Crossing Pakistan westbound Permits/Routes???

[Beemer76]

Hi,

I want to cross Pakistan from Islamabad to the Iranian border(Taftan).

Has anybody done that recently and/or can give me information.
Witch route to Quetta is save/open?
For witch parts do I need Permits, and where ( Citys or even better GPS) can I get them?
Any other advice ore usefull Informations are highly welcome.

Thanks and greetings from Amristar

Heiko

[www.PakistanBikersClub.com]

well, a rider friend Mr Christopher came from India, then to Lahore, to Multan, to Sukhur, to Quetta. etc
he crossed about 10 days back.
do not think you need something for going to this side. you might get some escost or support after sukhur

for more info: pbcpakistan@live.com

wellcome to Pakistan & Pakistan Bikers Club

[Beemer76]

Thanks for the information PBC
Crossed Yesterday to Lahore and will go up to Islamabad probably on Friday...

Any other tips regarding westbound travel?

Greetings Heiko

[paul griffiths]

Hello Heiko,
Had no trouble from Taftan to Quetta with an escort most of the way, an interesting road. Good luck to you, and hope to meet you again one day.
Paul, EX Bali and Indonesia.

[Uselessbaba]

When you leave Lahore for ISBD my advice would be avoid the GT road, whilst Bikes are not generally allowed on the new motorway, I was allowed to use it last year coming the other way, just pull up to the booths at the entrance and explain that you are a foreign visitor concerned about the conditions on GT rd and need to reach ISBD quickly and safely, inshalla, they will let you use it. It really slashes the journey time and is an absolute pleasure, 3 lanes of pristine tarmac with little traffic and non of the hazards you normally associate with sub-continental trunk roads !
Good luck, UB.