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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
Somon Air Flights Tajikstan

Last post by JoeF « Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:52 pm
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by FRT15 » Fri Jun 09, 2023 3:44 pm

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I have been trying to book flights using Somon Air and am having trouble. I would like to fly from Khujand to Dushanbe. Any suggestions on other...

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You can easily book through kiwi for a markup. Otherwise try phoning somonair.

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Last post by JoeF
Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:52 pm
Visa on arrival Dushanbe

Last post by Dondar « Fri Jun 09, 2023 11:40 am
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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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We didn’t request 60 days that was just given.
It’s really cheap in Tajikistan our room in Dushanbe was about $16. We stayed at Alisher Hotel it was...
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Last post by Dondar
Fri Jun 09, 2023 11:40 am
Iskenderkul Trip to Dushanbe

Last post by willemspie « Thu Jun 08, 2023 6:36 pm
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by FRT15 » Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:10 pm

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I am interested in visiting Iskenderkul between Istaravshan and Dushanbe. Would you know what the approximate cost would be and also if I can engage...

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Istaravshan taxis will not be familiar with Iskanderkul.
You can take a shared taxi to Dushanbe, get off at Sarvoda and a local taxi in Sarvoda.

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Last post by willemspie
Thu Jun 08, 2023 6:36 pm
Fann mountains itinerary

Last post by willemspie « Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:27 am
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by 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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No, these are hiking trails, impossible to cycle through the passes.

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Last post by willemspie
Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:27 am
Anzob tunnel reports

Last post by Susetterosso « Wed Jun 07, 2023 4:19 am
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by 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 crossed the tunnel on june 6 towards dushanbe. At the tunnel entrance there were 2 soldiers. I passed them quickly…and they seemed surprised that I...

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Last post by Susetterosso
Wed Jun 07, 2023 4:19 am
Car customs extension?

Last post by Suba-Round-The-World « Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:14 am

by Suba-Round-The-World » Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:14 am

Is it possible to extend the 15 days for car at Dushanbe? Or can we say at the border, that we need 30 days? We will be in Tajikistan for one month...

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Last post by Suba-Round-The-World
Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:14 am
Haft Kul 2-day trip by public transport

Last post by tobias77 « Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:19 pm
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by squanderedhail » Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:45 am

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Hi,

I am planning to go to the Seven Lakes area at the end of June. I saw in the guide the location for the shared jeep to Padrud (lunch-time,...

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I took the taxi two days ago, it left from a parking lot north of the bazaar (you walk down a street and then there a lot of cars to your right):...

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Last post by tobias77
Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:19 pm
Bartang Valley possible with car?

Last post by Nazrulo « Sat Jun 03, 2023 2:40 pm
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by 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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Hi, @Nazrulo could you please give some closer details of your route (towns on the way)? We are interested in doing a similar thing. Thanks!

Hello...

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Last post by Nazrulo
Sat Jun 03, 2023 2:40 pm
"Horse games" festivals in 2023

Last post by duffajfka « Sat Jun 03, 2023 12:01 pm
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by Cyrusthegreat » Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:20 am

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Hi, I can find info on horse games festivals in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan in previous years, e.g. the one at Murghab, but I can't find any dates for...

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Got an invitation to watch Kokpar (Kazakh name for Buzkashi) as part of a local festival in Qyzylshar, Ulytau last week. As I was told the popularity...

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Last post by duffajfka
Sat Jun 03, 2023 12:01 pm
Pamir Central Asia Tour Agency

Last post by Germsy « Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:04 am
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by 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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Thank you. I think you are right but just finished a trip with them with no issues and reasonably priced compared to other tour agencies.

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Last post by Germsy
Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:04 am
Recommendations: Samarkand -> Panjakent -> Dushanbe!

Last post by stansmug « Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:41 am
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by vijayanand180 » Sat Jun 22, 2019 11:11 pm

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Hello,

Planning on doing a 3 day trip starting in Samarkand to Dushanbe. Some questions:

- For the journey from Samarkand to Panjakent, Im told...

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How did this trip end up, has anyone done similar?

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Last post by stansmug
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:41 am
7 days free in Tajikistan

Last post by Lutnistas1969 « Tue May 30, 2023 5:38 pm
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by JoeF » Tue May 30, 2023 11:08 am

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I was planning on traveling from Dushanbe via Khorog and Murghab to Osh but with the border being shut this does not look possible. As such I now...

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Istaravshan with Abdullatif Sultan Madrasa ( Kök Gumbaz ) and some other nice places.
I don't know what you like, but about 4-5 km before the town,...

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Last post by Lutnistas1969
Tue May 30, 2023 5:38 pm
Tajikistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by Dankeepsie « Tue May 30, 2023 2:12 pm
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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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I (UK citizen) had applied for Tajikistan e-visa 2 weeks ago and still haven't received it (their website says validation in progress . I am due to...
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Last post by Dankeepsie
Tue May 30, 2023 2:12 pm
Murghab flights

Last post by Alibobo « Mon May 29, 2023 9:14 pm
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by JoeF » Mon May 29, 2023 4:42 pm

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Does anyone know if there are flights running to Murghab? I'm aware there is an airport there.

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Does anyone know if there are flights running to Murghab? I'm aware there is an airport there.

Yes you can BUT only if you become bff with Rahmon...

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Last post by Alibobo
Mon May 29, 2023 9:14 pm
Dushanbe - Khorog flight Q&A

Last post by JoeF « Mon May 29, 2023 9:01 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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Does anyone know if a date has been given for the resumption of this service yet?
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Last post by JoeF
Mon May 29, 2023 9:01 pm
Cross-border market in Khorog and Ishkashim

Last post by Nazrulo « Fri May 26, 2023 7:17 pm
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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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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
Pamir highway 7 days in July 650$ to share

Last post by matt123 « Thu May 25, 2023 8:37 am

by matt123 » Thu May 25, 2023 8:37 am

Hi,
I am planning to rent a car for the pamir highway in July, I am available from the 8th July till the 2nd of August, I am quite flexible but I...

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Last post by matt123
Thu May 25, 2023 8:37 am
Artuch Base Camp Q&A

Last post by Christian77 « Tue May 23, 2023 2:41 am
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by 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

Last post by Kalpazan « Mon May 22, 2023 6:19 pm
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by 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
Asht Salt Flat - A hidden gem in Tajikistan (Guide + Request for further exploration)

Last post by Laneo « Sun May 21, 2023 4:32 pm

by Laneo » Sun May 21, 2023 4:32 pm

I'm sure you have heard of the world famous Uyuni Salt Flat in Bolivia, but do you know there's a smaller, yet as stunning and otherworldly version...

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Last post by Laneo
Sun May 21, 2023 4:32 pm
Don't carry cash when exiting Tajikistan via airport

Last post by Patchy « Sat May 20, 2023 1:05 pm
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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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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
Seven Lakes to Iskanderkul trek (Fann Mountains)

Last post by willemspie « Thu May 18, 2023 5:22 am
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by 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

Last post by alexnl « Mon May 15, 2023 4:15 am
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by 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

Last post by Christian77 « Sun May 14, 2023 4:17 pm
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by 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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Sun May 14, 2023 4:17 pm

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