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Rideshare requests go in Pamir Highway topic

Last post by steven « Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:57 am

by steven » Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:57 am

If you would like to share a ride on the Pamir Highway, please post your request in the Pamir Highway rideshare forum . If you post it in this forum,...

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Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:57 am
Hiking, home stays and general adventuring

Last post by Julia « Fri Mar 22, 2019 4:51 pm
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by Will1981 » Thu Mar 21, 2019 11:13 pm

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I'm planning on travelling solo through Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in July/August 2019. I only have vague plans at this stage, but I love to hike and...

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Hi.
Search for hiking in Fann mountains. The most beautiful (in my opinion) and not too hard to access part of Tajikistan.
Public transport to hiking...

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Fri Mar 22, 2019 4:51 pm
how can we buy side car Ural in Dushanbe

Last post by Pamirski « Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:34 pm
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by nadine48 » Sun Mar 03, 2019 6:03 pm

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Hello,

We are 2 senior French motorbikes lovers who want to go from Tadjikistan to Mongolia this summer 2019 with a side car 2WD

it is very...

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Some years ago we met Alick with an Ural on his way through the stans (2013). You most probably found his story in advrider forum...

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Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:34 pm
Bulunkul Q&A

Last post by steven « Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:29 am

by steven » Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:29 am

Gathering up all your thoughts, questions and ideas surrounding the lovely village of Bulunkul.

We summarize all info in the Bulunkul travel guide .

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Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:29 am
Tajik somoni black market rates

Last post by steven « Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:13 am
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by steven » Sun Jun 14, 2015 1:27 am

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Since the devaluation of the ruble, the Tajik government has started controlling currency flows more tightly and a black market for dollars has...

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At the moment it seems you can sell dollars, but buying dollars back at the end of your trip might prove very difficult.

bank rate - 9.44 somoni...
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Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:13 am
Fann mountains hiking in april?

Last post by Christian77 « Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:29 am
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by Brett0210 » Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:37 pm

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Hi,

Just wondering if anyone could answer a couple of questions? Me and my 8 year old son Sid are heading to the fann mountains in April. We will...

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April is absolutely not the time for hiking or camping, bit would be disastrous (hard rain, snow, guesthouses up high are shut). Creeks that are...

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Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:29 am
Buying trekking food supplies in Tajikistan

Last post by Christian77 « Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:09 am
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by teraz » Sun Jul 29, 2018 3:08 pm

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Hi,

Is it possible to buy pure oats (for breakfast)? Is it something one can find everywhere, or special and only in dushanbe or something...

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The small supermarket "Arzanda" by the Opera-Ballet Theatre always has some Russian and European muesli. Plain. Chocolate-Banana. Berry....

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Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:09 am
Beer in Dushanbe

Last post by Van_Gogh « Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:16 pm
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by Cardiff Jon » Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:01 pm

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Hi

Does anyone know or have any recommendations for the best beer drinking bars or breweries in Dushanbe?

Beer, breweries and bars are a big part...

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If you're looking for a nice beer drinking bar, I can also recommend the "BundesBar" where you can meet other travelers as well as expats.

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Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:16 pm
Money Exchange - British Pound

Last post by Cardiff Jon « Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:25 am

by Cardiff Jon » Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:25 am

Hi

Does anyone know if it’s possible to exchange the British Pound in Banks or money exchange places in Dushanbe?

Not a problem doing this in...

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Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:25 am
Dushanbe - Khorog flight Q&A

Last post by xitobal « Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:34 pm
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by steven » Tue May 09, 2017 10:28 am

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Got this in my inbox:

I went to the Tajik air office today to inquire about the flights from Dushanbe to Khorog they are no longer flying this route...

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hello All,

We plan travelling the Pamir Highwy during Aug'2019. Is the flight Khorog-Dushanbe still stopped, or is it running again?
I guess a...
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Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:34 pm
Transoport from Rushon to Osh with bikes.

Last post by Maciej87 « Mon Feb 25, 2019 1:56 pm
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by Ozziedave100 » Mon Oct 15, 2018 4:05 pm

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Hi
I am planning to ride down the Bartang Valley next summer. Our Arrival point is OSh from where we will get a lift with our bikes to Sary Tash. We...

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Hi,
still planning to ride down the Bartang Valley this summer? I'm planning to cycle Pamir in August. First idea was to set off from Dushanbe and go...

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Mon Feb 25, 2019 1:56 pm
Interesting news on China outpost in Tajikistan near Pamir Knot

Last post by steven « Fri Feb 22, 2019 7:57 am
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by bwv812 » Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:07 pm

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It's old news that Russia has had a considerable military presence in Tajikistan in order to protect its security interest in the Tajik-Afghan...

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We were also told a few times that the Chinese are constructing a base at the far end of the corridor near their own border. Their presence is...

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Fri Feb 22, 2019 7:57 am
Travel Agent in Tajikistan

Last post by steven « Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:15 am
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by jill » Mon Dec 29, 2014 12:35 pm

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Hi there! I was recommended to be in touch with META. I wrote to them and had an instant reply. The next email i wrote to them, I received no reply....

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Well, I'd like to think we have the best selection of travel agents in Tajikistan. We have talked to dozens of them, continue to receive gossip and...

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Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:15 am
New homestay in Bartang Valley

Last post by trolik « Sat Jan 26, 2019 7:02 am
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by trolik » Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:13 pm

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Hello everyone!
Last year I visited the Bartang Valley together with my friends. Although we didn't finish the trip (Bartang River swept away a...

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Turning around in beautiful Pamir is nothing wrong:-).

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Sat Jan 26, 2019 7:02 am
Tajikistan E-visa refusals

Last post by IanMck « Tue Jan 22, 2019 4:21 pm
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by steven » Fri Aug 12, 2016 10:26 am

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This topic tracks Tajikistan e-visa refusals.

A separate topics exists for general e-visa Q&A .

All info gathered here is summarized on the...

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I re-applied and it came through without a problem this time! Some points I changed were uploading a better scanned passport document and...

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Tue Jan 22, 2019 4:21 pm
Changing Money

Last post by Julia « Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:21 am
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by Cardiff Jon » Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:43 am

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Hi

Does anyone know if I can change the British Pound in Tajikistan? I have not had a problem doing this in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan...

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Hi.

When I was in Dushanbe five month ago there was no money exchange at the airport.
I found a bank walking distance from the airport, straight...

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Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:21 am
Driver Help Needed

Last post by Cardiff Jon « Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:54 pm
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by Cardiff Jon » Thu Jan 10, 2019 5:34 am

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Hi!

So Central Asia really has a grip on me so I will be back for my 3rd trip to the region this March :D

Now myself and a friend will be in...

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Thanks as always Steve!

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Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:54 pm
Travel routes

Last post by steven « Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:19 am
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by mek » Fri Jan 04, 2019 6:32 am

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Hello!

I have a long holiday for the Chinese New Year, so I am planning on visiting Uzbekistan for sure. However, I am also contemplating going to...

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You do not have enough time to go to Pamir, I think, but you should be able to get to Dushanbe and Khujand. The road between those 2 cities is the...

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Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:19 am
Can you apply for e-visa on Saturday/Sunday?

Last post by steven « Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:53 am
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by shadekhan » Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:57 am

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Hello,

I have a planned trip to Tajikistan on Monday and while I was applying for the e-visa and it was re-directing me to the payments page there...

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I think it will take some time. Are you eligible for visa on arrival? This will be your best bet on such short notice.

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Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:53 am
Hostel in Khalaikum: Any recommendations?

Last post by murg « Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:01 am

by murg » Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:01 am

Hi there,

we are looking for a hostel in Khalaikum.
Some kind of inner courtyard / save parking (...2 motorbikes...) would be great.

A private...

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Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:01 am
Declare > 2000$ at the airport?

Last post by steven « Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:16 am
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by steven » Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:15 am

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Via mail:

Only a couple weeks ago, before passing border control, at the airport, I was asked if I had more than 3000 euros on me.
I said yes and...

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It is the first time I hear someone getting asked this question. New law or new scam? Sounds like the latter to me.

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Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:16 am
Tajikistan over New Year - OVIR delays and transport availability?

Last post by Granite2018 « Sun Dec 02, 2018 8:11 pm
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by Granite2018 » Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:42 pm

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Hi folks,

I'm planning to travel from Uzbekistan to Dushanbe in the week between Christmas and New Year and spend the first two weeks of January in...

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Thanks, Steven. Will report back here if I face any issues.

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Sun Dec 02, 2018 8:11 pm
Beer in Khujand

Last post by ba8mki « Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:58 pm

by ba8mki » Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:58 pm

Does anyone have any recommendations for where to go for a few lunchtime beers in Khujand on a Sunday?
Thanks

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Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:58 pm
Speed limits in Tajikistan

Last post by mazeno « Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:04 am
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by bocekm » Sun Sep 30, 2018 6:45 am

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The Caravanistan pages seemed to be uncertain about the speed limits in Tajikistan. I've stumbled upon this report of World Health Organization which...

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yes, pamir highway.

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Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:04 am
GBAO permit at Dushanbe OVIR

Last post by dreiarmumig « Sun Oct 14, 2018 5:57 am
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by Khanabadosh » Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:00 pm

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I'm posting this information as it seems different from what is written on the main tajikistan-GBAO permit page:
Last week I got my permit in...

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Very similar to bhorn's report: about an hour in total, 20 Somoni each (1 British, 1 German national).
Went to the office in the afternoon, nobody...

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Sun Oct 14, 2018 5:57 am

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