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noticeable when listening to the enthused explanations of their guides .
The RusMotoTravel Pamir Highway ride centres around the Kyrgyzstan city of Osh , itself an important part of the overall picture , as in antiquity Osh was a trading centre along the old Silk Route , and today forms the north-eastern end of the Pamir Highway . Riders are collected from the Osh International Airport before being taken to one of the cities few lush hotels . It ’ s a great introduction to this part of central Asia , unique foods and cultures allow a chance to slip into a unique way of life before embarking on a Silk Route adventure .
With the guidance of the RMT crew Osh also provides a chance to become accustomed to the unique traffic experience while making way to the first border crossing , the one with Uzbekistan .
Similar to border crossings the world over , a series of logistical tasks are called upon ; proof of bike ownership , import requirements , passports checked , and visas accounted for . It ’ s routine yet can be daunting for the inexperienced , the RMT crew guide everyone through the process , step by step .
Surprisingly , the road from Osh to the first nights accommodation , takes riders away from the Pamir Highway yet still remains faithful to a trade route that forms
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