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Border Rusia - Mongolia it's open or not

Last post by samurai « Sat May 28, 2022 11:04 pm
Posted in Mongolia
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by marchoso » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:39 pm » in Mongolia

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Anyone know if the border between Russia and Mongolia is currently open?

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Hi. I also want to know if the border from Russia to Mongolia is open currently. It seems that there are no trains from Ulan-Ude to Ulaanbaatar - or...

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Last post by samurai
Sat May 28, 2022 11:04 pm
Greatest hiking route with homestays -- any tips?

Last post by Kasia « Sat May 28, 2022 4:35 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by northernhiker » Sat May 28, 2022 9:16 am » in Uzbekistan

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Hey all

I am in need of great tips for a 4 or 5 day hiking route in Uzbekistan. The catch: We would prefer to hike without tents, so ideally we need...

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I just came back from a 4 day hiking tour (Hayat-Uhum-Asraf) in Nuratau mountains. After so many mosques, medresas and countless hours of driving...

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Last post by Kasia
Sat May 28, 2022 4:35 pm
Tajikistan - Uzbekistan crossing at Panjakent

Last post by Frank « Sat May 28, 2022 11:14 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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Hi i do the trip may 15 from Samarkent to Panjakent by bike.
Very bad road much traffic. On tajik side beautiful first class road.
Way to Tj: Uz take...
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Last post by Frank
Sat May 28, 2022 11:14 am
Alauddin - Moghiyon hike logistics

Last post by elhabibi « Sat May 28, 2022 7:24 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 3
by cjs » Thu May 26, 2022 8:19 pm » in Tajikistan

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In mid-July, I plan to hike from Alauddin to Moghiyon in a week, staying overnight at Alauddin Lake - Kulikalon Lake - Zimtud - Pushtikul Lake -...

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Hi Cjs,

This article might also provide you with some good info about trekking in that area:

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Last post by elhabibi
Sat May 28, 2022 7:24 am
Driver's License Iran

Last post by Cece birder « Fri May 27, 2022 9:13 pm
Posted in Iran
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by LindaNL » Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:36 pm » in Iran

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Hi there, we are about to enter Iran with our vehicle, coming in from Turkey. We are from Holland. Stupidly we did arrange everything (Carnet,Visa...

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Hi,

Sorry for my late answer: no deed for an international driving license. I rented a car for several weeks from a local agency in Tehran, my West...

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Last post by Cece birder
Fri May 27, 2022 9:13 pm
Uzbekistan in August

Last post by somesay « Fri May 27, 2022 9:01 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by somesay » Thu May 26, 2022 5:32 am » in Uzbekistan

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Hello,

my gf and I are wondering whether to visit Uzbekistan this August. I was able to see it is not recommanded due to hot temperatures, and found...

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Hi,

35°C is quite normal, but it can get hotter - IIRC there were over 40°C in Tashkent when I was there in August 2018. Additionally, it's a rather...

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Last post by somesay
Fri May 27, 2022 9:01 pm
Border Crossing Iran-Turkey: Esendere-Sero

Last post by Francesco1966 « Fri May 27, 2022 7:06 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 3
by GiacomoLuppi » Wed Apr 12, 2017 5:58 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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I crossed this border the 9th of April, walking from Iran to Turkey. A Taxi from Oromyie to the border cost 300.000 IRR (7 USD), maybe I could...

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Hi,
I crossed this border last week, Iran to Turkey. I used public transportation, and everything was quite smooth.

In greater detail:
1) I took the...

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Last post by Francesco1966
Fri May 27, 2022 7:06 pm
Embassy report: Turkmen visa in Vienna

Last post by h.ahmadybirgani « Fri May 27, 2022 1:56 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by Provodnik » Tue Sep 06, 2016 10:06 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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I just picked up my transit visa (Sarahs-Dasoguz, 5 days) at the Turkmen embassy in Vienna. Application was made 2 weeks ago.
Official processing...

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Hi There.

The Turkmenistan authorities have recently announced that non-turkmen lorries can enter the country and leave it. It is good news.

But it...
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Last post by h.ahmadybirgani
Fri May 27, 2022 1:56 pm
Iran-Azerbaijan Border Crossing in Astara

Last post by ianide « Fri May 27, 2022 9:40 am
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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Hello john_juan,

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

I found out the hard way when the...
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Last post by ianide
Fri May 27, 2022 9:40 am
Karakol (Ala-Kul lake) vs Song Kul Lake

Last post by Rums « Fri May 27, 2022 2:22 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by Rums » Mon May 23, 2022 2:58 am » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hi All - I have time to choose one destination in Kyrgyzstan - Karakol (Ala-Kul lake) vs Song Kul Lake. which one would you recommend? Is Song Kul...

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I would look at photos online and choose for yourself. Where I'm from, there are many, many lakes like Ala-Kol, but none like Song-Kol. So I...

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Last post by Rums
Fri May 27, 2022 2:22 am
3 months trip - August or September

Last post by Burton « Thu May 26, 2022 9:12 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports

by Burton » Thu May 26, 2022 9:12 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

Hello everyone!

I’m planning a long trip to Central Asia (probably around 3 months), and I’m having a hard finding the right moment to go. I’ve...

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Last post by Burton
Thu May 26, 2022 9:12 pm
Kazakhstan corona travel restrictions Q&A

Last post by jvjjjvvv « Thu May 26, 2022 3:06 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by itfcfan » Thu Apr 29, 2021 3:35 pm » in Kazakhstan
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I haven't seen anything official yet, but Air Astana have updated their Visa Free Travel to Kazakhstan page to say the suspension now applies until...

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Also, it's the border crossing in Korday open for foreigners? (Or, I mean, whatever is the border crossing for a bus/train coming from Bishkek to...
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Last post by jvjjjvvv
Thu May 26, 2022 3:06 pm
Photography in Tajikistan

Last post by Rogue_odyssey « Thu May 26, 2022 10:08 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by Rogue_odyssey » Tue May 10, 2022 1:47 pm » in Tajikistan

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Hi everyone, this is my first post here on Caravanistan.

I’m planning on visiting Tajikistan this Aug-Sept. I haven’t made any plans yet but I’ll be...

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Unfortunately, it seems that things are not going too well right now.

I appreciate the reply, I’m following the other thread closely. I would...

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Last post by Rogue_odyssey
Thu May 26, 2022 10:08 am
Pamir Highway: too cold in May?

Last post by alexander.sabo « Thu May 26, 2022 8:11 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by Stijnvvoz » Sun Feb 28, 2021 12:22 am » in Tajikistan

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We're planning a Central Asia trip next year and I just realised that if I move the dates forward I can include 4 Australian publicly holidays (which...

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Hi, I want croising over turkmenistan with my car from Slovakia to pamir highway. You, somebody know how i can in sommer 2022 make this trip? I know,...

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Last post by alexander.sabo
Thu May 26, 2022 8:11 am
turkmenistan with my car from Slovakia to pamir highway

Last post by alexander.sabo « Thu May 26, 2022 8:10 am
Posted in Turkmenistan

by alexander.sabo » Thu May 26, 2022 8:10 am » in Turkmenistan

Hi, I want croising over turkmenistan with my car from Slovakia to pamir highway. You, somebody know how i can in sommer 2022 make this trip? I know,...

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Last post by alexander.sabo
Thu May 26, 2022 8:10 am
GBAO/Pamirs are now closed to travelers

Last post by OWNER « Thu May 26, 2022 1:50 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 18
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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I was there last week. Local residents were not allowed in during the day, then the checkpoint was opened. Foreigners are not allowed. The Consulate...
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Last post by OWNER
Thu May 26, 2022 1:50 am
Flight to Tashkent

Last post by Duncan Wilson « Wed May 25, 2022 5:47 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by Prabir M » Wed May 25, 2022 12:15 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi,
I booked a flight to Tashkent from London through lastminute.com (for Aug 2022). They took the payment and after 4 days mailed me saying Air...

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There are direct flights from Heathrow to Tashkent twice per week with Uzbekistan Airways. You can book on their website. I flew with this airline...

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Last post by Duncan Wilson
Wed May 25, 2022 5:47 pm
Wagah Border (Lahore - Amritsar) PAK - IND

Last post by Lotte « Wed May 25, 2022 4:03 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Tonyoakey » Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:13 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi I'm new here, found some great info looking through the forum! A friend and I are about to set off from Malaysia in a car hoping to get back to...

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To the Okolas.
We are a danish family leaving for a one year overland trip in July. Orginal pre covid plan was China, which seems out of reach for a...
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Last post by Lotte
Wed May 25, 2022 4:03 pm
Dushanbe-Dushanbe June Pamir highway car sharing

Last post by elhabibi « Wed May 25, 2022 12:42 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Poireaupommedeterre » Mon May 23, 2022 1:20 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hello,
We expect (GBAO is looking to slowly reopen) to make a 9 days tour in Pamir (Dushanbe-Dushande) in june (probably from 13th to 21rst of...

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Might be worth following this topic on the latest in GBAO. Unfortunately, it seems that things got worse for now.

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Last post by elhabibi
Wed May 25, 2022 12:42 pm
Visa on arrival in Iran: Reports and Q&A

Last post by Nicoit « Wed May 25, 2022 12:22 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by n4flu94 » Sat Aug 26, 2017 11:53 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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My friend from Vietnam just flew to IKA a few days ago, expecting to get a quick-easy VOA and enjoy her trip in Iran together with her boyfriend....

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Hi,
Is it still possible to get VOA without any kind LOI/Application/paper?
The e-visa website rejected me, stating that i have to apply with an...
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Last post by Nicoit
Wed May 25, 2022 12:22 pm
Georgia to Russia

Last post by terrymy « Wed May 25, 2022 8:21 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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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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Elliot, hey!
As I know, now it is possible to cross the boarders between Russia and Georgia, but I am not sure who can do that, check that info...
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Last post by terrymy
Wed May 25, 2022 8:21 am
Travel buddies Summer 2022

Last post by ClaraCroft « Wed May 25, 2022 7:21 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing
Replies: 5
by charlotte.p » Thu Feb 10, 2022 11:14 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

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Hi all, I'm planning to go to Kyrgyzstan in June/July/august 2022. I wish to combine public transportation, train, trekking. I will travel alone but...

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Hello! I am also looking for some mates for a trekking at Kong Sol around the 10th :) Feel free to contact me also my email:...

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Last post by ClaraCroft
Wed May 25, 2022 7:21 am
Russia - Baikal lake to vladivostock on motorbike

Last post by terrymy « Wed May 25, 2022 5:44 am
Posted in Others
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by margx » Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:22 pm » in Others

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I'm planning a motorbike trip for next year from France to Mongolia. After Mongolia i'm thinking about going to russia and i have several...

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Hello! I do not know how much political situation ruined your plans, but if you still want to trip from Baikal to Vladivistok, please write here, my...

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Last post by terrymy
Wed May 25, 2022 5:44 am
Cyclists: post your travel tips here!

Last post by terrymy « Wed May 25, 2022 5:39 am
Posted in Cycling
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by steven » Sat Dec 19, 2015 5:34 am » in Cycling
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I have been asked a few times to get some more info for cyclists on the site, but since I have never cycled the Silk Road myself, I don't have much...

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We are two cyclists, and we took the train from Aktau (station Mangyshlak ) to Astana (station Nurly Zhol ) a few days ago. The ride took about 45h,...
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Last post by terrymy
Wed May 25, 2022 5:39 am
Shipping motorbike to Azerbaijan and flying to Baku

Last post by Maarts « Wed May 25, 2022 3:50 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates

by Maarts » Wed May 25, 2022 3:50 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

Hello,
Because of the borders of Azerbaijan are closed by land, we are considering the following option. Shipping our motorbikes from Iran (where we...

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Last post by Maarts
Wed May 25, 2022 3:50 am

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