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Where to buy camping gas in Panjakent?

Last post by Wynter « Mon Jun 30, 2025 2:57 pm
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by milena » Mon Jul 22, 2019 12:35 pm

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Hi,

following the topic - do you know if there is an option to get gas cartridge in Panjakent / Artuch Camp?

Cheers,
Milena

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I found gas canisters in Panjakent! Whatsapp contact +992 92 616 0359. Location is somewhere here:

Khayrinisso is so lovely that when I messaged...

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Last post by Wynter
Mon Jun 30, 2025 2:57 pm
Horseback riding - minimum age

Last post by BorisR « Fri Jun 13, 2025 9:28 am
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by BorisR » Wed Jun 11, 2025 6:52 pm

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We are planning a Kyrgyzstan trip with our 2 children, who will then be 2 and 5 years old and would like to add at least 1 horseback riding trip to...

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Thanks for your input. We indeed also check with some tour companies but expected that they all would say that it was no problem to do it just to...

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Last post by BorisR
Fri Jun 13, 2025 9:28 am
camping gear to bring or not to bring

Last post by Error « Wed Jun 11, 2025 9:52 pm
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by Error » Wed Jun 11, 2025 11:23 am

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Hello all,

Next year we are planning a big trip bringing us from Turkey to china and most countries in between.
Now we are discussing if we should...

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I travel without a car so mostly with trains and busses. We would like to do at least a couple of hikes.

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Last post by Error
Wed Jun 11, 2025 9:52 pm
Advice on Osh -> Kashgar -> Pakistan (KKH)

Last post by SHK « Mon May 26, 2025 5:24 pm

by SHK » Mon May 26, 2025 5:24 pm

Hello fellow Silk Road Enthusiasts! I'm planning to ride from Osh to Kashgar to Northern Pakistan on the KKH . What is the longest distance between...

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Last post by SHK
Mon May 26, 2025 5:24 pm
K2 trek unguided

Last post by rahvan « Thu May 22, 2025 6:07 pm
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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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You can’t do the K2 basecamp trek solo; it’s in a restricted area, so a guide is required. An LOI by itself won’t be enough. Most people go through a...

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Last post by rahvan
Thu May 22, 2025 6:07 pm
Excellent bicycle mechanics wanted

Last post by steven « Tue May 13, 2025 1:11 pm
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by sashito » Tue May 13, 2025 10:28 am

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Can you recommend any excellent bicycle mechanics on the Silk Road or in Central Asia in general? Even if they're not on our route, I would still add...

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We have a list of bicycle shops on the Silk Road

Could do with an update - just let me know which ones are out of date.

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Last post by steven
Tue May 13, 2025 1:11 pm
Searching for camping gear/gas in Samarkand!

Last post by Christian77 « Mon Apr 28, 2025 3:27 am
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by lostcanuck » Sat May 04, 2019 7:39 am

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Hey there!

I'm currently in Samarkand with plans to travel through Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan over the next three weeks. Given my desire to do a fair...

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There is a new sporting goods store in Samarkand called SportMaster in the new Family Park shopping mall. It has some low to mid quality camping...

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Last post by Christian77
Mon Apr 28, 2025 3:27 am
info China.

Last post by arynan « Thu Apr 24, 2025 4:05 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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Mhh, alright. My plan is to take a direct bus to Kashgar from Kyrgyzstan, does all of this apply still? I imagine we would exit the bus, go thru...
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Last post by arynan
Thu Apr 24, 2025 4:05 pm
Amirsoy

Last post by steven « Tue Apr 01, 2025 6:05 am
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by maenad » Wed Jan 01, 2025 11:15 pm

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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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I can't help you honestly since I haven't been myself, but please do let us know if you have any useful information to add!

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Last post by steven
Tue Apr 01, 2025 6:05 am
Trek to otgotenger mountain mongolia

Last post by itay.lubel « Thu Mar 27, 2025 10:02 am

by itay.lubel » Thu Mar 27, 2025 10:02 am

Hey everyone!
I am looking for information about trekking and hiking independently (without a guide) near and around the otgontenger mountain near...

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Last post by itay.lubel
Thu Mar 27, 2025 10:02 am
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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Last post by OWNER
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
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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Last post by Stanman2001
Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:34 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
Replies: 2
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

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