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Originally Posted by Barry G
Hello All,
Looking for some advice on going from Pakistan to Turkey.
Would be leaving Lahore, Pakistan early June.
Option 1. Taftan Iran crossing option, then to Turkey. Reading through these threads, cheap but a nightmare? Hot as well?? But straight forward.....ish.
However, it appears possible currently. Is this correct?
Option 2. Lahore to Tajikistan then onwards through the Stans, ferry from Aktay to Baku.
Lahore to Tajikistan through Sost (PAKISTAN-CHINA BORDER CROSSING AT KHUNJERAB PASS) through China. I'm thinking this is a minefield of paper and politics? Is it possible? Expensive?
Shipping the bike from Lahore to Dushanbe. Is it possible? Any recommendations on a shipping agent in Lahore?
Other options?
Looking forward to any advice from the brains trust on this site.
Regards
Baz
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Option 1 is easy (what nightmare?), and very hot in summer. Southern Pakistan can easily hit 50ºC between June and September. If you can't stand heat then don't go to Pakistan/Iran in summer. Not possible if you travel on a US, British or Canadian passport.
Option 2: Chinese land borders are currently closed, until that is reversed, the only way through would be via Afghanistan which is doable but probably not recommended for a novice in the region.
Shiiping to Tajikistan would, I imagine, be outrageously expensive. Easier to ship from Europe and start again from there.
There is a huge amount to see in Pakistan (though police escorts may make that difficult), it's really in my opinion the highlight of an overland journey in Asia. But right now it's not a good place for getting to Central Asia. Better make them two separate trips.
EO
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