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Sharq Taronalari Music Festival

Last post by rgwtz « Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:51 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by rgwtz » Thu Jul 10, 2025 11:23 pm » in Uzbekistan

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Hi all,

Visiting Uzbekistan soon, and have noticed that the 'Sharq Taronalari International Music Festival' is being held in Samarkand from 26/08 -...

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Just checked again, and my mistake, I did appear to be wrong. My source was this press release by the Uzbek Embassy in Germany ( and the web design...

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Last post by rgwtz
Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:51 pm
Osh to Khorog/Dushanbe mid-August looking to share cost of driver for custom itinerary

Last post by solotraveller35 « Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:39 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by solotraveller35 » Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:39 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi everyone,

I am a solo traveller from Canada, 30yo female, travelling central asia for 2 months. I am interested in sharing costs for Pamir...

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Last post by solotraveller35
Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:39 pm
Qolma/Kulma pass (China-Tajikistan) border crossing reports

Last post by boreas « Fri Jul 11, 2025 3:41 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 117
by Roman » Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:39 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Today I was passing by Qolma and decided to give it a try as there were no reports from this direction.

The officers looked concerned themselves and...

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I didn’t need any permits one month ago. But you do apparently need some document that can be obtained in China (Tashkurgan permit) if you travel...
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Last post by boreas
Fri Jul 11, 2025 3:41 pm
Qalai Khumb accommodation Q&A

Last post by Kaisa « Fri Jul 11, 2025 3:40 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
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by steven » Thu Dec 19, 2019 4:10 pm » in Tajikistan

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Just whipped up a short article on Qalai Khumb, but I did not have much to offer on accommodation in the town. If you have a good tip for a hotel,...

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A small update on Guesthouse Roma: we stayed there last week and liked it, the location on the river is amazing! A small three-person private room...

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Last post by Kaisa
Fri Jul 11, 2025 3:40 pm
UK can now get evisa for Tajikistan

Last post by mb44 « Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:21 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by Nukeproof » Mon Feb 03, 2025 2:30 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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It seems UK can now apply for evisa and GBAO

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Hi all. First post on here. Doing a tour of Central Asia in October.

Applied for my TJK eVisa today and Money has come off my card. However, status...

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Last post by mb44
Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:21 pm
Polygon Semipalatinsk Test Site and Museum: open or not?

Last post by cbonin « Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:21 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
Replies: 50
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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Were you able to find a travel companion? I'm curious about visiting the museum in Kurchatov, but can't ascertain whether or not the town itself is...
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Last post by cbonin
Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:21 pm
Train from Nukus to Aktau

Last post by Milad « Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:44 pm
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

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Last post by Milad
Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:44 pm
Which Afghan Borders open?

Last post by OWNER « Fri Jul 11, 2025 11:05 am
Posted in Afghanistan
Replies: 16
by The_Horse » Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:59 am » in Afghanistan
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I'm looking to enter Afghanistan (because I'm a selfish sociopath accordingto Stephen77 lol). The Pakistan border is open, so I'll be crossing from...

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... is the Характерно border open for foreign tourists?

Yes.
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Last post by OWNER
Fri Jul 11, 2025 11:05 am
Mangystau 4x4 self-drive with convoy

Last post by steven « Fri Jul 11, 2025 10:04 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
Replies: 1
by travelgudu » Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:13 pm » in Kazakhstan

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Hi everyone
is there any company that rent 4x4 cars and organize convoy trip to Mangystau?
We would love to have the independence to drive ourselves...

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has some ideas

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Last post by steven
Fri Jul 11, 2025 10:04 am
Looking for travel buddies

Last post by Krishna « Fri Jul 11, 2025 9:05 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing

by Krishna » Fri Jul 11, 2025 9:05 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

Hi,We are a couple who is going to be in Almaty from the 14th July till the 19th July. We are planning to visit some of the main attractions and are...

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Last post by Krishna
Fri Jul 11, 2025 9:05 am
Current situation Iran

Last post by PeterM « Fri Jul 11, 2025 8:17 am
Posted in Iran
Replies: 69
by Jefta » Mon Sep 26, 2022 4:56 pm » in Iran
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Me and my wife are planning to travel to Iran from Tajikistan in around 2 weeks. Now the current situation in Iran has changed and we heard from...

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Just in case someone is considering going to Iran and missed it:
A French-Germany bicycle guy was arrested.

I have been recently for several...
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Last post by PeterM
Fri Jul 11, 2025 8:17 am
Crossing Iran - Pakistan border at Gabd-Reemdan

Last post by highroller « Fri Jul 11, 2025 7:24 am
Posted in Iran
Replies: 21
by Valentin.vak » Mon Jan 03, 2022 1:56 pm » in Iran
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Hi fellow travellers.
I am currently trying to get to Pakistan from Iran on a motorbike and I really want to avoid the Quetta route since there is...

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For those crossing Rimdan border, now vehicles can cross this border which was not previously allowed.
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Last post by highroller
Fri Jul 11, 2025 7:24 am
Private tour sharing: Almaty to Karakol - July 7/8/9

Last post by Itinerah « Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:00 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing
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by MA_H » Wed Jun 11, 2025 7:59 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

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We are two people planning to travel from Almaty to Karakol in the time July 7/8/9 - ideally as a two day tour with stops at Charyn Canyon and Kolsai...

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Did you leave already, I sent you a PM

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Last post by Itinerah
Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:00 am
eSIM cards for Central Asia

Last post by angelone « Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:08 am
Posted in General
Replies: 26
by Christian77 » Mon Feb 27, 2023 12:29 am » in General
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I'm not always up to date on tech advances, but...it seems that newer phones can use virtual eSIM cards. iPhone 14 and after will no longer take...

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I've had good luck with eSIM.sm for Central Asia - they cover Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in one package for around $12-15 for...
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Last post by angelone
Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:08 am
Nepal to Kyrgyzstan July August 2025?

Last post by landline « Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:40 am
Posted in China travel sharing

by landline » Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:40 am » in China travel sharing

Hi I am with my car now in Nepal and my be interested to join a group to drive late July or August to Osh, Kyrgyzstan. Please PM me, thanks :)

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Last post by landline
Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:40 am
Anyone want to join us on a transit from China to Kazakhstan in July

Last post by landline « Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:28 am
Posted in China travel sharing
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by Hanbanan » Thu Jun 26, 2025 8:07 am » in China travel sharing

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Hello!

In order to avoid another transit through Russia we are planning to drive back to Kazakhstan via China.

We aren't yet firm on dates but...

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Hello :)

I am interested to drive from Nepal to Osh inKyrgyzstan but only end of July after hopefully the bridge is repaired

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Last post by landline
Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:28 am
Looking for travel/hiking buddies, Mid-late August

Last post by rgwtz « Thu Jul 10, 2025 11:43 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by rgwtz » Thu Jul 10, 2025 11:43 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

Hello everyone,

Going to be visiting Kyrgyzstan in Mid-late August, and looking for hiking buddies! Male, in my mid-20s, big fan of exploration....

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Last post by rgwtz
Thu Jul 10, 2025 11:43 pm
Almaty to karakol [Charyn Canyon - Kolsai lakes - Kaindy] by Kegen-Karakara on the 25/26/27 of August

Last post by PierreML « Thu Jul 10, 2025 10:44 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing

by PierreML » Thu Jul 10, 2025 10:44 pm » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

Hello everyone,

We are a couple (~30y) making a trip from Almaty to Karakol in august (25-27)

25 August
Almaty - Charyn Canyon - homestay at Saty...

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Last post by PierreML
Thu Jul 10, 2025 10:44 pm
Karakol to almaty sharetaxi(7/27) through charyn canyon and 2 lakes+altynemel 1night 2days

Last post by BVB1909 « Thu Jul 10, 2025 8:48 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by BVB1909 » Thu Jul 10, 2025 8:48 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

Hello!! I'm planning to go karakol to almaty through visiting some tourists attractions like kaindy,kolsai lake, charyn canyon and altynemel national...

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Last post by BVB1909
Thu Jul 10, 2025 8:48 pm
Karakol to almaty sharetaxi(7/27) through charyn canyon and 2 lakes+altynemel 1night 2days

Last post by BVB1909 « Thu Jul 10, 2025 8:47 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing

by BVB1909 » Thu Jul 10, 2025 8:47 pm » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

Hello!! I'm planning to go karakol to almaty through visiting some tourists attractions like kaindy,kolsai lake, charyn canyon and altynemel national...

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Last post by BVB1909
Thu Jul 10, 2025 8:47 pm
Report: Karakol to Almaty Hitchhike (Karkara border)

Last post by Hectorcaramelo « Thu Jul 10, 2025 5:26 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by TheNonFlyingDutchman » Sat Jun 17, 2023 10:47 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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yesterday I traveled from Karakol to Almaty via the Karkara border by hitchhiking, and let me start of with saying: Don’t do it.

I drew a little...

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At the end of June 2025 we wanted to travel in one day from Karakol to Saty with some time to visit the Charyn Canyon. First of all we got Kazachstan...

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Last post by Hectorcaramelo
Thu Jul 10, 2025 5:26 pm
Karkara valley (Kegen – Tup/Kensu) border

Last post by inbatonrouge « Thu Jul 10, 2025 5:06 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 127
by julistan » Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:31 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi Stevens,

I will try to cross that border this next tuesday hoping the kazakhs guards have heard something about the free visa pilot programme. I...

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Can anyone let me know the first place to get Soms when you get into KG are? Or if they are available in KZ prior to the border crossing?
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Last post by inbatonrouge
Thu Jul 10, 2025 5:06 pm
Question Shirkent Valley

Last post by FiekeDutch « Thu Jul 10, 2025 2:11 pm
Posted in Tajikistan

by FiekeDutch » Thu Jul 10, 2025 2:11 pm » in Tajikistan

Hello!

I’ll be in Dushanbe in mid-September and would love to visit the Shirkent Valley to see the dinosaur footprints. Does anyone have...

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Last post by FiekeDutch
Thu Jul 10, 2025 2:11 pm
Looking for buddy Yaghnob valley September

Last post by FiekeDutch « Thu Jul 10, 2025 1:53 pm
Posted in Tajikistan travel sharing

by FiekeDutch » Thu Jul 10, 2025 1:53 pm » in Tajikistan travel sharing

Hello!

I’m a 27-year-old Dutch woman and I’ll be travelling solo through Central Asia.

I’m very interested in visiting the Yaghnob Valley and found...

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Last post by FiekeDutch
Thu Jul 10, 2025 1:53 pm
Tajikistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by Jonny.Fyfe « Thu Jul 10, 2025 12:57 pm
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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Hey Michel,

Irish citizen here, applied 20th June, asked for further documents (scanned passport, LOI etc) on 25th June, uploaded 26th June and got...
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Last post by Jonny.Fyfe
Thu Jul 10, 2025 12:57 pm

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