Ford Transit Central Asia Expedition - ep.2 - Tajikistan

Second episode of our trip from Poland to Central Asia by Ford Transit (diesel, 2,5litres). The trip took place between 7th July and 16th August 2009. We rolled on our tyres asphalt and dust from Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

The second episode shows pictures ad movies shot during the way from Kyrgyz-Tajik border to the point somewhere between Ishkashim and Rushan. Tajikistan definitely was the most demanding and the most rewarding part of our trip. This country is purely marvellous - especially its GBAO part: mountains, peaks, passes, hot&cold springs, fortresses, view on Afghanistan and last but not least: extra-friendly people!! That was great test for our Ford Transit, which occurred to be strong as hell and just flew over all rivers, streams, holes and so on :) Pamir Highway and Wakhan Valley rules! Enjoy the landscape! :) One of the best I've ever seen!

Next episodes present again Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and the way back home.

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Photos by Radek Byczkowski, Krzychu Mularski, Kuba Sokołowicz.
Music: Transglobal Underground - Rasa Bliss (Grotus)

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[ness19dsm]

Where you ever in any dangerous situation with the natives?

[jablona1984]

@ness19dsm No, definitely not. There were a few irritating moments when we had to deal with police, but nothing really serious. Generally speaking people who live there are super friendly.

[psychol35]

great trip, nice view,

Can I ask you about cost of trip??

[jablona1984]

I haven't done a precise calculation so far, but I'll try to produce a brief one.

I will skip the price of car which we had to buy and repair.

The most expansive were visas:

2 transit Russian: 100USD

2 transit Kazakh: 30USD

Tourist Kyrgyz: 65USD

Tourist Tajik: 60EUR

Tourist Uzbek: 80USD.

I do not remember the exact costs of petrol, accommodation, meals and so on... but it was sth between 500-600USD.

We spent travelling 1,5 month.

[Faaariddd]

WOW - thanks!

[jablona1984]

The pleasure is entirely mine ;)

[Beachcrib]

Wow that van is very limited in ability .  Glad it made it . LandRover with a big ass top .. Would be my choice . But heck that old van gets you there.

[wourst]

spoko  wyczyn

[fish7400]

Looks like you all had the trip of a lifetime!! I am totally amazed, and totally jealous!! Did you actually get to cross into Afghanistan? I was there with the Army, but I miss it very much.