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Sarymat Pass (Akhbashir Pass) - Fann Mountains
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cat_hag »
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:12 pm
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Has anyone crossed this pass, and how was it if so? I’ve heard it’s not very enjoyable, but would like to know if anyone’s tackled it. Thanks!
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In case anyone else is wondering about this pass, I crossed it last week (mid-August). There was no snow or mud and the ascent from the Sarytag side...
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Last post by cat_hag
Tue Aug 22, 2023 5:26 am
Chakan-kul
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chlorine2023 »
Sun Aug 20, 2023 11:43 am
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Hi guys,
i'm currently doing my research on the Pamir highway in Dushanbe.
I would like to know if anyone has gone to Chakankul recently by...
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I don't think you can reasonably visit this remote area on your own. You certainly need to hire a 4WD with driver. You also need an extra permit.
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Last post by willemspie
Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:29 pm
From Dushanbe to Artuch
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Akrijs »
Fri Aug 18, 2023 11:05 am
Hi,
Does anyone know how to get from Dushanbe to Artuch base camp by public transport / shared taxi? Can it be done in one day? What is the...
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Last post by bwv812
Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:15 pm
Trekking Jizew to Ravmed over Tachkargou pass
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nickd »
Sat Aug 12, 2023 1:44 am
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Did anyone try to trek this route? We went almost to the pass from Jizew side (100 m lower), but then it's not clear which route is right, it seems...
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No, I've well hiked up the valley till the 6th lake then the glacier (no difficulty but long).
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Last post by willemspie
Sat Aug 12, 2023 3:43 am
Obtaining a GBOA permit in Kyrgyzstan
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jaco4873 »
Wed Aug 02, 2023 3:03 pm
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Hello fellow travelers,
We are two travelers leaving for Central Asia tomorrow. In light of hopeful news regarding the Kyzyl Art border between...
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Thanks! Kyrgyz tour operators will do it too, I read CBT in Osh does it. Of course they just call someone in Tajikistan as well. But it might be...
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Last post by steven
Sun Aug 06, 2023 6:40 am
Anzob pass (not tunnel): open?
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Lovetheworld »
Thu Jul 05, 2018 3:19 pm
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And how about the Anzob pass? Is it worth it and is it still open? I read contradicting stuff.
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We just did the Anzob pass (Old M34) with fully loaded touring bicycles and can confirm that it is possible with bicycle and motorcycle. Can't tell...
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Last post by AmazingWorldBikeTour
Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:05 am
Hiking buddy - Artuch
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RosieJackson93 »
Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:09 am
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Hello! I'm looking for a hiking buddy for a couple of days to do some hiking from Artuch. I'll be in Penjikent at some stage on 17th and would look...
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Great! Keep me updated :)
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Last post by RosieJackson93
Sat Aug 05, 2023 6:15 am
Tajikistan
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bender »
Tue Aug 01, 2023 1:21 pm
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Hello, how to get from Bishkek, Almaty to Dushanbe or Khujand? I know about bus from Samarkand to Khujand. And there is train from Samarkand/Tashkent...
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You're right - I agree with your opinion. Why does nobody delete this racist posts?
I fully agree that my above discussion with Mr. Bender is...
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Last post by Lutnistas1969
Fri Aug 04, 2023 6:42 pm
President's day + local guides
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jigeel »
Fri Aug 04, 2023 1:34 pm
Hello, I will visit Tadjikistan in November, I am planning to film a documentary about the local culture and society, I will visit the country around...
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Last post by jigeel
Fri Aug 04, 2023 1:34 pm
Stock on food in Panjakent
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Kalpazan »
Thu Aug 03, 2023 5:32 am
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I'd appreciate any recent info if it is possible to stock up on oats and some good quality noodles in Panjakent Bazaar ?
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There are supermarkets in Pendjikent.
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Last post by willemspie
Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:42 am
Dukdon Pass August
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newcastlerog »
Sat Jul 29, 2023 9:28 am
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Hi,
Looking at multi-day hikes in Tajikistan and Dukdon Pass features. Got a fair few hikes over the last two months behind me, got tent etc, don't...
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Maybe the path was under the snow when I went across last year? There’d been a storm the day before and a lot of fresh snow fell, so I guess that...
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Last post by cat_hag
Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:57 am
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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How is the tunnel in winter??
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Last post by BelindaJK101
Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:38 am
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Last post by miras
Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:36 am
Shared taxi Dushanbe to Khorog
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nickd »
Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:46 am
Anyone took this transportation recently? What lowest price is possible to get a ride? Are there shared taxis on Saturdays? Sundays?
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Last post by nickd
Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:46 am
Tajikistan SIM card registration Q&A
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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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After I put Tajik SIM card, soon got SMS about IMEI registration. It says you have to register your IMEI in 30 days, otherwise the mobile provider...
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Last post by nickd
Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:32 am
Day trip options from Khorog?
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MikeMiracle »
Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:49 pm
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I will be staying in khorog for 7 days between August 17 to August 24. Are there any day 4WD or car trips ? I like hiking but I don't like hard...
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There are homestays in villages. That will be much more interesting than day trips. A favorite 2 or 3 (or 4) day excursion is the Wakhan valley till...
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Last post by willemspie
Mon Jul 24, 2023 4:20 pm
Dushanbe to Tashkent in one day?
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maya30 »
Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:35 am
Hi guys,
I plan to fly out of tashkent on august 4th. My flight is at 1:50 am and I was wondering if it was realistically possible to leave Dushanbe...
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Last post by maya30
Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:35 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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Hi All,
Can Artuch help to organise a custom 2D/1N trek for 2 pax? Can't spend more time beyond that due to constraints.
If they can, what would be...
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Last post by rict11
Sun Jul 23, 2023 2:21 pm
Rental motorbike Dushanbe
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Lea&Quentin »
Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:29 pm
Hi everyone,
We are in Dushanbe actualy and we would like to rent motorbike. Do you have any good adresses or contacts ?
WhatsApp +33684141284...
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Last post by Lea&Quentin
Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:29 pm
Entrance of Pamir restricted area ?
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Oz_follow_the_sun »
Tue Jun 13, 2023 9:48 am
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Hello.
Could someone tell me where is the entrance of the Pamir restricted area (requiring a special permit) from Dushanbe?
In other words: when...
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Thank you so much to all of you for your info and tips.
I will do some of that.
The fact is that I am walking (and only walking) from France to...
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Last post by itamar
Fri Jul 14, 2023 6:31 pm
E-Visa rejected
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itamar »
Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:41 am
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Hi,
I've filled an E-visa, and recieved twice mails which asked me to upload again my passport picture. I don't know if it was due to a problem with...
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You can try to contact local tour operator and ask them to assist in getting visa but it will costs more for sure. I think recent reports here were...
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Last post by Kalpazan
Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:00 pm
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Last post by traveltherapy
Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:48 am
Car insurance in Tajikistan
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Mirmiru »
Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:21 am
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In April 2018, I could not find any place where to buy a car insurance on the border between Uzbekistan (Bekobod) and Tajikistan (Fotehobod). In the...
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in July 2023 I find Muin.tj company office in Khujand city they asked me 68 USD for third party liability and 270 USD for a full insurance for a...
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Last post by Hamsafar
Fri Jul 07, 2023 5:45 am
Speaking Russian vs Afghan Persian in Tajikistan
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TravellerDeQuebec »
Wed Jun 21, 2023 10:50 am
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Hello everybody,
I am wondering which language is preferred in Tajikistan when I visit in July. I am a heritage speaker of both languages (fluent...
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Salam,
Khub hasti? Chutor hasti?
I'm Afghan-American visiting Tajikistan right now. Everyone here is cool with Afghans (same in Uzbekistan in my...
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Last post by TravellerDeQuebec
Wed Jul 05, 2023 10:08 am
Pamir loop self drive in 2WD
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MikeTheLiid »
Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:44 am
Hi all,
Looking for some advice. I would like to self drive my 2wd car which is prone to overheating through the Pamir loop. I am thinking it will...
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Last post by MikeTheLiid
Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:44 am
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