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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
Money transfer alternatives to Western Union?

Last post by Kalpazan « Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:06 am
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by operator » Sun Sep 29, 2024 8:45 am

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Hi all

I'm in Dushanbe and want at least 1200 USD in cash to continue my trip. I have two bank cards that don't work. One of them is a debit Visa...

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From what I know only Halyk Bank ATMs process MasterCard. I have Revolut Visa card and I used it many times in Dushanbe and it always worked fine.

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Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:06 am
Tajikistan SIM card registration Q&A

Last post by poundcake99 « Fri Jan 03, 2025 9:09 am
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by Uta » Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:40 am
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Before being able to buy a Tajik sim card one must be offically registered. Meaning you must have an address of stay (hostel or hotel, a vehicle is...

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Is it possible to get an eSIM with a prepaid/temporary plan? From Megafon or something?
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Last post by poundcake99
Fri Jan 03, 2025 9:09 am
Tajikistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by poundcake99 « Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:48 am
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by 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 report:

I am an EU citizen who doesn't normally need a visa to Tajikistan. I applied online anyway to easily obtain the GBAO permit to travel...
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Last post by poundcake99
Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:48 am
Tashkent - Samarkand - Dushanbe train Q&A

Last post by sebhoff « Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:30 pm
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by noobnoob » Sat Aug 27, 2022 1:31 pm
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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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Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:30 pm
Dushanbe to Panjakent bus?

Last post by syndi_xinyi « Wed Jan 01, 2025 10:33 am
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by Lukeyboi » Fri Jul 07, 2023 5:42 pm
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With the Asian Express timetable difficult to find online, does anyone have any experience getting bus from Dushanbe to Penjakent? Or what times the...

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Hello, is the bus airconditioned? Planning to travel from Dushanbe to Penjakent in July and not sure if it'll be too warm for us to take the bus
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Last post by syndi_xinyi
Wed Jan 01, 2025 10:33 am
Ak Baital Pass - RENAMED

Last post by mazeno « Fri Dec 27, 2024 12:58 pm
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by Kalpazan » Sun May 12, 2024 4:14 pm

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Well, they did it. They renamed the pass to a name no one is going to use. Here is the new signpost:

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thanks steve
the chinese-like sounding confused me
anyway i see a lot of chinese expansion in the pamirs
starting from the chinese military base for...

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Last post by mazeno
Fri Dec 27, 2024 12:58 pm
Tajikistan goes visa-free in 2022

Last post by poundcake99 « Sun Dec 22, 2024 5:39 pm
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by 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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Does anyone have any recent experience with applying for the GBAO permit via the e-visa website as someone who doesn't normally require a visa for...
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Last post by poundcake99
Sun Dec 22, 2024 5:39 pm
Visa on arrival Dushanbe

Last post by Summer1997 « Sun Nov 17, 2024 6:37 pm
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by 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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Thank's for sharing your experience. Why always problems with the Tajik border police?
For the 60 $ you paid did you receive a bill / receipt ?

We...
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Last post by Summer1997
Sun Nov 17, 2024 6:37 pm
Cross-border market in Khorog and Ishkashim

Last post by charleschanp « Fri Nov 15, 2024 5:09 am
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by 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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Ishkashim and Khorog markets were open and bustling on Saturday 2 Nov 2024.

Prices are in somonis.

There are money changers too for afghanis if...
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Last post by charleschanp
Fri Nov 15, 2024 5:09 am
Dushanbe to Khujand

Last post by Aquario « Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:58 am
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by sockviper » Wed Aug 16, 2017 1:27 am

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What are the public transportation options to get to Khujand from Dushanbe and approximately how much time does it take? Are there share buses that...

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What is the current cost of travel from Khujand to Dushanbe?

A local guy who speaks fluent English told me he paid 150 Somoni for shared taxi from...

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Last post by Aquario
Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:58 am
Tajikistan for vegetarians/vegans

Last post by Aquario « Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:56 am
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by steven » Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:33 am

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Please post your tips for vegetarian/vegan food and restaurants in Tajikistan below!

We summarize all information on the Silk Road food page .

Also...

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My vegetarian experience in Tajikistan:

KHUJAND
Restaurant Golden Fish Despite its name, it actually has some vegetarian options. I had the...

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Last post by Aquario
Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:56 am
Pamir Highway - how much traffic?

Last post by Voxy « Wed Oct 23, 2024 1:28 pm
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by Voxy » Thu Oct 17, 2024 5:58 pm

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Hello,

I want to drive the Pamir Highway with an organized tour next year.

However, I am very unsure because the Federal Foreign Office in...

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Thanks!

I have spoken to the tour operator and they are not aware of any security problems.

I will probably do a tour from mid-May. What do you...

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Last post by Voxy
Wed Oct 23, 2024 1:28 pm
Crossing North Pamir on foot

Last post by mazeno « Sun Oct 13, 2024 9:52 pm
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by jb38 » Sat Mar 19, 2022 6:22 pm
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Hello everybody,

I am planning a big walk across Kirghizistan et Tadjikistan in order to make a link between Bishkek and Dushanbe by foot. I am...

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there is a mistake in the last photo description
2015-08-27 (03) Lake Karakul & Sarikol range
the range is muzkol range with severny muzkolski...
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Last post by mazeno
Sun Oct 13, 2024 9:52 pm
Don't carry cash when exiting Tajikistan via airport

Last post by Lagerfeld « Sat Oct 12, 2024 9:30 am
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by 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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Hi, Tezza, today I'm going to answer you for everything.

2 weeks ago we flew from Almaty with SOMON AIR to Dushanbe, the flight took 90 min only. In...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sat Oct 12, 2024 9:30 am
Khujand to Samarkand by Road via Istaravshan

Last post by apatani31 « Sat Oct 12, 2024 4:59 am

by apatani31 » Sat Oct 12, 2024 4:59 am

I am a tourist coming to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in December. I would like to visit Khujand. I was thinking about taking a car from Khujand to...

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Last post by apatani31
Sat Oct 12, 2024 4:59 am
E-visa rejected; alternative strategies?

Last post by steven « Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:39 pm
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by TajikVisa » Wed Jul 06, 2022 1:12 pm

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Hello,

I plan to go to Tajikistan in August/September but unfortunately my e-Visa just got rejected (no obvious reason, I just got 'no' for an...

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One of the option for the UK citizens to get a visa on arrival (but it is available only at the Dushanbe International Airport). The alternative, is...

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Last post by steven
Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:39 pm
Dushanbe - Khorog flight Q&A

Last post by Adrien « Sun Sep 29, 2024 3:01 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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Last post by Adrien
Sun Sep 29, 2024 3:01 pm
Shared taxis in Dushanbe

Last post by willemspie « Mon Sep 23, 2024 5:26 am

by willemspie » Mon Sep 23, 2024 5:26 am

Shared taxis won't go to Iskanderkul. You need a shared taxi to Sarvoda. Then a taxi to Iskanderkul. Or you can hitch hike at the road junction (for...

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Last post by willemspie
Mon Sep 23, 2024 5:26 am
Best Dushanbe bars and pubs

Last post by peter_crox « Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:07 pm
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by steven » Tue Jul 02, 2019 6:57 am

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All tips, questions and reports regarding which bars and pubs are en vogue in Dushanbe are welcome below.

Also have a look at the related Beer in...

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The Best bar city (BBC) is actually a great space to stop and have a cocktail despite its numerous nickname. It has a large and comprehensive range...

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Last post by peter_crox
Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:07 pm
How to book flight from Khujand to Dushanbe

Last post by StephParis « Mon Sep 02, 2024 4:40 pm
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by Aquario » Mon Sep 02, 2024 11:34 am

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I'm planning to fly from Khujand to Dushanbe, but Somon air website says ticket are not available online until 30th of August, but we are in...

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I flew the other way last year (Dushanbe to Khujand). Forget about the website. I booked my ticket directly at Somon Air desk near the airport....

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Last post by StephParis
Mon Sep 02, 2024 4:40 pm
seven lakes or haft kul in february ?

Last post by interqd « Sun Sep 01, 2024 3:13 pm

by interqd » Sun Sep 01, 2024 3:13 pm

hi..
is it possible to visit seven lakes or haft kul in mid february ?

we are not hiker / trekker so is possible to just visit the lakes using car...

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Last post by interqd
Sun Sep 01, 2024 3:13 pm
Kalaikhum to Khorog road construction

Last post by HelenaFR « Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:30 am
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by stansvisitor » Wed Aug 07, 2024 10:20 pm

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We are driving Pamirs in Sep. Want to ask if anyone recently traveled to comment on road work and delays/planning around this?

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We left Qalaikum on 27th August by public transport (shared taxi). Due to heavy construction works still ongoing, the road is not open all day and...

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Last post by HelenaFR
Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:30 am
Tajikistan visa run Q&A

Last post by learningmore123 « Wed Aug 21, 2024 5:46 am
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by arnopino » Tue Jul 05, 2022 11:40 am

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Hello there !

I entered in Tajikistan on a visa free (french passport, just the stamp and registration card at the land border) and consider to do a...

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US Citizen here. I needed to do a visa run as my stay was going to run for longer than 30 days in Tajikistan. Left from Dushanbe for the Tursunzoda -...

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Last post by learningmore123
Wed Aug 21, 2024 5:46 am
Dushanbe to Dushanbe Pamir tour share cost

Last post by anna.kopiec « Tue Aug 20, 2024 9:08 am

by anna.kopiec » Tue Aug 20, 2024 9:08 am

Hello, I am looking for share cost for Pamir highway tour, start and finish in Dushanbe, 13th-18th Sept. I have got a driver

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Tue Aug 20, 2024 9:08 am

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