|
24 Jan 2020
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 7
|
|
Paris to Irkoutsk through Pamir
Hi everybody,
I am my trip from Paris (France) to Irkoutsk (Russia) starting en of March and ending middle of July.
My biggest issue is to define the "big steps" to apply for visa. Here is my forecast, could you please tell me if my rough estimates are good ?
I ride a 400 cc royal enfield himalayan, average speed loaded 90 km/h, don't have a 6th gear to speed on highway in europe.
Idea is :
- Start Pamir Highway in Dushambe beginning of May just at the end of winter.
- Be back in Paris in mid of july maximum.
#From Paris to KZ : 3 weeks
Paris to Istanbul : 1 week
Istanbul to Tbilissi : 1 week
Tbilissi*(Georgia) / Baku (Az) / Ferry / Aktaou (Kz) : 1 week
#From KZ to KZ through OZ, TAJ and KZ : 1 month and 3 weekds
Aktaou to Dushambe : 2 weeks
Technical break in Dushambe(and security buffer) : 1 week
Dushanbe*to Osh through Pamir highway : 2 weeks
Osh to Semei through KZ altai : 2 weeks
#From East Russia to West Russia through Baikal : 1 month
Semei to Irkoutsk : 1 week
Enjoying Irkoutsk and Baikal Lake : 1 week
Transsiberian from Irkoutsk to Moscow : 1 week
Security buffer : 1 week
#From Moscow to Paris : 1 week
Thank you in advance for your help
Best
Marc
Last edited by BZK; 25 Jan 2020 at 13:48.
|
25 Jan 2020
|
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: UK
Posts: 74
|
|
Hi,
I am curious about your route from Moscow to Europe because you probably know that you cannot cross from Russia into Belarus. This means either going through Latvia into Europe or staying south through the Ukraine.
I am going the other way in July and going through the Ukraine.
|
25 Jan 2020
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 7
|
|
Hi GPZ,
At the moment, I'm thinking of Latvia instead of Ukraine for two reasons :
- Conflict in East Ukraine
- Never been in Latvia
Maybe one week is a bit short.
|
25 Jan 2020
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Colorado
Posts: 314
|
|
Quote:
Idea is :
- Start Pamir Highway in Dushambe beginning of May just at the end of winter.
|
Most of the Pamir highway past Khorog is 4000+ meters in elevation. I would be surprised if it wasn't still winter there on the first of May.
I've not been on the Pamir Highway in the spring, but I have been there in August when it snowed twice.
May 1, crossing the Alps into Italy....
August 15, in the Pamir............
...................shu
|
26 Jan 2020
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 7
|
|
Hi shu...
Many thanks for your reply.
If I understand what you say, I could snow even in summer on the pamir highway.
The thing is I'll be there in May, can wait one week for good conditions but no more.
My other option is to avoid mountains and don't take the pamir highway : from dushambe to samarcande and then Tachkent but I would be so pissed off to miss the Pamir Highway.
How many days did you take to drive from Dushambe to Osh on Pamir Highway ?
Cheers
Marc
|
27 Jan 2020
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Colorado
Posts: 314
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BZK
How many days did you take to drive from Dushambe to Osh on Pamir Highway ?
|
I didn't actually do that route. In 2016 we rented Yamaha 600s in Osh and spent a month exploring in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. We basically made a loop from Osh to Khorog on the Pamir Highway and then returned to Osh via the southern Wakhan Valley route (through Ishkashim.)- making many detours from the loop as we went.
I would guess that 5 days of moderate riding would get you from Dushambe to Osh. The Pamir highway is not tough to ride, but it is in very poor condition and you can not go very fast on it.
.............shu
|
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
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
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...
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™ 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!
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!
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.
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.
|
|
|