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Originally Posted by TurAfrika
I'm planning to drive through
* the border between Pishin (Iran)-Kurumb (Pakistan) and
* the border between Khokhropar (Pakistan)-Munabao (India)
on my way to Nepal this year.
Has anyone used these border crossings recently? Are these borders open for the foreign overland travellers?
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I went through the usual borders last year (loads of info on my threads). Being British we were escorted to Taftan so had no choice but your option is a protected area so pretty unlikely. The Levies will escort you through Balochistan but there is no provision further south. Equally we were only released from our Pak police escort in Lahore (having been taken without choice through Quetta, Sukkur and Multan). Most hotels won’t take foreigners as they don’t have the necessary permits. Also the smaller borders may not stamp your carnet. So, much depends on your nationality. If you don’t need a LOI to get a visa you can try these crossings. If you do then you’ll have to get your intended route on the visa application and it’s then you’ll discover if they are open, if they aren’t you’ll get rejected which is expensive.
Without wishing to dampen your adventure I’d say use the usual crossings and save a lot of trouble- it’s hard enough and neither Iran or Pak is friendly to tourists.
Chris
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