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Re: Good route through Kyrgyzstan to UZ, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan to Iran

by jillback 13 May 2012

thank you so much for your fast reply! we enjoy scenic beauty, mountains, lakes, beautiful roads and drives. we will be driving our own…
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…
From Dushanbe to Penjikent, Istravshan

by tbrah 12 May 2012

Hi, My flights will arrive Dushanbe at 10 am. on Aug 5 and depart on Aug 8 at 11:30 am., is it possible to visit Gissar, Penjikent, Istra…
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: 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 possopo 09 May 2012

thanks jonrichco ! do you know approximately how long it would take all in all from Tashkent to Penjikent or Dushanbe ?
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…
Samarkand to (Fan Mountains /Tajikistan

by larsen99 06 May 2012

Given the fact that Penjikent crossing is still closed: What's the best way to go? Saw a train (692) from Samarkand to Khohand - does…
Taxi Dushanbe - Khodjand via Iskander Kul

by larsen99 02 May 2012

Hi, does anybody know how much it would cost to hire a taxi from Dushanbe to Khojand with an overnight stay at Iskander Kul? Wo can arran…
RE: Any advice for this trip through Tajikistan

by Rozik 22 April 2012

hi you can use public transport between Dushanbe and Khorog (we can book that for you - we are the only company who does booking on publi…
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…
Tajikistan itinerary

by sputnikboy 14 March 2012

Hello, given the pakistani visa problems I have to change my plan pretty quickly and I need help for an itinerary in Central Asia. I…
RE: Central asia guidebooks

by ZTDA 09 March 2012

Hi there, About routes of trekks in Tajiksitan-Fan moutains will be available once you reach Penjikent. In ZTDA info-office we have a…
Updates/Corrections For Tajikistan in the Central Asia LP

by crpettit 07 March 2012

Hello, I spent about 2 1/2 months traveling through Central Asia in the spring/summer of 2011. I had the Central Asia book with me and…
Re: Entering Tajikistan from Uzbekistan

by Svetko 24 February 2012

Hey, since this topic is already open, I also have a couple of questions. I am interested in crossing border from Samarkand to Panjakent,…
Fastest way Osh to Dushanbe/Samarkand?

by hauteboy0 21 February 2012

We are planning on visiting Central Asia in May and are looking at options to visit Tajikistan. Originally we were just going to cross…
Flight between Almaty and Teheran

by Svetko 19 February 2012

Hi guys, I'm planning a trip through Central Asia this summer, starting in Tashkent. My itinerary is something like this: Tashkent- Khiva…
Flight between Bishkek and Teheran (or some other place in Iran)

by Svetko 17 February 2012

Hi guys, I'm planning a trip through Central Asia this summer, starting in Tashkent. My itinerary is something like this: Tashkent- Khiva…
RE: Dushanbe to Bishkek

by CentralAsia_traveler 09 February 2012

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

by etc4ca 06 February 2012

Okay, if you are travelling into the mountains, be prepared for the cold, snow and delays. April is early to get out into the wild in…
Dushanbe to Bishkek

by bjebn 05 February 2012

Hi Everyone, I am new to the lonely planet forums here but I am welcomely surprised by the wealth of information this site has. I am travel…
RE: Driving from Penjikent to Dushanbe

by feofan70 09 January 2012

You need about 7-8 hours of driving from Penjikent to Dushanbe (with a lunch). Good luck, Vlad
RE: Any chance to see Fan Mountains in March?

by feofan70 09 January 2012

Hi, You have to know the border transition near Penjikent is closed. So You need to return close to Khujand to cross the frontier. You…
Re: Driving from Penjikent to Dushanbe

by etc4ca 06 January 2012

The Uzbek / Tajik border near Penjkent is closed to tourists (and many others) due to the continuing and worsening political tensions…
RE: From Samarkand to Penjikent

by jpyrek 03 January 2012

that's a shame. it is a lovely area. Hopefully things settle somewhat quickly.