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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
Khyber Pass/Torkham border reports (AF>PAK)
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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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From - April 2023
Hi, I just crossed Afghanistan on a motorbike and want to share some information.
I entered Afghanistan from Pakistan trough...
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Last post by steven
Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:07 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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June 2023 : I just crossing afghanistan from pakistan via torkham border to tajikistan via shir kan bandar.
October 2023 : For tourism, the border...
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Last post by steven
Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:21 am
Ishkashim border crossing (and market): open or closed?
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by
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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September 2023: My Wakhi guide Ibrahim told me that yesterday the border crossing at Ishkashim just reopened.
He also said that he thinks the...
51 Replies
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Last post by steven
Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:11 am
When will Azerbaijan open its borders?
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by
nemesis464 »
Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:11 pm
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See below:
(in Azeri)
The previous Covid regime was due to expire in January, but now looks to have been extended until at least March, so...
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Is there any update on this other than that one Georgian newspaper? I can't find any official sources saying the closure has been extended.
Here...
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Last post by RidingABikeSomewhere
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:29 am
Pamir Highway security Q&A
Replies: 38
by
cal79 »
Mon Mar 30, 2015 3:39 pm
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I would like to travel to the GBAO in Tajikistan this summer (along the Pamir Highway from Dushanbe, the Wakhan Valley, then explore the Murghab...
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2. Do not go to GBAO during the anti-terrorist operation that took place in the village of Rushan in May 2022
Allegedly anti-terrorist operation....
38 Replies
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Last post by StephParis
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:55 pm
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Last post by bwv812
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:46 pm
Qolma/Kulma pass (China-Tajikistan) border crossing reports
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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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I successfully crossed the border from Kalusu/China to Tajikistan on Tuesday 12th of December. Since no visa was requested for Tajikistan (but you do...
94 Replies
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Last post by Travelgian
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:32 pm
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Last post by TomRongen
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:33 pm
Armenia - Turkey border reopening Q&A
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by
Francesco1966 »
Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:42 am
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Hi guys,
It looks like Armenia and Turkiye, in a tentative thaw, have decided to reopen a border crossing, albeit only for foreigners. Anyway, no...
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So I went by Dogu - Express to Kars in last October and wanted to go to Gyumri in the morning, as borders still closed we needed to go via Georgia....
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Last post by Juanpausx
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:13 am
Abkhazia-Georgia (Inguri) border crossing Q&A
Replies: 118
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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Hey!
I was there at the end of January, one German and one Czech passport. Unfortunately also our attempt finished at Georgian side.
We were there...
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Last post by Juanpausx
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:59 am
Irkeshtam Pass: Kyrgyzstan (Osh - Sary Tash) to China (Kashgar)
Replies: 78
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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Well, it’s definitely an interesting experience! In terms of attractions, it can’t compete with the splendour of the Uzbek Silk Road cities....
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Last post by Tasurinchi
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:21 am
Armenia - Iran border crossing (Nordooz - Agarak)
Replies: 42
by
Martin »
Tue Apr 28, 2015 4:16 pm
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Does anyone have any info? I can't find anything clear or precise; so it's difficult to plan anything. I don't even know if it's really possible. I'm...
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I crossed the border Armenia to Iran the 13th of September 2023.
I took a night bus from Yerevan to Tabriz.
It went a mot smoother than expected.
I...
42 Replies
29065 Views
Last post by ilyanim
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:42 pm
Tashkent to Shymkent border crossing Q&A
Replies: 81
by
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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Crossed today, UZ -> KZ. Swiss passports.
Tashkent to the border is straightforward using public transport. Yandex Maps will give you the itinerary...
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Last post by robinmetral
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:50 pm
Astrakhan - Atyrau Border Crossing
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by
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 ?
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Last post by liberspirita
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:01 am
forbidden roads - altyn arashan and karakol gorge
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minion »
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:38 am
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rental cars seem prohibited in accessing these areas - altyn arashan and karakol gorge
so if you want to stay at a guest house located here where...
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yes i saw the road.condition to altyn arashan on youtube . agree it is rough. so at Teploklyuchenka, it is fine to just park overnight by the street?...
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Last post by minion
Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:22 pm
Border crossing reports: Tajen (UZ - KAZ)
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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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hello everyone :)
I'm planning to cross the border, from Kazakistan side in to uzbek side, by foot on the end of April, do you think i can find a...
47 Replies
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Last post by alberto.zamperetti
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:37 pm
favorite map apps
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minion »
Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:59 pm
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recommendations on what you personally use for central asia? besides those listed here
i have heard good things about Organic Maps. what about Gaia?
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I use the paid version of OsmAnd. It takes some time to get used to it but it is otherwise very customisable and accurate especially when it comes to...
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Last post by Kalpazan
Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:20 pm
Border crossing reports: Tsiteli (Red Bridge) - Shikhli/Sixli (Georgia-Azerbaijan)
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by
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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Going AZ-GEO at this border couldn’t have been easier. I got off the train at Ağstafa, brushed past the first few taxi touts to find the more mild...
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Last post by Jonesy
Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:37 am
How thorough is border security for Uzbekistan?
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by
ThirteenShadows »
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:56 pm
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Planning a trip in April for the Stans! Specifically, I’m asking about the Osh-Andijan border as well as the Tashkent-Khujand one as well. I heard...
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Interesting. Oh for sure. I’ve always been a secretive person so unless you are a tech wiz or a hacker, you likely wouldn’t be able to find anything....
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Last post by ThirteenShadows
Sun Feb 18, 2024 1:51 am
Security situation in Xinjiang - leave your thoughts
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by
steven »
Tue Nov 28, 2017 10:38 am
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We collect travel info regarding the surveillance apparatus in Xinjiang at Travel in Xinjiang
Please leave your thoughts on travel in Xinjiang...
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Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice and insight on crossing the border into China from Mongolia by bicycle (Bulgan way) and exiting into...
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Last post by WillisOnWheels
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:57 am
car type opinion: uaz patriot
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minion »
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:53 pm
i am not sure where to put this question under, so hope this is the correct forum
can anyone share their opinion, first or second hand experience,...
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Last post by minion
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:53 pm
Coming soon?: 3rd Kyrgystan-China Border crossing
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by
adi »
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:33 am
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31. Jan. 2024: ”Kyrgyzstan, China to be joined by third border crossing”
Erkin Tuniyaz told a meeting of the Xinjiang representative chamber that...
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One would think it will be a bilateral commercial border servicing mainly the Kumtor mine.
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Last post by bwv812
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:45 am
Irkeshtam pass report – Kashgar, Xinjiang to Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan
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by
Iridium »
Mon May 02, 2016 7:28 pm
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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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“31. Jan. 2024: ”... deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobayev in December said that a four-lane bridge would be inaugurated at the Irkeshtam crossing. ”
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Last post by adi
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:36 am
Car registration name
by
Leeann111 »
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:33 pm
Hello travelers:)
Has anybody travelled and crossed borders on Silk Road in a car that’s not registered on their name?
Or maybe you know any...
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Last post by Leeann111
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:33 pm
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