Forum: Central Asia

My partner and I wish to travel independently but with pre-booked travel (mainly rail) and accommodation (basic) through Russia, Iran,Turkmenista, Uzbekistan, Kazakstan, Mongolia and China. We are have considerable difficulty finding a travel...

My friend and I have been planning a trip to Tibet and Bhutan via Nepal for years. We have created a custom trip with Snow Lion Expeditions based in Salt Lake City, UT. Due to numerous personal events, we have not been able to go yet even...

I'm leaving for Tibet in Sept and I will be there for a month. I am planning on treking into Nepal and then India. I know a few families in India but I am doing the Tibet and Nepal part by myself. I was wondering if there are any other people...

Hi! I live in Barcelona, Spain, and I went to Nepal last year in August (trip from London to Kathmandu). Stayed there and toured around with Nepalese friends. I am planning to travel to Nepal again this year, in August, and to go to Tibet from...

Hi all, Would like to begin planning a trip to Tibet next year. Is it possible to plan something independently, or does all travel to this area generally require going with an organised travel groups? Would appreciate any tips and suggestions...

I have plan to travel to kashmir-tibet.Im a guy that want to go every where in the world and actually I dont have huge bedget.So I want to travel so cheap.My plan is to go there that I mentioned in july .So If any other people want this kind of...

Hi, We will be driving from Khyrghyztan to uzbek Ferghana valley via Jalalabad this august. Anybody knows if a direct train still runs between the Ferghana valley and Samarkand ? If yes : - what days/time does it leave Andijan ? - Is a tadjik...

Hello again. Just a quick note to give some "inside info" on Uzbekistan Airlines. This airline has the most overseas destinations than any other central asian airline. It has connections throughout Europe and Asia as well. I have traveled...

Hello. I have been to Tibet for a week last year and I loved it! :) However, I paid a lot a money for an individual tour. :( I will go back on April 7 (anyone interested?) but I need to find a cheaper way to travel there independently, from...

Tibet Travel Permits There are two kinds of permits for traveling in Tibet: the entry permit (TTB permit) and the Alien's travel permit (PSB permit). You can get them easily from Access Tibet Tour. TTB Permit - Tibet Entry Permit When you fly...

I have been to Tibet two times already for a total of four months, and I am thinking about going again, this time essentially Biking and otherwise roughing it from Chengdu through Eastern Tibet and NorthEastern Tibet. It is difficult to visit...

Lookin to see if anyone wants to join me for a little while.. I am planning a solo from China into Nepal and ending in India but I will spend at least 2 months in Tibet. It would be nice to have a trekking partner for Tibet. Looking at the dates...

Some info on Almaty for those of you going to Kazakstan . . . . Great Central Asian city. Located in the heart of Central Asia. Kazakstan is known to the west for its oil and mineral resources. You can get a one-day tour of the "Balkanour...

For those of you traveling through Bishkek, here are some recommendations on where to stay. The most expensive and newest hotel in town is the Bishkek Hyatt Regency. It is all of 5 stars and will soak your pocket book. However, it is centrally...