Hi Hubb,

I'm planning a 6-month motorbike trip starting in April 2025. My plan is to visit the Stans and possibly combine this with India.

The first part, from Belgium to Turkey, is relatively straightforward, passing through Berlin and making my way down to the Balkans, then Turkey and Georgia.
Part 1: 6,000 km, 1.5 months (mid-April to the end of May).

For the second part, the plan is to travel from Georgia to Iran, cross Turkmenistan, visit the Pamir Highway, and continue down through Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, where I would end my travels and ship the bike back home.
Part 2A: 12,000 km, 4 months (June to the end of September).

Another option would be to travel through Russia, arrive in Kazakhstan, and then work my way down through the Stans to reach Pakistan, before continuing to Iran and Turkey, potentially making it all the way back home. This option would exclude India from my trip but also remove the need to ship the bike.

As I'm relatively new to adventure riding, I'd appreciate any input or advice from others, and anything that might help me plan this trip.

If anyone else is planning a similar trip for next year, feel free to reach out! I'd be happy to connect with fellow travelers.

Route Breakdown:
Part 1: 6,000 km, 1.5 months (mid-April to the end of May), averaging 130 km per day
Route: Belgium > Germany > Czechia > Austria > Slovenia > Croatia > Bosnia and Herzegovina > Montenegro > Kosovo > North Macedonia > Greece > Turkey > Georgia.

Part 2A: 12,000 km, 4 months (June to the end of September), averaging 100 km per day
Route: Georgia > Armenia > Iran > Turkmenistan > Uzbekistan > Kazakhstan > Kyrgyzstan > Tajikistan > Afghanistan > Pakistan > India.

Part 2B: 15,000 km, 4 months (June to the end of September), averaging 125 km per day
Route: Georgia > Russia > Kazakhstan > Kyrgyzstan > Uzbekistan > Tajikistan > Afghanistan > Pakistan > Iran > Turkey.

Part 3: 4,000 km, 1 month (October), averaging 130 km per day
Route: Turkey > Greece > Italy > France > Belgium.

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