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New bus between Dushanbe and Khujand
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Kalpazan »
Tue May 02, 2023 5:16 am
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There is a new bus since May 1st 2023 between Dushanbe and Khujand. Rough translation in English:
Between Dushanbe and Khujand from May 1, a bus...
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Was it a small, marshrutka like bus or a big one? Because on the small ones the baggage compartment fills real quick and it might be a problem if you...
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Sat Mar 30, 2024 6:14 pm
Dushanbe-Khorog on public transport Q&A
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steven »
Sun Aug 06, 2023 6:14 am
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The situation with taxi drivers going from Dushanbe to Khorog changes often.
New pick up spots, departure times, price raises, ...
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They were always 4WD.
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Last post by willemspie
Fri Mar 29, 2024 5:23 am
Food Poisoning Pamir Highway
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Gophs24 »
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:05 am
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Apologies for what might seem like quite a silly concern. I am quite interested in doing the Pamir Highway later this summer but am worried about...
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Avoid the road side soup kitchen. It's pretty common there. But there is no way to tell how many days old the soup is. Food that is freshly cooked...
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Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:18 am
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Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:31 am
Getting to Khujand from Haft Kul
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ChrisFitz2024 »
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:04 pm
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Hi everyone,
I will be in Tajikistan next month after 10 days in Uzbekistan and will be staying a night in Panjakent before a day/night in Haft Kul....
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Great, thanks.
So long as I can reach the Seven Lakes with enough time to see the area for one day/night, an early ride to Panjakent - and then...
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Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:55 pm
Gumbezkul Pass Hike (Eastern Pamir) - Possible in June?
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Kkzf »
Fri Mar 01, 2024 3:02 am
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Hello! Would like to get some opinions on this. I will be doing the Pamir Highway in early-mid June from Dushanbe to Sary Mogul. Near Murghab I...
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I don't remember exactly, but later in the summer, no snow at all.
Now along the years I have attempted many hikes where I was obliged to turn back...
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Last post by Kkzf
Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:06 am
Cycling Pamir Highway End of April/ Beginning of May
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Vitalstatistix »
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:08 pm
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Salom
I'm planning on cycling part of the Pamir Highway, starting in Murghab and ending in Dushanbe, at the end of April. I'm aware that the...
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Hi Vital. I'm down to do the pamir route from dushanbe to murghab/karakol.
How do you reach murghab to begin from there? are you coming in through...
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Last post by sushant.padhye
Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:03 pm
Sarez Lake Permit for Independent Hiker
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cat_hag »
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:45 am
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Thinking of following the Pamir Trail from Barchidev/Nisur down to Bachor and beyond. I know a permit for Lake Sarez is probably required but there...
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Thanks a lot, Nazrulo, that's very helpful.
I understand that you don't apply for permits for independent travellers, and the reasons why. Do I...
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Last post by cat_hag
Thu Mar 07, 2024 6:03 am
Khujand or Dushanbe?
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ChrisFitz2024 »
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:13 am
Hi guys, after 10 days in Uzbekistan I plan to stay in Panjakent for 2 nights. After that I have the option of a night in Khujand before getting the...
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Last post by ChrisFitz2024
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:13 am
Tajik visa on the border?
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Forest777 »
Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:53 pm
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Is it possible to get a Tajik visa when coming from Uzbekistan, or do you need to apply in advance?
I'm from Europe and it seems most countries in...
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Thank you very much for your reply
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Last post by Forest777
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:43 pm
Tadjikistan self driving alone
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lalataj »
Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:42 am
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Hello everyone,
I am planning to rent a car end of august from Osh to Dushanbe and drive by myself through Pamir highway and Wakhan corridor.
The...
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If you have a problem, you will be on your own too.
Most tourists prefer a 4WD with driver.
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Last post by willemspie
Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:07 am
Karakul
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[email protected] »
Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:35 pm
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Hi
We plan to cycle the bartang valley in june 24, starting from Karakul : do you know if in Karakul is big enough to be able to supply food the trip...
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I would make sure you get everything you need except for bread in Osh - Sary Tash has some small shops. You can get somoni in Osh.
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Last post by steven
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:05 am
Paying in USD in Tajikistan
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Maciej87 »
Fri Jul 05, 2019 2:53 pm
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Hi,
I'm going to Tajikistan next month and I'm wondering if it is possible to pay for homestays/food in USD?
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Hi, any more recent update on the possibility to pay in USD, and to change cash in villages :karakul for example ?
Thks
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Last post by [email protected]
Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:27 pm
Dushanbe 1 to Volograd direct train (thru Beyneu)
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GreenVillain »
Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:05 am
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Hi all,
I am researching the easiest/fastest way to travel overland from Tajikistan to Kuryk port (Kazakhstan).
I found a direct train going from...
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Video of a German couple in summer 2023 , the train trip in Volgograd starts around 11’40. They complain a lot about the heat and stop after 54 hours...
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Last post by Milad
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:16 pm
Drone regulations in Tajikistan
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minimalbruno »
Mon Jul 22, 2019 9:50 am
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Hello Tajikistan lovers :)
I'll be traveling to Tajikistan eand Afghanistan end of August for almost a month and I was wondering if someone knows...
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I assume you read this:
More info definitely about Tajikistan definitely needed and welcome!
this link is not working
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Last post by pamoja.earth
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:27 am
Fann Mountains transport logistics
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Kkzf »
Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:13 am
Hey everyone, I have some questions about the transport logistics in the Fann mountains. I plan to reach Artuch and do the day hike at Kulikalon lake...
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Last post by Kkzf
Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:13 am
reentry Tajikistan/ Panj Poyon from Afghanistan
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Irene »
Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:31 pm
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Hello everyone, I am flying to Dushanbe in April and plan to cross the border from Tajikistan/ Panj Poyon to Afghanistan/Sherkhan to visit...
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Tajikistan has implemented a 30-day visa-free policy for passport holders of 52 countries, starting January 2022. The policy is valid at...
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Last post by Kalpazan
Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:42 am
Dushanbe into GBAO - 4 days
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JannikevB »
Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:21 am
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Hi everyone,
We are planning a trip from Dushanbe to GBAO region and return with a group of 4-5 people. We have only four days (it is part of a...
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Hello there,
If you are planning to look at gardening and vegetable growing including potato you may plan visiting the Vanj valley (2nd district out...
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Last post by Nazrulo
Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:48 am
7 lakes in January
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yjskip »
Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:19 pm
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Hello,
Does anyone know the road condition for 7 lakes right now or for late January?
I'm looking to cross the boarder from UZ to Panjakent next...
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Well, I've no experience with any low altitude treks in this area. Perhaps the Bactrian Trail from W to E. Check here:
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Last post by Kalpazan
Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:24 am
Ride from Dushanbe to Nisur
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enduro2 »
Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:55 pm
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Hi,
I'm planning a trekking tour for next summer, starting from Nisur near the Sarez Lake. Do you have any advice how to get there? Are there shared...
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Thank you all!
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Last post by enduro2
Sat Jan 13, 2024 12:39 pm
Tajikistan fuel prices
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wfqfw »
Sat Jan 06, 2024 3:34 pm
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I took this photo of fuel prices near Panjakent today. Something doesn't look right... Why is diesel more than 3 times cheaper than gas?
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I took this photo of fuel prices near Panjakent today. Something doesn't look right... Why is diesel more than 3 times cheaper than gas?
Hello...
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Last post by Nazrulo
Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:00 am
Pamir road on motorcycle
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Qwerty789 »
Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:02 pm
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Hello,
This summer I plan to visit the Pamir Highway, Wakhan Valley by my own motorcycle. I have a few questions for anyone who has ridden this road...
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Hi
planning the same tripe with my super Tenere 1200 end of Aprille (I have 1250 GS ADV) but I don't believe is a good bike for this tripe, I will be...
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Last post by My1250adv
Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:01 am
Any suggestions for tours in the Pamirs from Uzbekistan for 2 days only?
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Forest777 »
Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:31 pm
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Hello,
We'll be in Uzbekistan May 2024 and are looking for a GENERAL 2 day tour along the Pamir Highway or the Pamirs etc. we're not looking to see...
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From Samarkand, you can go to the Fann mountains in Tajikistan for 2 days. The Fann mountains are beautiful, lakes, homestays.
But the Pamirs are...
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Last post by willemspie
Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:31 pm
Public transport from Murghab to Osh
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chungkingmansion »
Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:26 pm
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This question is already asked, but is it possible to go in June from Murghab to Osh in Kyrgyzstan (or only to the Kyrgyz border) by shared public...
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In June 2024, who knows ? Maybe the relation between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan will improve in the meanwhile.
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Last post by willemspie
Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:53 am
Pamir Highway on your own
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Lutnistas1969 »
Tue Dec 12, 2023 3:42 pm
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Hello,
is here on this site a topic dedicated to the Pamir Highway ( incl. Wakhan Corridor ) on your own?
marschrutka, shared-taxi and eventuelly...
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For some on-topic feedback:
Dushanbe-khailakhum or even Khorog, there are shared taxis leaving from the south of Dushanbe. Forgot the duration but...
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Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:00 pm
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