Post your itinerary questions and trip reports here
Travel tips thread - post yours!
Replies: 12
by
steven »
Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:09 pm
First post
So many travelers in the region, so many experiences. There is so much we don't know yet, mistakes we make over and over, or little gems we passed by...
Last post
Here is a pro-tip for anyone going to Russia and staying a couple of days:
Instead of carrying around a bunch of cash you can get a Russian MIR...
12 Replies
29691 Views
Last post by Minnesinger
Wed Jul 10, 2024 11:07 am
Beijing to London - one day
Replies: 2
by
litesport »
Thu Jun 15, 2023 5:53 am
First post
G'day all.
This is going to be one of those slow burner threads as I plan and hopefully get to ride from Beijing to London. I am a school teacher...
Last post
No I haven't. Just a dream at the moment
2 Replies
1533 Views
Last post by litesport
Fri Mar 21, 2025 3:24 pm
0 Replies
25 Views
Last post by MkBeaudry
Fri Mar 21, 2025 2:28 pm
Please Critique my Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Itinerary
Replies: 5
by
Ibrahimovic »
Thu Mar 20, 2025 12:39 pm
First post
For context, I’ll be travelling in late September/early October:
Day 1:
Fly UK to Tashkent.
Day 2:
Tashkent
Day 3:
Travel to Khujand. Spend...
Last post
I would love to go to Turkmenistan to see the Darvaza Gas Crater & the capital city of Ashgabat if the time allows.
I have never been to Turkmenistan...
5 Replies
106 Views
Last post by rocknroll5
Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:31 am
Tajikistan - Kyrgyztan - Kazakhstan
Replies: 2
by
jocellee »
Sun Mar 09, 2025 7:55 pm
First post
Hi. I am planning to do my 5 STANS (from Turkmenistan - Uzbekistan - Tajikistan - Kyrgyztan - Kazakhstan) this year and I'm already done with my...
Last post
Hi,
I’m also in the final planning stage of moving through the 5 stans, plus going through China, and into Mongolia. Like you my Turkmenistan is set...
2 Replies
273 Views
Last post by MkBeaudry
Fri Mar 21, 2025 9:33 am
0 Replies
38 Views
Last post by ac3yh
Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:53 pm
Advice for Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan in May 2025
Replies: 7
by
domi2025 »
Fri Mar 14, 2025 1:27 pm
First post
Hello,
With a friend of mine we will be traveling to Central Asia for 13 days in early May. We have never been to the region before so we're looking...
Last post
This really depends if you are more into nature, history, or maybe Soviet Architecture - you mainly have these options in Central Asia.
In terms of...
7 Replies
331 Views
Last post by understan.tours
Sun Mar 16, 2025 6:07 pm
Traveling Overland Through Central Asia – Advice & Experiences?
Replies: 7
by
Error »
Mon Feb 24, 2025 7:35 pm
First post
Hi everyone,
Sorry if this is not the correct place to post this but i am very new to this Forum
My partner and I are planning a big trip in 2026,...
Last post
Sounds like a great plan! The little I've read about Kyrgyzstan does sound really fascinating... it will probably end up being a stop at the end of...
7 Replies
859 Views
Last post by robinthehoodlum
Wed Mar 12, 2025 1:42 pm
Bus ticket from Bishkek to Almaty
Replies: 1
by
Newnomad »
Fri Mar 07, 2025 5:53 pm
First post
Hi travelers!
Does anyone know is the bus service from Bishkek to Almaty still operating? cannot seem to find the schedule , . Heard the western bus...
Last post
Hi
I took that bus last 11th January. No changes about schedule and location, the same have been posted in another topics
1 Replies
506 Views
Last post by ragondeman
Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:46 am
Kazakhstan itinerary 25/04-04/05
Replies: 3
by
cassiopeiared »
Thu Feb 20, 2025 1:46 pm
First post
Hello everyone, after failing our scheduled trip to Kyrgyzstan last year for health reasons, we are giving it another try now, but with Kazakhstan as...
Last post
Schedule looks fine. I would say the driving in the Mangystau region from Aktau each day may take a while but other than that looks good. I hope you...
3 Replies
590 Views
Last post by cassiopeiared
Thu Mar 06, 2025 1:16 pm
Two Weeks Solo: South Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan & Uzbekistan
Replies: 3
by
DeanMcMcr »
Sun Feb 23, 2025 7:05 pm
First post
Hi all!
I have (JUST!) two weeks in Jul/Aug this year to visit, and i plan to vly into Uzbek from Manchester, see some architecture but not spend...
Last post
HI
consider this company in Almaty for the day trips. open it in google chromecast to translate it. it has a schedule. One I'd definitely recommend...
3 Replies
632 Views
Last post by Ian Sp
Sun Mar 02, 2025 1:49 am
any overland routes West to East in the Caucasus?
Replies: 4
by
boreas »
Wed Feb 05, 2025 5:49 am
First post
Hi all - I'm in the early stages of planning (what I wanted to be) an overland trip from Istanbul to Xi'an. My plan was to go Georgia -> Azerbaijan...
Last post
Yeah given our friend in the white house, russia may even be an ally by the time I start my trip..
But regardless, planning to avoid both Russia /...
4 Replies
710 Views
Last post by boreas
Wed Feb 26, 2025 12:11 am
6 month Central asia trip planning
Replies: 2
by
Buts »
Wed Sep 25, 2024 1:04 pm
First post
Hi Travelers,
I'm planning a 6-month motorbike trip starting in April 2025. My plan is to visit the Stans and possibly combine this with India.
The...
Last post
Hello,
I read your post that you want to ride your motorbike to India in the summer of 2025.
I'm Wolfgang from Germany, I've made big trips through...
2 Replies
1490 Views
Last post by Wolfgang
Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:33 pm
10 days available for Kazakhstan- how to put it together?
Replies: 3
by
gilligroom »
Fri Feb 21, 2025 9:45 am
First post
So, after spending countless hours on my Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan components of this trip it is time to tackle Kazakhstan. Unfortunately I only...
Last post
I took a night train from Bishkek to Karaganda and spent one night in the city. After visiting Karlag the following morning, I took a train from...
3 Replies
479 Views
Last post by sebhoff
Sat Feb 22, 2025 12:12 pm
Putting together Khiva/Nukus/Aral Sea section of trip
Replies: 1
by
gilligroom »
Thu Feb 13, 2025 6:11 am
First post
Hello All
Fortunate position of a 5 week trip coming up where I can go slow through Uzbekistan. Solo traveller, have spent time in Tajikistan and...
Last post
Addit- Turkmenistan share trip sorted. Just the Khiva/Nukus/Karakalpakstan bit to go. What are other peoples experiences like trying to pull...
1 Replies
500 Views
Last post by gilligroom
Sat Feb 22, 2025 9:30 am
Almaty-Yining-Urumqi bus: reports, Q&A
Replies: 91
by
funkyboots »
Fri May 15, 2015 10:40 am
First post
Does anyone know what time the sleeper buses leave Almaty for Urumqi, and what time they get to the border? For visa reasons, I need to time it so I...
Last post
I traveld today (17.02.2025) from China to Almaty. I took the night train from Urumqi to Yining/Giulia/Illi (different names for the same city). The...
91 Replies
52058 Views
Last post by swisstraveler
Mon Feb 17, 2025 4:56 pm
My Türkiye > Middle Asia > East Asia Trip
Replies: 4
by
Yoyo »
Sat Feb 15, 2025 3:58 pm
First post
Hey fellow travelers,
I'm a 23 year old programmer from Türkiye. I've had a 1 month Japan trip and a 2 week Serbia trip.
I'm currently planning an...
Last post
uz
Thank you. I know routers won't work. Hmm, this means I'll just have to stay there 2 weeks tops then.
4 Replies
648 Views
Last post by Yoyo
Sun Feb 16, 2025 7:49 pm
One-month cycling trip in Kyrgyzstan
Replies: 7
by
Gerard Castellà »
Tue Jun 09, 2015 4:45 pm
First post
Hello,
I plan to do a one-month cycling trip in Kyrgyzstan, being Bishkek the starting and final point of the route. I will start on July 14th, and...
Last post
Hi,
Your route looks very similar to the route that I am hoping to take this summer. I hope you had a good trip. Do you have any comments...
7 Replies
5678 Views
Last post by Tandemistan
Tue Feb 11, 2025 8:12 am
Seeking Advice: Central Asia Itinerary (May - August 2025)
Replies: 15
by
quarkz »
Sun Sep 15, 2024 8:38 am
First post
Hello.
I have been wanting to go to Central Asia, for about 20 years, and 2025 looks to be my best time for me.
I am just a bit stuck for itinerary...
Last post
Hello,
Not sure if this is going to show up as a comment to your quote ...
Well, I saw your reply and then your reply also disappeared !
Lucky, I...
15 Replies
3048 Views
Last post by quarkz
Mon Feb 10, 2025 4:05 am
Overland back to Europe from India, Advise needed
Replies: 4
by
zafferano »
Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:43 am
First post
Hello everybody,
as this forum seems really useful and experienced to me about Central Asia, I wanted to ask what you think about this plan,...
Last post
Hi @zafferano,
how did your travel go?
gian
Hey steve,
thanks for replying, yes the basic information I have and it does not seem to difficult,...
4 Replies
3304 Views
Last post by Travelgian
Sun Feb 09, 2025 2:39 pm
Europe to India Overland
Replies: 2
by
ElliotB »
Wed Feb 05, 2025 7:36 pm
First post
Hey everyone! I have done a fair amount of research, particular on this great site, about the logistics of getting from Europe to India overland via...
Last post
Hi Patrick, thanks for your response. I will be hitchhiking and taking public transport the whole way! I think I'm leaning towards option 1 mainly...
2 Replies
573 Views
Last post by ElliotB
Fri Feb 07, 2025 9:12 pm
Afghanistan trip report (2024-2025)
Replies: 3
by
yamamotoo »
Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:17 pm
First post
Just a brief report, if anyone is interested. I spent 30 days in Afghanistan starting from early December, 2024. Done all the way individually,...
Last post
Thank you so much, for the info.
3 Replies
934 Views
Last post by LindaR
Sun Feb 02, 2025 4:55 pm
Visit Kyrsyzstan and Uzbekistan in one trip?
Replies: 2
by
thisisvlad »
Thu Jan 30, 2025 8:40 am
First post
Hi! I am just beginning to start planning my trip to Central Asia. So far, I'm most interested in visiting Kyrsyzstan and Uzbekistan. I'd have about...
Last post
Amazing, thank you!
2 Replies
606 Views
Last post by thisisvlad
Sat Feb 01, 2025 7:06 am
Overlanding to India
Replies: 1
by
MotoXtoThai »
Sun Jan 26, 2025 5:35 pm
First post
Hi,
This is my first post so sorry if it's in the wrong section. I used the search function but couldn't find much from less than 5 years ago. My...
Last post
Yes, of course you can do it (and even get your Afghanistan visa on arrival at Sherkhan Bandar). Just prepare CDP and get your Indian visa...
1 Replies
610 Views
Last post by yamamotoo
Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:56 pm
Getting between Bishkek --> Osh by plane
Replies: 6
by
usernaming_cass »
Mon Jan 20, 2025 11:28 am
First post
Hi there!
I'm wondering if anyone knows the name of the airlines that travel from Bishkek to Osh via plane?
I am looking for some flights for June....
Last post
I'm going this by taxi tomorrow January 23. I will pay 4500 of their money, which is, I think, around €50.
6 Replies
879 Views
Last post by matsh
Wed Jan 22, 2025 3:04 pm
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum