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Tashkent to Shymkent border crossing Q&A

Last post by Latifah85 « Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:16 am
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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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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...
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Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:16 am
Overlanding alternatives from Europe to Asia in summer/autumn 2024

Last post by Roadtophnompenh « Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:09 pm
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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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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
Qolma/Kulma pass (China-Tajikistan) border crossing reports

Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman « Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:04 pm
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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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Dear NonFlyingDutchman,
thank you very much for your helpful response. I think we'll probably try to hitchhike from Murghab to Tashkurgan.
Thank...
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Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman
Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:04 pm
Tabriz to Yerevan

Last post by Baibars « Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:05 pm
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by 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
Irkeshtam Pass: Kyrgyzstan (Osh - Sary Tash) to China (Kashgar)

Last post by alexchan « Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:03 am
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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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I was recently in China (Guangzhou and Hainan) and over 10 days didn't use cash or credit card for my travel expenses at all. WeChat Pay app is #1,...
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Last post by alexchan
Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:03 am
**Time Sensitive - Car plus trailer - Crossing into Russia + The Stans**

Last post by Matt P « Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:47 am

by Matt P » Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:47 am

Three Time Sensitive Questions that I’m hoping someone may be able to help with if possible.

I’m currently in Georgia and have a 4x4 towing a small...

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Last post by Matt P
Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:47 am
Shavat-Dashoguz border crossing report

Last post by Huojin « Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:06 pm
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by 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...
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Last post by Huojin
Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:06 pm
Farap - Alat (TM - UZ) border crossing updates

Last post by Huojin « Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:52 pm
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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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Cross from UZ -> TK, March 2024.

2 people, we travelled from Bukhara (Buxoro) to Alat (Olot) and crossed to Farap. I'll try to address in...
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Last post by Huojin
Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:52 pm
Shir Khan Bandar - Panji Poyon (AF-TJ) border updates

Last post by Expedition_Seicento « Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:54 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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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 Expedition_Seicento
Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:54 pm
Introduction, itinerary en updates on border crossings

Last post by Expedition_Seicento « Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:05 pm

by Expedition_Seicento » Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:05 pm

Hi guys,

I have been using this website for quite some time during my travel preparations so I decided it's time to share my experiences as well. My...

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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

Last post by Bellatrix « Mon Apr 08, 2024 12:43 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

Last post by minion « Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:53 am
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by 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

Last post by nox.cz « Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:16 pm
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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 ?

Hello, did you do it? Did you cross the...

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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

Last post by Wolkman « Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:41 am
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by 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
Iran to Pakistan: the Rimdan-Gwadar crossing

Last post by fuzzyfurs « Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:33 pm

by fuzzyfurs » Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:33 pm

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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Last post by fuzzyfurs
Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:33 pm
Tajikistan - Uzbekistan crossing at Panjakent

Last post by BakuBound « Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:19 am
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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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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...
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Last post by BakuBound
Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:19 am
Karamyk - Daroot Korgan crossing (KG- TAJ) updates

Last post by kurtedison « Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:26 am
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by 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)

Last post by steven « Sat Mar 30, 2024 6:51 am
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by 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?

Last post by steven « Sat Mar 30, 2024 4:42 am
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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.

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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

Last post by steven « Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:21 am
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by highcliffetrio » Wed Jul 05, 2017 9:57 am

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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)

Last post by steven « Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:07 am
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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
When will Azerbaijan open its borders?

Last post by RidingABikeSomewhere « Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:29 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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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

Last post by StephParis « Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:55 pm
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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....
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Last post by StephParis
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:55 pm
Pamir Highway & Uzbekistan - Buying a car

Last post by TomRongen « Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:33 pm

by TomRongen » Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:33 pm

Hello,

Two friends and I are planning on buying a car in Kyrgyzstan this summer and driving it to Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and back to Kyrgyzstan...

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Last post by TomRongen
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:33 pm
Armenia - Turkey border reopening Q&A

Last post by Juanpausx « Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:13 am
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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

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