I'm starting on a similar trip, soon. I got confirmation from several sources (including consulates, however reliable that is) that Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are open. EU citizens do not even need a visa.
Tajikistan has announced a new visa-free travel for over 50 countries but I am yet awaiting confirmation that the land borders are actually open.
As mentioned before, China is closed and I do not expect it to open up this year. Since Afghanistan seems risky and Turkmenistan is closed that means for me that I will loop back through Azerbaijan and Iran to Pakistan.
I know a few people who have entered Pakistan from Iran as recent as this month. I hope by the time I get there that the border to India will be open.
Cheers,
Benjamin
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