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Dushanbe-> Osh (9 days) (Start: 18th/19th/20th July) Looking for people to share a jeep for the Pamir Highway

Last post by Aio.lisa.uce « Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:34 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Aio.lisa.uce » Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:34 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi everyone!
Looking for travellers to share a jeep from Dushanbe to Osh, passing the Wakhan valley (9 days). I’m currently staying in Green House...

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Last post by Aio.lisa.uce
Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:34 am
M41 Pamir Highway / Kyzyl Art Pass border crossing procedure Q&A

Last post by ChrisGoesEast « Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:27 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Andrea1989 » Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:48 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hello! Can you tell me if the border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is open?

Thank you in advance!

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Border is open to locals and tourists don't require a permit, as of last week. Had this confirmed by a friend who crossed and by a tour company who...
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Last post by ChrisGoesEast
Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:27 am
Uninitiated Guy Needs Help with Sport Identification.

Last post by curiousfellow12 « Thu Jul 17, 2025 2:37 am
Posted in General

by curiousfellow12 » Thu Jul 17, 2025 2:37 am » in General

Hello Everyone,

In all honestly I do not belong on this forum, although finding it has made me jealous of all of you, and i am eager to visit this...

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Last post by curiousfellow12
Thu Jul 17, 2025 2:37 am
Seeking 1–2 Adventurers for Epic Pamir Highway Road Trip (Kyrgyzstan -> Tajikistan) in September

Last post by rasablancha « Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:13 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by rasablancha » Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:13 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello!

We're two easygoing and adventurous travelers in our early 30s (American Chinese M, Chinese F), and we're looking for 1–2 easygoing and...

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Last post by rasablancha
Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:13 pm
Khiva to Nukus

Last post by Kkaukis « Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:32 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by chiarac » Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:20 am » in Uzbekistan
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Hello,

do you have any recommendation about how to go from Khiva to Nukus??

Thanks!

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From Nukus to Khiva

We did this on 16.07.2025

There is a bus at 14:00 from Nukus to Urgench from Qubla Avtovokzal (it's under construction but...
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Last post by Kkaukis
Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:32 pm
Polygon Semipalatinsk Test Site and Museum: open or not?

Last post by frankyday « Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:28 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by steven » Sat May 25, 2019 7:03 am » in Kazakhstan
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Just got a message: the Polygon and the museum will be closed for the whole summer due to maintenance works :-( :-( :-(

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For those interested in this Polygon tour:-

We (a couple from Hong Kong) are planning for this tour. Start Semey & end Semey. 2D1N (or 1D also...
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Last post by frankyday
Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:28 pm
Khiva - Moynaq - Nukus - Kungrad by public transport

Last post by Kkaukis « Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:27 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by Rowan35 » Fri Sep 30, 2022 5:29 pm » in Uzbekistan
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Hi everyone,

A couple of days ago we travelled from Khiva to Moynak and back to Nukus by public transport. When trying to research the route we...

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From Nukus to Khiva

There is a bus at 14:00 from Nukus to Urgench from Qubla Avtovokzal (it's under construction but open an working)

It costs 30...
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Last post by Kkaukis
Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:27 pm
Torugart pass crossing Q&A

Last post by JustAnotherCyclist « Wed Jul 16, 2025 3:58 pm
Posted in China
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by samsung » Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:08 pm » in China
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Did a quick road trip Bishkek-Kashgar-Osh with flight back to Bishkek rhis month.

Local Bishkek driver dropped me in Naryn Sunday 15th of Sept....

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Short report: China->Kyrgyzstan by bicycle

- German passport, 30.06.2025
- Road from (39.777018, 75.593689) until border under construction but...
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Last post by JustAnotherCyclist
Wed Jul 16, 2025 3:58 pm
Dushanbe - Osh itinerary (flexible dates) : 30th July --> 9th August - looking for 1 or 2 people to share ride

Last post by jonathantj « Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:08 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by jonathantj » Sun Jun 22, 2025 6:45 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hello everyone,

A friend and myself (coming from France and Romania ) have booked the following itinerary (see below for main stops and schedule)...

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Hello,

We're currently a group of 3, so only one seat remaining.

Cheers,
Jonathan

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Last post by jonathantj
Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:08 pm
Flight from Osh to Bishkek

Last post by MicheleMigliori « Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:06 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by Tarala » Wed Dec 07, 2016 11:26 am » in Kyrgyzstan
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Does anyone know why there is no information online about flights from Osh to Bishkek departing after 26 March 2017?

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I took a flight with TezJet today. I bought the ticket the day before and paid around 50 USD. The ticket includes 15 kg of checked baggage and 7 kg...
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Last post by MicheleMigliori
Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:06 pm
Bishkek - Almaty: bus and border crossing

Last post by MicheleMigliori « Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:00 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by Cassarian » Tue Mar 27, 2018 9:11 am » in Kyrgyzstan
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Hello,

I have to reach Almaty from Bishkek.

The best option is the mini bus from Bishkek Western bus station, right?

I have some questions:

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IMPORTANT NEWS: Bus departures from Bishkek have changed stations. The new departure point is here:
It’s about 30 minutes from the city center and...
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Last post by MicheleMigliori
Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:00 pm
Pamir Highway Osh - Dushanbe

Last post by jp4007a « Wed Jul 16, 2025 1:59 pm
Posted in Tajikistan

by jp4007a » Wed Jul 16, 2025 1:59 pm » in Tajikistan

Hi everyone! I am a solo female traveler looking to do the Pamir Highway from Sept 22 - 29/30. I would like to get a group of people just because...

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Last post by jp4007a
Wed Jul 16, 2025 1:59 pm
Dushanbe to Osh 1st-10 August. Looking for 3 others

Last post by Umar159 « Wed Jul 16, 2025 1:43 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Umar159 » Wed Jul 09, 2025 4:11 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi! I’ll be travelling from Dushanbe to Osh around 1st August, got a 9 day trip in mind with VisitAlay (link Any takers? :D

WhatsApp me if keen...

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Hey David yes I am indeed, would want to get to Bishkek by around 15th actually. should we chat over WhatsApp?

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Last post by Umar159
Wed Jul 16, 2025 1:43 pm
Hojayli - Konye-Urgench border crossing (UZ - TM)

Last post by tomekszugzdzinis « Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:34 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by camgaut » Sat Apr 18, 2015 6:53 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Can anyone confirm borders in Turkmenistan are closed on weekends? Thanks a lot in advance!

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Hallo,
Does anyone have any current information about crossing the border from Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan by car?
We're traveling in six cars in...
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Last post by tomekszugzdzinis
Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:34 am
Mongolia travel sharing August

Last post by Meetbefore « Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:25 am
Posted in Other destinations
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by ruby13 » Wed May 07, 2025 4:56 am » in Other destinations

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Looking for 1/2 travel buddies to join an organised tour around the 8th of August! We are two mid-twenties Aussies (two women) looking to join forces...

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Could you please share the guides details? Did you find anyone? Me and my girlfriend are going in September and are looking for people as well :)

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Last post by Meetbefore
Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:25 am
Wakhan Corridor and Mt Noshaq

Last post by Gooch « Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:47 am
Posted in Afghanistan
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by Katharine_1993 » Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:19 am » in Afghanistan

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Hey - I am just back from a trip in the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan and thought I would share some things I found helpful.

Firstly - I would...

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Hey Katherine,

Sounds like a great trip. I’m looking to do it in August. Do you have the details of Nayab Shah ?

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Last post by Gooch
Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:47 am
Cycling from China to Kyrgyzstan via Irkeshtam Pass – Winter Conditions

Last post by sebhoff « Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:06 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by carlocaso22 » Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:55 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hi everyone,

I'm not sure if anyone here has any advice, but I'm planning to cross the border between China and Kyrgyzstan via the Irkeshtam Pass by...

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It was minus 17 degrees in the morning when I crossed the border on 14 March last year (on foot). I used taxis on both sides of the actual border...

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Last post by sebhoff
Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:06 am
Train from Nukus to Aktau

Last post by feever « Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:06 am
Posted in Trains
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by feever » Fri Jul 11, 2025 11:04 am » in Trains

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Hi everybody,
I want to book a ticket for the Nukus-Aktau train which operates every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. A travel agent in Uzbekistan...

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There is no first class on this train

Thanks a lot.

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Last post by feever
Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:06 am
British Visa - Pamir Highway

Last post by Umar159 « Wed Jul 16, 2025 8:54 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by BryonyK » Fri Jun 13, 2025 9:01 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hey, any other Brits out there struggling to pay for the e-visa. I can’t pay for it online (there’s nowhere to enter my card details :/) and I’m...

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Hi any chance this got sorted? Would appreciate some advice on this :)

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Last post by Umar159
Wed Jul 16, 2025 8:54 am
Looking to share a ride from Almaty to Karakol August 2024

Last post by ked999 « Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:22 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing
Replies: 3
by DANNY8995 » Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:17 pm » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

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Hi All,

I am planning a trip to Central Asia which will take me from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan and finish in Uzbekistan.

Got everything planned and...

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I'm solo traveller arriving Almaty 4 August, and am interested in sharing transport to Karakol.

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Last post by ked999
Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:22 am
Polygon Atomic site (near Semey) - Companions needed

Last post by frankyday « Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:49 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing
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by Arcano9 » Tue Jun 24, 2025 8:11 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

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Hello all,

I want to visit the Polygon Nuclear Test Site near Semey ( in July and am looking for brave adventurers to share the tour with me....

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Hello there,
Though it's a late already... still I would like to know if you finally go ahead with this Polygon one-day tour or not?
We are a couple...

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Last post by frankyday
Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:49 am
Kazakhstan vehicle shipping Q&A

Last post by alex121212 « Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:45 am
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by Tonini » Fri Aug 10, 2018 2:32 pm » in Cars and motorbikes

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Hi everyone,

We re nos in uzbekistan and plane to do a loop to come back in Europe by the Kazakhstan from Almaty.
Kazakhstan is si hudge and most...

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My partner and I are currently looking for ways to ship our car from Central Asia to Europe. We found a company that was recommended by...

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Last post by alex121212
Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:45 am
Car/motorbike shipping from Central Asia

Last post by alex121212 « Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:40 am
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by Punto on tour » Fri Aug 12, 2016 12:25 pm » in Cars and motorbikes
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Dear all,

Does anyone have the contact of companies prepared to ship cars back to Europe from Kyrgyzstan or Kazakhstan? We've tried emailing a few...

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hello!

My partner and I are currently looking for ways to ship our car from Central Asia to Europe. We found a company that was recommended by...
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Last post by alex121212
Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:40 am
Tsagaannuur - Tashanta crossing reports [Russia - Mongolia]

Last post by Hanbanan « Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:31 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by boats.and.bikes » Wed Apr 26, 2017 7:16 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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For Information on entry to Russian Altai Region from Mongolia ... Tashanta border zone.
On entering the border area and having my passport and visa...

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We crossed this border in June by self driving.

Beware of the opening hours in general - closed on Sundays and only open from 9-5 with a 2 hour...
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Last post by Hanbanan
Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:31 am
Chinese Visa in Ulaan Baatar (Mongolia)

Last post by Hanbanan « Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:25 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by NomadXpress » Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:33 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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Hi,

after 6 months travel chasing the long-awaited Chinese visa ( we got bad luck in all the -Stans countries ), it seems that from the 2nd...

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Hello! UK passport and have just gone through the process of applying for Chinese visa here in Ulanbaatar. Process seems to have changed recently to...
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Last post by Hanbanan
Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:25 am

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