All about Tajikistan. Expert: Pamirski, Christian77
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Last post by steven
Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:57 am
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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Hello there,
Since the beginning of the COVID and following the Taliban takeover of the GoT in Afghanistan, none of the three earlier existing...
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Last post by Nazrulo
Fri May 26, 2023 7:17 pm
Fann mountains itinerary
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stansmug »
Thu May 25, 2023 1:51 pm
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Are these logistics in place, and does anything need to be booked in advance?
We are a group of 2 people.
Day 1 - Taxi from Samarkand to Panjakent....
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I don't know the prices for taxi, marshrutka or private car, as I went there by bike, but just a suggestion : the day where you explore Iskanderkul,...
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Thu May 25, 2023 5:12 pm
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Last post by matt123
Thu May 25, 2023 8:37 am
Artuch Base Camp Q&A
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rsi »
Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:39 pm
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Hi,
Next month I am planning to go to Artuch Camp from Panjakent.
Does anybody know how to reach Artuch Camp from Panjakent? Aproxiamate...
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I don’t have updated prices on this route, but I can say that prices have not gone up that much for those with USD, but rather the Tajik somoni has...
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Last post by Christian77
Tue May 23, 2023 2:41 am
Health
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DMo »
Mon May 22, 2023 1:45 pm
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Hi, We intend to visit Tadjikistan, including Pamir Highway. Does someone know if high altitude might cause medical problems ? Thank you
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Yes, high altitude do cause medical problems. Please, get yourself educated about it beforehand. AMS, UV protection, very low humidity, extreme cold....
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Last post by Kalpazan
Mon May 22, 2023 6:19 pm
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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E-Visa update: pleasantly surprised!!
Indian passport here, so hope this is useful.
Registered on May 13 (saturday), tried with 4 different cards...
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Last post by raahi
Mon May 22, 2023 7:29 am
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Last post by Laneo
Sun May 21, 2023 4:32 pm
Car Rentals in Tajikistan
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danto1 »
Wed May 03, 2023 8:30 am
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Hi!
I wanted to ask if anybody knows other car rentals for Tajikistan other than the one offered by Caravanistan.
Thanks!
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I know
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Last post by Alex Elbon
Sat May 20, 2023 6:23 pm
Don't carry cash when exiting Tajikistan via airport
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Christian77 »
Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:10 pm
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The Dushanbe airport exit customs have returned to their 2009 mode of operations. This week a Japanese traveller was robbed of $100 of the $1000 in...
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Just passed through Dushanbe immigration today when leaving the country. Before I got to the passport counter, I was asked how much money I had by...
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Last post by Patchy
Sat May 20, 2023 1:05 pm
Pamir Central Asia Tour Agency
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Germsy »
Fri May 19, 2023 9:03 am
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Hi All,
We are looking to join a tour run by Pamir Central Asia , who don't have an office in Tajikistan (which is giving us a bit of red flags)
I...
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It sounds like they are just remote middlemen who essentially connect you with local drivers/guides and take a 25% cut for connecting you.
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Last post by bwv812
Fri May 19, 2023 10:39 pm
Seven Lakes to Iskanderkul trek (Fann Mountains)
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kurtedison »
Wed May 17, 2023 3:45 pm
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I have a few question about trekking in the fann moutains this june, I’ll go in central asia for 1 month with my brother and girlfriend, we are all...
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I should not start the trek from the 7 lakes, the first pass is not that attractive compared to the scenery further on.
For a 3 day trek, the...
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Last post by willemspie
Thu May 18, 2023 5:22 am
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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Did it this morning,
Walk in the park, first hand your passport to the girl at the entrance (10 som will make this process go faster), then hand...
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Last post by alexnl
Mon May 15, 2023 4:15 am
Iskanderkul / Sarytag transport Q&A
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aknight »
Mon Oct 14, 2019 12:29 pm
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Hello- I just came from visiting Iskanderkul and before going couldn't find much recent info out there on transport and accommodation so thought I'd...
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Small villages in Tajikistan generally use house numbers and the streets are unnamed (e.g., House # XX, Village Name, is the address).
If this is...
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Last post by Christian77
Sun May 14, 2023 4:17 pm
Tajikistan goes visa-free in 2022
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Christian77 »
Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:04 pm
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Tajikistan is going visa-free for 52 countries in 2022. The maximum stay is 30 days, which is good for most people (not for me, but for most...
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Hi guys,
I'm planning on travelling to Tajikistan via the border crossing with Uzbekistan this July. My Passport (polish nationality) expires on...
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Last post by maya30
Sun May 14, 2023 8:55 am
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Last post by bermuda
Thu May 11, 2023 10:41 pm
Tadjikistan VISA /PAMIR : 4 questions
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Oz_follow_the_sun »
Tue May 09, 2023 3:11 pm
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Hello.
I am a globetrotter and I will be walking in Tadjikistan around July>September this year.
1. Visa-free
Without a visa, I can stay 30 days....
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Thank you Christian for your answer.
I received an answer from the ambassy of Tadji in France about my first question : you can leave the country...
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Last post by Oz_follow_the_sun
Wed May 10, 2023 4:39 pm
Registration visa-free - hotel needed? Tajikistan
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Suba-Round-The-World »
Tue May 09, 2023 5:45 am
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Hello, we will enter Tajikistan visa free for 30 days in june. Someone now told me, that we have to sleep in a hotel for one night to get the...
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I have a question.
Is this necessary for stays longer than 10 days? I'm confused.
Thank you so much
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Last post by FelipeGonzalez
Wed May 10, 2023 1:22 pm
Covid PCR test requirement
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hbb1504 »
Wed Apr 12, 2023 1:24 pm
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Hello,
Has anyone entered Tajikistan via the land border at Penjikent recently? Just wanted to know if a negative covid PCR test was needed to enter...
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. . . and was not asked for test result or vaccination certificate.
To be asked for this was a long time ago . . .
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Tue May 09, 2023 1:19 pm
Somon Air - reliable?
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Clabbe »
Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:55 am
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Looking at getting the quick way from Khujand to Dushanbe by taking a flight with Somon air.
Now looking at their website there is no tickets...
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And another update after my travels.
I flew with Somon between Khujand and Dushanbe and a few days later between Dushanbe to Tashkent.
Everything...
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Last post by Clabbe
Tue May 09, 2023 8:59 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,
Just including a recent VOA experience at Dushanbe airport as of 5/05/2023 as 2 Brits getting into Tajikistan.
With E-Visa's seeming to take a...
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Last post by Barny1233
Sat May 06, 2023 9:46 am
Artuch Alpine lodge - hiking in late April
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DSO_Canuck »
Sun Mar 19, 2023 2:28 am
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Hello everyone,
Me and my girlfriend are in the final stages on planning our 18 day trip around Uzbekistan & Tajikistan. We are starting off with...
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Just a final update on our trip to Artuch Lodge.
We only stayed in Tajik for 4 days and didnt want to drag all of our luggage around for these 4 days...
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Last post by DSO_Canuck
Fri May 05, 2023 8:52 pm
Tajikistan Passport Validity
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AlexTraveler95 »
Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:49 pm
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Hey guys!!
I hold a German passport that is expiring in December.
As I am currently traveling I don't have a chance to get a new passport before I am...
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I'm very interested in the answer to the same question.
I even asked on this forum some time ago but did not receive an answer
I hope this UP...
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Last post by cristiano
Tue May 02, 2023 1:49 pm
New bus between Dushanbe and Khujand
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Kalpazan »
Tue May 02, 2023 5:16 am
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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Last post by Kalpazan
Tue May 02, 2023 5:16 am
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Mon May 01, 2023 2:09 pm
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