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Tashkent to Shymkent border crossing Q&A

Last post by Nuelo « Sun May 22, 2022 4:23 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by trevor warman » Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:50 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Tashkent to Shymkent via Chernyaevka border crossing..

from TSUM department store, green bus #97 1000 UZSom to near Yunusobod Bazaar.. then mini...

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From May 2022 ->

The bus station to take the d i r e c t bus from Shymkent to Tashkent is Bekzhan bus station, ~8km west of the city center. The...
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Last post by Nuelo
Sun May 22, 2022 4:23 am
GBAO/Pamirs are now closed to travelers

Last post by Christian77 « Sat May 21, 2022 9:58 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 9
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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It may be open. Tourists may be entering the region. But I am watching a one-way gun fight on the streets of Khorugh via CCTV. It's maybe 12 hours...

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Last post by Christian77
Sat May 21, 2022 9:58 pm
Kashgar-Lhasa-Lijiang-Dali-Kumming-Laos - September 2023

Last post by Roadtophnompenh « Sat May 21, 2022 7:33 pm
Posted in China travel sharing
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by marimari » Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:31 pm » in China travel sharing

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Hi there,
we are planning to travel (self-drive in a camper) from Kashgar (border Kyrgyzstan/China) to Laos and are looking for you (campers,...

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I am also intersted, my plan is going to Phnom Penh Cambodia in a 4x4, travelling alone, and Belgian. I hope to go this year but if not, who knows....

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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Sat May 21, 2022 7:33 pm
Looking for buddy's to travel the Pamir highway 20-7 - 27/7

Last post by Christian77 « Sat May 21, 2022 3:46 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 10
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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During the 2012 conflict (in which more people died) they opened up the same year, only 2-3 months later. The trouble started in late July, and I...
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Last post by Christian77
Sat May 21, 2022 3:46 pm
Photography in Tajikistan

Last post by Rogue_odyssey « Sat May 21, 2022 6:55 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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Given the current situation in the GBAO region, should I be considering a different destination for my August time frame? I'm not very familiar with...

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Last post by Rogue_odyssey
Sat May 21, 2022 6:55 am
Looking for hikers to join a 4 day hike in early July

Last post by 08mcgowj88 « Fri May 20, 2022 5:46 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan

by 08mcgowj88 » Fri May 20, 2022 5:46 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

Hi,

My cousin and I have arranged a hike with Visit Alay. It is with a recommended local travel provider who has great reviews. I have also spoken...

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Last post by 08mcgowj88
Fri May 20, 2022 5:46 pm
Is Gilgit Baltistan safe?

Last post by ccc « Fri May 20, 2022 7:46 am
Posted in Others
Replies: 2
by ccc » Thu May 19, 2022 10:25 pm » in Others

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Is Gilgit Baltistan safe for travel?
Thanks in advance.

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Thanks.

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Last post by ccc
Fri May 20, 2022 7:46 am
Kyrgyzstan E-visa extension

Last post by safwan « Fri May 20, 2022 6:37 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports

by safwan » Fri May 20, 2022 6:37 am » in Visas & embassy reports

Hi,
Is it possible to extend Kyrgyzstan transit visa from Bishkek? Anyone has any experience extending tourist/transit visa?

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Last post by safwan
Fri May 20, 2022 6:37 am
Passing to Abkhazia from Enguri Border

Last post by Boobaa « Fri May 20, 2022 5:34 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 48
by Bulut » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:56 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi everyone,

Two weeks later will visit Georgi. During my visit I also want to see Abkhazia. So will use the Inguri border. Below link is seems up...

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We received the same message („Good Day!
We inform you that due to the ongoing influenza epidemic, crossing of the state border is temporarily...
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Last post by Boobaa
Fri May 20, 2022 5:34 am
Border crossings reports: Dostyk/Dustlyk (Uzbekistan/Kyrgyzstan)

Last post by safwan « Fri May 20, 2022 2:05 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 53
by Mike » Sat Jun 27, 2015 2:22 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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The short version: this border closes early in the evening. If you intend to use it, either stay in Andijon (or one of the other Fergana Valley...

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Is it still open 24 Hours?
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Last post by safwan
Fri May 20, 2022 2:05 am
Want to stay in Pakistan for as long as possible

Last post by missmax8 « Thu May 19, 2022 5:14 pm
Posted in Others
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by traveltoad » Thu May 19, 2022 12:58 pm » in Others

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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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Hi!
1. I was in Pakistan last year on a tourist visa, which I applied online and received in three days (I'm Swiss). As soon as I entered the country...

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Last post by missmax8
Thu May 19, 2022 5:14 pm
Varzob valley & 7 bridges: instructions

Last post by Rrrrachel « Thu May 19, 2022 3:37 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
Replies: 2
by Christian77 » Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:37 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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I've given these directions to dozens of tourists, so I figure it would be easier to just put the instructions online.

If you are in Dushanbe and...

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Thank you so much for your post!! I had one day left in Tajikistan and hadn't seen any mountains yet! Your post saved my trip from being natureless....

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Last post by Rrrrachel
Thu May 19, 2022 3:37 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
Replies: 33
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
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
Replies: 10
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
Posted in Others
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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
Replies: 3
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
Tajikistan E-visa refusals

Last post by BJ1045 « Wed May 18, 2022 11:04 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 30
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
Replies: 12
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
Replies: 25
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
Replies: 5
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

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