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Wed Aug 15, 2018 4:27 am
Itinerary for Almaty-Karakol-Kochkor-Osh-Tashkent-Bishkek
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smlby17 »
Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:29 pm
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Hi everybody,
we're just trying to adjust the last details of our roundtrip through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan and I'd be grateful to...
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Hi Jan,
sorry for the late reply, this one slipped through the cracks. I think it's a good plan, here some answers to your questions:
Kochkor to...
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Wed Aug 15, 2018 4:25 am
Flying domestically while on a transit visa in Turkmenistan
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berdman »
Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:26 pm
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Hello all,
I was wondering if it's possible to take domestic flights in Turkmenistan when I'm on a transit visa? I'm considering this because I'd...
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Get in touch with Guvanch for booking your airplane ticket, he can tell you if it will be a problem or not:
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Wed Aug 15, 2018 3:42 am
Istanbul to New Dehli via Iran 2019
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momosmitty15 »
Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:07 pm
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Hi Everyone!
Just looking at current suggestions for our trip... we will be travelling next summer (June to November) and aim to do Turkey, Iran,...
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At the moment the lira is in freefall so expect things to be cheap in Turkey. It's now 6,5 to 1 euro. I remember it being 2 to 1. So everything is 3...
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Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:41 am
Feedback asked on travel itinerary Pamir highway and Uzbekistan
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Travelmates »
Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:30 pm
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Hi everyone,
I’d like to gather some feedback on the following itinerary. Especially if we have planned enough time for each destination or if we’d...
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I echo Lovetheworld. I found the North Aral sea shore - Aralsk, Kazakhstan - a lot more interesting and, with the recovery of the North Sea, also a...
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Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:30 am
Advice on traveling Silk Road in October?
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bo0geyman »
Mon Aug 06, 2018 4:01 pm
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Hi all! :D
I’ve been reading up in Silk Road itineraries and I’m planning on going there late September and the full month of October. Countries...
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Seasonal yurts will likely be gone from everywhere, though you may be able to stay at some fixed tourist yurt camps near Issyk-kul and Karakol.
I...
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Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:43 pm
Uzbekistan feedback - time for Nukus/ Sentyob
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Tusnelda »
Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:21 pm
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I am going for two weeks to Uzbekistan later this month. Current itinerary is:
1- Tashkent
2- kokand
3 - Rishtan and Margilan, return to Tashkent...
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Hi Tusnelda,
Too ambitious for Sentyob? Seeing how you'll be home and able to recover 2 days later, I would personally go for it. I think it's worth...
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Fri Aug 03, 2018 12:07 pm
Baku to Astara by bicycle
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panse »
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:31 am
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Hey guys I want to ask some questions about this stretch. What is the fastest way to cycle from Baku to Astara? Is there heavy traffic? Are there any...
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Train takes bikes. The road is good, not sure about the shoulder. The main road would be the fastest way. No hostels or camp ground AFAIK. Heavy...
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Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:30 am
Shymbulak to Big Almaty Lake Trek
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thl989 »
Sat Jul 21, 2018 5:17 pm
I cross referenced a lot of stuff to plan this hike but in the end one source did most of the work, this guy: . The only difference being I joined...
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Sat Jul 21, 2018 5:17 pm
Almaty - charyn canyon - karakol
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Jahssen »
Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:53 am
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hello ! A friend of mine and I are planning a trip in Kirgyzistan- Kazakhstan - Uzbekistan and we wanted to go firt from bishkek (where we arrive) to...
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Hey Koen,
I wanted to ask you about the busses from Charyn Canyon to Kegen. How often do they run? And every day? At this point, I have arranged a...
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Last post by szeulevoet
Thu Jul 19, 2018 2:14 pm
Germany to Bishkek in Spring 2018
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Van_Gogh »
Sat Nov 18, 2017 1:52 pm
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Hey everyone,
first of all, I really enjoy the whole Caravanistan website with the comprehensive information about travelling Central Asia,, it...
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Van Gogh: how was your overland trip from Kyrgyzstan to Dushanbe? My sisters and I will travel that portion of your route this fall and are...
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Last post by Margarita
Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:03 pm
Feedback Requested: Almaty - Karakol - Khiva itinerary
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H_K »
Tue Jul 03, 2018 10:09 am
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Hi all,
I wanted to ask for some feedback on the following itinerary, specifically on how feasible it is regarding travel time, whether we have...
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Yeah that's going to be cool. Enjoy!
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Fri Jul 06, 2018 3:25 am
For all Itineraries - Lunar Eclipse 28th of July
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H_K »
Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:21 am
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For those not in the know, if you're in Central Asia on the 28th of July you have a chance to see the longest lunar eclipse of the century.
I'm not...
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Cool! I put it in my agenda!
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Thu Jul 05, 2018 3:26 am
Itinerary and accommodation from Aktau (Kazakhstan) to Samarkand (Uzbekistan)
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gordaansiosa »
Thu Apr 26, 2018 2:38 am
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Hello,
My initial plan was heading from Baku through Iran and Turkmenistan to reach Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Due a problem with the passport, I...
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Hello everyone
I hope my info does not appear too late for you.
I‘ve done this trip last year in July by motorbike. I stood overnight in Beineu...
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Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:39 am
tadjikistan / pamir - trip itinerary review
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raphik »
Mon Jun 04, 2018 6:19 pm
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Hi guys!
This is my first post here... We (me and my gf) are planning a 4 weeks trip in Tadjikistan with our main focus on the pamir highway and...
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Hi raphik,
Looks like you did your research. I would also agree that it is a solid plan.
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Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:20 am
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Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:16 pm
From Aktau to Bishkek
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Aleksi »
Fri Jun 03, 2016 11:00 am
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Hello fellow travellers!
My friend and myself will start hitchhiking from Istanbul to Bishkek in a few days, for a month-long journey.
From Baku,...
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There is indeed no direct road Aqtau-Kyzylorda, it goes up towards Aqtobe before coming down. The train follows the same route, but it's pretty...
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Tue May 29, 2018 1:19 pm
Hotels or hostels between Zharkent and Almaty
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Dccbysea »
Sun May 20, 2018 12:33 am
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Hi, we've just ridden by bike from Shanghai, and have arrived in Zharkent, Kazakhstan. Can anyone recommend any hotels or hostels between here and...
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Bashi and Kapchagai have hotels.
From the southern side, Chundzha and Turgen definitely have a hotel.
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Tue May 22, 2018 3:28 am
Karagandy
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Vasco »
Sun May 06, 2018 6:38 am
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Dear All,
We are traveling to Karagandy this evening on our way back to Astana and were wondering if there are any good ideas for one day tours in...
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Hi Vasco,
sorry, I have been traveling and saw this too late. Dolinka is interesting but would be closed on a national holiday, I have some more...
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Wed May 09, 2018 4:04 am
Dushanbe to Samarkand
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yulbud »
Sat Apr 28, 2018 1:46 pm
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Hello, I have few days from Dushanbe to Samarkand.
Please advise about my plan below.
1-May, leave Dushanbe for Penjikent or Khodjan.
2-May, day...
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hi yulbud,
Sure, we can recommend you a travel agent who can arrange everything for you. Please fill in the form at and we will get it sorted for...
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Thu May 03, 2018 7:39 am
Looking for a Mechanic in Ankara
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Solob »
Fri Apr 27, 2018 7:33 pm
Harry, my Honda CRF250L needs a new chain and sprockets. I'm heading to Ankara in the next few days... Anyone who can recommend a mechanic / workshop...
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Fri Apr 27, 2018 7:33 pm
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Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:50 pm
Turkmenistan itinerary
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thijsbroekkamp »
Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:25 am
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Hello,
I was hoping you could help me out with this Turkmenistan itinerary, as this country is quite a puzzle to plan. So we are going to do a tour...
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Thanks for the update, they forgot to tell me!
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Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:41 pm
Entering in Pakistan
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Coklysta »
Sat Apr 21, 2018 3:38 pm
Hello,
Is there any way to enter Pakistan from Tajikistan? Do you have to cross Afghanistan? Has anyone done this itinerary?
Has anyone done a...
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Sat Apr 21, 2018 5:25 pm
Travelling from Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan with children
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Maxy77 »
Fri Feb 16, 2018 6:26 am
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Hello,
This is a wonderful website to start our planning. I just had some questions as I am looking into doing a private tour with children.
1. We...
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Thank you so much for all your helpful advice!
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Fri Apr 20, 2018 3:59 am
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