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Camping gas Astana

Last post by Stanman2001 « Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:34 am

by Stanman2001 » Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:34 am

Anyone know where I can find camping gas in Astana??? Thank you!

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Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:34 am
K2 trek unguided

Last post by willemspie « Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:23 am
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by owolbach » Mon Sep 09, 2024 12:30 am

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Does anyone know if LOI's work for the K2 basecamp trek or is it mandatory to be accompanied by a guide?

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I think it is mandatory to go with a guide. It is a military area. You will need porters too.

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Last post by willemspie
Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:23 am
Cycling the silk road with (pea)nut allergy

Last post by ilikeplants625 « Sat Aug 31, 2024 3:12 pm
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by halcyon » Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:51 pm

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Hi everyone,
My partner and I have started planning our next trips, and working up to a round the world cycling trip somewhere in the next few years,...

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Hey there — I sent a private message but thought I’d also add here. How’d it go? I also have these severe allergies and wanting to learn how to do...

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Last post by ilikeplants625
Sat Aug 31, 2024 3:12 pm
Camping gas or fuel in Uzbekistan

Last post by philaep « Thu Aug 08, 2024 3:21 am
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by Evelyn » Sun Jun 10, 2018 1:29 pm

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Hi,

In July, we will do some trekking in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan (Fann Mountains), with our tent and camping stove.

Do anyone know if we can buy...

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Hi all,
Another confirmation: went to Rider in Tashkent yesterday. They had a decent amount of gas cartridges - small, medium (230ml) and large...

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Last post by philaep
Thu Aug 08, 2024 3:21 am
Camping gas / fuel in Khujand

Last post by steven « Wed Aug 07, 2024 1:49 pm
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by steven » Wed Aug 07, 2024 1:48 pm

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Please post all your reports and questions on where to get camping stove gas canisters with butane or propane, liquid fuels, alcohol, in Khujand.

We...

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Got this via email:

Today I was able to get a gas cartridge in Khujand so maybe you want to add this information also.
Zeravshan Tourist...

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Last post by steven
Wed Aug 07, 2024 1:49 pm
Camping gas/fuel in Khorog Q&A

Last post by Turumtaikul « Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:59 pm
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by wouterjdv » Sun Sep 15, 2019 3:29 pm

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PECTA in Khorog has cannisters. We also left our full and unused ones at their office, hoping to make someone happy.

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They sell camping gas at Pamir Lodge too. 120 somoni for a small cannister.

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Last post by Turumtaikul
Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:59 pm
Fann Mountains, Chimtarga Pass

Last post by Kalpazan « Wed Jun 19, 2024 5:48 pm
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by lukaszlemur » Thu Aug 09, 2018 7:56 am

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Hi All,

I'm going to trek in Fann Mountains at the end of August. I'm planning the route and wondering about ice/snow conditions on Chimtarga Pass,...

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You can use Sentinel-2 satellite images to evaluate situation at Chimtarga. Currently indeed a lot of snow.

All you need to know about this...

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Last post by Kalpazan
Wed Jun 19, 2024 5:48 pm
Kyrgyzstan hiking in early-mid June

Last post by M39 « Sat Jun 08, 2024 1:35 pm
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by Kkzf » Sat Jan 06, 2024 3:19 am

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Hi all,

I will be arriving in Kyrgyzstan in early June this year after completing the Pamir Highway. I am a keen hiker and I have heard of...

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Hi!

I will arrive tomorrow in Beshkik till the 29th of june. Any Updates about trails would be great!

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Last post by M39
Sat Jun 08, 2024 1:35 pm
Hiking across the Pamirs in Tajikistan - Starghi and Odudi passes, weather, food drops, emergency contacts, and Murghab

Last post by avie_f « Wed Jun 05, 2024 7:05 am
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by avie_f » Tue May 14, 2024 9:35 am

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Hi Caravanistan community,

I'm preparing a hike across the Pamir Trail (Navobod to Vrang, Section 5-9) this summer, after which I'm hoping to hike...

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Hi cat_hag and Goatacular, thanks so much for your responses! Goat, that is all so helpful re resources to look at passes on westra.ru - thank you....

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Last post by avie_f
Wed Jun 05, 2024 7:05 am
Beginner riding and solo hiking in Kyrgyzstan

Last post by faxian2024 « Wed May 29, 2024 3:19 pm
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by faxian2024 » Thu May 23, 2024 4:33 pm

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Hello,

I'm going to Kyrgyzstan after Pamir highway in a couple of weeks, and keen to explore the mountains both hiking and riding. I've ridden a...

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Thanks both! Do you know much about how much provision there is for beginner riders?

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Last post by faxian2024
Wed May 29, 2024 3:19 pm
Ak-Suu traverse solo?

Last post by r_f_s « Fri May 17, 2024 4:52 pm

by r_f_s » Fri May 17, 2024 4:52 pm

Hello all!

I'm planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan in late July, and was considering doing the Ak-Suu traverse. I'm eager to do this on my own, but wanted...

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Last post by r_f_s
Fri May 17, 2024 4:52 pm
Hiking in Fann Mountains - Renting Tent and Poles possible?

Last post by anoushka456 « Wed May 01, 2024 12:04 pm
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by anoushka456 » Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:41 am

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Hi all

We are hoping to do the Lakes loop in the Fann Mountains at the end of June / early July. Our itinerary before this is crossing from...

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Thank you both! I will check with ZTDA.

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Last post by anoushka456
Wed May 01, 2024 12:04 pm
Solo and never hiked......

Last post by steven « Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:44 pm
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by jen25w » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:10 am

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I'm 45, in good physical shape and workout daily. I have never hiked but am interested in seeing the natural beauty of Kyrgyzstan. I'll be there in...

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Is it possible for me to show up in Karakol and book a 2-4 day hiking tour while there?

Yes

Where do I go?

It's a small town with many tour...

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Last post by steven
Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:44 pm
Drones in Central Asia - rules Q&A

Last post by paulodyssee « Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:57 pm
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by captbeardsomme » Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:49 pm
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Hi

I will be driving through Uzbekistan this summer, and during our trip I would love to shoot some footage with my drone.

I understand and respect...

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Hello!

I am also planning to travel with my drone in Central Asia by crossing the borders in this order : Kazakhstan - Uzbekistan - Tajikistan -...
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Last post by paulodyssee
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:57 pm
Kyrgyzstan hiking Mid to Late May

Last post by Toby_27 « Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:45 pm
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by Toby_27 » Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:26 pm

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Hi,

Planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan in mid to late may, arriving around the 15th May.

Was hoping to do treks from Karakol, particularly Ala Kul and...

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Mid-May can be a bit early for the high mountain landscapes around Karakol, but there should still be some good hiking options accessible.The Ala Kul...

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Last post by Toby_27
Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:45 pm
Type of (cooking)gas available in the Stans

Last post by Christian77 « Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:24 pm
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by jasperbvt » Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:05 pm

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Hi all,

I'm Jasper and I'm new on this forum. Coming April we want to overland with our VW T4 campervan from the Netherlands to the Stans and back...

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The little canisters that fit in your hand and that you take hiking? Hard to find - available in just a few cities. The big heavy tanks that you fill...

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Last post by Christian77
Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:24 pm
Angry dogs in Kyrgystan and rabies

Last post by Kalpazan « Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:31 pm
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by velowallah » Tue Jan 09, 2024 2:21 pm

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How common are angry dogs in Kyrgystan? Do they often chase cyclists? I'm wondering about whether the rabies shots are needed. Here in Canada, the...

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Good info about sheep dogs in Tajikistan but it also applies for Kyrgyzstan:

(3. Shepherds, flocks and sheep dogs)

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Last post by Kalpazan
Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:31 pm
gps forbidden in China?

Last post by NomadWanderer « Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:30 am
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by Nehale » Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:33 pm

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When I was in China in 2016, it was forbidden to bring a GPS into the country. I have been searching if this information is still accurate. Is it...

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So GPS is generally okay now as long as it doesn't have sensitive waypoints stored? I'll probably play it safe and travel without storing anything...

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Last post by NomadWanderer
Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:30 am
Gas supply on pamir and KKH

Last post by steven « Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:17 pm
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by [email protected] » Sun Sep 17, 2023 2:36 pm

Hi, i plan to go bikepacking along the Pamir highway. Is it possible to buy gas for store ? In Khorog ? Or it is necessary to have a fuel store ?...

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Last post by steven
Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:17 pm
Pakistan Karakoram Bicycle

Last post by bwv812 « Sat Sep 02, 2023 5:46 am
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by newcastlerog » Fri Aug 25, 2023 3:47 pm

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Hi all,

I'm off to Pakistan in a few days and considering just buying a local bicycle in Islamabad and cycling the Karakoram highway, id then sell...

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I wouldn't buy a MTB to travel on the highway.

Regardless, it sounds like a terrible idea for someone who clearly isn't a cyclist to decide a few...

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Last post by bwv812
Sat Sep 02, 2023 5:46 am
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes: Trip reports and Q&A

Last post by Yolmo « Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:02 am
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by Loeibeer » Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:42 am
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Hi everyone,

Does anyone know if I can make it to Saty with a Mercedes Sprinter (no 4 wheeldrive). Its 70 km to Saty from the main road (close to...

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Thanks for sharing. Very informative!
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Last post by Yolmo
Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:02 am
Wakhan Corridor - When to go Q&A

Last post by willemspie « Tue Aug 22, 2023 6:51 am
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by Jules Hobson » Fri Jun 05, 2015 10:46 am

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Hey guys,

Two Questions concerning hiking in the Wakhan Corridor.

1. Im planning to travel overland from Iran to Tajikistan in a few months time....

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It will be difficult/impossible to find transport to the Wakhan valley from the East, but from Khorog yes there is some local transport as far as...

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Last post by willemspie
Tue Aug 22, 2023 6:51 am
tick-borne encephalitis (TBE)

Last post by steven « Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:42 pm
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by Moriz » Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:39 am

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Hello everyone,

I am leaving to the Stans in a week and I was recently informed about tick-borne encephalitis. Have any of you encountered this...

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Depends on your risk tolerance. Few people get sick but if you do get sick it's going to severe. I got the injection.

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Last post by steven
Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:42 pm
Camping gas/fuel in Dushanbe Q&A

Last post by cat_hag « Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:35 am
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by Hugo » Fri Aug 04, 2017 3:38 am
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Hi all!

We are looking for fuel for our trangia burner in Dushanbe. It can work either with Bio Ethanol (now available in Tadjikistan? Methylated...

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Anyone interested: pharmacy alcohol still full of water and unusable. I asked around in the bazaar for other alternatives and didn’t find anything.
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Last post by cat_hag
Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:35 am
Shymbulak to Big Almaty (Kazakhstan)

Last post by Lutnistas1969 « Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:14 pm
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by Moriz » Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:13 am

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Hello fellow travellers.

I am planning on doing the 3 day Shymbulak to Big Almaty hike near almaty. The only issue is that I cannot find any GPX...

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You can also look here:

you can download the app ( also in English or German ) incl. 3D view, altitude profile, route weather and offline maps

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Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:14 pm

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