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Khyber Pass/Torkham border reports (AF>PAK)
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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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I crossed this border yesterday. The day before I got the visa quite on the spot in Peshawar. Passport, 2 passport photos, 100 dollar and they prefer...
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Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman
Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:38 pm
Farap - Alat (TM - UZ) border crossing updates
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thierry »
Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:31 am
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We received confusing information to get the right way to the border post in Farap. Indeed, a gate is locked on the M37 (?) main road and two cars...
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Thank you , that is very useful. Can I ask, what address did you specifically put in the Yandex ride request
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Last post by Declan
Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:28 am
Irkeshtam Pass: Kyrgyzstan (Osh - Sary Tash) to China (Kashgar)
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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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Thanks a lot for the detailed report, I'm planning to do the opposite way in June, hopefully it will be less erratic, yet I won't be taking the bus...
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Last post by Tasurinchi
Tue Apr 23, 2024 5:54 pm
Iran to Pakistan: the Rimdan-Gwadar crossing
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fuzzyfurs »
Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:33 pm
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Hi!
I'm a solo female backpacker who successfully crossed the Rimdan-Gwadar border just two days ago (1 Apr 2024). I thought I should report my...
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Hi!
I crossed this border as a solo female traveller (Hungarian passport) in November, 2023, from Pakistan to Iran.
I got to the Yousuf Goth bus...
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Last post by viszabori
Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:04 am
Qolma/Kulma pass (China-Tajikistan) border crossing reports
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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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Hello,
I am considering to cycle from Kashgar to Qolma pass. According to your experience, do you think that would be feasible, or they will force...
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Last post by alguesala
Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:44 am
Border crossing Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan (Isfara-Batken)
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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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Nope, seems to be closed.
I had a similar question opened in my own thread, feel free to head up there for more details in case you're interested:...
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Last post by Tasurinchi
Mon Apr 22, 2024 4:12 pm
Border crossing reports: Tsiteli (Red Bridge) - Shikhli/Sixli (Georgia-Azerbaijan)
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Van_Gogh »
Wed Mar 28, 2018 5:41 pm
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Maybe I'm wrong, but I did not find a topic for this border crossing?
By the way, the name Krasniy Most as stated on the border information pages...
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I am travelling from India in May 2024 and planning to enter Georgia via Red Bridge.
I have an Australia e-Visa and will be using that to cross.
If...
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Last post by pankajbatra
Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:59 am
Karkara valley (Kegen – Tup/Kensu) border
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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 my friends .
how are you?
I have plan to cross the border from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan. ( from kegen to tup). I have E-VISA .does this border...
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Last post by sourena
Sun Apr 21, 2024 9:13 am
Shir Khan Bandar - Panji Poyon (AF-TJ) border updates
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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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Tadzjikistan - Afghanistan border (28th of February 2024)
Arrived at the Shir Khan Bandar border crossing at 9.50am. This was the most intense...
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Last post by femma
Sun Apr 21, 2024 4:38 am
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Last post by marcosgiaq
Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:19 am
Tashkent to Shymkent border crossing Q&A
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trevor warman »
Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:50 am
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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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Helo, We will arrive at Shymkent Airport by 1.00am. however, I wanted to cross the border directly, and the time since passed 12.00 midnight & my...
83 Replies
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Last post by Latifah85
Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:16 am
Overlanding alternatives from Europe to Asia in summer/autumn 2024
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putefaen »
Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:58 am
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Hi,
let me know if this should be posted elsewhere. We are two persons looking to travel the Silk Road from Oslo to India by motorbike, starting in...
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From what I’ve heard and read from other travelers:
- The Russia route is tough, you won’t have much time to transit (but probably depending on the...
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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:09 pm
Tabriz to Yerevan
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Baibars »
Mon Apr 01, 2024 6:48 pm
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Hello everyone.
New to this forum and very glad to be here. Very much looking to kick off a travelling phase in the coming months.
These plans of...
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Please let us know when you cross if the bus still exists and at what price (in USD), please. I updated the Iran-Afghanistan border crossings...
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Last post by Baibars
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:05 pm
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Last post by Matt P
Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:47 am
Shavat-Dashoguz border crossing report
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hitchhaning »
Mon Jan 02, 2017 12:22 pm
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Happy 2017 everyone :)
I crossed the Shavat-Dashoguz border in mid December and wanted to share my experience.
From Dashoguz to the border you...
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Cross from TK -> UZ, March 2024.
2 people, we travelled from Dashoguz to Shavat.
Travel to the Border
The border is a very quick drive from the...
28 Replies
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Last post by Huojin
Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:06 pm
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Last post by Expedition_Seicento
Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:05 pm
M41 Pamir Highway / Kyzyl Art Pass border crossing procedure Q&A
Replies: 132
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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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Hi, planning on going Dushanbe > Osh via Parmir highway in June.
To get the Kyrgyz border crossing permit I gather I should apply 1 week before...
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Last post by Bellatrix
Mon Apr 08, 2024 12:43 pm
flying from china into kazakh or krygy
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minion »
Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:48 pm
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i know the scrutiny reported by travelers are usually for central asia -> china by land, so interested in hearing about air travel experience
has...
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forget to ask - do any of you have Turkey stamp in your passport? is it still an issue to have one when entering western china?
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Last post by minion
Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:53 am
Astrakhan - Atyrau Border Crossing
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MikeTheLiid »
Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:11 pm
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Has anyone crossed the Russia Kazak border between Astrakhan and Atyrau at the Kotyayevka point. Looking at Google Maps it is noted as Temporarily...
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No response yet ?
Anyone did get a transit visa from central asia to cross russia that way KZ to GE ?
Hello, did you do it? Did you cross the...
8 Replies
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Last post by nox.cz
Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:16 pm
Advice for safe self-driving the Silk Route with European car
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Wolkman »
Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:32 pm
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Hi all,
I am planning a 6-8 month self driving trip from Amsterdam towards Central Asia. Through Balkans, Turkey, Kaukasus, and then either through...
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Hi Philippe,
Thanks for your reply, very helpful. It seems it's quite difficult indeed to travel overland. Nevertheless we Dutchies are stubborn...
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Last post by Wolkman
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:41 am
Tajikistan - Uzbekistan crossing at Panjakent
Replies: 114
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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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Very easy crossing, but not much traffic mid-day so about an hour's wait for a share taxi to Panjakent to fill.
Good rates and quick exchange at the...
114 Replies
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Last post by BakuBound
Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:19 am
Karamyk - Daroot Korgan crossing (KG- TAJ) updates
Replies: 32
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matt2matt2002 »
Sun May 17, 2015 4:57 pm
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Not sure if my spelling is correct for this bordet crossing.
If I leave Sary Tash westward I hit the Tajikistan border after 150 Km approx.
Is this...
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2024 update : according to locals in Sary Mogol, same situation now, still closed for foreigners.
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Last post by kurtedison
Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:26 am
Kyzylart - Bor Dobo border crossing (Murghab-Sary Tash)
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matt2matt2002 »
Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:20 am
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On exiting Tajikistan a guard in a blue uniform tries to charge you money for bringing your bike out.
Even though it was on top of a jeep.
Stand...
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I have locked this post for now - all discussion on how to cross this border with the new rules is, like the previous poster wrote, here ->
If the...
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Last post by steven
Sat Mar 30, 2024 6:51 am
Ishkashim border crossing (and market): open or closed?
Replies: 52
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szelka »
Sat Jun 13, 2015 4:27 pm
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Hi,
I would be grateful, if you could post some news, whether Eshkashem crossing is open, once you get to know.
Thanks
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Hi, does anyone know the current status of Ishkashim border market? Is it happening weekly or every other week or not happening at all?
All...
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Last post by steven
Sat Mar 30, 2024 4:42 am
Mashad - Herat border crossing reports
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highcliffetrio »
Wed Jul 05, 2017 9:57 am
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Hi,
Has anyone travelled between Mashad and Herat overland within the last 18 months? If so, do you have any security updates on this route? And do...
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October 2023 - via
I have recently got back home from the SILK Road trip. I have driven my 2*2 small car with my wife and two children from Iran...
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Last post by steven
Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:21 am
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