Alternatives for getting into India (avoiding KKH)
Hi,
With recent political developments in Pakistan, I am looking into alternatives for crossing from Kyrgyzstan towards India. (Things might get better in Pakistan, but for now I'm playing on the side of caution. The US and their chief cowboy won't be happy if nuclear weapons get into the wrong hands).
My initial plan was to get a guide for China, to go from Kyrgyzstan via Kashgar into Pakistan/KKH.
I've heard there was a pass/border crossing between China and India (west of Nepal) that re-opened in 2006. Is this possible to do on a motorbike/as a tourist?
Alternatively: Is it possible to cross from Lhasa/Tibet into Nepal (i.e. with a guide)? How long would it take to get from Kashgar to the Nepalese border? I heard the road there is one of the worst in China.
Cheers
Bjorn
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