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Khorgos border crossing Q&A (Almaty - Urumqi)

Last post by merodrem « Thu Sep 21, 2023 10:51 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Oakenshield » Fri Jul 25, 2014 5:43 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi guys,

I'm currently in Almaty planning my trip through Kazahstan to China. I want to go to Khorgos (I'm on the bike) but I don't know which road...

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Does anyone have some intel on wether the border will be open or closed?

29th september closed, 30th open, 1st 2nd and 3rd october closed, 4th...
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Last post by merodrem
Thu Sep 21, 2023 10:51 am
Khunjerab Pass (China-Pakistan border) Q&A

Last post by Roadtophnompenh « Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:38 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 35
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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It all depends on the weather, not politics. I was at the border 20 october last year, and hardly made it upstairs driving a Lexus 4X4. If the global...
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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:38 am
Ride Share Osh to Dushambe

Last post by Richard55111 « Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:26 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 2
by Richard55111 » Mon Sep 18, 2023 6:35 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Looking for fellow travellers looking to ride share from Osh to Dushambe from 20 th September onwards . Prefer private jeep rental but will consider...

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Only me .I am currently in Sary Tash.

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Last post by Richard55111
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:26 am
Dushanbe Airport Dilemma

Last post by willemspie « Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:00 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 1
by ryanang94 » Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:22 am » in Tajikistan

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Hi guys,

My friend and I (two Singaporeans guys) are planning to fly out of Dushanbe to Tashkent after our trip to the Fann Mountains.

Ive been...

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I don't know but it is true Asian travellers were targeted at Dushanbe Airport.

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Last post by willemspie
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:00 am
Short trips outside Uzbekistan, starting from Tashkent

Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman « Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:56 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
Replies: 9
by Numetshell » Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:36 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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In a few days, I'll be arriving in Tashkent. First time visitor to Central Asia. A friend and I will be doing what I think is a pretty standard route...

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As previous, I went to the shared taxi place, but then my guesthouse (Sugd) arranged for a free lift with two locals from Dushanbe on a boys weekend,...

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Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman
Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:56 am
Almaty Region: Looking for 1-2 people to take a 4-5 day road-trip from 19.09.2023 or later

Last post by veragiulia23 « Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:41 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing
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by veragiulia23 » Mon Sep 18, 2023 5:32 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

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Hi, we are a German/Italian couple and are looking for 1-2 people to take a 4-5 day roadtrip in the Almaty region.
We are staying in Almaty right...

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Hi,

I’m sorry, we’ve already started…😕

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Last post by veragiulia23
Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:41 am
Nuratau mountains - Getting there and away - Ravshan broken link

Last post by benzhamin « Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:57 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 4
by ReachTCS_123 » Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:09 pm » in Uzbekistan

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Good day,

The Ravshan link under Getting there and away isn't working from the Nuratau mountains webpage (see below), is there any other...

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We travelled to Nuratau from Samarkand by shared taxi this week without too much hassle. We used the link in Kasia's post ( and another similar...

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Last post by benzhamin
Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:57 pm
Camping shop in Dushanbe Q&A

Last post by tallpaul « Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:45 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 8
by Andyc91 » Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:01 pm » in Tajikistan

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After some kind of replacement for my thermarest which has begun to delaminate.

Do I have a chance to find anything, even a foam matt in Dushanbe...

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I tried to find nice wool hiking socks at the top two stores that were mentioned but was not successful. The top shop had water filters, but no...

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Last post by tallpaul
Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:45 pm
Osh to Dushanbe early Oct

Last post by Arudogs « Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:41 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 5
by tapacharya » Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:00 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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With reports of the border being open, I'm hoping to be able to go one-way from Osh to Dushanbe in a rental car + driver. I'm looking for potential...

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Hey Steph, your dates and plan seem to align with mined happy to see if we can combine trips!

Feel free to drop me a WhatsApp on +44 7807 630 716...

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Last post by Arudogs
Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:41 pm
Crossing Iran - Pakistan border at Gabd-Reemdan

Last post by Koen « Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:11 pm
Posted in Iran
Replies: 15
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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I was in Pakistan last year, was perfect.
Just asked old colleague in Karachi, he said it's good in that area
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Last post by Koen
Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:11 pm
Mangystau Tour starting tomorrow

Last post by jannewer « Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:46 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing

by jannewer » Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:46 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

If anyone happens to be in Aktau right now, this is your chance for a great deal on a private tour to Mangystau!

We have booked a private tour...

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Last post by jannewer
Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:46 am
Backpacking Iraq

Last post by TautTruffle « Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:07 am
Posted in Others
Replies: 5
by maxg » Sun Feb 27, 2022 1:13 am » in Others

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Hello!
Just throwing this topic out there... I know that Iraq is more secure now than it was a few years ago, but is it safe enough to travel without...

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Ccandelario, that's really interesting. One thing you did not mention: your physical appearance. It may be uncomfortable to hear it, but independent...

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Last post by TautTruffle
Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:07 am
Zahedan - Quetta border crossing (IR -> PAK)

Last post by TautTruffle « Wed Sep 20, 2023 8:26 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 38
by SPR11 » Sat Feb 13, 2016 12:14 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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This is the response I got on another forum concerning this question.

''European travelers cross into Pakistan from Iran almost on daily basis,...

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What a story! Ha! You already mentioned some bits in other posts but that's a great little writeup, thanks. It's really clearer now what all this...
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Last post by TautTruffle
Wed Sep 20, 2023 8:26 am
Wagah Border (Lahore - Amritsar) PAK - IND

Last post by TautTruffle « Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:51 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 42
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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Very helpful. Yep, money has a strange power to crack even the hardest bureaucracy.
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Last post by TautTruffle
Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:51 am
Turkmenistan travel sharing December 01

Last post by Muth « Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:18 am
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing
Replies: 2
by Muth » Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:44 am » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

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Hello,

We are 2 French traveller 32 and 36 years old with a 4x4 truck camper.

We are planning to cross through Turkmenistan from Uzbekistan to...

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We are still looking for more people !

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Last post by Muth
Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:18 am
When will the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border reopen?

Last post by Mary « Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:08 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Andrea1989 » Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:48 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hello! Can you tell me if the border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is open?

Thank you in advance!

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Hello! We are a couple that crossed the borther from Kyrgyzstan to Tayikistan last 9th september.
Kyrgyzstan tourist departament sent the mail with...
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Last post by Mary
Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:08 am
Accommodations Kyrgyzstan or Kazakhstan Mountains

Last post by willemspie « Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:05 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by Suba-Round-The-World » Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:22 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hello, we are now in Mongolia, in the end of October we leave back to Russia, Kazakhstan and going south, because we want to enter Iran in December...

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From your accomodation in Almaty, you can go for day trips by public transport and then hiking in the mountains. But November ???
In Kyrgyzstan,...

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Last post by willemspie
Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:05 am
Tashkent - Samarkand - Dushanbe train Q&A

Last post by LifeBehindBars « Wed Sep 20, 2023 4:31 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 45
by noobnoob » Sat Aug 27, 2022 1:31 pm » in Tajikistan
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Hi all,
Sorry if this was posted somewhere else, but all I found was reports that this did not run.

Just booked tickets on a Tashkent - Dushanbe...

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Yep you'll need to go to the train station, there's a information desk in the lobby where you can buy tickets. They don't speak English so maybe...
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Last post by LifeBehindBars
Wed Sep 20, 2023 4:31 am
Chinese visa extension report: Leshan

Last post by panda « Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:09 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 8
by julistan » Tue Sep 30, 2014 6:12 am » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hi all
I am out of the PSB of Leshan where they are very nice and efficient.
Ready the next day. No problem if you come the day before your visa...

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Update August 2023:

Visa extension still possible in Leshan

- it took 4 working days, Monday morning to Thursday afternoon
- no physical hotel...

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Last post by panda
Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:09 pm
Aral Sea Tour Mid-October (1-2 people)

Last post by RootsAbroad « Tue Sep 19, 2023 4:23 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by RootsAbroad » Tue Sep 19, 2023 4:23 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

Hi everyone,

We are a 30 yo Belgian-German couple, looking for up to two people to join us on an Aral Sea tour (2day-1 night) between 12 or 13-15th...

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Last post by RootsAbroad
Tue Sep 19, 2023 4:23 pm
Osh -> Dushanbe (30 Sep - 6 Oct)

Last post by Edmiller « Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:00 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 1
by Arudogs » Thu Sep 14, 2023 12:45 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi! I’m looking to hire a driver and travel from Osh to Dushanbe from 30 September - 6 October. I’m looking for 3 people who are interested in...

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Hi Arman,
Thanks for posting - I’m also travelling solo (32M, UK) and keen to join up with some others for the Highway - but will only be able to...

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Last post by Edmiller
Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:00 pm
Uzbekistan new registration system from July 2018

Last post by pauldavidconnor « Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:39 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 55
by steven » Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:59 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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All your questions and answers about the registration system in Uzbekistan are welcome below. Before asking, please read

**** Uzbek registration...

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I can only speak for my experience in September of 2023.
My partner and I are from Australia travelled through Uzbekistan for 9 days, collected slips...
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Last post by pauldavidconnor
Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:39 am
Altyn Emel ride and hike share/Kegen Crossing

Last post by Tomek L « Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:36 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing

by Tomek L » Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:36 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

Hi there,

I'm Tomek, a solo traveller from Poland.
I'm looking for travel companions to rent a car and try some off the track hikes in the Altyn...

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Last post by Tomek L
Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:36 am
Georgia to Russia Border crossing (Zemo Larsi - Chertov Most)

Last post by missmax8 « Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:18 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 86
by ivars » Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:55 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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I was browsing through the site and found the border map, and thought that maybe it could be useful to someone that I posted the info about the...

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Has anyone crossed in the other direction recently, from Russia into Georgia?

To cross the border do we need to be in a car (and not to be an...
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Last post by missmax8
Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:18 am
Russia entry restriction

Last post by missmax8 « Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:08 am
Posted in Others
Replies: 33
by kenyon » Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:51 am » in Others
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hello

does anyone enter Russia by motorcycle recently?

planning to enter Russia from Georgia.

thank you

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Has anyone from a Western country already applied for it? I'm sceptical if there is any practical way to pay for it, as western credit cards do not...
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Last post by missmax8
Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:08 am

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