What is the purpose of this summary? It reads like an AI search with patches of information, but nothing really useful and some nonsense. I mean Doogh as an substitute for alcohol?
Guided Travel Mandate: Most Western nationals must travel with a guide (either part of a group or private). This isn't just bureaucracy—local guides enrich your experience with insights into history and culture.
'Most Westerners'? When did this change from US/UK/Canadian passport holders?
It's not just bureaucracy, it's politics. Most independent travellers hate the idea of taking a guide, and it's very easy to make local Iranian friends, so really not necessary.
Popular entry points include Bazargan (Turkey-Iran) and Parviz Khan (Iraq-Iran)
Bazargan for sure (and I would recommend not to use this border) but Parviz Khan? I think I have read one account of people crossing here.
I would recommend anyone looking for an Iran 101 to head over to the Caravanistan website which has real information, a forum with up to date travellers' experiences and they aren't pushing you to use a guide.
__________________
EurasiaOverland a memoir of one quarter of a million kilometres by road through all of the Former USSR, Western and Southern Asia.
|