Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > Northern and Central Asia
Tajikistan to Kyrgyzstan - Pamir Highway from Khorog to Osh Tajikistan to Kyrgyzstan - Pamir Highway from Khorog to Osh
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Northern and Central Asia Topics specific to Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Mongolia, China, Japan and Korea
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Like Tree2Likes
  • 1 Post By craig.iedema
  • 1 Post By MuzToo

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 25 Jan 2013
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: London
Posts: 68
Tajikistan to Kyrgyzstan - Pamir Highway from Khorog to Osh
Hello,

Has anybody recently travelled along the Pamir Highway from Khorog to Osh via Murghab and Sary Tash along the M41?

And have they crossed back into Uzbekistan at the Khoajabad/Osh border? and headed to Tashkent?

I'm considering this route at the beginning of June, instead of returning to Dushanbe, then to Taskent via Samarkand.

Jon
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 25 Jan 2013
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 374
We did the Pamir section last summer - two up. All pretty straight forward apart from some snow, which was cold more than anything else (we only packed mid season gear).
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 25 Jan 2013
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: London
Posts: 68
How was it?

Did you travel right through to Osh? Travel over the border to Uzbekistan?
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 25 Jan 2013
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 374
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigO View Post
How was it?

Did you travel right through to Osh? Travel over the border to Uzbekistan?
Yep all the way to OSH, once you cross the Kygr border the road really good, Chinese have built a nice new road for the Kygrz, some parts were still under construction but no problems, you could do it on sports bike (and some of it would be lots of fun on it also).

The Tadj side is mostly fair to poor asphalt, expect for the mountain passes which are fairly corrugated gravel. But all in all fairly easy - it was only the cold that made it suck, sunny day it would have been a blast, this was only the passes between Khorog and KaraKol, we waited for better weather when we did the pass on the border, it was nice day, even no mans land was okay, much better than pics from when Walter did it.

We did Uzb and then into Tadj, so I don't know about the crossings from Kygr into Uzb.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 25 Jan 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Osh, Kyrgyzstan
Posts: 166
Hi BigO, see tread: Pamir region open again in 2013? in Northern Asia Forum.
__________________
ADMIN NOTE: Website gone, email bounces, so no point in trying to connect. If anyone knows them please ask them to correct their details.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 25 Jan 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 102
Hi Muztoo

what is the current situation in the Fergana region? Since days there are reports of closed borders, now even railways between the two countries seem to be shut down: Rail System Jammed After Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border Clash | World | RIA Novosti
Are all crossings closed, or only those to the enclaves?

Cheers
__________________
Cycling in Asia: Thailand to Turkey, Siberia and Central Asia
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 25 Jan 2013
chris's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: GOC
Posts: 3,335
Quote:
Originally Posted by muztoo.com View Post
Hi BigO, see tread: Pamir region open again in 2013? in Northern Asia Forum.

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...n-2013-a-68324
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 25 Jan 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Osh, Kyrgyzstan
Posts: 166
After living in Osh for quite some years, I tell you this is a normal issue. Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan play power games. Often it starts with boarder closing. The next threat of Uzbekistan is to cut off the gas supply and Kyrgyzstan in response threatens Uzbekistan to give them less water as agreed, so that there cotton harvest will be in danger.
It will probably not take much time and the boarders will be open again. Most times tourists are allowed to cross the boarder anyway.
CHeers. Patrik
__________________
ADMIN NOTE: Website gone, email bounces, so no point in trying to connect. If anyone knows them please ask them to correct their details.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Karakorum Highway, Pakistan -> China -> kyrgyzstan -> Tajikistan tobbas75 Travellers Seeking Travellers 3 20 May 2013 10:43
Hello from Osh, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia MuzToo Welcome to HU 6 7 Feb 2013 06:04
Tajikistan to Kyrgyzstan - Pamir from Khorog to Osh BigO Route Planning 0 25 Jan 2013 00:18
Khorog fighting outbreak - Pamir Highway closed MasterMoDlx Northern and Central Asia 40 7 Oct 2012 15:48
Osh, Kyrgyzstan Revenue Route Planning 4 30 Aug 2012 05:17

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-15
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 20:26.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top