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Ishkashim border crossing

Replies: 6 - Last Post: Jan 21, 2013 5:08 AM Last Post By: jonello

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Chris_Sam7

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Jan 13, 2013 2:01 AM
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Ishkashim border crossing

Hi,

Does anyone know if the Ishkashim border crossing with Afghanistan is open ?

Many Thanks
Chris

emmeff

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Jan 13, 2013 2:07 PM
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In general? Yes. Why?

peterna

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Jan 14, 2013 9:08 PM
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just talked with a local Kyrgyz person about it. It is open.

khudoguy

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Jan 15, 2013 12:34 PM
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Hello Chris_Sam7

I live in Tajikistan and I talked today with my friend which work in Ishkashum on the border . Yes, it s open...
cheers
khudik

Ask_G

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Jan 15, 2013 11:39 PM
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Note that it will be open - unless something unforeseen happens, which can happen fast...

A friend of my where stuck in the Afghan side in August after the Afghan consul in Khorog had been attacked and they closed the border.. To get out he had to pay a 60$ "fine" (read: bribe)...

But don't consider this as a suggestion not to go.. Just bring a load of "emergency dollars" :)

Chris_Sam7

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Jan 18, 2013 2:28 AM
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All,

Thanks for your replies.

I wanted to make sure it was open as I knew there were problems last summer, and this website (which is presumably out of date) says the border is closed:-

http://tajiktourism.com/wakhan-corridor-afghan/

Thanks for confirming that's not the case..

Cheers
Chris

jonello

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Jan 21, 2013 5:08 AM
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Hello,

I also see the Hairatan/ Termiz border being another choice, or does anyone know if its still open.

I plan on heading this way, so if you are in the area around the same time then maybe we might meet -up someplace,
safe travels
john
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