Afghanistan Guide Recommendation
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knghtandyk »
Tue Oct 22, 2024 8:51 am
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I recently returned from a 15 day trip in Afghanistan (absolutely amazing!). The trip covered Kunduz, Mazar, Samangon, the Solang Pass, Bamyan,...
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Good to hear from somebody else who had a good experience with Ibrahim. I've stayed in touch with him since I did my trip to the Afghan Wakhan in...
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Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:19 pm
Ishkashem to Kabul possibilities
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CamaronDeLaIsla »
Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:59 am
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Hellouuuu!!!!
I just created this account because I am really at a loss with finding information about Ishkashem.
I will be doing the Pamir Highway...
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I KN know he is doing a lot with a drone,folowing him since 2021 when he left germany, i left belgium in august 22 and did go through a lot of places...
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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Tue Oct 22, 2024 2:57 pm
Current travel/safety conditions in Afghanistan
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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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Hi everyone,
Thank you for all the advice given so far, this thread is a true treasure trove. Just had four extra questions
Dear Alex!
1. It is...
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Thu Sep 12, 2024 2:10 pm
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Last post by bzk
Tue Sep 03, 2024 8:00 pm
Overlanders where do you sleep
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Paola Viajera »
Tue Aug 27, 2024 3:40 pm
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Self driving Overlanders, where do you park your car safely overnight, any recommendations? IOverlander isn't very helpful in Afghanistan.
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Self driving Overlanders, where do you park your car safely overnight, any recommendations? IOverlander isn't very helpful in Afghanistan.
I don't...
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Last post by OWNER
Wed Aug 28, 2024 2:58 am
Afghan Wakhan post-Taliban takeover
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ventureforthphoto »
Thu Aug 25, 2022 11:00 am
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I have been in contact with my Wakhi guide from the trip I took in 2018, Ibrahim Hamdard.
He says that tourists are finally starting to trickle...
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Seems like the image was lost?
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Last post by The Dane
Thu Aug 08, 2024 5:23 pm
Wakhan Corridor reported closed [July 2024]
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steven »
Mon Jul 22, 2024 7:20 am
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I got this via email:
Travelers planning to visit the Wakhan Corridor: police closed the area today (July 21) and all tourists must leave. Vehicles...
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Hello! :)
Thank you for the information!
Was the closing also on the side of Tajikistan?
Greetings!
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Last post by Katinka
Mon Jul 22, 2024 12:44 pm
Entering US/UK after travelling to Afghanistan
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basedtraveller2904 »
Sun Feb 11, 2024 8:08 pm
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Hi, I am currently considering going to Afghanistan this summer for a holiday with a group of my friends.
I am also planning on acquiring a student...
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This is not heard of to be an issue. Iran is a different situation though. Afg is not on the issue list. Also, Afg border can give you stamp on a...
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Last post by carvan
Thu Jun 13, 2024 3:50 am
cooking gear
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jayjay »
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:53 pm
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hello,
i will do some hiking/trekking by my own.
It is not possible to transport gas cartridges by airplane.
Is there any place in kabul or...
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thank you for the tipp, i bought multi fuel stove.
is there a place in kabul, where you can buy cleaning benzine?
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Last post by jayjay
Tue May 21, 2024 11:15 am
US Dollar or Euro in Afghanistan?
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Paola Viajera »
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:00 pm
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hi there,
how is the actual situation for changing cash in Afghanistan? Is bringing Euro sufficient or do they want Dollars?
Thanks
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From
5- In Afghanistan, ATM Cards do not work! indeed there is no bank card in Afghanistan to pay for. everything is paid in cash, even into the...
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Last post by steven
Sat Mar 30, 2024 12:55 am
Which Afghan Borders open?
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The_Horse »
Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:59 am
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I'm looking to enter Afghanistan (because I'm a selfish sociopath accordingto Stephen77 lol). The Pakistan border is open, so I'll be crossing from...
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Hi Katherine and others,
the visa and border crossing articles have been updated (sorry for the long delay), gathering information from different...
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Last post by steven
Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:10 am
Afghanistan - can women travel freely?
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Lutnistas1969 »
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:09 pm
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I would like to visit Afghanistan with my wife. Is it possible?
I have the impression that most of the information on this forum ( how friendly,...
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Somebody sent me this:
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Last post by Lutnistas1969
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:26 pm
travel permits
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jayjay »
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:56 pm
is there any way, to get the travel permits for the provinces, in advance? before arrival?
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Last post by jayjay
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:56 pm
Afghanistan visa situation Q&A
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Fahd »
Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:31 pm
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Hi,
Since not much current information is found online, I would like to ask for any information/reviews about how to get an Afghan visa from a Stan...
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Khorog Consulate (2023-10-11)
Afghan Consulate in Khorog reportedly operates under supervision of Taliban
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Last post by adi
Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:43 pm
Safest route to enter Afghanistan
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BrandonCurington »
Sat Dec 23, 2023 5:16 am
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Hello, I am wondering what the safest land routes are for tourists to enter Afghanistan. Additionally, what are the safest methods to enter through...
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Dear Jokearney,
Hope you are well. As I know, the borders between Iran and Afghanistan are all open now. The border between Uzbekistan and...
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Last post by h.ahmadybirgani
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:30 am
Wakhan corridor - tour operator Q&A
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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’ve just returned from a month in the Afghan Wakhan (great trip!), and am going to be writing up a trip report, but wanted to get a bit of...
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Last post by ventureforthphoto
Tue Oct 17, 2023 2:13 am
25 days in Wakhan corridor/little Pamir, May-June 2019 (report/guide)
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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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I have stayed in contact with Ibrahim Hamard (the guide mentioned above) and he has a new phone number that he asked me to share, for both WhatsApp...
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Last post by ventureforthphoto
Tue Oct 17, 2023 2:04 am
Afghan visa - has it ever caused you any problems?
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ccc »
Mon Jul 05, 2021 11:29 pm
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Just wondering if anyone has ever had problems applying for visas or entering countries (except US) with an Afghan visa/entry stamp in their passport?
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Any idea why Libya rejects those visas?
Having an Afghanistan or Somalila stamp in your passport will no longer be an issue when entering Libya!
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Last post by ccc
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:41 am
Kabul safety Q&A
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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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This might be a bit off topic, but I'd like to point out out that the Swiss daily NZZ (a broadsheet comparable to the UK’s Telegraph) has run two...
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Last post by adi
Sat Sep 16, 2023 3:14 pm
Kam air, worth it?
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Fahd »
Sat Apr 22, 2023 2:32 am
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Hi,
I am planning to fly in from India, and out to Abu dhabi with Kam air. I would like to know if they can be reliable in keeping the times and...
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Never flown Kam but heard horror stories. I went from Istanbul to Kabul on Ariana in 2003, definitely an airline I would avoid like the plague unless...
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Last post by crotalus01
Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:10 pm
Transit through Afghanistan (Iran - Afghanistan - Usbekistan)
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JakubSerwa »
Sat Jun 03, 2023 8:53 am
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Hey, we are planning to get from Iran to the Pamirs and given the difficulties with Turkmenistan transit visas, we are considering going through...
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Hey, we are planning to get from Iran to the Pamirs and given the difficulties with Turkmenistan transit visas, we are considering going through...
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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Fri Jul 14, 2023 4:02 pm
Direct flight from Dushanbe to Kabul
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bamboo »
Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:56 am
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Hi,
Does anyone know if there’s any direct flight from Dushanbe to Kabul in summer?
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Kam Air flights are cancelled more often than they operate. And they're late by many hours when they run at all. Not a great option unless you have...
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Last post by bamboo
Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:54 am
Malaria in Afghanistan?
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ccc »
Tue Jun 01, 2021 1:51 am
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It seems Afghanistan is a malaria risk country and I’m interested specially for Kabul, Masar-e Scharif, Herat and Wakhan territory.
Has anyone...
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I took Doxycycline while I was traveling in Pakistan upon recommendation from tropeninstitut.de (I was traveling in high-risk areas ). My friends...
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Last post by ccc
Sat Sep 17, 2022 9:37 am
Cycling in Afghanistan?
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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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My advice is, don't do it. I love Afghanistan, the country is relatively peaceful right now, and you're not likely to get caught up in a firefight or...
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Last post by cat_hag
Sun Apr 10, 2022 10:21 am
Visiting Afghanistan: ethical questions?
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The_Horse »
Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:10 pm
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Hi, I want to ride my motorbike from Dushanbe to Islamabad. Is the Shir Khan Bandar – Panji Poyon border open?
My plan is Dushanbe - Kunduz - Kabul...
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To The Horse:
No not at all.
What I was meaning is that when you are a western (color doesn´t matter) then it would seem very strange that you would...
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Fri Feb 11, 2022 8:27 am
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