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steven »
Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:09 pm
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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...
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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...
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Last post by Minnesinger
Wed Jul 10, 2024 11:07 am
any overland routes West to East in the Caucasus?
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boreas »
Wed Feb 05, 2025 5:49 am
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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...
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Russia is your only other option. Many people report no issues but I'm still choosing to take a short flight from Tbilisi to Baku instead of going...
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Last post by patricktherat
Fri Feb 07, 2025 7:43 am
Europe to India Overland
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ElliotB »
Wed Feb 05, 2025 7:36 pm
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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...
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I'm an American doing option 2 this summer, except from Kazakhstan I'll go to Uzbekistan > Tajikistan > Kyrgyzstan.
A few points:
- You didn't...
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Last post by patricktherat
Fri Feb 07, 2025 7:35 am
Afghanistan trip report (2024-2025)
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yamamotoo »
Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:17 pm
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Just a brief report, if anyone is interested. I spent 30 days in Afghanistan starting from early December, 2024. Done all the way individually,...
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Thank you so much, for the info.
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Last post by LindaR
Sun Feb 02, 2025 4:55 pm
Almaty-Yining-Urumqi bus: reports, Q&A
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funkyboots »
Fri May 15, 2015 10:40 am
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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...
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Posted this on the other very similar thread, but thought it applicable to also post it here. Didn't go all the way between Almaty and Urumqi, but we...
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Last post by I35TX
Sun Feb 02, 2025 3:23 pm
Visit Kyrsyzstan and Uzbekistan in one trip?
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thisisvlad »
Thu Jan 30, 2025 8:40 am
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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...
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Amazing, thank you!
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Last post by thisisvlad
Sat Feb 01, 2025 7:06 am
Overlanding to India
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MotoXtoThai »
Sun Jan 26, 2025 5:35 pm
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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...
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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...
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Last post by yamamotoo
Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:56 pm
Getting between Bishkek --> Osh by plane
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usernaming_cass »
Mon Jan 20, 2025 11:28 am
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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....
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I'm going this by taxi tomorrow January 23. I will pay 4500 of their money, which is, I think, around €50.
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Last post by matsh
Wed Jan 22, 2025 3:04 pm
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Last post by mcg
Sun Jan 19, 2025 5:35 pm
UK to India by land via the Stans and China
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Mukti »
Thu May 30, 2024 3:36 pm
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Love this site! Fantastic info source for the alluring Silk Road routes. Thanks to Steven, Saul and all the travellers who have posted here.
I've...
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Hi Colin
Not yet - this journey is planned for spring/summer 2025.
Mukti
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Last post by Mukti
Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:32 pm
trip advise kyrgyzstan: self drive rental car, cross border
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sven verbeke »
Thu Aug 01, 2024 2:31 pm
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Hello
In summer 2025 i'm planning a self drive tour of 20 days with my family (2 parents and 3 children of 19,16 and 14 years old). I've done some...
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1. I think so
2. Yes
3.1 Long way home
3.2 It's possible with some car rental agencies
3.3 Also possible with some but will cost extra, better to...
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Last post by steven
Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:22 am
Seeking Advice: Central Asia Itinerary (May - August 2025)
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quarkz »
Sun Sep 15, 2024 8:38 am
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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...
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Just thought we could touch base about any research you had done! I think I may have to skip Yerevan because I think you cannot get into Azerbaijan...
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Last post by quarkz
Wed Dec 25, 2024 4:18 pm
Getting from Dushanbe to Bukhara
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av1d91 »
Sun Dec 22, 2024 11:33 am
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Hi All!
First post here! Been reading the Caravanistan forums for the past 5 months and now, having booked my flights, I finally have a reason to...
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Hi,
There is a night train from Tashkent - Samarkand - Dushanbe. It departs Tashkent every Tuesday.
There is a night train from Dushan -...
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Last post by tmaruyama00b
Mon Dec 23, 2024 3:36 am
Beijing to London - one day
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litesport »
Thu Jun 15, 2023 5:53 am
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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...
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Hey Brendan , did you ever manage to do it?
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Last post by Mr Bombastic
Sun Dec 22, 2024 4:30 am
Project "Afghanistan - 2024".
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OWNER »
Fri Feb 23, 2024 1:08 am
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I present to you the project Afghanistan - 2024 .
Road trip from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan via Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Visiting the most striking...
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Football in Afghanistan. Video from Baghdis province. Received the day before yesterday. Filmed in the village where my muffler was being repaired ....
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Last post by OWNER
Sat Nov 23, 2024 3:44 am
Advice for itinerary?: Turkey to Iran overland
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voren_kugins »
Tue Nov 12, 2024 12:13 pm
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Hi! I'm travelling overland from Europe to Central Asia late February / early March 2025. I'm conflicted about the route to Iran. I've seen blog...
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Eastern Turkey was a worthwhile trip for me-- I also did it earlier this year without a vehicle, overland from Turkey to Iran. I'm a solo female...
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Last post by fuzzyfurs
Wed Nov 13, 2024 4:39 am
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Last post by MkBeaudry
Fri Nov 08, 2024 7:39 pm
Employment/Volunteering on the Silk Road
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Tob.y »
Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:55 am
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I am planning a bikepacking trip from Nice, France to Nepal for next year.
In my rough plan I reach Tbilisi, Georgia by early November. Due to...
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Maybe teaching English, but your English level should be at least C1 for this (and even then you'll have a hard time without basic knowledge of the...
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Last post by Milad
Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:02 am
Lake Karakul, China or more time in Kyrgyzstan
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Kieran »
Sat Oct 26, 2024 6:06 am
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Hi I am looking for some advice from people who have traveled through or live in Central Asia.
My wife and I are visiting Central Asia in March '25....
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I'm not sure if Kochkor or Bokonbaevo is really worth it-- it's more of a transport hub for connections to Karakol (not the same as China's Karakul!)...
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Last post by fuzzyfurs
Tue Oct 29, 2024 2:34 pm
Turkey To India Help Please
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Agrandadventure »
Fri Oct 25, 2024 9:06 am
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Hi
I have a British Islands passport ( being from Guernsey, Channel Islands) currently in Bulgaria after driving across Europe.
Going to leave my...
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If you don't want to fly you're not going to make it into Azerbaijan.
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Last post by bwv812
Mon Oct 28, 2024 3:11 am
Ruoqiang to Korla
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Jan1963 »
Sat Oct 26, 2024 1:03 pm
Hi, I get different information regarding the train between Hotan and Ruoqiang and between Ruoqiang and Korla. Are these trains open to foreigners?...
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Last post by Jan1963
Sat Oct 26, 2024 1:03 pm
Osh - Andijan Marshrutka (Minibus)
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kazanskiitatar »
Fri Oct 04, 2019 2:22 pm
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As I was researching the Dostyk border and transport from Osh to Andijan, I came across articles on Kyrgyz media saying that a new marshrutka line...
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Crossed andijan to osh on 12 sep 2024. Decided to take bus 777. I arrived at the bus station around 2.30pm, and was told to wait and get bus ticket...
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Last post by SasuraiJoe
Sun Sep 29, 2024 5:20 pm
6 month Central asia trip planning
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Buts »
Wed Sep 25, 2024 1:04 pm
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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...
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After a quick look it looks logistically doable to me, the only thing is Afghanistan->Pakistan border is currently closed to foreigners.
The hassle...
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Last post by sketchymarco
Wed Sep 25, 2024 1:35 pm
From Iran to central Asia
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destinazione.scono »
Sat Jun 17, 2023 11:54 am
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Hello to everybody.
Me and my girlfriend are currently in Iran, and our goal is to reach the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan. We applied for a transit...
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Hi! Does anyone have any update on the rout from Iran to Central Asia? Either through Afganistan or Turkemistan. Thanks!
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Last post by VojMis
Tue Sep 24, 2024 4:58 pm
Buying Tickets with Silk Avia
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ThirteenShadows »
Sat Mar 30, 2024 2:56 am
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Super excited to travel to Uzbekistan next month. That being said, I forgot to buy Afrosiyob tickets in advance so I have to take the flight from...
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Has any bought Silk Avia ticket without having Uzbek card?
I've tried several times with international credit cards (both Visa and Mastercard) but...
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Last post by fuzzyfurs
Tue Sep 24, 2024 10:18 am
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