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27 January 2015 I have just put together a short anthology of my favourite pieces of travel writing about the Pamirs that I have called Nuggets. You can download it here. I welcome comments and suggestions for other items to include - use the link on this page. 13 January 2015 Nicolas Pernot has just published a beautiful collection of photos "Tajikistan - Peoples and Landscapes" - that captures perfectly daily life and the joie de vivre of the people of the Pamirs - see here and here. Copies can be ordered here (ISBN 978-2-9546414-1-6) or at the Noor Art Gallery in Dushanbe. 13 January 2015 Dima Melnichkov has just published an updated version of his superb guidebook "Travel through Tajikistan" - packed with practical information, it will fit easily into your rucksack - see here. Copies can be ordered here or at the Noor Art Gallery in Dushanbe. 18 December 2014 BBC Travel features Pamir Highway - see here. 11 December 2014 Bartang and Tajik Wakhan designated among 2014 Global Top 100 Sustainable Destinations - see here and here.
2 November 2014 Alexandr Sodikov , a research student from the University of Toronto, was detained earlier this year in Tajikistan and accused of espionage for an unknown country while he was conducting an interview in Khorog for his academic research on conflict and conflict resolution in Central Asia. Thanks in large part to an international campaign, he has now been released and has returned to Canada - a chilling experience of the paranoia of the Tajik security services - see here. 2 November 2014 Useful updates to Odyssey book by Huw Thomas - see here. 4 September 2014 New terminal at Dushanbe airport finally offers improvement in chaotic conditions there - see here. 26 July 2014 Superb 78 min. film on Afghan Wakhan by Cédric Houin - see trailer and order here. 18 July 2014 Latest info re access to Afghan Wakhan: - the Ishkashim checkpost is open - the Afghan consulate is still operating in Khorog, visas are available either in 15 min ($100) or in 3 days ($60). 3 July 2014 - Updated Khorog events - GBAO civil society activists appeal to the President - see here. 3 June 2014 According to Tajik Consulate in UK, tourist visa application no longer needs letter of invitation - see here. 24 May 2014 Jan Bakker has just completed a comprehensive and well-illustrated guidebook Trekking in Tajikistan that will be of great help to all trekkers. It includes a trek in the Afghan Wakhan Corridor. Copies can be ordered on Jan's website: here. 3 April 2014 Wakhan designated by Afghanistan as a National Park - see here and here. 29 October 2013 Tajik NGO publishes critical report on 2012 government military operation in GBAO - see here and here. 29 September 2013 The remote and unspoilt village of Ravmed in the Bartang valley is now accessible by vehicle. Previously, the 18km from Khejez on the banks of the Bartang (between Bhagoo and Rasuj) could only be covered on foot or by donkey. Enjoy the spontaneous hospitality of the wonderful people there. See Trek No. 3 under Central Pamir on the Trekking page and photos here. 29 September 2013 Road improvements under way between Shurobod and Darwaz - also new bridges being built over dangerous rivers normally in flood in early summer - should reduce considerably driving time Dushanbe-Khorog. 4 September 2013 Former hunters set up local nature conservancies - see here. 4 August 2013 Another scam by Tajik border guards - when going through the Kara Kul checkpoint on your way out of the Pamirs to Osh be careful to get back your immigration/landing card from the border guards. Otherwise, it has been reported, their colleagues at the exit checkpoint at Kyzylart will impose a heavy fine because you don't have it. 31 July 2013 Kulma pass from Murghab to China is NOT open for tourists - see here. 24 July 2013 Asia-Plus publishes summary of an independent survey of 2012 events in Khorog by local human rights associations. The report requests the government to review the main human rights violations that were revealed during the survey. See here. 24 July 2013 Anniversary of 2012 events in Khorog - see here. 15 July 2013 Afghanistan Analysts Network publishes fascinating article on the Ismaili community in the Wakhan. See here. 22 June 2013 The Pamirs recognised by UNESCO as a "World Heritage Site"- see here, here and here. 30 May 2013 "Sustainable Livelihoods in a Fragile Environment" - Paper presented to the Shanghai Forum 25 May 2013 - see here. 30 May 2013 "The Tajik Pamirs: historical connections to China" - Paper presented to the University of Fudan, Shanghai 24 May 2013 - see here. 30 May 2013 History of the Sumantash Stone - see here. 16 December 2012 † Yuri Khubonshoyev, pioneer of the Aga Khan Foundation's programme in the Pamirs - See here. September 2012 For a summary of events during the unrest in Khorog in July-August 2012 see here and here. March 2012 University of Central Asia publishes English-language selection of "Legends of the Pamirs" - see here. December 2011 Official Tajik Tourism Committee confirms that double-entry visas (essential if you plan to travel from Tajikistan to Afghanistan and back) can be obtained at Dushanbe airport. August 2011 Second edition of Odyssey guidebook TAJIKISTAN AND THE HIGH PAMIRS available from September 2011 - see here
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