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Rafting in Uzbekistan

Last post by Lesley « Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:31 pm

by Lesley » Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:31 pm

I'm looking for an exciting but not too dangerous rafting tour for me and my kids (7+10) in Uzbekistan. Does anyone have any experience, tips, advice?

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Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:31 pm
Is it worth carrying a sleeping system?

Last post by steven « Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:43 am
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by jacoblab1 » Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:48 pm

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Hey everyone! I'm in the early stages of planning a trip around Central Asia for 4+ months next summer. I'm planning to spend 30-40 days in Pakistan...

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If you are not on a budget, stay in homestays and yurts, sure. Costs around 10-15$/night with food. Think the same amount for renting trekking gear...

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Last post by steven
Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:43 am
Trekking from Karakol to Osh

Last post by steven « Mon Jul 23, 2018 5:35 am
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by Kactus » Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:25 pm

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Привет!

I am planning to go from Karakol to Osh by foot in more or less one month. I saw a good route would be to get into the mountains from Tosor...

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Yes, I think that's ok. I am not a trekking expert, but there are much better roads if you are on foot. These are all big roads that have cars on...

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Last post by steven
Mon Jul 23, 2018 5:35 am
Trekking Alay Kirghizistan (sary oi) 22 of June / want to join ?

Last post by LisaP « Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:45 am

by LisaP » Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:45 am

Hi !

Does anyone want to join me ?
I will go trekking in Alay valley for 2 or 3 days starting on the 22 of June, leaving from Osh.

See you,
Lisa

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Last post by LisaP
Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:45 am
Trekking tour to South Inylchek glacier base camp in Kyrgyzstan

Last post by steven « Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:14 am
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by abombardier » Fri Apr 14, 2017 3:43 pm

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Hi everyone,

We are looking into doing a 9 to 10 day trek from At Jailoo to the South Inylchek glacier base camp starting in the first 10 days of...

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Don't know Turkestan Tour, Ak Sai is well-known and professional.

Do let us know how long it took with the permit, I need to update this article:

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Last post by steven
Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:14 am
Pre-arrange trekking tour for Fan / Son Kol / Karakol?

Last post by steven « Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:00 am
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by Wolkman » Sat Jun 02, 2018 7:58 pm

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Hi all,

In a week me and my girlfriend will head to Central Asia.
We would like to do some trekking in Fan mountains Tajikistan, around Son-Kol...

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Sadly, there isn't the necessary amount of people to make this trek cheaper. If there would be 8-10 people every day leaving on your trek, it could...

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Last post by steven
Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:00 am
backpack? and what to bring for trekking?

Last post by Wolkman « Sat Jun 02, 2018 7:41 pm
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by Wolkman » Sun May 13, 2018 12:19 pm

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Hi all,

I am aware that this may sound like a silly retorical question, but when travelling through Uzbek-Tajik-Kyrg-Kazakh, would you say taking a...

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Thank you so much Stephen!

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Last post by Wolkman
Sat Jun 02, 2018 7:41 pm
Water Purification Tablets

Last post by Karm « Mon May 21, 2018 10:21 pm

by Karm » Mon May 21, 2018 10:21 pm

Does anyone out there know if you can buy water purification tablets in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan? Thanks in advance,
Karm.

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Last post by Karm
Mon May 21, 2018 10:21 pm
Fann Mountains trekking - tips?

Last post by bwv812 « Tue May 15, 2018 9:53 pm
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by Gabemasca » Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:42 am

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Hey guys, by the end of the week I plan to start a 5-7 days trekking in the Fann Mountains.

How easy is it to rent camping gear in Panjikent, and...

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You can trek from the 7-lakes valley over to Artuch without camping. You can cross over into the next valley from a pass near the 6th lake, and there...

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Last post by bwv812
Tue May 15, 2018 9:53 pm
Cycling the Wakhan

Last post by steven « Mon May 14, 2018 3:54 am
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by jneil » Sun May 13, 2018 5:48 am

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Hi cyclists!

Does anyone know if it's possible to cycle the Wakhan in Afghanistan?

Are there any decent roads/paths? More importantly, is the...

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If you are tough you can get a long way on a bicycle. There is a road passable by 4wd so should be doable biking as well.

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Last post by steven
Mon May 14, 2018 3:54 am
Day hikes around Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

Last post by steven « Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:55 am
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by AreWeThereYet? » Mon Apr 23, 2018 5:49 am

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Hi there!

I'm putting together a short itinerary in Kyrgyzstan; unfortunately, due to my wife's work, we won't have nearly as much time as I'd have...

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Yes, lots of options for 1 day or longer from Altyn Arasan and great fun to relax in the hot springs at the end of the day.

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Last post by steven
Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:55 am
Recommended travel agent in Kochkor for Song-kul tour？

Last post by yx_mai « Fri Apr 13, 2018 4:39 pm

by yx_mai » Fri Apr 13, 2018 4:39 pm

Hi, experts

I plan to travel to Song-kul with in June. I plan to go to Song-kul by joining a 3 days horse riding tour. I see many agents in Kochkor...

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Last post by yx_mai
Fri Apr 13, 2018 4:39 pm
Belukha from Kazakh side

Last post by konordstr « Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:30 am
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by konordstr » Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:25 pm

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Hi,
with a friend I am planning a winter outing next March in the Katon-Karagai park and the area towards Belukha. Depending on the amount of snow,...

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Hi Steven,

thanks for your prompt reply. I will definitely let you know about our experiences if we end up going there. Our decision will ultimately...

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Last post by konordstr
Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:30 am
Skiing in Kazakh Altay Q&A

Last post by steven « Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:37 am
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by Amelieski » Wed Feb 07, 2018 3:01 pm

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Hello,

i am new on this website, thanks a lot to the Caravanistan group for all the good information including about skiing.
I just landed to KZ...

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I am sorry to say I don't have a contact there, but you can call them - I found some phone numbers on this page you can try.

You need someone who...

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Last post by steven
Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:37 am
Garmin In Reach+?

Last post by hartmonster3 « Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:43 pm

by hartmonster3 » Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:43 pm

Hey all

Was looking into some mapping/GPS, and was looking at Garmin in Reach+ or the Spot Gen 3, does anyone have any recs either way? Or even if...

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Last post by hartmonster3
Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:43 pm
Tips for useful insurance companies

Last post by arnolambert « Fri Oct 06, 2017 1:00 pm
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by steven » Fri Dec 02, 2016 10:45 am

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If you have a good tip for an insurance policy or company that is actually useful for the Silk Road area and for more adventurous pursuits, please...

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Seems like Allianz Global Assistance Globetrotter is the insurance for Silk Route travellers. Might be just for people from the Netherlands ( and/or...

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Last post by arnolambert
Fri Oct 06, 2017 1:00 pm
Caspian Seal

Last post by steven « Thu Sep 21, 2017 5:41 am
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by jjc » Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:05 am

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Hi all

My game is to see all of the pinnipeds of the world. There is very little information about seeing Caspian Seal, other than the fact that...

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Hi jjc,

send us an e-mail, I know some people there who are big into fishing, they might be of help.

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Last post by steven
Thu Sep 21, 2017 5:41 am
Hiking in Uzbekistan

Last post by steven « Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:16 am
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by johansolberg » Wed Apr 19, 2017 4:50 am

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Hi everyone,

I am going to Uzbekistan this upcoming may, and really excited about it.

I was just wondering if you need any permits to hike solo in...

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Cool! Enjoy the trip, I will hear from you when you get home.

PS: you are welcome to add a link to your blog from your forum profile signature for...

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Last post by steven
Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:16 am
Horse riding experience in Ashgabat

Last post by Uncle_Iroh « Tue Aug 22, 2017 2:59 am
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by Uncle_Iroh » Wed Jul 12, 2017 11:55 am

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Hi everyone.

I'm planning a trip to Turkmenistan for late September to October and one of my must-do s is an akhal-teke horse ride. My research...

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Thanks for the advice. Will reach out to the operators as soon as I finalize the plan.

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Last post by Uncle_Iroh
Tue Aug 22, 2017 2:59 am
Kyrgyzstan, Ala-Archa - mountain conditions in August

Last post by TomasS « Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:20 am
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by JanDziekonski » Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:31 am

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I'm planning ascent to one of Ala-Archa peaks in mid-August (Komsomolec, Uchitiel etc.). What are the typical weather and ground conditions on top,...

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I havent been there, but met a group that climbed it just in treking shoes, two weeks ago.

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Last post by TomasS
Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:20 am
Trekking Rasht Valley

Last post by steven « Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:17 am
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by hskhu » Thu Jul 27, 2017 11:57 am

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Dear all, has somebody good ideas for hiking in Rasht Valley? All basic trekking equipment (tent, stove, etc.) is available. There just shouldn't be...

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Hi hskhu,

did you start planning your trip. I posted the link to Trekking in Tajikistan in your other post, that is your best bet right now....

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Last post by steven
Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:17 am
Experience with trek from Upper Zerafshan to Yagnob?

Last post by steven « Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:15 am
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by hskhu » Thu Jul 27, 2017 11:59 am

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Hi! Doea somebody have already done a trek from the Upper Zerafshan Valley to Yagnob and can give me some advices? I'm thinking about to take the...

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There's a good book on trekking in Tajikistan I can recommend:

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Last post by steven
Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:15 am
What kind of clothes and tents to bring? July 7th-23rd Kyrgyz + Tajik

Last post by steven « Mon Jul 03, 2017 1:26 am
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by adityarao310 » Sat Jul 01, 2017 12:58 pm

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We would majorly be camping on our own. Have a 4WD car..

4 people. We understand that we have get layers .. but whats the weather going to be like?...

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It can only go below 0 on the high passes. It's windy on the Pamir Highway, but not cold unless you go really high (3000m+). Sunshine is a bigger...

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Last post by steven
Mon Jul 03, 2017 1:26 am
Kyrgyzstan rafting, kayaking, horse trek, and treks? Oh and motorbikes?

Last post by steven « Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:09 am
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by jfdesfosses » Fri Jun 30, 2017 6:36 am

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Hello!

My better half and I just arrived in Osh last night from Kashgar. We'll spend 2 more nights here to get our bearings. We are planning on...

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Hello Jean-Francois,

we might be able to help you with rafting, will probably be one-day, though, not sure if it will be easy to find a group for...

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Last post by steven
Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:09 am
The greatest camel journey in the making

Last post by steven « Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:04 pm
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by Karl Bushby » Tue Jun 20, 2017 6:25 am

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I have been walking around the world for over 10 years and i am currently in Ulaanbaatar headed west back to the UK. I recently connected with people...

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Hi Karl, I answered you in the other topic

I just remembered that I have read once about one group of hippies who have been traveling around the...

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Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:04 pm

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