
13 Dec 2009
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Join Date: Oct 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Travelbug
The road from Van via Hakkari to Cizre (and the Iraqi border) is 400km through a hot military zone. There is not much in the news about this area, but don't underestimate it. 30 military checkpoints with VERY nervous soldiers.
The perceived level of "danger" here is much higher than in Northern Iraq, Iran or the rest of Anatolia.
P.S.: Road is half gravel, half tarmac and a very small "rough section" in between (shallow river crossing; deep potholes). But doable in 2x4 car.
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 wanna go by bike thro turkey, iran, pak to India. what 'safe' route would you suggest thro the first 2 countries?
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