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Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:57 am
Haft Kul (Seven Lakes) via Ayni
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Peregrinations »
Fri Nov 24, 2023 11:44 am
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Does anyone know if I can access any of the Haft Kul towns with public transport from Ayni, without routing through Panjakent? I was thinking Padrud,...
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Yeah, can't avoid going back to Panjakent if you want to use public transport. In Panjakent go down from the bazaar and then to the right. There is a...
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Last post by Kalpazan
Fri Nov 24, 2023 6:35 pm
Crossing North Pamir on foot
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jb38 »
Sat Mar 19, 2022 6:22 pm
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Hello everybody,
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Yes, I was warned by Jan about the Khurjin Pass. I hope you find that safe route.
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Last post by Kalpazan
Fri Nov 24, 2023 10:46 am
Bartang Valley possible with car?
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Suba-Round-The-World »
Fri Jun 02, 2023 2:47 am
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Hello, we plan our trip through Pamir Highway. Our plan was to drive to Lake Karakul and then back through the Bartang Valley. Is this possible with...
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Confirmed today with the last village of Ghudara in the Bartang valley, that the Kok Jaar Pass still remains open for traffic.
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Last post by Nazrulo
Tue Nov 21, 2023 7:13 am
Tajikistan E-visa refusals
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steven »
Fri Aug 12, 2016 10:26 am
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This topic tracks Tajikistan e-visa refusals.
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I think the major criteria to grant visa is the nationality of the applicant. For some of them it is enough to submit the e-visa form and they will...
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Last post by Kalpazan
Thu Nov 16, 2023 5:18 pm
Tashkent - Samarkand - Dushanbe train Q&A
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noobnoob »
Sat Aug 27, 2022 1:31 pm
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Here's a question for people with crystal balls: would you expect this train to be full just before Nowruz (departure from Tashkent on 19/03/24,...
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Last post by sebhoff
Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:42 am
How to get to Danghara from Dushanbe
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jigeel »
Tue Nov 14, 2023 3:03 pm
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Hello, what are the times for going to Danghara and come back the next day? Apparently there is Buzkashi there on Saturday and I would like to go....
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I wouldn't be surprised if the price for a seat is up to 50 after the natural gas/propane price increase.
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Last post by Christian77
Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:43 pm
From Almaty ---> Dushanbe ?
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Lagerfeld »
Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:09 pm
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Hello, everybody, once again I want to ask you something:
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A few years ago (2017?) I took the Air Astana from Dushanbe to Almaty, and I paid about 100 €, so I would say that 250 € return is ok. Otherwise, if...
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Last post by Francesco1966
Sat Nov 04, 2023 6:47 pm
25% jump in transportation prices
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Christian77 »
Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:01 pm
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Kazakhstan implemented a 3-year ban on natural gas exports, and the result was a 25% jump in gas prices in Tajikistan (natural, propane, butane)....
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What a strange sad person. What an odd topic to try to troll this forum with... The sudden change in the price of liquified natural gas can be seen...
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Last post by Christian77
Fri Nov 03, 2023 10:21 pm
Danghara - Kulob Accommodation
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QGP »
Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:59 am
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Are there any guesthouse / hostel / homestay options in Danghara or Kulob, or only the smaller hotels that show up in searches? Any recommendations...
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Yes thank you, I’d read these and just looking if any options other than hotels. But will report back if we find any!
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Last post by QGP
Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:41 am
Dushanbe Airport Dilemma
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ryanang94 »
Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:22 am
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Hi guys,
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Sad to see it's happening again and again. It's best to avoid Dushanbe Airport and fly from Tashkent for example.
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Last post by Kalpazan
Sat Oct 28, 2023 3:48 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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I went to the Ishkashim border market on Saturday 21st October. Turned up at 11am and had a photo of my passport taken and no questions were asked....
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Last post by tcol108
Sun Oct 22, 2023 5:42 pm
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Last post by DaVincimichmichh
Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:07 pm
Dushanbe Airport Taxis
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Christian77 »
Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:09 am
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After ten years of travelling to Tajikistan I have finally seen the death of the Dushanbe airport taxi driver mob. You know the guys: 40 Somoni? NO!...
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I would definitely have walked it if I wasn't landing at 1am! Even in a safe city I prefer avoiding the late night walks :)
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Last post by tapacharya
Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:37 am
Gifts for people
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tapacharya »
Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:33 pm
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I know these days everything is available everywhere, but I'm wondering if people have insights into what small gifts people in Tajikistan would...
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In villages I give people flag patches (the type and size people used to stick on backpacks). Those are light, easy to pack and can be bought in bulk...
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Last post by tapacharya
Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:37 am
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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Is it possible to enter Tajikistan more than once using the visa-free system by air and land? For instance, if I fly into Dushanbe, then a few days...
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Last post by tapacharya
Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:39 am
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.
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We arranged for a shared taxi two days beforehand by going to the parking lot in Dushanbe. We did a hybrid option where we bought out six of the...
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Last post by Siberiade
Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:15 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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Short report of OVIR visit in Dushanbe.
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Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman
Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:02 am
Panjakent drivers (7 Lakes, Artuch, Dushanbe)
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Christian77 »
Sat Sep 28, 2019 6:58 am
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Super short version: in most of Tajikistan the local people will help you to get the local price, or close to it, for a seat in a car. But in...
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Our experience in September 2023
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Last post by Märy_5432
Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:47 am
Camping shop in Dushanbe Q&A
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Andyc91 »
Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:01 pm
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After some kind of replacement for my thermarest which has begun to delaminate.
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I tried to find nice wool hiking socks at the top two stores that were mentioned but was not successful. The top shop had water filters, but no...
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Last post by tallpaul
Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:45 pm
Seven Lake Tour
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AMZ10 »
Sun Sep 10, 2023 7:38 pm
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It's safe. I assume it will be quite cold up there. One day is definitely a long day. Not sure about the roads at that time.
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Last post by steven
Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:08 pm
Dushanbe to Samarkand in a day
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Chsdoc »
Sun Sep 03, 2023 7:38 pm
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I need to get from Dushanbe to Samarkand. Can I do this in a single day with a private driver? I am open to hiring someone to coordinate transport in...
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I will do this itinerary soon, but will probably leave Dushanbe in the late afternoon/evening and spend the night in Panjakent before heading to...
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Last post by Leotjo
Wed Sep 13, 2023 4:51 am
Dushanbe-Khodjent train
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Aaron »
Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:58 pm
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Most of the information in the 'Trains in Tajikistan' page is outdated for years. Since 2011, the Dushanbe-Khodjent-Dushanbe did not stopped running,...
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As of yesterday, upon checking the timetable published at Dushanbe-1 station, the Dushanbe-Konibodom-Dushanbe train is not running. Not sure if it's...
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Last post by HugoL
Tue Sep 12, 2023 10:37 am
Fann Mountains, join my group!
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MarianneL »
Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:21 am
Hi all,
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Last post by MarianneL
Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:21 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:
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Took this bus from Khujand fo Dushanbe on Sept 2nd. Larger Asian Express coach was there but not in use, we took a smaller bus.
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Wed Sep 06, 2023 12:14 pm
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