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Carrying a knife

Last post by gilligroom « Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:58 am
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by IronChris » Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:37 am

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Hi guys,

I wonder if carrying a knife is a problem in Russia, Kazakhstan, Usbekistan and this region. I am talking from a normal, fix blade of about...

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Hi, I was wondering if you ended up carrying a knife on a train trip in any of these countries- I have had them confiscated in China even when packed...

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Last post by gilligroom
Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:58 am
Kaindy/Kolsai/ Big Almaty in April

Last post by OWNER « Sun Feb 23, 2025 2:06 pm
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by Cadvaith » Sun Feb 23, 2025 12:13 am

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Hello

I’m visiting Kaindy, Kolsai and Big Almaty lakes in April. I will be there 9/10 April. Could you guide me as to what to expect - would you...

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I’m visiting Kaindy, Kolsai and Big Almaty lakes in April... Would you expect trees to be green?

Spruce is an evergreen plant, and it won't get...

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Sun Feb 23, 2025 2:06 pm
Determining when a mountain route is snow free

Last post by Christian77 « Fri Jan 31, 2025 7:01 pm

by Christian77 » Fri Jan 31, 2025 7:01 pm

How do you know when a mountain area of Central Asia is snow-free? I was recommending Sentinel Hub, but that's being phased out and folded into a...

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Last post by Christian77
Fri Jan 31, 2025 7:01 pm
Amirsoy

Last post by maenad « Wed Jan 01, 2025 11:15 pm

by maenad » Wed Jan 01, 2025 11:15 pm

According to the Amirsoy website, it's a cool ski resort where an oligarch decided to basically start up a ski industry in Tashkent. I'd love to...

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Last post by maenad
Wed Jan 01, 2025 11:15 pm
info China.

Last post by tcol108 « Wed Dec 18, 2024 5:20 pm
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by Stefanoinbike59 » Mon Dec 16, 2024 12:13 pm

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hello everyone. I'm planning a trip to China from august to november 2025 and I need some info:
is it possible to go free camping in China?
is it...

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Hi Stefano, I would recommend reading this thread with updates on camping in Xinjiang -

Regarding controls in Xinjiang, my experience from my...

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Wed Dec 18, 2024 5:20 pm
Europe to south erst china by bike

Last post by steven « Wed Dec 04, 2024 5:52 am
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by kursor » Sat Nov 30, 2024 6:37 pm

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hello,
im 20 years old from germany(male), munich and im planning a solo(not asking here for a buddy but if someone is interested ...) bike- trip to...

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It's ambitious but not impossible. It's not a touristy trip, you're cycling to get there quickly, but that's fine. Wildcamping in China, there are...

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Last post by steven
Wed Dec 04, 2024 5:52 am
Cycling the silk road with (pea)nut allergy

Last post by Milad « Fri Oct 04, 2024 1:11 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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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
recommendation horse riding Issyk-kol near bokonbaevo

Last post by Chrissel « Sat Sep 28, 2024 2:54 pm

by Chrissel » Sat Sep 28, 2024 2:54 pm

We did an really nice horse riding tour in the mountains South of the Issyk-kol lake in Kirgisistan. We get the contact of jorgi from a friend and we...

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Last post by Chrissel
Sat Sep 28, 2024 2:54 pm
Camping gas or fuel in Uzbekistan

Last post by Cyrusthegreat « Thu Sep 12, 2024 5:14 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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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
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
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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Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:30 am

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