All about Tajikistan. Expert: Pamirski, Christian77
Homestay recommendations and book advice
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TravellerPhil »
Thu Mar 28, 2019 5:59 pm
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Hi there, I'm looking to do a five day trip through the Pamirs with a car and driver, and have three questions regarding accommodation
Can anyone...
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Thanks for the recommendations! So generally the view is either arrive and see what's available, go with the driver's recommendations and they call...
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Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:08 am
Transoport from Rushon to Osh with bikes.
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Ozziedave100 »
Mon Oct 15, 2018 4:05 pm
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Hi
I am planning to ride down the Bartang Valley next summer. Our Arrival point is OSh from where we will get a lift with our bikes to Sary Tash. We...
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Hello there
You can easily get a shared taxi with your cycles on the top from Rushon to Dushanbe (i believe it is not a motorbike?). Or you can hire...
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Fri Mar 29, 2019 10:20 am
Can you apply for Tajik e-visa on Saturday/Sunday?
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shadekhan »
Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:57 am
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Hello,
I have a planned trip to Tajikistan on Monday and while I was applying for the e-visa and it was re-directing me to the payments page there...
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.... there was an error and when I checked it says payment is in progress however I never entered the credit card details so the payment will...
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Mon Mar 25, 2019 6:04 pm
Bulunkul Q&A
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steven »
Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:29 am
Gathering up all your thoughts, questions and ideas surrounding the lovely village of Bulunkul.
We summarize all info in the Bulunkul travel guide .
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Last post by steven
Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:29 am
Buying trekking food supplies in Tajikistan
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teraz »
Sun Jul 29, 2018 3:08 pm
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Hi,
Is it possible to buy pure oats (for breakfast)? Is it something one can find everywhere, or special and only in dushanbe or something...
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The small supermarket Arzanda by the Opera-Ballet Theatre always has some Russian and European muesli. Plain. Chocolate-Banana. Berry. Whatever. I've...
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Last post by Christian77
Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:09 am
Interesting news on China outpost in Tajikistan near Pamir Knot
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bwv812 »
Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:07 pm
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It's old news that Russia has had a considerable military presence in Tajikistan in order to protect its security interest in the Tajik-Afghan...
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We were also told a few times that the Chinese are constructing a base at the far end of the corridor near their own border. Their presence is...
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Last post by steven
Fri Feb 22, 2019 7:57 am
Travel Agent in Tajikistan
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jill »
Mon Dec 29, 2014 12:35 pm
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Hi there! I was recommended to be in touch with META. I wrote to them and had an instant reply. The next email i wrote to them, I received no reply....
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Well, I'd like to think we have the best selection of travel agents in Tajikistan. We have talked to dozens of them, continue to receive gossip and...
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Last post by steven
Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:15 am
Travel routes
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mek »
Fri Jan 04, 2019 6:32 am
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Hello!
I have a long holiday for the Chinese New Year, so I am planning on visiting Uzbekistan for sure. However, I am also contemplating going to...
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You do not have enough time to go to Pamir, I think, but you should be able to get to Dushanbe and Khujand. The road between those 2 cities is the...
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Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:19 am
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Last post by murg
Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:01 am
Declare > 2000$ at the airport?
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steven »
Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:15 am
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Via mail:
Only a couple weeks ago, before passing border control, at the airport, I was asked if I had more than 3000 euros on me.
I said yes and...
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It is the first time I hear someone getting asked this question. New law or new scam? Sounds like the latter to me.
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Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:16 am
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Last post by Granite2018
Sun Dec 02, 2018 8:11 pm
Beer in Khujand
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ba8mki »
Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:58 pm
Does anyone have any recommendations for where to go for a few lunchtime beers in Khujand on a Sunday?
Thanks
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Last post by ba8mki
Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:58 pm
Speed limits in Tajikistan
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bocekm »
Sun Sep 30, 2018 6:45 am
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The Caravanistan pages seemed to be uncertain about the speed limits in Tajikistan. I've stumbled upon this report of World Health Organization which...
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yes, pamir highway.
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Last post by mazeno
Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:04 am
Filling in the evisa application form for Tajikistan
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Russianrobert »
Sat Sep 23, 2017 7:21 am
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Hi can some help me?
I'm a Brit applying online for a Tajikistan tourist visa, single entry. On the application form, required fields ask for the...
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Hello guys, I am making a reply here as my issue is relevant. I have the same confusion as Russianrobert had. But his problem was resolves as he was...
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Last post by Adventure_in_blood
Thu Oct 11, 2018 5:50 am
4 cyclists killed in Tajikistan
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Pamirski »
Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:45 pm
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Very sad, my sympathy goes to the relatives.
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Dangara?
Is this where it happens?
Dangara is in Uzbekistan surely,?
Sorry. My error. Apologies.
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Last post by matt2matt2002
Tue Sep 18, 2018 12:11 pm
Wakhan Red Hair
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jessev »
Fri Aug 17, 2018 6:11 am
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Hi all,
Just returned from over a month in Tajikistan. I spent 8 days walking the Wakhan and as I made my way through I began seeing children with...
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Actual red hair might be a genetic remnant from Tokharians.
About the dyed red hair, I have no idea.
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Last post by steven
Fri Sep 07, 2018 12:54 pm
Sending Package better to Tajikistan or Uzbekistan
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Johanna »
Mon Aug 20, 2018 6:43 am
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Hello,
we need to ship a new bycicle frame from Germany to Dushanbe as fast as possible. At the moment we are in Uzbekistan. Does anybody know good...
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Try perhaps Green House Hostel, they are known to send bicycle parts from Moscow.
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Last post by steven
Fri Sep 07, 2018 12:52 pm
Mistake on e-visa application!
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peterhill88 »
Mon Aug 27, 2018 4:40 am
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Just paid for and submitted my e-visa application but I've just realized I've made a stupid mistake. I put the address of my Usbek hotel instead of...
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I got an email response from the Tajik Visa office with a link to amend my application. I've done that successfully.
Very impressed with the Tajik...
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Last post by peterhill88
Mon Aug 27, 2018 2:32 pm
Samarkand to Osh via Tajikistan
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peterhill88 »
Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:59 pm
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Just planning my Stans trip this coming Sept/Oct. I'll be travelling throughout Uzbekistan and then heading to Osh before going across to Kashi...
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Thanks bwv812, this is reassuring.
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Last post by peterhill88
Fri Aug 24, 2018 3:44 am
Language in Tajikistan
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GBY »
Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:19 am
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I know a little Farsi(Persian) and Tajik is clearly closely related to this language. If I improve my Farsi a bit before heading to Tajikistan in...
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Persian (Farsi), Tojiki and Dari are different dialects of the same language. Like American and British English, Parisian and Québec French, etc....
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Last post by rfoltz
Sun Aug 12, 2018 1:51 pm
one night homestay in Murgab
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AdamL »
Sat Aug 11, 2018 11:45 am
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Hi, can anyone suggest a place to stay for one night in Murgab? Something like 15$, may be with shared bathroom, if they could lock my motorbike for...
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I used to go to Mansur's guesthouse. $10/night with dinner and breakfast, on the left as you enter the village from the north.
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Last post by AreWeThereYet?
Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:16 am
Sending bikes via courier to Dushanbe
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gruff.martin »
Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:59 am
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Hi,
Have been planning to send a couple of bikes to Dushanbe with a courier. This morning however, my courier let me know that DHL and TNT are no...
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Yes that's old news:
Best to do it via Green House Hostel - see
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Last post by steven
Fri Aug 10, 2018 5:32 am
Looking for advice on accomodation in Dushanbe and Khujand
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Julia »
Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:09 pm
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Hi everybody.
I didn't find specific info on my question so asking on this Forum.
Can somebody please advise where to stay in Dushanbe and Khujand?...
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Doshan Hostels is a nice option too, we're paying $25 a night for a private triple with bathroom, breakfast included as well
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Last post by hartmonster3
Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:27 am
Tadj currency exchange from Samarkand to Panjikent
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AdamL »
Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:43 am
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Hi , tomorrow I will leave Samarkand with plan of crossing UZB/TAJ border and go to Panjikent. I have no Tajikistan currency, is it better to...
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You will get a bad rate at the border but useful to get some pocket money. Get it on the Uzbek side, my taxi driver stopped to let the exchange guy...
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Last post by thl989
Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:25 pm
Cycling Bartang Valley Q&A
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steven »
Sat May 07, 2016 1:31 pm
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I got this question via e-mail:
Do you maybe now, what is better, to travel Bartang valley upwards or downwards (towards south)?
Answer: I don't...
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I would like to add something from my experience.
It might seem like going down the valley is easier, since you lose 2000 meters of elevation. But...
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Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:06 am
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