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Tashkent to Shymkent border crossing Q&A

Last post by sketchymarco « Thu Sep 12, 2024 4:42 pm
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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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I crossed this border UZ -> KZ yesterday on foot.

Bus 169 from Tashkent to the border runs frequently as mentioned many times in other posts.
The...
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Thu Sep 12, 2024 4:42 pm
Khyber Pass/Torkham border reports (AF>PAK)

Last post by Indianaglobe « Thu Sep 12, 2024 1:09 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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Hello,

I am affraid I have bad news, the Torkham border (Khyber pass) is closed to foreigners until further notice, the which might take weeks if...
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Last post by Indianaglobe
Thu Sep 12, 2024 1:09 pm
Khunjerab Pass (China-Pakistan border) Q&A

Last post by marimarek « Wed Sep 11, 2024 6:07 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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Hi,

Does anyone know if it is possible to reach Khunjerab pass by bicycle from the Chinese side? Is it mandatory to take the bus?
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Last post by marimarek
Wed Sep 11, 2024 6:07 pm
Torugart pass border crossing by bicycle: Kyrgyzstan to China

Last post by Vasily « Wed Sep 11, 2024 4:05 pm

by Vasily » Wed Sep 11, 2024 4:05 pm

Hello, it seems like the information on Torugart pass needs to be updated.

I crossed it by bicycle on the 6th of September, 2024, from Kyrgiz to...

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Last post by Vasily
Wed Sep 11, 2024 4:05 pm
Iran to Pakistan: the Rimdan-Gwadar crossing

Last post by ferryq « Wed Sep 11, 2024 7:51 am
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by 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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I travelled last Monday from Karachi to Chabahar via Rimdan and would like to share my experiences:

I used public transport to go from downtown...

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Last post by ferryq
Wed Sep 11, 2024 7:51 am
Irkeshtam pass report – Kashgar, Xinjiang to Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan

Last post by RArmitage « Tue Sep 10, 2024 8:02 am
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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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Sorry to have guven you false hope. Maybe because it’s now coming into winter as was definitely working in August.
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Last post by RArmitage
Tue Sep 10, 2024 8:02 am
Bulgan - Takashiken border (Mongolia - China)

Last post by Mumu-schu « Mon Sep 09, 2024 11:50 am
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by TonyBustamante » Sat Aug 01, 2015 4:44 pm
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just crossed this border from hovd to xinjiang and i just want to note, that the entire road between hovd and the border is not yet entirely paved...

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We crossed this border (from Ürümqi China to Bulgan Mongolia) on Monday 9th of September 2024:
- Urumqi to Qinghe: 151 yuans from international bus...
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Last post by Mumu-schu
Mon Sep 09, 2024 11:50 am
Border crossing report: Gulbahor: Shahrtuz (TJ) - Termez (UZ)

Last post by fuzzyfurs « Mon Sep 09, 2024 1:02 am
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by steven » Wed Jun 13, 2018 4:53 am

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Just putting this out there - received via e-mail

last Thursday we were the first real foreigners to cross this new (it opened on 7th of march)...

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Crossed this border (TJ - UZ) 5 Sept 2024

Shahrtuz
- Stayed two nights at Gostinitsa Shakhrituza for 100sm per person, was clean and comfortable...

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Last post by fuzzyfurs
Mon Sep 09, 2024 1:02 am
New French foreign office notice on Azerbaijan

Last post by steven « Sun Sep 08, 2024 10:58 pm
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by LeTapir » Sun Sep 08, 2024 6:28 pm

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Just FYI:
the press from this week reports on a new notice issued to French visitors in Azerbaijan, mentioning a risk of arbitrary arrests, unfair...

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According to Wikipedia: The French Armenian community is, by far, the largest in the European Union and the third largest in the world.

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Last post by steven
Sun Sep 08, 2024 10:58 pm
Beshariq border crossing (Uzbekistan to Tajikistan, Fergana Valley)

Last post by EtienneBlld « Sun Sep 08, 2024 12:22 pm
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by irishmcbride » Sun Aug 14, 2016 9:21 am
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Went through this crossing a couple of days ago, was much smoother than anticipated, although time consuming.

Taxi from Fergana to the crossing took...

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Hello
I had the same experience as previous report.
The marshrutka to Konibodom in Khujand starts from here: for 15 somoni (bus number 328, taxi...
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Last post by EtienneBlld
Sun Sep 08, 2024 12:22 pm
Reports: Madaniyat-Izboskan border crossing (UZ-KG)

Last post by EtienneBlld « Sun Sep 08, 2024 12:10 pm
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by Rupert » Mon Jul 09, 2018 11:15 am
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The border crossing page states that the Izboskan crossing is open for pedestrians. I'm guessing this would cover cyclists too, but has anyone heard...

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Hello,
Just crossed the border.
From Andijan you will find the Damas next to the old town bazaar:
It's 15 000 UZS per seats. Had to pay for 2 as my...
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Last post by EtienneBlld
Sun Sep 08, 2024 12:10 pm
Matsimi - Balakan Border Crossing Reports (Georgia - Azerbaijan)

Last post by Lagerfeld « Sat Sep 07, 2024 9:25 am
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by marten568 » Wed May 02, 2018 8:00 am
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I did not see a topic for this border. We crossed this border in our own vehicle in April 2018 from georgia to azerbaijan. Scenic drive and...

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The border between AZ & GE is only open going AZ -> GE, correct?
Yes, this is correct.
But in the opposit direction is impossible.
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sat Sep 07, 2024 9:25 am
When will Azerbaijan open its borders?

Last post by bwv812 « Sat Sep 07, 2024 12:00 am
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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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Nobody has written they will open their land borders on October 1.

Again, it has repeatedly been written what is happening.
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Last post by bwv812
Sat Sep 07, 2024 12:00 am
Uchkuduk road: Navoiy to Nukus?

Last post by wml « Thu Sep 05, 2024 12:11 pm
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by karenandmike » Mon Sep 19, 2016 5:02 am

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hi all. does anybody have any info re this possible road.
navoi to uchkuduk and then on to nukus??
we will just be one vehicle though with 4 wheel...

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Hello everyone here is Giulio from Wild Man Life.
I just came back from a 3 weeks expedition in Uzbekistan this August 2024 and wanted to give you...

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Last post by wml
Thu Sep 05, 2024 12:11 pm
Shir Khan Bandar - Panji Poyon (AF-TJ) border updates

Last post by Indianaglobe « Wed Sep 04, 2024 6:21 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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Hello, I crossed the border today and I went thought the process discribed by Expedition_Seicento, thanks :) One more info : Border opens at 9am and...
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Last post by Indianaglobe
Wed Sep 04, 2024 6:21 pm
Reports: Hairatan-Termez border crossing (UZB - Afgh)

Last post by Indianaglobe « Wed Sep 04, 2024 5:49 pm
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by exploreout » Fri May 05, 2017 11:48 pm
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Is the Hairatan border (from Termez) now inaccessible without special registration, papers?

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Hello, I confirm, this is open to foreigners, I crossed it yesterday. IMPORTANT NOTE : unlike Shir Khan border with Tadjikistan, there is NO visa on...
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Last post by Indianaglobe
Wed Sep 04, 2024 5:49 pm
Travel in Chechnya & Dagestan: is it safe?

Last post by mojomo « Tue Sep 03, 2024 8:03 am
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by andrewmartin » Sat Nov 25, 2017 6:31 am
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Great insights from everyone - many thanks. Could I ask for some more: three British lads are going to do the Mongol Rally in 2018 (July to August)....

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You can get them only in Magas - the capital of Ingushetia. I donť know where exactly. But Magas is a small city and if you ask you will find it...
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Last post by mojomo
Tue Sep 03, 2024 8:03 am
Karkara valley (Kegen – Tup/Kensu) border

Last post by Amarouny « Tue Sep 03, 2024 4:01 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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I can confirm that the border is open from 7am to 17pm on the Kazakh side. I walked through very easily, took about 5 minutes
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Last post by Amarouny
Tue Sep 03, 2024 4:01 am
Winter Road condition from khorog (Tadjikistan) to osh (Kirghizistan)

Last post by chungkingmansion « Mon Sep 02, 2024 2:33 pm

by chungkingmansion » Mon Sep 02, 2024 2:33 pm

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I would like to known if the road from khorog ( Tadjikistan) to osh (Kirghizistan) during winter ( January to march) is usable by normal cars and...

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Last post by chungkingmansion
Mon Sep 02, 2024 2:33 pm
Border crossing reports: Cildir/Aktas-Kartsakhi (Turkey-Georgia)

Last post by xavgdt « Mon Sep 02, 2024 2:19 pm
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by Frogs On Wheels » Tue Jun 09, 2015 4:00 pm
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Hi there

A little update for the border crossing map.

We crossed the borders Posof-Vale twice. Once hitchhiking in October 2012 and a second time...

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Little update. We passed today by car with two Swiss passports and a Swiss car, from Turkey to Georgia, and it was smooth and easy. Customs checked...
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Last post by xavgdt
Mon Sep 02, 2024 2:19 pm
Overlanding alternatives from Europe to Asia in summer/autumn 2024

Last post by overlander « Sun Sep 01, 2024 4:30 am
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by 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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Hello, you have to be prepared for constant passport checks and question and answer sessions with civilian officials. You will have the feeling of...
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Last post by overlander
Sun Sep 01, 2024 4:30 am
Farap - Alat (TM - UZ) border crossing updates

Last post by Red « Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:04 am
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by 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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Can anyone please tell me about the process going the other direction? TM->UZ ?

I'm trying to figure out how long I need to get to Bukhara... if I...
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Last post by Red
Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:04 am
Border crossing report: Zamin Uud – Erlian (MON - China)

Last post by Fabian « Thu Aug 29, 2024 4:33 pm
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by steven » Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:55 am
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Starting from Hohhot

Buses to Erlian leave from the main bus station next to the train station. The last bus leaves at 01:30pm, but it is 6 hours...

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Hi guys,
Thank you for nice reports. Tell me how much time you need it from Beijing to leave China?

Hello, is there a train still running from...
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Last post by Fabian
Thu Aug 29, 2024 4:33 pm
Border Xonobod (UZ) - Jalalabad (KZ) open

Last post by sketchymarco « Thu Aug 29, 2024 12:24 pm
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by Patch051 » Thu Aug 29, 2024 10:09 am

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If you are in eastern Uzbekistan and want to go to Arlsanbob or Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan (or the other way around), you may want to avoid Osh and save...

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Currently in Jalalabad, saw a marshrutka from the bus station going to customs (таможня) earlier today. Not gonna cross this border anyway since Osh...

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Last post by sketchymarco
Thu Aug 29, 2024 12:24 pm
Direct Bus Osh to Kashgar

Last post by daviescapucine « Wed Aug 28, 2024 9:56 am
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by daftmovement » Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:45 am

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Does anyone have experience taking the direct bus from Osh to Kashgar? Aside from cost differences, what can I expect from the direct bus vs. hacking...

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Hey guys,
There is a bus going from Kashgar International Bus Terminal to Osh every Monday and Thursday at 10am. Price is 595RMB (not negotiable)....

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Last post by daviescapucine
Wed Aug 28, 2024 9:56 am

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