The M41, a road through Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan which crosses the Pamir Mountains. Part of the ancient Silk Road, which has a separate tag.
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Roughly how long does the Pamir Highway take to do?
I'm heading into Tajikistan on Friday (to Dushanbe). I aim to go around to Khorog and then via the Pamir highway to Kyrgyzstan. I'm unsure as to how long to allow for this part of the trip, or how to go about doing it. I assume I'll run into more…
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Is the Pamir highway passable in early October?
A friend of mine is planning a trip through "the 'Stans" including the Pamir Highway but given its extreme altitude he is worried about whether it will be open or passable or safe at the beginning of October.
How early does the snow start at this…
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What does a Tajik GBAO permit look like?
To travel on the Pamir Highway in Tajikistan one needs a special GBAO permit, I got my Tajik visa today and it came with an extra stamp:
Is this the GBAO permit?
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