Here are the upcoming hikes from several groups. Where it says the time (06:30 and 08:00), that’s the gathering time at Baitursynov 100. From there, t...
For beginners, you can start with Medeu–Gorelnik (up to the Apa Katya café), or Medeu–Kimasar. You can also hike to Kok Zhailau from the Prosveshchene...
A local friend drove us to the border from Samarkand. A Yandex taxi comes out to 120,000 som.And after the border you can negotiate around 80$ with ta...
Maybe my story about Termez will be useful for someone. I flew from Tashkent with Uzbekistan Airways. Keep in mind that the airport in Termez is small...
Yes, also you will need to secure a GBAO permit in advance (since you enter as a visa free traveler). That would be slightly tricky in case you plan t...
Entering through land border is not a problem, unless you plan to enter from the territory of Kyrgyzstan. Until very recently that was not possible du...
If you plan to use a lot of internet or travel outside Dushanbe, go for Tcell. Their network is the most reliable in rural areas, although Beeline is ...
Thought I'd share my experience traveling from Tashkent to Khujand and back on September 12, 2023. Tashkent to Khujand Taxis to the Oybek border ...
Your plan sounds solid. From the main road, take a taxi or private car to Jeti-Oguz resort. From there, you can hike about 5 km up the gorge to the Te...
Yes, the upper Jeti-Oguz Gorge is part of a nature reserve that is home to wolves, bears, and ibex, according to its description. However, if you’re h...
There are actually three Ala-Kul Passes, so it’s not clear which one the report refers to. For the Northern Ala-Kul Pass (the one you’d need), fixed r...
These are some of the most popular gorges for trekking. You’ll find plenty of tourists, mostly international, and the locals are used to seeing visito...
How many days do you have in mind? If you’re not planning to use a car for access, then I’d recommend at least one overnight stay to explore more sc...