Hi, I have safely crossed from Iran into Turkey at Bazargan/Dogubayazet border on 13 Nov 15. The border except for long trucks on both sides awaiting checks looked fairly quiet (maybe Friday prayer) as I observed not many people going thro the immigration check points. Me and 3 other my team members were the only bikers. The gates on both sides remaibed closed and locke all time except when there is cleared passengers to cross. I assessed the environment at this border as 'cool and unfriendly'. However we got cleared in about 3 hours.
My advise to anyone using this crossing, get all your document in order and you should get thro either side easy. If you want to hire someone to guide you to check and clear your document there are lots of them , you have to pay for their service (heard they asked for up to Euro 20.
On both sides no security escort, you just ride on. I found that ln both sides i.e towards Tabriz and Doghbayazet from the border, the scenary is so beautiful and lots of pics to take.
Safe ride.
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