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Three Weeks in the Wakhan Corridor

Last post by jacoblab1 « Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:04 pm
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by CallumT » Sat May 19, 2018 4:46 pm

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Hello everyone!

In a few days I will be entering Afghanistan from Ishkashim for three weeks. I have had a good read through a few things online...

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Great read! Looking forward to the next one :)
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Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:04 pm
Single female travelling to Mazar-i-Sharif and Kabul

Last post by jimmycambodia « Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:08 am
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by jamielly » Tue Dec 18, 2018 3:17 pm

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Is it safe for a single female to travel to Mazar i Sharif unaccompanied and unguided via the Uzbekistan's crossing at Hairatan for a few days? I...

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Hmm I would say no.

I am Australian and was there with an Afghan friend. We went to Kabul, Bamiyan, Mazar and Samangan. We dressed locally and I...

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Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:08 am
1 month in Wakhan Corridor (Solo female traveler)

Last post by The Dane « Tue Feb 05, 2019 12:57 pm
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by girlgonetolive » Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:28 am

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Wakhan Corridor Trip Report

In Sep 2018, I spent a month in Afghanistan's Wakhan corridor, mainly trekking in the Little Pamir. Here's my...

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Hi Masha,

Well written report. I can see you did an effort of being a bit more objective. We had some discussions in Sarhad and these have stuck...

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Tue Feb 05, 2019 12:57 pm
Kabul - a traveller’s modern eye witness report

Last post by steven « Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:13 am
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by JnKln » Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:46 pm

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Good evening everybody,

I finally started rewriting, sorting, adding and adjusting my journal entries from 2 years ago. Since then Kabul has always...

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Thanks Jan, very interesting read! Do let me know if it ever gets published in a language I can read (French, Dutch, German or English)

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Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:13 am
Little review of our recent travels to Afghanistan

Last post by netllama « Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:33 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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Thanks for sharing this trip report. Do you have any photos from the trip that you could share?

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Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:33 am
Need Filmmaker/Risk-Taker/Journalist for Afghanistan Expedition.

Last post by afgBerliner « Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:27 am
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by Sam_Supertramp » Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:47 pm

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Salam everybody,
my first trip to Afghanistan was past August when I walked 400km with a donkey along the Wakhan Corridor untill I reached the Kyrgyz...

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Very exciting. I've sent you a message, hope to hear from you soon.

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Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:27 am
Purchasing Knives in Kabul

Last post by afgBerliner « Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:09 am
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by benjaminpendleton » Sat Sep 15, 2018 11:38 pm

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Hi Folks,

Hoping to get back to Kabul in the near future.

Looking to buy high quality, locally made knives.

They are called choora in Afghanistan,...

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If you travel around 50 km north of Kabul on the main road toward the Salang Pass, you will reach the town of Charikar. In the past, they were famed...

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Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:09 am
Just back from a month in the Wakhan/Little Pamir

Last post by girlgonetolive « Sat Sep 29, 2018 1:02 pm
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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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Their rate is 800-1000A per day and I don't really recommend traveling with them because they are so experienced in ripping tourists off (forcing you...

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Sat Sep 29, 2018 1:02 pm
Darwaz and Shighnan Districts

Last post by jessev « Thu Sep 27, 2018 7:25 pm
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by jessev » Wed Aug 22, 2018 7:38 pm

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Hello all,
I've just returned from over a month in Tajikistan and am now already obsessively brainstorming ideas for my next trip which likely won't...

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it is possible, i know few travelers were there few months ago.

Would it be possible for me to contact them to ask them questions about the...

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Thu Sep 27, 2018 7:25 pm
Wakhan corridor - tour operator Q&A

Last post by satika « Wed Sep 26, 2018 3:50 am
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by ZenitramF » Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:23 pm

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Hi there!

How are you doing?
I am planning a trek to the Wakhan corridor next year.
Please anybody knows a trustable local operator there???...

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I returned last week from the little Pamir. I've traveled as solo woman and only hired a donkey and her owner in Sarhad.
For the paperwork, good and...
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Wed Sep 26, 2018 3:50 am
Chinese Road Through the Wakhan Corridor?

Last post by ventureforthphoto « Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:06 am

by ventureforthphoto » Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:06 am

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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Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:06 am
Afghan Visa in passport - problem for other countries?

Last post by steven « Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:39 am
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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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Yes, you can go to all countries with Afghan visa.

For safety, see

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Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:39 am
Afghan tourist visa in Dubai

Last post by sara7713 « Fri Jul 06, 2018 3:56 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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Hi folks:

Has anyone done this recently (~2018) and can confirm how long the processing time is in Dubai?
It would suck to plan a trip and then...

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Fri Jul 06, 2018 3:56 am
Latest situation in Afghanistan?

Last post by yeeenn « Wed Mar 07, 2018 4:59 pm
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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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you can DM me at my Instagram and to see Afghanistan photo, refer my ig: yeeenn_ayin

pls buy your ticket and go

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Wed Mar 07, 2018 4:59 pm
Women in the Wakhan Valley!

Last post by FlorVallejo « Sun Nov 26, 2017 2:04 pm
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by Johanna Higgs » Fri Aug 11, 2017 2:26 am

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Hi there guys!

So I am an anthropologist and a writer and I am wanting to travel to the Wakhan Valley to try and so some interviews with Wakhan...

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When we were in Zong, 5 kms before Langar, we stayed at a homestay where the woman running the place spoke German and English. ;)
Cheers
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Last post by FlorVallejo View the latest post
Sun Nov 26, 2017 2:04 pm
From Islamabad to Kabul

Last post by SPR11 « Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:18 am
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by Sam_Supertramp » Thu Oct 26, 2017 8:06 pm

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Is there a safe and good connection, traveling on road from Islamabad to Kabul?
Or would you rather recommend to fly?

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Overlanding it is impossible from Islamabad. The border isn't open to foreigners. Flying is your only option.

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Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:18 am
Driving from Biskek to Whakan

Last post by Pamirski « Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:57 pm
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by 1eyeontheworld » Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:26 am

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HI Guys
i am new on here and have a 4x4 in Biskek which i have driven from Ireland to Magadan and to Biskek via Mongolia

just looking to find out...

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Hi
when we were there in 2013, it was necessary to have another paper from the consulate in Khorog just for the car.

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Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:57 pm
Bamyan - Did anyone go here in recent times?

Last post by Solsticio « Mon May 08, 2017 9:58 am
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by Solsticio » Sat Jan 28, 2017 10:05 am

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If so, can anyone tell me whether the land route, either from Kabul or from Mazar-e Sharif are safe?

I know there are short flights from Kabul, but...

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I just read your reply and I just wanted to let you know that I realised my trip and I have been to Bamiyan last month (Apr 25-27) by plane and I had...

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Mon May 08, 2017 9:58 am
Accommodation in Mazar e Sharif

Last post by jimmycambodia « Mon May 08, 2017 8:41 am
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by ZenitramF » Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:16 pm

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Hi there!

Please anyone can tell me some recommended accommation in Mazar e Sharif??

I will appreciate if you can post their contact mails in order...

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Hi all,

I know this isnt timely but thought I'd share anyway. I stayed at the Zarafshan Guesthouse which is located a few blocks north of Ghazanfar...

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Last post by jimmycambodia View the latest post
Mon May 08, 2017 8:41 am
Cycling in Afghanistan?

Last post by Pamirski « Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:24 am
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by todd » Tue Feb 14, 2017 2:59 pm

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Hi...

Just signed up because I'm curious about this: is it considered very stupid to cycle in Afghanistan, e.g. from Termiz/Hairitan to...

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Hi
we did Ishkashim-Sarhad in 2013 ( Blog )
The road is not allways the best and rivers are an issue (rise in the afternoon due to melting). At that...

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Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:24 am
Afghan visa in Islamabad

Last post by steven « Sat Oct 29, 2016 5:02 pm
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by JnKln » Sat Oct 29, 2016 7:34 am

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Hi Folks,
has anybody recent information about getting an afghan tourist visa in Islamabad?
I found this thread from 2014 which says it is quite...

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Hi Jan,

don't know about Islamabad.

Have never read you cannot enter Pakistan with an Afghan stamp.

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Sat Oct 29, 2016 5:02 pm
Wakhan: Hiking to Noshaq base camp

Last post by steven « Thu Jul 28, 2016 3:39 pm
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by meconopsis » Tue Jul 19, 2016 10:21 pm

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I plan on visiting Wakhan in early August this year and am considering doing the 2-day hike up to the Mount Noshaq (Nowshak) Base Camp from Qazi...

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Afaik nobody on this forum has done what you want to do, so advice will be hard to come by here, unfortunately. You are the first i have heard of...

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Thu Jul 28, 2016 3:39 pm
Wakhan Corridor

Last post by steven « Tue Jul 19, 2016 7:46 am
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by exploreout » Sat Jul 16, 2016 6:26 am

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I have no solid plans for visiting Afghanistan but I am very curious about what you feel about visiting the Wakhan Corridor. I have basic ability in...

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Yes security is an issue in badakhshan since last year, some people still go though. Depends how much risk you are comfortable with. It is...

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Last post by steven View the latest post
Tue Jul 19, 2016 7:46 am
afghan transit visa airport wait

Last post by Crazydre « Sun Apr 10, 2016 12:25 pm
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by noahakinci » Wed Dec 02, 2015 11:20 am

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Hi

Anyone aware if a transit visa is required for a 16 hour wait in Kabul airport?

Cheers

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Can confirm: Afghan airports have no transit Areas, similar to the US, Iraq and Moldova, among others.

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Sun Apr 10, 2016 12:25 pm
Wakhan Adventure email address?

Last post by funkyboots « Tue Jul 22, 2014 5:40 pm
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by funkyboots » Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:10 am

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can anyone let me know the email address for Wakhan Adventure? their website only has a 'contact us' form which does not work on my ipad mini, the...

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That's good to know, thanks for the lowdown!

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Tue Jul 22, 2014 5:40 pm

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