All about Tajikistan. Expert: Pamirski, Christian77
0 Replies
12209 Views
Last post by steven
Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:57 am
Tashkent - Samarkand - Dushanbe train Q&A
Replies: 62
by
noobnoob »
Sat Aug 27, 2022 1:31 pm
First post
Hi all,
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...
Last post
My guess is, that they decide at some point whether it's worth running the train or not.
This would be very, very unusual. Nevertheless, the train...
62 Replies
24582 Views
Last post by Milad
Sun Oct 06, 2024 1:05 pm
Visa on arrival Dushanbe
Replies: 39
by
Valikhanov »
Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:49 pm
First post
Hi there,
I am somewhat confused about the requirements for obtaining a visa on arrival at Dushanbe airport.
While several websites claim that all...
Last post
What I don't understand: Is TJ not visa free for UK - citizen?
No, UK citizens are required to have visa for TJ.
39 Replies
10628 Views
Last post by Kalpazan
Sat Oct 05, 2024 1:16 pm
Don't carry cash when exiting Tajikistan via airport
Replies: 46
by
Christian77 »
Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:10 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Hi, Tezza, thanks for your replay.
We fly in a few days from Almaty to Dushanbe. Is it still that male and female passport control is at different...
46 Replies
8632 Views
Last post by TezzaTravels
Fri Oct 04, 2024 3:21 pm
Money transfer alternatives to Western Union?
Replies: 2
by
operator »
Sun Sep 29, 2024 8:45 am
First post
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...
Last post
Not sure if it'll help, but if you haven't tried them yet, there are ATMs in the Dushanbe Mall (1st floor, right in the middle by the massage chair)...
2 Replies
136 Views
Last post by JohannaSarah
Fri Oct 04, 2024 9:00 am
Dushanbe to Panjakent bus?
Replies: 16
by
Lukeyboi »
Fri Jul 07, 2023 5:42 pm
First post
With the Asian Express timetable difficult to find online, does anyone have any experience getting bus from Dushanbe to Penjakent? Or what times the...
Last post
There is an Asian Express bus leaving from Dushanbe to Panjakent at 08.00 in the morning.You buy the ticket inside the Asian Express Terminal. We...
16 Replies
7058 Views
Last post by Zentti
Fri Oct 04, 2024 3:38 am
Dushanbe - Khorog flight Q&A
Replies: 56
by
steven »
Tue May 09, 2017 10:28 am
First post
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...
Last post
!!
56 Replies
33419 Views
Last post by Adrien
Sun Sep 29, 2024 3:01 pm
Tajikistan goes visa-free in 2022
Replies: 71
by
Christian77 »
Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:04 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Hello, I got my GBAO permit in Osh. Today, in 8 hours, Visit Alay got my GBA0. Azi took a photo of my passeport. He asked me the day I planned to...
71 Replies
25099 Views
Last post by MichelleK
Sat Sep 28, 2024 5:45 pm
Tajikistan E-visa Q&A
Replies: 583
by
emmeff »
Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:31 am
First post
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...
Last post
If you get the contact please do share
583 Replies
157528 Views
Last post by Adamistan
Sat Sep 28, 2024 3:56 pm
Shared taxis in Dushanbe
Replies: 1
by
lolofitandfly »
Sun Sep 22, 2024 9:53 pm
First post
Hello
I will arrive next friday/saturday in Dushanbe. Im traveling solo :)
After visiting early morning Hisor fortress i want to go to Iskanderkul...
Last post
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...
1 Replies
161 Views
Last post by willemspie
Mon Sep 23, 2024 5:26 am
Dushanbe to Khujand
Replies: 4
by
sockviper »
Wed Aug 16, 2017 1:27 am
First post
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...
Last post
The scariest part is the infamous Anzob tunnel itself.
But I did not encounter the superfast 140km/h taxi drivers that peter_cox described - my trick...
4 Replies
4537 Views
Last post by Kasia
Fri Sep 20, 2024 8:34 am
Best Dushanbe bars and pubs
Replies: 3
by
steven »
Tue Jul 02, 2019 6:57 am
First post
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...
Last post
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...
3 Replies
3476 Views
Last post by peter_crox
Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:07 pm
Crossing North Pamir on foot
Replies: 20
by
jb38 »
Sat Mar 19, 2022 6:22 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Hi,
Adding this for future reference for anbody researching that route: Khurjin is, incl. the two glaciers before the pass and the first two after a...
20 Replies
4855 Views
Last post by JohannaSarah
Tue Sep 10, 2024 9:43 am
How to book flight from Khujand to Dushanbe
Replies: 1
by
Aquario »
Mon Sep 02, 2024 11:34 am
First post
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...
Last post
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....
1 Replies
374 Views
Last post by StephParis
Mon Sep 02, 2024 4:40 pm
seven lakes or haft kul in february ?
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...
0 Replies
412 Views
Last post by interqd
Sun Sep 01, 2024 3:13 pm
Kalaikhum to Khorog road construction
Replies: 2
by
stansvisitor »
Wed Aug 07, 2024 10:20 pm
First post
We are driving Pamirs in Sep. Want to ask if anyone recently traveled to comment on road work and delays/planning around this?
Last post
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...
2 Replies
911 Views
Last post by HelenaFR
Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:30 am
Tajikistan visa run Q&A
Replies: 5
by
arnopino »
Tue Jul 05, 2022 11:40 am
First post
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...
Last post
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 -...
5 Replies
1208 Views
Last post by learningmore123
Wed Aug 21, 2024 5:46 am
0 Replies
540 Views
Last post by anna.kopiec
Tue Aug 20, 2024 9:08 am
Drone regulations in Tajikistan
Replies: 8
by
minimalbruno »
Mon Jul 22, 2019 9:50 am
First post
Hello Tajikistan lovers :)
I'll be traveling to Tajikistan eand Afghanistan end of August for almost a month and I was wondering if someone knows...
Last post
Thanks= still waiting for experience from the airport as there it would be a lot more obvious..
8 Replies
3646 Views
Last post by EricaB
Mon Aug 19, 2024 1:12 pm
Iskanderkul and onwards with suitcases
Replies: 1
by
larany »
Mon Aug 19, 2024 1:34 am
First post
I am planning on taking shared taxis to Iskanderkul, spending a few hours there, and then taking another shared taxi to Panjakent on the same day....
Last post
Not really.
1 Replies
524 Views
Last post by willemspie
Mon Aug 19, 2024 4:48 am
Tajikistan SIM card registration Q&A
Replies: 39
by
Uta »
Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:40 am
First post
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...
Last post
Airalo / esims work fine? Is there anything else to register while using esim?
Thanks!
39 Replies
22909 Views
Last post by jorgefallan
Mon Aug 19, 2024 1:36 am
Money Exchange - Dushanbe
Replies: 4
by
KimTravels »
Sun Aug 11, 2024 3:09 am
First post
Hello! Does anyone know what type of USD I should bring for money exchange in Dushanbe? $20? $100s?
Also, will Tajik Somoni be accepted in...
Last post
This is very helpful. So we should bring smaller USD to pay our homestays instead of exchanging?
Thank you for the help!
It is better to exchange...
4 Replies
777 Views
Last post by tr8lina
Sun Aug 18, 2024 7:33 pm
Tajikistan E-visa refusals
Replies: 49
by
steven »
Fri Aug 12, 2016 10:26 am
First post
This topic tracks Tajikistan e-visa refusals.
A separate topics exists for general e-visa Q&A .
All info gathered here is summarized on the...
Last post
If you are open for a gamble throw your money in the evisa but don’t expect anything but senseless questions that just lead to a refusal.
Happens...
49 Replies
23361 Views
Last post by blume
Sun Aug 18, 2024 4:57 pm
OVIR opening time
Replies: 8
by
safwan »
Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:52 pm
First post
Hi,
Is the OVIR open on Saturday/Sunday? I am hoping to come Tajikistan on Friday night, so was thinking if I can get GBAO permit on Saturday/Sunday....
Last post
Report on obtaining your OVIR in Khujand:
Coordinates previously mentioned on Ulitsa Firdausi are accurate.
Registration without GBAO cost 172sm...
8 Replies
3299 Views
Last post by fuzzyfurs
Sun Aug 18, 2024 8:59 am
Pamir Highway driver scam
Replies: 1
by
Christian77 »
Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:08 am
First post
I haven't heard this since 2012.... A driver (shared Dushanbe-Khorog) tried to collect dollars from a couple of tourists. They agreed to a price, and...
Last post
. . . For real, call the Tajikistan Tourist Police and give them the car's plate #.
Thank you, Christian, for this report.
What is the phone number...
1 Replies
1560 Views
Last post by Lagerfeld
Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum