Hi,

I just passed through Pakistan 2 weeks ago. The security situation was very calm. I had no worries that anything can happen.
Also don't worry about a wedding ring. I was also travelling with my girlfriend in Beluchistan, and there was no need to even wear a headscarf for her. Everything is much more relaxed compared to Iran.
About the route. Normally you should come to the border early in the morning, then you have to wait for the escort setup in Taftan. In my case it took some hours, then you can continue to dalbanin. There most people stay overnight in the only one hotel there, called Al da Wood. Next morning you will continue to Quetta, and the police will bring you to Bloom Star hotel in the center of Quetta.
Last year I was also there during Ramadan. Acutally not much is different than any other month. Except the few restaurants on the way will be closed, but you can easily convince the owner to prepare some meals for you, since you are trevelling and non-Muslim.
Yes the route from Quetta to Sukkur. It is a scenic drive through the valley, and finally you will end up in super hot Sukkur.
About visa: Yes do it at home. About food, petrol and water: I would fill up the car in Bam + plus some jerrycans, since it is so cheap in Iran, then go Zahedan. There I had some problems for filling my car, because no petrol is sold to forenigers. In Pakistan you will find some gas station in Taftan, dalbanin and of course in Quetta. Even in between I so some station, but it never sure if they have some petrol.
Food and water you can buy in shops on the way, but take so supplies from Iran.

Hope this could help you!

I try to maintain a list of travellers from end of 2013 upwards, who cross Taftan / Quatta (and writes a Website/Blog) here:



Recent border crossing Taftan - Quetta

@dernt: do you write a blog or website, so i can add you?

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Hello there
I have got some crazy stories about crossing Pakistan and on my way overland from Greece to Malaysia and back I plan to ship my car to India and avoiding Pakistan.Sounds like demt2005 you are the person who I need to talk too.
Please give any feedback on the crossing route from Iran to India.
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hello sir,

whats up now?
just posting some pictures from yesterday in Lahore, Punjab Pakistan



in 1st pic, Founder of Pakistan Bikers Club is presenting Club's Souvenir to Mr. Thomas

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