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Iran-Azerbaijan Border Crossing in Astara

Last post by ianide « Fri May 27, 2022 9:40 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 42
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
Uzbekistan in August

Last post by earthlingonfire « Fri May 27, 2022 6:17 am
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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We are from Croatia, so we are actually used to some degree of heat waves similar to those in southern Europe. Do you maybe remember the actual...

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Last post by earthlingonfire
Fri May 27, 2022 6:17 am
Embassy report: Turkmen visa in Vienna

Last post by interrailer « Fri May 27, 2022 5:14 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 12
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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Any news about possibility to get visa for Turkmenistan? Or still completely closed?

Just check with your MFA. It is still closed.
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Last post by interrailer
Fri May 27, 2022 5:14 am
Karakol (Ala-Kul lake) vs Song Kul Lake

Last post by Rums « Fri May 27, 2022 2:22 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
Replies: 6
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
Alauddin - Moghiyon hike logistics

Last post by cjs « Thu May 26, 2022 8:19 pm
Posted in Tajikistan

by cjs » Thu May 26, 2022 8:19 pm » in Tajikistan

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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Last post by cjs
Thu May 26, 2022 8:19 pm
Kazakhstan corona travel restrictions Q&A

Last post by jvjjjvvv « Thu May 26, 2022 3:06 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
Replies: 75
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
Replies: 21
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
Replies: 44
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
Replies: 10
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
Replies: 5
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
Beshariq border crossing (Uzbekistan to Tajikistan, Fergana Valley)

Last post by missmax8 « Tue May 24, 2022 7:59 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by irishmcbride » Sun Aug 14, 2016 9:21 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Went through this crossing a couple of days ago, was much smoother than anticipated, although time consuming.

Taxi from Fergana to the crossing took...

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Update Tajikistan -> Uzbekistan
Yesterday we crossed the border from Konibodom to Besharik. Uzbek officer asked for covid vaccine certificate and...
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Last post by missmax8
Tue May 24, 2022 7:59 am
Posof (TR) - Vale (GEO): border crossing reports

Last post by HughW « Tue May 24, 2022 7:03 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 21
by Peshwari » Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:39 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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1. Did the border officials at Posof-Vale seem used to processing foreigners, or is it likely I'd be more or less delayed as a European citizen?...

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Based on my experience, and that of the previous post on this forum thread , the 'Update 10/6/2021' note on this page is outdated and should be...
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Last post by HughW
Tue May 24, 2022 7:03 am
Border crossing reports: Cildir/Aktas-Kartsakhi (Turkey-Georgia)

Last post by HughW « Tue May 24, 2022 6:58 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Frogs On Wheels » Tue Jun 09, 2015 4:00 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi there

A little update for the border crossing map.

We crossed the borders Posof-Vale twice. Once hitchhiking in October 2012 and a second time...

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I also just crossed the the Cildir/Aktas-Kartsakhi border on 22nd May 2022. I was on bicycle. About a hundred semi trucks waiting to cross on the...
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Last post by HughW
Tue May 24, 2022 6:58 am
Staying with locals

Last post by terrymy « Tue May 24, 2022 4:42 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan

by terrymy » Tue May 24, 2022 4:42 am » in Kyrgyzstan

Hello there! In 2019 I was in the archaelogical expedition in Aydarken. I was there with a team, unfortunately I lost all these contacts (this is...

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Last post by terrymy
Tue May 24, 2022 4:42 am
Anyone has express mail expereince in Dushanbe

Last post by kazanskiitatar « Tue May 24, 2022 3:36 am
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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I used DHL in Dushanbe many times to ship out of the country - but before they were disbanded for several years by the government. I believe they...

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Last post by kazanskiitatar
Tue May 24, 2022 3:36 am

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