Pakistan to Tajikistan

[amiller]

Hi All Yes I know Afganistan is a little in between these two wonderfull countries.My problem is I want to cover some of the countries I missed on my RTW a few years ago due to 9-11, Pakistan inc the KKH is one from there I want to go to Mongolia via Kazakhstan!My departure is the Uk via Iran then hopefully the above and heading east all the way to Vladivostok,So China or via a very quick ride along the top of Afghanistan! So anyone done this or has any info please.

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[vincent danna]

you can have a look at the northern and southern asia forums : some posts
good luck

[amiller]

Thanks for your reply Vincent I have read a lot on the site re the Stans etc.I have read elsewhere that entering China from the KKH is a no go but wanted conformation on this,as it seems China is opening up.Another Idea would be to leave the KKH and enter China then into Kyrgyzstan or Kazakstan etc,if this is a no go I guess I have a long ride around and back through Iran etc!Cheers Andy.

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[vincent danna]

for central asia china pakistan,

see henri's recent experience (2 weeks ago):
http://www.electaunavia.org/

see this frenchman recent experience (he just entered china) :
http://www.moto-autour-du-monde.com/...s_accueil.html

and

northern southern asia forums for more info

and let us know how you managed :-) good luck

[amiller]

Thanks for the links,Cheers Andy

[davidmc]

amiller, the route you are referring to from Pakistan to Central Asia through China is very feasible, but not independently. It is very possible to go through western China, but you will need the proper permits, permissions and a guide while on the bike which will cost some money and a few months of advance notice.

We will be going this route from Kyrgzistan to Pakistan via China in October. Very few people have gotten through this area independently. Its even a restrictive area for folks NOT travelling by motorcycle!

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Dave
www.mototrekker.com

[amiller]

Thanks Dave, This is what I've read and feared,but wondered if thigs had been relaxed due to the recent 'Slacking' of China's borderes with reguards to motorcycle travel,it would seem not the case re this border.