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How would you do a Afghanistan day-trip?

Last post by steven « Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:34 am
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by togreiser » Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:35 am

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Hi,

I collect countries and would like to add Afghanistan to my list. I'm going to Pamir, so i'm looking into doing a small detour.

I would like...

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At the moment, I don't see how that would work. As you say, the border is closed, and if it would open, where would you get tested?

I am personally...

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Last post by steven
Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:34 am
COVID19 testing in Afghanistan

Last post by fedorac0re « Sat Mar 06, 2021 9:59 am
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by netllama » Tue Oct 27, 2020 2:40 am

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I'm going to be spending a few days in Mazār-i-Sharīf in February 2021. Getting tested prior to entering the country will not be a problem. However,...

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Emirates provides a list of approved COVID19 test labs in every country they fly to (including Afghanitan):

Thank you for information..

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Last post by fedorac0re
Sat Mar 06, 2021 9:59 am
With Tajik driver to Afghan Wakhan?

Last post by steven « Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:58 am
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by ralphcope4 » Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:26 pm

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Hello everyone!

If I have a Tajik driver from Dushanbe, whom I hired to do the Pamir Highway (ending in Osh, Kyrgyzstan), can this driver enter the...

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Here is the answer:

Hello Steven,
Well, officially the tajik drivers are allowed to drive on the Afghanistan side, but the drivers will need to fix...

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Last post by steven
Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:58 am
Afghan tourist visa in Dubai

Last post by emengee « Wed Feb 10, 2021 10:34 am
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by jimmycambodia » Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:15 am

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Hello,

Does anyone have recent experience with getting the visa in Dubai?

I am planning to go to Kabul, Bamyan and Mazar to visit a friend. He is...

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I managed to get a tourist visa in Dubai in November 2020, but it took a few days and I had to advocate for myself. At first they said it was...

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Last post by emengee
Wed Feb 10, 2021 10:34 am
private car Uzbek border crossing

Last post by homdogs « Mon Oct 05, 2020 7:04 am
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by homdogs » Sat Sep 26, 2020 9:15 am

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Not sure if this belongs in Afghanistan or Uzbekistan, but I'm interested in driving my private car from Mazar e-Sharif in Afghanistan all the way to...

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Mazeno, you're right, it will be Uzbekistan into Kazakhstan, then into Russia. Really hoping that Covid circumstances will have changed by this June,...

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Last post by homdogs
Mon Oct 05, 2020 7:04 am
Crossing Broghil pass

Last post by Koen « Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:04 am
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by aba » Fri Feb 14, 2020 7:47 pm
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The webpage of caravanistan mentions that the borders of Afganistan are open for the Mujahideen Victory Day. What does this mean? Can a foreigner...

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Hi Viktor and all,
looks like very nice area i would like to visit the broghill valley, is it enough there just to have a Pakistan visa?
I will come...
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Last post by Koen
Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:04 am
Trekking to Chaqmaqtin lake

Last post by chanchan « Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:50 pm
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by Jokearney » Fri Jun 12, 2020 8:11 pm

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I was wondering how tough this trek is? Is there a lot of climbing? Is the lower route easier?
I’m keen to do it but not sure if I could manage 22...

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I wasn't on horse myself, but you should be ok if you've done trial riding.
You'll probably have to walk at some parts where it's too steep and...

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Last post by chanchan
Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:50 pm
Invitation Letter

Last post by steven « Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:36 am
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by MaxMoris » Wed Aug 12, 2020 6:56 am

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Hello all..I am planing to visit Afghanistan for a month or two..Have been fascinated with the country for a long time..I am Bulgarian and from the...

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If you are not passing through Tajikistan it's not so easy indeed...

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Last post by steven
Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:36 am
Just back from a month in the Wakhan/Little Pamir

Last post by Pamirski « Fri Jun 05, 2020 5:13 am
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by ventureforthphoto » Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:26 pm
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Just spent a fantastic month in the Afghan Wakhan, and wanted to report back a few things.

Guides:
My primary piece of advice, if you’re planning...

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I don't know, but I think the borders between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan should still be closed for tourists,due to corona.
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Last post by Pamirski
Fri Jun 05, 2020 5:13 am
phoning from afghanistan

Last post by Jesh « Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:18 pm

by Jesh » Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:18 pm

does anyone know what the cheapest way of phoning from (and to) afghanistan is please?

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Last post by Jesh
Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:18 pm
25 days in Wakhan corridor/little Pamir, May-June 2019 (report/guide)

Last post by tokyodom « Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:32 am
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by anar1 » Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:51 am

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Hey - we're two Kiwi/Aussie travellers (21 year old girl/23 year old guy) who just got back from 25 days in the Wakhan corridor in early June, and...

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It says your website has expired...can you post the report here ?

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Last post by tokyodom
Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:32 am
Kabul safety Q&A

Last post by Christian77 « Fri Feb 21, 2020 7:09 am
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by steven » Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:37 am

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More on safety in Afghanistan on the main safety page . Below, your questions and reports about safety in Kabul are most welcome.

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Ignore single anecdotes ( It was fine! ), and read the analysis by people who dedicate their careers to this sort of thing:

There are many ways to...

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Last post by Christian77
Fri Feb 21, 2020 7:09 am
Khorog to Ishkashim on the Afghan side of the Panj river ?

Last post by levelo « Sat Feb 08, 2020 8:10 pm
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by levelo » Mon Jan 27, 2020 4:29 pm

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Hi there,

I am contemplating going to northern Afghanistan this coming summer.
I am looking for feasible/safe enough routes, and the stretch along...

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Thanks jacoblab1.
It does help :-)
I would be cycling on my own. The main issue is obviously safety...
I checked your Wakhan guide by the way : great...

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Last post by levelo
Sat Feb 08, 2020 8:10 pm
Trip Itinerary

Last post by Katharine_1993 « Wed Jan 22, 2020 5:00 am
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by mike12324 » Thu Jan 16, 2020 8:17 pm

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I am currently trying to plan a trip to the Wakhan. I am an american and will be flying from Pittsburgh Intl. What are some good airlines that fly to...

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China Southern fly to Dushanbe quite cheap from Urumqi, otherwise Emirates through their FlyDubai. I cannot give you an accurate estimate as it is to...

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Last post by Katharine_1993
Wed Jan 22, 2020 5:00 am
Chinese Road Through the Wakhan Corridor?

Last post by steven « Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:09 pm
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by ventureforthphoto » Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:06 am

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Just returned from a month in the Afghan Wakhan (great trip, report coming), and wanted to relay an interesting experience regarding the rumored...

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Here is another report with pictures by 2 anthropologists:

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Last post by steven
Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:09 pm
Afghanistan (Kandahar, Kabul, Bamiyan) Solo female backpacker (no tour) – Trip Report

Last post by gaz457 « Wed Aug 28, 2019 9:41 am
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by girlgonetolive » Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:01 am

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This post has been deleted for my own privacy. If you'd like to see it or for advice please contact me privately via www.marshajean.com

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Hi Jean! I sent you a message on Insta but not sure if you saw it. I'm interested to know more about obtaining the Afghan visa in Islamabad on a UK...

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Last post by gaz457
Wed Aug 28, 2019 9:41 am
Wakhan Corridor - Solo trekking to Chaqmaqtin Lake (report & guide)

Last post by netllama « Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:40 am
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by jacoblab1 » Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:56 am

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Hey everyone - I just got back from two weeks in the Wakhan Corridor.

I did the trek to Chaqmaqtin Lake (low route both ways). I hiked completely...

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Thanks for sharing, this trip report is fantastic!

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Last post by netllama
Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:40 am
Afghan Visa in passport - problem for other countries?

Last post by blakep76 « Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:06 pm
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by edoardo » Tue Jul 24, 2018 3:30 am

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Hi all,

I'm currently biking the silkroad and I'm now in xinjian. One of my dream is to visit mazar e Sharif while in Uzbekistan. My wonders are...

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Word for the wise - avoid trying to enter Israel with evidence of a visit to Afghanistan unless you enjoy sitting in a stuffy office for 3 hours...

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Last post by blakep76
Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:06 pm
Current travel/safety conditions in Afghanistan

Last post by steven « Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:15 am
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by disparate » Thu Sep 29, 2016 3:34 am
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Hey folks!

I've been dreaming of travelling to Central Asia for three years now, and I'm finally doing it, I fly to Bishkek on Sunday....

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Interesting side-note: pro-government forces and US troops killed more civilians than Taliban in 2019

Of course, as a foreigner, Taliban, ISIS,...
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Last post by steven
Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:15 am
Border between Afghanistan & Turkmenistan: Torghundi - Serkhetabat

Last post by wanderlust2 « Fri Jul 19, 2019 9:13 am
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by wanderlust2 » Tue May 14, 2019 1:06 am

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Hi all,
I am planning to visit Afghanistan this summer. And IF all falls in place (there are currently a lot of very big if s), I'd like to enter...

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FYI:
I just left Afghanistan after almost 3 weeks there. This is info as of July 2019.
As far as land borders go,
- To the north, from Mazar to...

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Last post by wanderlust2
Fri Jul 19, 2019 9:13 am
Altitude Sickeness in the Wakhan Corridor

Last post by chanchan « Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:51 pm
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by chanchan » Sat Jul 06, 2019 3:23 pm

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Hi,

I'm interested in knowing about the altitude sickness experienced in the Wakhan Corridor.

Could you please let me know how it was for you? I...

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thanks for the feedback. Look forward to your write up

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Last post by chanchan
Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:51 pm
Landmines in the Wakhan Corridor?

Last post by chanchan « Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:50 pm
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by chanchan » Thu Jul 04, 2019 3:29 pm

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Hi,
I just read somewhere that there are landmines in the Wakhan Corridor.
I can't seem to find much more information on this though.
Is this...

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Thanks for the update

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Last post by chanchan
Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:50 pm
Wakhan Corridor and Mt Noshaq

Last post by Katharine_1993 « Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:19 am

by Katharine_1993 » Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:19 am

Hey - I am just back from a trip in the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan and thought I would share some things I found helpful.

Firstly - I would...

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Last post by Katharine_1993
Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:19 am
Three Weeks in the Wakhan Corridor (2018)

Last post by CallumT « Wed May 01, 2019 8:02 am
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by CallumT » Sat May 19, 2018 4:46 pm
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EDIT: To read a write up of how my trip to the end of the Wakhan Corridor went, see here

Hello everyone!

In a few days I will be entering...

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After a bit of delay I finally finished up all of my posts regarding our time in Afghanistan. It's a bit lengthy but if anyone is interested here is...
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Last post by CallumT
Wed May 01, 2019 8:02 am
Little review of our recent travels to Afghanistan

Last post by thijsbroekkamp « Wed Apr 03, 2019 9:22 am
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by thijsbroekkamp » Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:22 am

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Just thought I’d share some information about travelling in Afghanstan as there is not so much reliable info on Afghanistan.
I visited from 23...

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I just happened to see that you sent me a message last year. Sorry that I never read it. Goed om te zien dat je het voor elkaar gekregen hebt!
Erik...

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Wed Apr 03, 2019 9:22 am

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