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Cycling the silk road with (pea)nut allergy
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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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Hi,
sorry for the late reply, just came across this thread. I'm allergic to peanuts myself (but not to tree nuts).
Peanuts are hardly used at all...
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Last post by Milad
Fri Oct 04, 2024 1:11 pm
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Sat Sep 28, 2024 2:54 pm
Camping gas or fuel in Uzbekistan
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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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I've just been in to Rider and they had no gas left. Does anyone know whether it is possible to buy it anywhere else in Tashkent, or Osh or even...
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Last post by Cyrusthegreat
Thu Sep 12, 2024 5:14 am
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Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:34 am
K2 trek unguided
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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
Camping gas / fuel in Khujand
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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Last post by anoushka456
Wed May 01, 2024 12:04 pm
Solo and never hiked......
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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[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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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