the...

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Last post by Kasia
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:43 am
When will Turkmenistan re-open?

Last post by AmazingWorldBikeTour « Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:14 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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We just spoke to the consul in the Yerevan embassy. He said he can't take Visa applications as of now.
He said it is likely that they restart giving...
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Last post by AmazingWorldBikeTour
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:14 am
Carnet de Passage from Nepal or India

Last post by mvjoshi « Fri Mar 31, 2023 5:21 am
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by danto1 » Tue Jan 31, 2023 3:32 pm » in Cars and motorbikes

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Hi!

I was wondering if i say buy a motorbike in Nepal or India and then ride it through Pakistan into Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and lastly Kyrgyzstan -...

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Hi,
1. Buying a bike as a foreigner: Officialy, no. Only Indian citizens are allowed to buy bikes in India. You can pay an Indian citizen to buy the...

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Last post by mvjoshi
Fri Mar 31, 2023 5:21 am
Lagodakhi (AZ) - Stepantsminda (GE)

Last post by willemspie « Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:18 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
Replies: 2
by lucagirardi » Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:18 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi travelers!

I am planning this leg as a part of a larger trip in early may . I have few questions on this in order to be prepared, hoping that...

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Marshrutka to Tbilisi then marshrutka to Kazbegi. Possible in one day.
Tusheti is a completely different matter.

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Last post by willemspie
Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:18 pm
Passing to Abkhazia from Enguri Border

Last post by Minnesinger « Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:55 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Bulut » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:56 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi everyone,

Two weeks later will visit Georgi. During my visit I also want to see Abkhazia. So will use the Inguri border. Below link is seems up...

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Same here. Request sent a couple of days ago, so far no reply, even no automatical one.

Fingers crossed!
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Last post by Minnesinger
Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:55 pm
Baku-Lagodekhi-Tbilisi

Last post by Minnesinger « Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:13 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
Replies: 6
by lucagirardi » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:21 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi travelers!
I am planning a trip from Baku to Tbilisi, crossing the border through Lagodekhi. As it will be my first trip in Caucasus, I would like...

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Sorry, but the landborder is still closed, maybe opens 1st of may.

See

Land border is open for tourists traveling from Azerbaijan to Georgia but...

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Last post by Minnesinger
Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:13 pm
Ganja to Red Bridge

Last post by Minnesinger « Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:17 am
Posted in Others

by Minnesinger » Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:17 am » in Others

Hi all.

I'm visiting the Caucasus in a little over two months. I was wondering if anyone know if there are marshrutkas (or normal busses) going from...

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Last post by Minnesinger
Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:17 am
Aral Sea from Nukus 19-20 April 2023

Last post by Nik71 « Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:38 am
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by Nik71 » Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:38 am » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

I am a solo budget traveler and need companion (s) to join Aral Sea tour 2D/1N as mentioned in the subject. If anyone of you are interested please...

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Last post by Nik71
Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:38 am
Karkara valley (Kegen – Tup/Kensu) border

Last post by Sefti « Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:32 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by julistan » Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:31 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi Stevens,

I will try to cross that border this next tuesday hoping the kazakhs guards have heard something about the free visa pilot programme. I...

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I really appreciate you posting the information thanks
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Last post by Sefti
Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:32 am
Overland border crossing from China

Last post by Lagerfeld « Wed Mar 29, 2023 5:28 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 13
by XavierV » Mon May 31, 2021 2:49 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi all,

I've been following this forum for quite some time, chasing information and way forward for my future plan. So first, thanks to all for your...

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. . . good luck with the trip Xavier! can we follow your progress somewhere?
I wish you also good luck and full success. And I want to follow your...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Wed Mar 29, 2023 5:28 pm
Vivid travel memories. Join now!

Last post by OWNER « Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:21 am
Posted in General
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by OWNER » Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:29 am » in General

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Hello colleagues!
I want to share my impressions over the years of travel. Perhaps someone will recognize familiar places. If you have saved a photo...

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A trip from Alma-Ata to the South Urals, Russia. Such a rural tour.
Fishing in the Belaya River and my daughter's delight in life in the...

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Last post by OWNER
Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:21 am
Money exchange in Uzbekistan - British pounds

Last post by Ragnorrk « Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:59 am
Posted in General
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by Krixi » Sat Sep 25, 2021 5:04 pm » in General

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Hello everyone, I’ll soon be taking a trip to Uzbekistan and am a bit confused on money to take. Can I exchange British Pound after arrival to...

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Hello everyone, I’ll soon be taking a trip to Uzbekistan and am a bit confused on money to take. Can I exchange British Pound after arrival to...

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Last post by Ragnorrk
Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:59 am
Road condition in central asia

Last post by Ragnorrk « Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:56 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by sshhah » Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:06 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi all,

I am looking to travel through stans and make the most of it in my own car. Before I leave the UK for this epic journey (which will...

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it is still the same answer - there is no just straight answer.
you will find very different conditions on the way - solonchaks (dry salt lakes,...
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Last post by Ragnorrk
Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:56 am
Korday border crossing reports (Almaty-Bishkek)

Last post by HalaMadrid « Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:34 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Leelicious » Wed Jul 06, 2016 4:33 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Crossed the border 3 days ago and it went smooth as always.
What is worth mentioning is that there was a Polish guy in front of me who talked his...

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Does anyone know if the direct bus From Almaty-Bishkek is running these days? Or still the same marshrutka to the border, cross on foot and then...
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Last post by HalaMadrid
Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:34 pm

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