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Hi Steven,
I totally understand your difficulties, I had exactly the same. The region is not stable at all. So what is wise today, might be foolish to do tomorrow. I met quite some travellers who didn't have the visa in time, and they were forced to ship their bikes. Not quite the excitement of overlanding...
I wouldn't dare to answer your question. It shocked me as well to hear the news. Although I was escorted the whole way, I'm not sure if this made the situation more safe. I think it will be a serious risk always to take the BAM-Quetta road. My plan was to prepare all the visa etc, but not be determined to do it. I talked with the locals on the road, getting closer to Bam and the border. At that time I felt safe, continued and enjoyed avery single bit. But I'm not sure if I would do it again, guess I would have the same mentality again.
It will definitely take more time to take the KKH way, but for sure it will be beautiful! I don't know how safe that way is though. My embassy recommended to take this route btw, they thought it was crazy to take the Bam-Quetta route....
My advice: try to keep both options open, and play by the ear. The locals know more than all of us. I wish you a safe and great ride!
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19 May 2012
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Hi guys,
Im in Brasov, Romania at the moment and plan on crossing through the Taftan border at the start of June.... Also nervous about this but its kinda a necessity for me as im going on and crossing into China via Tibet (if our tour group gets 2 more aussies that is)
What is your time frame for entering Pak?
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Hi Steven,
I totally understand your difficulties, I had exactly the same. The region is not stable at all. So what is wise today, might be foolish to do tomorrow. I met quite some travellers who didn't have the visa in time, and they were forced to ship their bikes. Not quite the excitement of overlanding...
I wouldn't dare to answer your question. It shocked me as well to hear the news. Although I was escorted the whole way, I'm not sure if this made the situation more safe. I think it will be a serious risk always to take the BAM-Quetta road. My plan was to prepare all the visa etc, but not be determined to do it. I talked with the locals on the road, getting closer to Bam and the border. At that time I felt safe, continued and enjoyed avery single bit. But I'm not sure if I would do it again, guess I would have the same mentality again.
It will definitely take more time to take the KKH way, but for sure it will be beautiful! I don't know how safe that way is though. My embassy recommended to take this route btw, they thought it was crazy to take the Bam-Quetta route....
My advice: try to keep both options open, and play by the ear. The locals know more than all of us. I wish you a safe and great ride!
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15 Jun 2012
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What about crossing pakistan further south?
Hey all - I am considering london to india this summer on my Africa Twin, a very long standing dream, but I am cautious about the Iran/Pakistan issue, for obvious reasons. Dirk - do you feel that most of Iran is safe and if so, what do you think about heading south to the coast and crossing via Karachi, is there a route into India that way or does one have to go out at Lahore? Any other good sources of info for researching routes would be great, thanks!
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16 Jun 2012
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HI piersb there is only 1 point you can cross into india from pakistan and that's through the wagha border near LAHORE, i think there are 1 or 2 other places to cross but they are only for locals
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17 Jul 2012
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There's only one crossing for bikes between Indo Pak and that's Wagah. The other one is for trains at Monabao.
BTW the bikers hesitant about Balochistan can always load their bikes on train and cross the unstable parts this way. Safe but you'll miss a lot.
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The only logical route is the one I took. You'll be escorted all the way. BTW, Pakistani authorities do not allow you to take a different route, so South is not an option. I agree by train you'll miss some great fun. On the other hand I've seen the rail, and it seems to be a great way of travelling as well!
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Hi, Did you have any issues crossing into and exiting Ukraine?
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how about Quetta -taftan iran crossing by road
Hi Dirk,
I am considering india europe overland trip this oct,2014. But i am quite nerves too and want to know if it is safe to stay for a night at Quetta city ?
How was your experience travelling on road bewteen iran and pakistan?
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