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Thanks Blessing for your prompt reply, and your wealth of knowledge of Pakistan certainly is a blessing. The border I was thinking of is down in the south west of Pakistan near a small Iranian town called Pishin, not the Pishin up near Quetta. But as you say, it looks like I will have to cross at Taftan. In 2010 I travelled through Pakistan and I felt guilty about having a police escort from Sukkur to Taftan. This was imposed on me against my wishes, but I appreciated it just the same. On my return trip I was hoping I could slip along the Makran without the need for an escort.
Also I take this opportunity to say that I found the Pakistani people to be a most helpful and hospitable people on my trip from Australia to Europe in 2010 and look forward to meeting them again on my return trip.
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Hi Mark,
No problems and your welcome. It was my fault I automatically assumed the Pakistani town Pishin and not the Iranian town of Pishin. You will be pleased to know that the Pakistani government is currently working to open this border as border crossing on the Request of Iran. How long the process will take is unknown but one hopes it will be fairly quick. There will be further 3 other points to cross from Iran to Pakistan. I think two will be trade borders and two will be tourist and trade ( Taftan being one and Pishin being the other). As its early stages its hard to tell. A news article below is a good read if you like.
Mark don't feel guilty about the escort. Pakistan has many problems but one thing its grateful for is tourism. Escorts can be a pain the back side but its the governments way of saying we are doing something. Unsure if your a biker or 4wheeler but if you pay a small fee (arranged upfront) they police may agree to allow a undercover armed go with you, the benefit of that is that they share your bike as pillion or take a seat in your car. This atleast doesn't slow you down.
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Hi Mark,
No problems and your welcome. It was my fault I automatically assumed the Pakistani town Pishin and not the Iranian town of Pishin. You will be pleased to know that the Pakistani government is currently working to open this border as border crossing on the Request of Iran. How long the process will take is unknown but one hopes it will be fairly quick. There will be further 3 other points to cross from Iran to Pakistan. I think two will be trade borders and two will be tourist and trade ( Taftan being one and Pishin being the other). As its early stages its hard to tell. A news article below is a good read if you like.
Mark don't feel guilty about the escort. Pakistan has many problems but one thing its grateful for is tourism. Escorts can be a pain the back side but its the governments way of saying we are doing something. Unsure if your a biker or 4wheeler but if you pay a small fee (arranged upfront) they police may agree to allow a undercover armed go with you, the benefit of that is that they share your bike as pillion or take a seat in your car. This atleast doesn't slow you down.
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Hi Blessing,
thanks again, you are a mine of good info. Opening up the southern border crossing will be fantastic news.
I'm a biker and really looking forward to blasting along the Makran. I had intended on riding the Makran in 2010 but I was suffering from a stomach bug I picked up in India and was fatigued from then on, so the trip turned into a physical survival exercise. So I really am looking forward to a more relaxed return trip.
Cheers,
Mark.
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How can i go from Rawalpindi,Pakistan to Makkah,Saudia
Thanks brother. I want to ask some more questions.
1.The man who goes from karachi, Pakistan reaches to Makkah during Hajj reaches in three months but how can i reach in 5 days.
2. I have bike.Can i on to bike?
3.Can you tell me the estimated cost of all expences becuause if there are too much expenses why should i not travel by air.
4.What type of visa will i require for entering in different countries.
5.The man who goes from karachi does not had any vechile.Can i go without vechile.what will be the best for me either vechile or by public transport.
6. when i will be passing through other countries how can i contact to home because my Pakistani sim will not work in other country.
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How can i go from Rawalpindi,Pakistan to Makkah,Saudia
Thanks brother. I want to ask some more questions.
1.The man who goes from karachi, Pakistan reaches to Makkah during Hajj reaches in three months but how can i reach in 5 days.
2. I have bike.Can i on to bike?
3.Can you tell me the estimated cost of all expences becuause if there are too much expenses why should i not travel by air.
4.What type of visa will i require for entering in different countries.
5.The man who goes from karachi does not had any vechile.Can i go without vechile.what will be the best for me either vechile or by public transport.
6. when i will be passing through other countries how can i contact to home because my Pakistani sim will not work in other country.
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Travel tp Pakistan by Road from mecca
Hi;
i am planning to travel to Pakistan by road from mecca on my cycle, any one can help me in getting the information regarding visa arrangements, possible best route and other formalities
as well as if some one can direct me to some companies which can help in this
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aziz ur rehman
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travel to Kabba
I am an Indian Hindu and my believe in One God .
Do I allow to go Kabba .I plan to travel by road.Between 1931 to 1938 one man Mr. Ruchi Ram went to Kaba by road and Royal family helped him.He was founder of Jamyete Hejbullah ( the organization of noble people,in Hindi its call Arya Samaj).It is different from current Shia'a Hejbullah of Lebnan.
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