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Re: Train from Samarkand - Khojand / Tajikistan

by hopper00 18 May 2012

Here's what I found regarding this train: Khojand – Samarkand – Saratov: Train 335 departs from Khojand in Tajikistan at 20.03 and arriv…
RE: From Dushanbe to Penjikent, Istravshan

by CentralAsia_traveler 13 May 2012

The short answer to your question is: Possible, but not likely. You will likely need to work with a travel agent if you do not speak…
RE: tajikistan and kyrgystan itinerary - query

by etc4ca 12 May 2012

The only issue with this route is the step up in altitude from Osh into the Eastern Pamirs - its a big step and a good proportion of travell…
RE: Reserving a place to stay in Khujand

by vghcaa 10 May 2012

Гостиница «Ленинабад» 735700, Согдийская обл., г.Ходжент, ул.Р.Набиева, 51 тел.: +
RE: Reserving a place to stay in Khujand

by angietravels1 10 May 2012

Hi there I am looking for contact details for the Leninabad - I can call them as Russian wont be a problem - have you got the phone number…
Train from Samarkand - Khojand / Tajikistan

by larsen99 09 May 2012

Hi, the poezda webpage shows that there is a daily (!) train from Kazakhstan via Nukus to Samarkand and on to Khojand, Nr. 692, leaving…
Re: Tajikistan as a side trip from Uzbekistan

by jonrichco 09 May 2012

I guess what I would do is: 1 day - visa in Tashkent and look round, 1 day - leave early next day and try to get to Khujand by midday,…
RE: Reserving a place to stay in Khujand

by vghcaa 09 May 2012

Гостиница «Сугд» 735700, Согдийская обл., г.Ходжент,ул. Ленина, 179а тел.: +
RE: Samarkand to Fan Mountains /Tajikistan

by Yangshuo76 09 May 2012

Only option will be crossing via Oybek to Khujand then take a local bus or taxi to Penjikent.
Re: Tajikistan as a side trip from Uzbekistan

by jonrichco 09 May 2012

It is reasonably easy to get to Tajikistan from Uzbekistan, but not by air. You (obviously) need a Tajik visa, as well as at least a double…
Reserving a place to stay in Khujand

by pcclements 07 May 2012

Hi, I'm arriving in Khujand by air, mid-June. The flight arrives very, very late and I don't fancy showing up and trying to find a…
RE: border crossing from Tajikistan

by BeccaS7 05 May 2012

Hi Yes, travelled from Dushanbe to Khujand overland in typical Tajik shared taxi style! http://snowleopardsandcossacks.blogspot.fr/20…
RE: border crossing from Tajikistan

by angietravels1 05 May 2012

Hi Becca thanks a lot for all the great info. Put them both in my favourites. Did you travel from Dushanabe to Khujand overland.
New air route from Bishkek to Khujand

by etc4ca 22 April 2012

Kyrgyzstan Airways has recently opened a route from Bishkek direct to Khujand for less than $100 per person. Currently only flying on…
RE: Tajikistan itinerary

by Rozik 22 April 2012

1. do not rely on flights to Khorog from Dushanbe (weather issue and booked tickets 1 week ahead in summer seasons) 2. give more days…
RE: Tajikistan itinerary

by crpettit 19 April 2012

From Tashkent to Khojand is apparently quite an easy crossing to do if you go that way as I met others who did it without a problem. As…
Re: How easy/expensive is it to go from Dushanbe to Tashkent by road?

by raffp 16 April 2012

This was hugely helpful, thanks! Do you have any idea how long the car ride is from Dushanbe to Khujand?
Re: How easy/expensive is it to go from Dushanbe to Tashkent by road?

by pbonzom 09 April 2012

I actually have done this 2 weeks ago. So here is how I have proceeded. I flew to Khujand - the one way costs about USD 75 - from Dushanbe.…
RE: Tajikistan itinerary

by sputnikboy 05 April 2012

crpettit I just got the uzbek visa in Rome so I will come probably from Tashkent to Khojand. Given that as you say I can fit Istaravshan…
RE: Tajikistan itinerary

by crpettit 04 April 2012

I crossed from the Fergana Valley in Uzbekistan into northern Tajikistan. If you are coming from the north then it's easy to fit Khojand…
RE: Dushanbe to Tashkent overland?

by etc4ca 26 March 2012

See my other post from today - heavy snows on this route. You could consider flying Khujand - Dushanbe instead.
RE: Tajikistan itinerary

by sputnikboy 25 March 2012

Thanks for the suggestions crpettit! I can save a lot of days not going north as you say, but coming from Uzbekistan, Khojand and Istarvs…
RE: Tajikistan itinerary

by crpettit 24 March 2012

1. Don't rely on the flights. 2. Penjikent is only worth visiting as a base to trekking in the Fan Mountains. You don't need to go here…
RE: Dushanbe to Tashkent overland?

by BeccaS7 22 March 2012

Hi It is easy to get a shared taxi from Dushanbe to Khojand. Horrible road though. http://snowleopardsandcossacks.blogspot.fr/2011/11/…
Dushanbe to Tashkent overland?

by walkandtalk 22 March 2012

From my online and guide book reading it appears that getting from Dushanbe to Khojand is not too difficult - is it still okay, now? …