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Kyrgyzstan (Torugart Pass) China (Karakoram Highway) Pakistan - 2014 Early Planing
Hi,

I am starting to speak to Chinese travel agencies about riding from Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan via China (Torugart Pass & Karakoram Highway) in September 2014.

Yes it's a long way off and yes it's going to cost ££££ but I was wondering if any one else interested in forming a group to help get the price down a bit?

I have found a few travel agencies who can arrange it but can anyone who has done this route recommend one.
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Hello,

I used the services of Taher.
taherbasecamp@hotmail.com

Straightforward and professional.

I also formed a group, we met in Kyrgyzstan in a beautiful place, Tash-Rabat caravasar. You get to sleep in yurtas, you drink water from a nearby brook and the food is delicious. Spend there a couple of days resting, since the roads all the way down to Islamabad are quite difficult.
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Hi Kim,

so how much are you talking to do the short crossing of China? I read on another thread that I would cost around 2500 USD for a 5 day crossing in 1 car... Sounds a bit crazy :-s Maybe a bike is cheaper?
Did you get a better price estimation?
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Hi,

We are interested in doing the same crossing in a 4x4. We are planning for March 2014 though. Either way I would like to know how you go with your planning so we have an idea of what we will be looking at too.
There is a new border that is open to foreigners between Tajikistan and china. This is only about 250km from where you enter china from Pakistan on the Karakoram. I doubt that any of the guides would be interested in accompanying you for such a short distance in such a remote area but it may be worth looking into.

Check out caravinistan it had a lot of info about this area an the associated borders.
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As the planing progress I have a clearer idea of dates, and costs.

I am still looking for people to join up with to bring the cost down but if not I will do it solo.

The plan is to enter china in September 2014, the crossing to Pakistan takes 5 days. The date means getting over the pass before it gets too cold and getting into PK after the monsoon season.

The cost is $2661 for the guide and paper work, if I can get anyone to join me this would go down a bit as we only need one guide but I understand the guide is only about 30% of that cost and the rest is permits and vehicle reregistration. (this dose not include accommodation, food, etc..)

The other big cost is transporting the guide as I am on a motorcycle, it is an extra $816 to pay for a car and a driver!!! If someone driving a 4x4 was able to join us and had a spare seat then then this cost would be saved.

Rough idea of costs (worked out my me)

1 x motorcycle $3477 each
2 x motorcycles $2669 each
1 x bike + 1 x car $2261 each
2 x bikes + 1 x car $2128

If any one is interested then I can get a more accurate quote from the travel agent.

Kim
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Hi again,

I just saw this other thread... I post it here too to have all the information in the same place.

These two guys, were quoted USD1650 for one bike in February this year... Not sure if they managed to do it at this cost, but the budget they were provided was itemized... I will cross from Pakistan to Kyrgyzstan (preferable Irkeshtram) in June 2014.

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...n-augost-69186

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Hello everybody!

We are two Spanish on one KTM, we plan to cross China (from Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan) next August.

We look for people who will join us to share the costs of the guide, and the adventure.

We are contacting the agency Advan Kashgar tour, these are the prices that they send us to cross China - Pakistan, final spot is Tashkorgan from there we enter to Sust frontiers town of Pakistan, in Tashkorgan end ..
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Prices:
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Permit for Ride China: 650USD / per bike / Enter / Exit permit
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China customs declerations fee: 150USD for / Enter 150 USD / for Exit
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Guide: 50USD / per day X 4 days = 200USD
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Guide for Kirgystan car Torugart Pass: 200USD
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Car for Kashgar Guide - Tashkorgan - 300USD
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Total: 1650USD
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If you want me hotel book: 3 star hotel with 50 USD brekafast,, if you do you own I, ll bring you own Otherwise booked hotel.
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Visa Support letter: 50USD / person per person X 2 = 100USD

would share the expenses for guides = total 700 USD.

If we get 7 bikes better.

Thank you!
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Hi Kim,

I am looking at also crossing from Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan in September 2014 so this is of interest to me.

I am currently still trying to fix my departure dates so that I can get optimal weather in Mongolia/Stans.

What is your route/dates before Pakistan if you don't mind me asking?

Also I understand that KKH is in decent condition but should just note a disclaimer that I will probably be slower than what most adventure bikes can manage.

If you'd like to discuss further please contact me at ar@7d1s.com or www.facebook.com/7days1shower
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