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Irkeshtam Pass: Kyrgyzstan (Osh - Sary Tash) to China (Kashgar)

Last post by Liantiniga « Fri May 16, 2025 7:28 pm
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by Myers3000 » Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:24 am
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We crossed over from Kyrgyzstan to China via the Irkeshtam pass a week ago so can give a quick update of our experiences for anyone it might help....

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Can you share the whatsapp number for the osh to kashgar bus?
We're a family 5 and hitchiking doesn't really look an option for us 😀
Thanks
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Last post by Liantiniga
Fri May 16, 2025 7:28 pm
cdp in turkey

Last post by mazeno « Fri May 16, 2025 3:08 pm
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by mazeno » Thu May 15, 2025 7:11 pm

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fan fact?
curio?

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carnet de passage in required in turkey

i'm (funny) shocked
as i was driving in turkey even years ago and no one...

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to be clear
in fact turkey does NOT require cdp for decades
(that's why i wrote fun fact )

georgia
the insurance for a car at the border should...

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Last post by mazeno
Fri May 16, 2025 3:08 pm
Khyber Pass/Torkham border reports (AF>PAK)

Last post by Colinerice « Thu May 15, 2025 4:26 pm
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by yamamotoo » Wed Jan 16, 2019 7:44 pm
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Well, for quite a long time I was only reading this forum, but now it's time to give some new information that can be of importance to future...

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Cool- thanks, Steve.
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Last post by Colinerice
Thu May 15, 2025 4:26 pm
Border crossing reports: Tajen (UZ - KAZ)

Last post by sashito « Wed May 14, 2025 3:24 pm
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by bigbeka » Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:23 pm
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Hi there all,

I'm Uzbekistan citizen planning a trip to Ukraine from Tashekent.

Does anyone have info on the Tajen border (extreme west of...

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In the end of September told us the conductor in the train yesterday.

Is there any official site confirming that ?

No, only the unanimous...
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Last post by sashito
Wed May 14, 2025 3:24 pm
Abkhazia-Georgia (Inguri) border crossing Q&A

Last post by rumolddo « Wed May 14, 2025 12:17 pm
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by Bulut » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:56 pm
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Hi everyone,

Two weeks later will visit Georgi. During my visit I also want to see Abkhazia. So will use the Inguri border. Below link is seems up...

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Great! Now we just need confirmation that the Georgians will let you cross!
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Last post by rumolddo
Wed May 14, 2025 12:17 pm
Border crossing Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan (Isfara-Batken)

Last post by DrivingDutchman « Tue May 13, 2025 8:20 am
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by boney » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:45 am
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Hi everyone! Need help.

23 of July we start with our biketrip through Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. We will start from Bishkek and firstly we wanted to...

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I‘ve crossed the border from Batken to Isfara with my own car on the 10th of may.

Can confirm that the border is open. Not only that: it takes only...
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Last post by DrivingDutchman
Tue May 13, 2025 8:20 am
Posof (TR) - Vale (GEO): border crossing reports

Last post by ElinOlofsson « Mon May 12, 2025 6:07 pm
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by Peshwari » Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:39 am
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1. Did the border officials at Posof-Vale seem used to processing foreigners, or is it likely I'd be more or less delayed as a European citizen?...

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Hello!
I am planning to do this border crossing from Kars to Akhaltsiche in July. I have found out about busses from Kars to Ardahan, but it only...
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Last post by ElinOlofsson
Mon May 12, 2025 6:07 pm
Qolma/Kulma pass (China-Tajikistan) border crossing reports

Last post by poundcake99 « Mon May 12, 2025 9:24 am
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by Roman » Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:39 pm
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Today I was passing by Qolma and decided to give it a try as there were no reports from this direction.

The officers looked concerned themselves and...

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Does anyone know if it's possible to arrange for transport (there will be 4 of us) *from* Qolma to Kashgar? Can we order a taxi in advance (if so,...
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Last post by poundcake99
Mon May 12, 2025 9:24 am
Khunjerab Pass (China-Pakistan border) Q&A

Last post by kelyje « Sat May 10, 2025 9:22 pm
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by AUM » Thu Aug 06, 2015 3:09 pm
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Hello,
I am in Gilgit, planning to cross to China soon.
Someone here scared me that they might refuse me to cross the border if I can not prove a...

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Journey from China to Pakistan (03/04/25)

1 hour later, you cross the national park entrance/exit. Everyone has to get out for paying the entrance...
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Last post by kelyje
Sat May 10, 2025 9:22 pm
M41 Pamir Highway / Kyzyl Art Pass border crossing procedure Q&A

Last post by mazeno « Sat May 10, 2025 11:45 am
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by Andrea1989 » Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:48 pm
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Hello! Can you tell me if the border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is open?

Thank you in advance!

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same question - does anyone have any information or even better - any experience about the tjk and kgz checkpoints on the pamir highway after the...
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Last post by mazeno
Sat May 10, 2025 11:45 am
Train Tbilisi-Baku may start running from May 1st

Last post by jelger « Thu May 08, 2025 7:34 pm
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by Milad » Thu Mar 20, 2025 8:21 pm

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Multiple news pages are reporting that the train from Tbilisi to Baku will be running from May 1st. As they quote high-level politicians, this does...

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Since 1 May has passed without a start... various media reported throughout last month that the talks were still ongoing. Reportedly , aim is to...

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Last post by jelger
Thu May 08, 2025 7:34 pm
Denau-Tursunzade (UZ-TAJ) border crossing

Last post by Ojac « Thu May 08, 2025 1:56 pm
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by ibrakadavra » Thu Aug 14, 2014 2:52 am
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Crossed yesterday the border from Uzbek to Tajik via Denau. In Denau there's Denau Hotel 60000 for 3 people room - no internet and just 1 bathroom...

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Crossed this border May 2025. Started off by getting a taxi to the taxi stand in the west of the city where taxis go to Hissor and Tursunzoda (Gmaps...
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Last post by Ojac
Thu May 08, 2025 1:56 pm
Almaty to Karakol Night Bus

Last post by marzipanda « Thu May 08, 2025 8:16 am
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by Hugh » Mon Aug 12, 2019 2:25 pm

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Hi everyone!

I spoke to someone who said there may be a bus leaving Almaty in the evening bound for Karakol. Does anyone know for sure if this...

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Any update? Is It running in mid May?

Interested in taking this as well if you found any more info?

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Last post by marzipanda
Thu May 08, 2025 8:16 am
Tajikistan - Uzbekistan crossing at Panjakent

Last post by claudiomel « Wed May 07, 2025 2:54 pm
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by Yes Man » Thu May 28, 2015 9:17 am
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Hi,

Can anyone tell if this border from Tajikistan to Uzbekistan is open to foreigners? I will be there beginning of September.

Cheers

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My girlfriend and I crossed the border last week (on the 30th). I wanted to arrive in Dushanbe at a reasonable time, but honestly, with the time I...
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Last post by claudiomel
Wed May 07, 2025 2:54 pm
Border crossing Kaplanbek - Tamozhnya (Kaz - Uz)

Last post by Lagerfeld « Tue May 06, 2025 6:35 am
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by aern » Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:38 am
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Hi everyone. I hope this topic doesn't exist yet, if so excuse me, we don't have very good reception at the moment.

We just crossed the border...

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We crossed Kaplanbek KZ-UZ 31.March 2025.
I would absolutely not try this border if you are with truck or van!!
@ Vincent: Can you tell or...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Tue May 06, 2025 6:35 am
Oybek - Buston (UZ-TAJ) border crossing

Last post by Ojac « Mon May 05, 2025 7:16 pm
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by SQRR » Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:50 am
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Crossed into Uzbekistan from Buston last Friday at 5pm.
I had no trouble at all and went smoothly but it was time consuming even there were barely...

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Crossed this border going from Tashkent to Khujand. To get to the Oybek border crossing we took bus 251 which departs from Food City (Gmaps...
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Last post by Ojac
Mon May 05, 2025 7:16 pm
Karkara valley (Kegen – Tup/Kensu) border

Last post by Ojac « Sun May 04, 2025 6:04 am
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by julistan » Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:31 am
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Hi Stevens,

I will try to cross that border this next tuesday hoping the kazakhs guards have heard something about the free visa pilot programme. I...

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Hi Ojac, thanks a lot for your report!

Can you share which accommodation in Karakol organised the 4000 som transfer from the border? I am doing the...
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Last post by Ojac
Sun May 04, 2025 6:04 am
Khorgos border crossing Q&A (Almaty - Urumqi)

Last post by Milad « Thu May 01, 2025 4:09 pm
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by Oakenshield » Fri Jul 25, 2014 5:43 am
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Hi guys,

I'm currently in Almaty planning my trip through Kazahstan to China. I want to go to Khorgos (I'm on the bike) but I don't know which road...

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Crossed a few days ago, China -> Kazakhstan.

Took the night train from Urumqi to Khorgos (Huoerguosi). No issues. Could not get a Didi in Khorgos to...
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Last post by Milad
Thu May 01, 2025 4:09 pm
Korday border crossing reports (Almaty-Bishkek)

Last post by Lagerfeld « Thu May 01, 2025 7:02 am
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by Leelicious » Wed Jul 06, 2016 4:33 am
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Crossed the border 3 days ago and it went smooth as always.
What is worth mentioning is that there was a Polish guy in front of me who talked his...

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This means the old Western bus station, very near the APPLE HOSTEL doesn't exist any more ?
From this bus station you walk only 5 min to this nice...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Thu May 01, 2025 7:02 am
Wagah Border (Lahore - Amritsar) PAK - IND

Last post by Milad « Wed Apr 30, 2025 2:47 pm
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by Tonyoakey » Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:13 pm
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Hi I'm new here, found some great info looking through the forum! A friend and I are about to set off from Malaysia in a car hoping to get back to...

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The Tazhen border between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan has been closed for a few months for road repairs.

Ok. I'm sorry for being a bit pendantic but...
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Last post by Milad
Wed Apr 30, 2025 2:47 pm
GBAO permit in Tashkent or Osh?

Last post by mitchellco « Tue Apr 29, 2025 6:28 pm

by mitchellco » Tue Apr 29, 2025 6:28 pm

Has anyone successfully applied for a GBAO permit in Tashkent or Osh at the Tajik Embassy/Consulate?

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Last post by mitchellco
Tue Apr 29, 2025 6:28 pm
Border crossings reports: Dostyk/Dustlyk (Uzbekistan/Kyrgyzstan)

Last post by Oshquist « Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:32 pm
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by Mike » Sat Jun 27, 2015 2:22 pm
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The short version: this border closes early in the evening. If you intend to use it, either stay in Andijon (or one of the other Fergana Valley...

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I cross this border about once every 1-2 months. Very easy, from Osh you can take trolleybus 2 to the roundabout at the end of the line or Bus #13 to...
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Last post by Oshquist
Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:32 pm
Shir Khan Bandar - Panji Poyon (AF-TJ) border updates

Last post by Colinerice « Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:39 pm
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by steven » Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:13 am
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Please post your updates on the Shir Khan Bandar - Panji Poyon border between Dushanbe and Kunduz below.

We summarize all info on the border...

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Hi. I plan to visit Afghanistan in Aug 2025. I plan to travel to Mazar-i-Sharif (Blue Mosque) then to Kunduz then to the border town of Shir Khan...
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Last post by Colinerice
Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:39 pm
Irkeshtam pass report – Kashgar, Xinjiang to Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan

Last post by Alhul « Wed Apr 16, 2025 7:53 am
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This is my detailed chronicle in April 14, 2016. I traveled single. I use Beijing Time all over the journey for sake of simplicity.

07:45 – Arrived...

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I showed a train reservation from Nanning to the town on Vietnamese border and that was fine, especially when I mentioned that I had a flight...
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Wed Apr 16, 2025 7:53 am
Tashkent to Shymkent border crossing Q&A

Last post by gavitgogna « Sun Apr 13, 2025 12:35 pm
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Tashkent to Shymkent via Chernyaevka border crossing..

from TSUM department store, green bus #97 1000 UZSom to near Yunusobod Bazaar.. then mini...

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Hello all

Border crossing from Tashkent -> Shymkent on 28.03.2025

The normal Zhibek Zholy crossing is temporarily closed. Thanks to this forum, we...
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Last post by gavitgogna
Sun Apr 13, 2025 12:35 pm

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