Travel Times - Central Asia
Hi guys, great forum with tons of information...I was wondering if you could help me with journey times for a Central Asian trip?
I'm doing the Mongol Rally (virtually a package tour compared to some of you I know!) but I'd like dates for a Turkmenistan Visa etc. Calculating how long it takes to cross the following countries is proving tricky...can anyone assist?
My estimates:
2 Days - Czech Republic to Turkish Border
3 Days - Turkey
4 Days - Iran
2 Days - Turkmenistan (pushing hard to get through it)
4 Days - Uzbekistan
2 Days - Krgyzstan
4 Days - Almaty, Kazakhstan to Russian Border
5 Days - Russia through to Tsagaannuur, Mongolia
7 Days - Mongolia to Ulaan Baatar
= 33 Days.. +2 for good measure = 35
The above including an extra day in each for time at borders, break downs, rests etc...but assumes a good 8 hours or so driving per day. Is this realistic, optimistic, pessimistic...? If we budget to be in UB in 35 days, are we going to manage it?
Any info, tips or advice appreciated
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