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Last post by steven
Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:57 am
Tajikistan E-visa Q&A
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emmeff »
Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:31 am
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I can't see a reference on this site, but it was reported on the Thorn Tree forum yesterday. Some questions remain about reliability and whether it...
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It's impossible to know whether rejections are from user error (eg non-spec photo uploaded etc), something in their application that raises a...
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Last post by Duncan Wilson
Fri May 23, 2025 12:28 pm
Fann Mountains - Seven lakes vs. Iskanderkul
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danracca »
Wed May 21, 2025 9:10 am
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Hi all! Just arrived now in Dushanbe and I was thinking of passing by the Fann Mountains, before heading to Samarkand.
Reading around, it seems that...
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it seems that the Seven lakes are a better option for (multi day) hiking, whereas Iskanderkul is just a stop-admire the landscape-leave.
yes, I...
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Last post by trikolka
Thu May 22, 2025 3:06 pm
Everyone talking about rideshare. What about hitchhiking?
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The_Horse »
Tue May 20, 2025 5:26 pm
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Kinda really been enjoying hitchhiking lately mostly around SEA. I see people paying for tours of the Pamirs, why not just hitchhike?
I've only...
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Also, in many stretches of the Pamir highway there isn't enough traffic with empty seats for hitch-hiking (paid or not) to be a reliable option....
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Last post by mazeno
Wed May 21, 2025 9:24 pm
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Last post by Duncan Wilson
Wed May 21, 2025 10:51 am
Visa on arrival Dushanbe
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Valikhanov »
Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:49 pm
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Hi there,
I am somewhat confused about the requirements for obtaining a visa on arrival at Dushanbe airport.
While several websites claim that all...
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Hi everyone- just to update any UK Mationals contemplating entering Tajikistan using VOA at Dushanbe airport
I got a LOI from Saeed who works for a...
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Last post by MarkHoff
Wed May 21, 2025 9:44 am
Looking for local guide in Khujand
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bellini »
Fri May 16, 2025 10:42 am
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Hello, I'm looking to hire a guide for one day when my wife and I travel to Khujand in June. I can't find any options when I search in the internet...
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ZTDA has an office in the park (still?)
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Last post by steven
Mon May 19, 2025 6:56 am
Somoni currency exchange in Osh Q&A
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vince »
Sun Feb 02, 2025 7:39 pm
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Hello,
I plan to make a bike trip from Och up to Dushanbe and I would like to know if it is possible to get some tajik money in Och before passing...
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I can confirm that at this location in Osh (front of Pekin Hotel on Google maps) that is linked above that there is a long row of currency exchange...
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Last post by Christian77
Mon May 19, 2025 5:10 am
Dushanbe guide: reports and general Q&A
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steven »
Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:23 am
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All your updates, questions and reports with regards to the Dushanbe travel guide are welcome below. Thanks!
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I really should have said that hostel clientele is split 4 ways, with the 4th group being people from South Asia and the Middle East here for visa...
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Last post by Christian77
Fri May 09, 2025 3:27 am
Tashkent - Samarkand - Dushanbe train Q&A
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noobnoob »
Sat Aug 27, 2022 1:31 pm
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Hi all,
Sorry if this was posted somewhere else, but all I found was reports that this did not run.
Just booked tickets on a Tashkent - Dushanbe...
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This train does not usually sell out. As said, use pass.rw.by to plan. Then buy tickets old-school at the station.
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Last post by Milad
Thu May 08, 2025 11:02 am
Trip report Samarkand-Dushanbe
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Wulf »
Wed May 07, 2025 7:49 am
Samarkand - Penjakent
I took a Yandex from Guesthouse Muborak (in Samarkand) to Kartafkona bus station for 12 000 UZS. From Kartafkona bus station...
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Last post by Wulf
Wed May 07, 2025 7:49 am
Obtaining border zone permits for accessing the Muksu corridor
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Goatacular »
Sat May 03, 2025 12:56 am
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Does anyone know what the process for this looks like? I'm planning to cross the Central Pamir beginning in Muk and ending at Kyzyl-Art via Khingob...
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Ah I heard that Jan was scouting it so I thought you too might have been in on that. And no I ruled anything involving the Muksu out years ago......
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Last post by Goatacular
Tue May 06, 2025 1:28 pm
Self drive Pamir trip report June-July 2024
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tr8lina »
Sun Jul 07, 2024 7:27 pm
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Hello,
I am posting our trip report for the Pamir, including Wahan, done in 14 days at a relaxed pace. Maybe some of the info can help other...
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Thanks for this very thorough report! It is very helpful, and I took note of treks and accommodation for my trip this summer.
A question perhaps a...
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Last post by Pirola
Mon May 05, 2025 4:32 pm
Bishkek to Khujand
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Michaela Rafferty »
Wed Apr 30, 2025 3:13 pm
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Hi, me and my friend are hoping to travel overland from Bishkek to Khujand. Anyone done this journey recently and know if there are masussukas doing...
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You can take a shared taxi or a plane (it's not expensive) from Bishkek to OSH, and then Andjian, Kokand to Khujand.
But it will take much more time...
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Last post by MartinN
Thu May 01, 2025 2:24 pm
GBAO permit at Dushanbe OVIR
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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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Does anyone know the latest opening hours for the OVIR? I think it is Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1 and Sun closed.
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Last post by MaxedOut
Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:07 am
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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Does anyone know if this is running again? I'm heading to Dushanbe next week and am keen to take this bus.
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Last post by Tigatiga
Fri Apr 18, 2025 6:35 pm
Homestay options in Khujand
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bellini »
Thu Apr 17, 2025 4:50 pm
Hello/Салом,
My wife and I are going to Tajikistan in June. I am looking for a homestay in Khujand around 15 June for a couple nights. Does anyone...
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Last post by bellini
Thu Apr 17, 2025 4:50 pm
¿ Transport Options ? Panjakent → Haft Kul → Dushanbe
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quarkz »
Sun Apr 13, 2025 7:49 am
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I will go from Samarkand to Panjakent in June 2025.
From my research, I see that from Panjakent, there are transport options to go to Haft Kul...
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In that direction, shared taxis leave either from the border or from Panjakent and only when they are full. Your best option would be to go back to...
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Last post by MarionRourou
Wed Apr 16, 2025 7:22 am
Khujand or Dushanbe after Haftkul and Iskanderkul and before Tashkent
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jorgefallan »
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:25 am
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Hello,
I am wondering if fellow Tajikistan / Uzbekistan seasoned travelers and locals could help me with this one:
- My wife and I (in our lete...
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Istaravshan has a huge market, that's the attraction. Personally I prefer nature attractions such as Iskanderkul to any town in Tajikistan. I rather...
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Last post by bellini
Tue Apr 15, 2025 12:34 pm
Cross-border market in Khorog and Ishkashim
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bwv812 »
Wed May 25, 2016 5:25 pm
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A more interesting question is about the border market that happens near Korogh. I've never actually heard a report from a traveler on this...
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Hi All,
I'm planning to go Khorog Bazaar on July 2025, anyone know the latest opening day update.
Are Khorog Bazaar still only open on Sunday or...
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Last post by mini852hk
Sat Apr 12, 2025 6:20 pm
Anzob tunnel reports
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roro »
Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:34 am
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Hi,
I've heard there is an infamous tunnel on the road to Dushanbe.
Why it is infamous?
Thanks in advance.
RR.
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I just cycled from Dushanbe -> Samarkand in late March and would highly recommend doing it in this direction, for the following reasons:
1....
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Mon Apr 07, 2025 2:48 pm
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Last post by miri_travels
Sun Apr 06, 2025 8:51 pm
Dushanbe to Osh in middle of March
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Tomberletto »
Mon Feb 24, 2025 4:41 am
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Hi all!
With my partner we are crossing inland from Italy to Thailand, we will arrive in a couple of days in Atyrau in Kazakistan. From there we...
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we are Couples and plan uzbakistan end March and pamir highway early April from dushanbe to dushanbe
if you want we can share ride in pamir highway
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Last post by alisale
Wed Mar 26, 2025 2:11 am
Taxi or car from Dushanbe to Panjakent
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ddsxl »
Mon Mar 24, 2025 5:23 pm
I will need a car with driver or taxi from Dushanbe to Panjakent, with a stop in Iskander Kul. Is there a way to book this in advance or should I...
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Last post by ddsxl
Mon Mar 24, 2025 5:23 pm
Shared Taxis Experience - Pamir Highway roundtrip
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danto1 »
Sat Feb 18, 2023 12:30 pm
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Hi!
I am exploring options to travel through Tajikistan and Pamir Highway.
I was wondering if more remote places like Shaimak can be reached by...
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Do you guys know how much approximately is the price of the full car? I am planning to travel in a group of three people, and we were considering to...
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Mon Mar 24, 2025 4:58 pm
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