Pakistan visa for Aussies
We got my Pakistan visas within a few days from the Pakistan embassy in Canberra. However, you will need to submit a copy of return air ticket, and LOI.
We got our LOI from Lost Horizon trek (Cost US$75). We did not mention anything about overland crossing by motorcycle. Listed cities to visit were safe cities such as: Islamabad, Lahore, Muree, and Faisalabad.
We got police escort from Taftan to Multan. We also got a couple of days of police escort from Chilas to Besham city and a bit beyond. Please also be aware that police escort is very slow, and is a costly exercise to the Pakistan government.
I would recommend entering Pakistan from China and ride the Karakorum Highway. Karakorum Highway is in great condition from Gilgit to Khunjerap Pass. but road condition can be quite bad in other sections. The scenery is absolutely amazing, and it involves less police escort. There is not a lot to see between Taftan and Multan, roads are in poor condition, and the area is dangerous.
It is dangerous to ride a motorcycle in Pakistan ( also Iran & India) because of the chaotic traffic and the dangerous driving habits, and road condition in some area are in terrible shape. Pakistan people are however very friendly to foreigner.
Last edited by Channey; 11 Oct 2015 at 12:56.
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