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Naryn to Osh (Jalalabad-Kazarman) road / transport Q&A

Last post by vikas112dubey « Tue Mar 18, 2025 8:51 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by joncks » Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:34 pm » in Kyrgyzstan
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Hello,
We would like to travel from Osh to Son Köl and then onwards to Karakol. What would be the fastest way to travel over land from Osh to Son...

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Kok-Art Tunnel is not yet open it seems. one of the document says it will open in May 2025.
I sent an email to the transport ministry(on 17th March...
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Last post by vikas112dubey
Tue Mar 18, 2025 8:51 am
Tajikistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by h.k00 « Tue Mar 18, 2025 8:07 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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You can apply for multi-entry eVisa with GBAO permit. Just make sure you explain why you need it.

Certainly looks like that'll be the go with the...
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Last post by h.k00
Tue Mar 18, 2025 8:07 am
Tajikistan to India through China

Last post by sunny0421 « Tue Mar 18, 2025 7:21 am
Posted in China
Replies: 2
by SkyCoops » Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:31 pm » in China

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Hello fellow travelers.

I (cyclist, French passport) would like to know what are the possibilities to overland from Tajikistan to India (and...

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I don't think you could go to India by land, as there's no crossable passes between India and us. We have border controversies with India all along...

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Last post by sunny0421
Tue Mar 18, 2025 7:21 am
Karakoram Highway - May or Oct

Last post by minion « Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:59 am
Posted in Others
Replies: 2
by minion » Mon Mar 17, 2025 5:51 am » in Others

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i like to see majestic snowcapped peaks while traveling Karakoram Highway (Gilgit to Khunjerab Pass and back)

is May or Oct better based on the...

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I did the trip in october 2022 from Islamabad, while i was waiting on my Indian Visa. The road to Gilgit is in fact also very beautiful and rough...

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Last post by minion
Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:59 am
Margilan to Tashkent Train

Last post by TicoTaco « Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:34 am
Posted in Uzbekistan

by TicoTaco » Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:34 am » in Uzbekistan

Does anybody know which side of the train has the more scenic view for this route? Also, is that on the single-seat side or two-seat side (as the...

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Last post by TicoTaco
Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:34 am
Homestay and horse rental in Sary Mogol

Last post by velowallah « Mon Mar 17, 2025 10:12 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by velowallah » Sun Mar 16, 2025 4:33 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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hi folks,
Any recommendations for a good home stay in Sary Mogol? There's a few (very few) places on Booking, but the info seems unreliable. For...

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ah yes, thanks, i'd seen those posts. I can't find any contacts for the homestays they mentioned unfortunately. Except the CBT Sary Mogol, which...

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Last post by velowallah
Mon Mar 17, 2025 10:12 pm
Tajik visa in Tashkent

Last post by Jon D « Mon Mar 17, 2025 4:19 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 23
by hadas shapira » Thu Jun 04, 2015 10:06 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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‎Hello! We are 3 Isrealies and we were told in the embassy of Tajikistan in Tasjkent‎ that we need a LOI to get a visa. What are the options for...

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Does anyone know if it is possible for UK passport holder to obtain a visa for Tajikistan at the Tajik embassy in Tashkent? I realise that the e-visa...
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Last post by Jon D
Mon Mar 17, 2025 4:19 pm
Nukus / Aral Sea Tour - March 29/30 (2D1N)

Last post by Mark « Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:18 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by Mark » Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:18 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

Hey everyone,
my name is Mark (Germany) and I wanted to book a 2 day tour to the Aral Sea from Nukus.
Due to high prices it would be more than wise...

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Last post by Mark
Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:18 pm
Hong Kong passport holder crossing land borders in Central Asia

Last post by Jchoy « Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:16 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by cky141 » Sun Aug 11, 2024 10:21 am » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hello all, I am a Hong Kong passport holder planning to travel in Central Asia in September.
I am going to travel from Almaty to Bishkek by bus...

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Hello. I am a hk passport holder and looking for the same answer. Is it allowed to cross the land from Kazakhstan to Bishkek Kyrgyzstan? How did it...

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Last post by Jchoy
Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:16 pm
Embassy Report: Turkmen visa in Ankara

Last post by Sasharone « Mon Mar 17, 2025 10:27 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 18
by charlieb123 » Tue Mar 10, 2015 10:53 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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Turkmen Transit Visa:

Very easy to get, Turkmen Embassy was easy to find and not busy. Guy inside speaks very good english and is helpful (for...

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Wasn't possible to get the Turkmen transit visa.
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Last post by Sasharone
Mon Mar 17, 2025 10:27 am
Carrying a knife

Last post by gilligroom « Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:58 am
Posted in Outdoor adventures
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by IronChris » Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:37 am » in Outdoor adventures

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Hi guys,

I wonder if carrying a knife is a problem in Russia, Kazakhstan, Usbekistan and this region. I am talking from a normal, fix blade of about...

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Hi, I was wondering if you ended up carrying a knife on a train trip in any of these countries- I have had them confiscated in China even when packed...

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Last post by gilligroom
Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:58 am
Chaek-Kazarman-Jalalabad

Last post by vikas112dubey « Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:48 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
Replies: 7
by IskanderVikander » Wed May 22, 2024 10:03 am » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hello!
As different people are giving different information, are some parts of this road blocked, which ones, when may be open and what are the...

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Latest update here- it seems the tunnel opening has been postponned to May 2025

Update:

I have sent an email(on 17th March 2025) to Kyrgyz...

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Last post by vikas112dubey
Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:48 am
Turkmenistan re-opening Q&A

Last post by Sasharone « Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:11 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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I just visited the embassy in Ankara and they told me they stopped issuing transit visas as well, only driver's visa is possible but then you have to...
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Last post by Sasharone
Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:11 am
Dushenbe to Osh 26 to 29 September 2025

Last post by understan.tours « Mon Mar 17, 2025 8:25 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Rana » Sun Mar 16, 2025 6:05 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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My wife and I are looking to do 4 day Pamir highway tour in September. We are a couple from UK. Anyone interested in doing this short tour with us....

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Hello Rana,

I would recommend to make at least 5 days if you go from Dushanbe - just to Khorog yu will need 18hrs.
Have a good one.
Henrich

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Last post by understan.tours
Mon Mar 17, 2025 8:25 am
Khunjerab Pass (China-Pakistan border) Q&A

Last post by kadsia « Mon Mar 17, 2025 7:47 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by AUM » Thu Aug 06, 2015 3:09 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hello,
I am in Gilgit, planning to cross to China soon.
Someone here scared me that they might refuse me to cross the border if I can not prove a...

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Just received this from a travel agent in Xinjiang:

Khunerjab is only closed on weekends and Chinese holidays, and is open to tourists at other...
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Last post by kadsia
Mon Mar 17, 2025 7:47 am
Dushanbe > Osh June 2025 [found group please close]

Last post by Jchoy « Mon Mar 17, 2025 6:16 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 1
by h.k00 » Sat Jan 11, 2025 7:25 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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==== Group found for trip - topic can be closed ====

Hey,

I'm Hayden, 24M from Australia and am looking to hire a 4x4 and head out on the Pamir...

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Hi! I am 30F from Hong Kong. Planning to do the similar thing around Pamir highway, would love to do some hikes around the area. Also flexible about...

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Last post by Jchoy
Mon Mar 17, 2025 6:16 am
Pamir Highway May/June 2025

Last post by Jchoy « Mon Mar 17, 2025 6:00 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 12
by charlottegholt » Mon Dec 30, 2024 4:23 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare
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Hi there!

I am 25F from the UK and looking to travel through Central Asia in summer 2025. My partner (26M - also from the UK) will be joining me for...

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Hi! I am 30F from Hong Kong (My partner, 30M from HK have potential joining). Planning to do the similar thing, Pamir highway and some hikes. I am...
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Last post by Jchoy
Mon Mar 17, 2025 6:00 am
Dushanbe to Osh - Late June

Last post by Jchoy « Mon Mar 17, 2025 5:23 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 2
by Skyross203 » Sun Mar 09, 2025 2:50 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi everyone!

We are a couple in our late 20s from Scotland and Australia looking for 1-2 other people to join us on the Pamir Highway in late June....

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PM you ：D

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Last post by Jchoy
Mon Mar 17, 2025 5:23 am
China orders ALL Hotels to allow foreign guests!

Last post by nemesis464 « Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:01 pm
Posted in China
Replies: 12
by alguesala » Sat May 25, 2024 8:32 am » in China
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Hi, here Lluis, living in China for the last ten years. Today, foreigners are sharing on Wechat an oficial announcement from the government stating...

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That's great news.

Just India and Pakistan hotels that are a massive pain for tourists in Asia then!
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Last post by nemesis464
Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:01 pm
Advice for Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan in May 2025

Last post by understan.tours « Sun Mar 16, 2025 6:07 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
Replies: 7
by domi2025 » Fri Mar 14, 2025 1:27 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hello,
With a friend of mine we will be traveling to Central Asia for 13 days in early May. We have never been to the region before so we're looking...

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This really depends if you are more into nature, history, or maybe Soviet Architecture - you mainly have these options in Central Asia.

In terms of...

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Last post by understan.tours
Sun Mar 16, 2025 6:07 pm
2WD Motorhome in Karakoram and Pamir routes

Last post by mazeno « Sun Mar 16, 2025 2:50 pm
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by jpman » Sun Mar 16, 2025 10:51 am » in Cars and motorbikes

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Hi everyone!
I will go straight to the point: Are they perfectly doable by a big 2WD van or AC, or do I need a 4x4?
Thanks!

A bit of context:
- I am...

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it depends on your skills and experience and local conditions /eg snow, landslides etc/
usually early september is still ok
sometimes you could find...

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Last post by mazeno
Sun Mar 16, 2025 2:50 pm
New China 30-day visa-free policy

Last post by Fahrrad-Reise « Sun Mar 16, 2025 12:16 pm
Posted in China
Replies: 10
by Kalpazan » Mon Nov 25, 2024 10:20 am » in China
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From November 30, citizens of the following 38 countries and territories will be able to enjoy a 30-day visa-free stay in China:

Andorra
Australia...

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Any chance this 30days could be extended at a PBS office ?

Any reports on if an extension of the visa-free stay in a PBS is possible? Same...
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Last post by Fahrrad-Reise
Sun Mar 16, 2025 12:16 pm
rideshare Pamir + wakhan valley 23 june or 24 June (10 days)

Last post by itravelabout « Sun Mar 16, 2025 6:15 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by robertneijzen » Sun Feb 23, 2025 1:19 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi,

We (2 pax in their 30s) have a 10day pamir tour arranged (dushanbe - osh) and looking for 2 travel buddies to share the car. We expect to leave...

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Hello Robert, I am looking at the same dates and route Dushanbe - Osh. I am traveling solo for this one. Any idea where you are planning to stop and...

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Last post by itravelabout
Sun Mar 16, 2025 6:15 am
eSIMs Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

Last post by steven « Sun Mar 16, 2025 12:51 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
Replies: 3
by nickf » Sat Mar 15, 2025 5:28 am » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hi

we are spending 3 weeks in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan during April.

What's the latest advice on best eSIM company to use?

thanks

Nick

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Thanks - but I'd really prefer an eSim that covers both countires and Airalo doesn't have such a product.

has reviews of such plans

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Last post by steven
Sun Mar 16, 2025 12:51 am
Question about night trains in Kazakhstan

Last post by itfcfan « Sat Mar 15, 2025 10:03 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by sebastien1214 » Thu Feb 27, 2025 4:25 pm » in Kazakhstan

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Hello,

I am planning a trip to Central Asia in which I plan to take the night train Astana - Almaty. I saw that there were cabins with showers in...

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A Kazakh vlogger recently made a video of travelling in Talgo Grand Lux (in Russian). The part with the shower is linked to below:

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Last post by itfcfan
Sat Mar 15, 2025 10:03 pm

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