Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Border Crossings to/from
Central Asia
(See table p37)
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Gaudan/Bajgiran
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Saraghs
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Turkmenbashi
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Qolma (Kulma) Pass
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Khorgos
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Dostyk/Alashankou
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Maykapshagay/Jeminay (Jimunai)
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Torugart Pass
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Irkeshtam Pass
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Friendship Bridge Termiz/Hayratan
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Ishkashim
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Aktau
KANIBODOM
(Tajikistan-Uzbekistan) Quiet
crossing between Khojand and
Kokand in the Fergana Valley. (p368)
KORDAY
(Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan) The main
crossing between Bishkek and
Almaty, so can be busy with traders.
Plenty of public transport, including
direct through transport. (p132)
MONGOLIA
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ASTANA
KARKARA
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(Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan) Scenic
summer-only option between Kegen
and Tüp reopened in 2013. Hire a car
or makes a good bike ride. (pp 77, 311)
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Tacheng
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UCHKURGON
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(Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan) Minor
crossing that offers a shortcut to
Namangan if you're not visiting Osh.
Little public transport here. (p226)
Chaldybar
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Taraz
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BISHKEK
KYRGYZSTAN
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TASHKENT
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DOSTYK/DUSTLYK
Heiziwei Customs &
Immigration Post
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(Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan) The most
reliable crossing between Andijon
and Osh, with plenty of local transport
but subject to political tensions. The
nearby Khanabad crossing to Jalal-
Abad is less reliable. (pp 226, 311)
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Wuqia (Uluk Chat)
Customs & Immigration Post
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TAJIKISTAN
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DUSHANBE
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CHINA
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Panj-e-Payon/
Shir Khan Bandar
External boundaries shown reflect the requirements of
the Government of India. Some boundaries may not
be those recognised by neighbouring countries.
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INDIA
PAKISTAN
BORDÖBO
(Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan) Scenic high
pass on the Pamir Highway; freezing
in winter with snow possible even in
June. Need a GBAO permit to enter
Tajikistan. Little public transport.
(pp 311, 356)
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BATKEN/ISFARA
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(Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan) Relaxed
crossing for Kyrgyzstan's southern
arm. (pp 298, 299, 368)
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