centralasia_traveler

You are going to have a wonderful time on this trip. Be prepared to add an extra day to your kora around Kailash, in case you should need...

Remember that May 1 is the annual target for the opening date of the Khunjerab Pass and the Karakorum Highway. But if the snow is still...

"...if you're on a budget i'd suggest taking a bus from Urumqi to Kashgar."...

Be cautious in your sightseeing planning for Turpan. ...

"...Once you get the visa issued, however, it doesn't matter how you enter China ..."...

For Kyrgyzstan, I highly recommend Celestial Mountains, based in Bishkek, run by a British ex-pat, Ian Claytor, for more than 15 years. ...

So nice to hear from David -- Such a knowledgable professional....

You might want to search for my extensive description of the Rudaki shrine in Panjrul (you'll find this spelled many different ways), the...

Visas in Central Asia are all 'a big deal' -- except Kyrgyzstan (usually), and especially Turkmenistan -- and each is unique. ...

If you want to see some of the ruins that are part of the Elliq Qala (literally, 50 fortresses), and you have come across the world to see...

I would much rather visit Turkmenistan in October, and bring a jacket, than in August. As the Lonely Planet - Central Asia Guide says,...

70 km from Dushanbe are the historic ruins of Hissar. You can go by frequent public bus, but you'll want to do your research first since...

Uzbek visas are given for certain lengths, such as 30 or 60 days, but start and end on the dates you specify in your application, for...

In Central Asia, there seems to be - at least among the Turkic population - an aversion to air-conditioning, and a belief that...

I recommend that you get a copy of Lonely Planet - Central Asia, for the Central Asian republics part of your Silk Road trip. ...