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Want to stay in Pakistan for as long as possible

Last post by traveltoad « Thu May 19, 2022 12:58 pm
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by traveltoad » Thu May 19, 2022 12:58 pm » in Others

I'm travelling to Pakistan next week and I plan on enrolling in an Urdu school. I have a three month tourist visa but I want to stay in Pakistan as...

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Last post by traveltoad
Thu May 19, 2022 12:58 pm
Oybek - Buston (UZ-TAJ) border crossing

Last post by missmax8 « Thu May 19, 2022 12:32 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by SQRR » Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:50 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Crossed into Uzbekistan from Buston last Friday at 5pm.
I had no trouble at all and went smoothly but it was time consuming even there were barely...

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From Kuyluk bazar in the south of Tashkent (gps coordinates in the article of Caravanistan). We were 2 travelers, we didn't wait as both taxis filled...
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Last post by missmax8
Thu May 19, 2022 12:32 pm
GBAO/Pamirs are now closed to travelers

Last post by couchpotato « Thu May 19, 2022 9:29 am
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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The phone line has been blocked as well.

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Last post by couchpotato
Thu May 19, 2022 9:29 am
Kidnap & Ransom travel insurance

Last post by ccc « Wed May 18, 2022 9:15 pm
Posted in General

by ccc » Wed May 18, 2022 9:15 pm » in General

Where to get Kidnap & Ransom travel insurance for individuals, because Battleface don‘t provide this service anymore?

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Last post by ccc
Wed May 18, 2022 9:15 pm
Dirty (corrupt) police

Last post by ccc « Wed May 18, 2022 9:09 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by ccc » Tue May 25, 2021 8:06 pm » in Kyrgyzstan
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I have found several infos about police, especially which ripss off travellers - want passport and then try to get / still some money.
Has anyone...

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No any bad experience during my stay last year in Kyrgyzstan.
Great country and local people!
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Last post by ccc
Wed May 18, 2022 9:09 pm
Tipping guide & driver in Pakistan

Last post by ccc « Wed May 18, 2022 9:03 pm
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by ccc » Tue May 03, 2022 9:39 pm » in Others

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How much should be a tip for guide & driver by a 18 days tour in Pakistan?
Many thanks in advance.

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Acc. tipping guide for Pakistan:

In Pakistan, you should tip your tour guide between 200 to 300 rupees (per day) depending on how happy you were....

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Last post by ccc
Wed May 18, 2022 9:03 pm
Going to Afghanistan post-8/2021

Last post by ccc « Wed May 18, 2022 9:00 pm
Posted in Afghanistan
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by Victorze » Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:16 am » in Afghanistan

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Perhaps we can make a thread to share reports/ see if its possible for tourists to go to Afghanistan post Taliban takeover. If you’ve gotten this far...

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A Canadian tourist, Francois Xavier Paradis Garneau, who visited 18 provinces of Afghanistan alone, says Afghanistan is a safe country now for...

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Last post by ccc
Wed May 18, 2022 9:00 pm
Looking for buddy's to travel the Pamir highway 20-7 - 27/7

Last post by StephParis « Wed May 18, 2022 4:50 pm
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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Everyone planning to travel the Pamirs this summer should think of an alternative.

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Last post by StephParis
Wed May 18, 2022 4:50 pm
Tajikistan E-visa refusals

Last post by BJ1045 « Wed May 18, 2022 11:04 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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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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Me and a buddy of mine applied for a e-visa with GBAO permit last week which got approved this week (probably have to change plans tho due to recent...
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Last post by BJ1045
Wed May 18, 2022 11:04 am
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
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
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
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
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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
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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

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