April 2010: Europe -> Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India
 

April 2010: Europe -> Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India
Hi,

I planned to go with my mate to go to Asia in April – June. Unfortunately my mate had to cancel the trip. Are there any others with the same destination & timing?

For your info I ride a Yamaha Tenere (3AJ).

I look forward to your reply.



Arnout

Hi Arnout,

My plan is to go to from Europe to Sri Lanka (or most Southern part of India) around September 2010.

I'm not sure yet whether to do it on bike or van.

Open for suggestions or collaborations.


Bram

I'm thinking about Europe-India starting from the UK in late August or early September. Route wise I'm thinking about running down through eastern Europe and into Turkey-Iran-Pakistan-India, having said that the route is still on the back of a fag packet!!
After India, no plans, I'm planning on spending about a year on the road in total.

happy to link up and swap ideas with you guys.

Bramd, where are you?

Hi Bram, thanks for sharing your plans, please keep me updated when you know more whether it is gonna be a bike or a van. My planning was April but I'm flexible in timing, September might be a little late for me.

Hi Arnout
I wil start from Poland to Iran on 3 of April. We will drive by LR Defender.
If you want we can make some kilometers together in Europe, Turkey and Iran.

Hi folks,

I'm an aussie planning a similar trip, starting end of july 2010. Route will be through northern europe -> eastern europe -> turkey -> iran -> pakistan -> india.

hopefully winding up in SE asia around December :)

Let me know if you want to link up.

Cheers,
Seb

hi, anyone pass by istanbul on route to syria ,a good place for bikers to meet other bikers, to get information,assistance etc etc,at the heart of istanbul just few steps away from blue mosque,ayasofya,grand bazaar etc..also here is the link to check the route Couple Riders - Motorsiklet tutkusunu eÅŸleriyle paylaÅŸmayı sevenlerin ortak platformu • View topic - BEST ROUTE TO SOUTH-EAST OF TURKEY

Hi guys,

Thanks for your postings.

Recently I read that in April the weather in Turkey (heavy rain) and Iran (freezing up to -15 degrees) is not so comfortable to travel by bike, so I decided to postpone my journey. I might join some other HU bikers around August.

@ Bartosz, thanks for your offer if the timing was different, I might had join your trip. Have nice journey anyway.

@ Seb, cool plan J, where are you at the moment? Still in Australia or already in Europe? Send me a message so we can discuss some ideas.



grt, Arnout

Hi guys,

I'm a Canuck living in north london. I've been thinking about and roughly planning a trip from the UK to India (ideally like to get over to SE Asia or even Oz depending on logistics) departing some time this summer. I'm flexible on dates and route. Really just looking for a bit of an adventure.

* Arnout & Seb (or anyone planning a similar trip), would like to hear more about your plans - sounds similar to what I'm looking to do. Where are you guys?

Mike

Hi guys,

That's great!!

I am in Italy and I am planning a very similar trip. Italy, turkey, iran, pakistan and india up to ladakh.

I thought of leaving end of april/may, I am now checking against the weather.

I am flexible in dates and route. I would not leave too late as the road to ladakh close in mid september.

Arnout, Seb and Mike it seems we have pretty much the same ideas.
To tell you the truth I am a bit worried of Pakistan, I might consider to send the bike from iran to india.

Stefano

April 2010: UK - India
 

Hi Arnout
I am planning to ride UK to India, departing In April on my Aprilia Pegaso. It would be good to hear of your plans and perhaps meet up.
Paul

Hi guys,

Just been reading through this post. My wife and I are leaving the UK on 2 XT's at the end April and heading down through Europe to Turkey, Iran before heading through the Stans and then Pakistan.

We're already planning to meet up with others from the hubb to share costs for the crossing across China (via Kashgar) to getus to the top of the KKH. We'd be looking to enter China on the 18th August if that's of interest to any of you?

Hi Bobduro,

can you let me know your itinerary with dates?
thanks
Stefano

Hi Stefano

We're leaving London on the 26 April and heading down through Europe towards Croatia, Bulgaria and on to Istanbul. We then intend to do a tour of Turkey before crossing into Iran and travelling round Iran before heading up to Turkmenistan, Uxbekistan and Krygyzstan.

While planning for this trip it quickly became obvious that it was going to be very hard/ pointless in trying to predict our timing as ultimately, we don't really know HOW long we'll spend in each place (I've always found when travelling that most of my favourite places have been places I've found my chance, not necessarily places i've planned. We want to make sure we're free to explore and take any unplanned opportunities as they arise.

The result of this is that we have no real schedule other than being in Eastern Kyrgyzstan to meet up with hubbers so we can enter China on 18th August.

Some people spend hundreds of hours planning every day of their trip, the problem with that is it only takes one unplanned thing (no matter how small) to comletely throw the itinery into chaos, leaving that person with a choice:- forget the entire itinery or race to catch up and put the itinery back on track (missing lots of things alonf the way). Given how many 'unpredictable' things can happen on an overland trip I don't see the point in tempting fate.

We've always travelled without any real plan, we ride when we want and stop when we've had enough. Granted that was in Europe, but I don't see why we should change.

I know that this doesn't really answer your question but in all honesty we just know/have an itinery. If you have any questions though feel free to ask!

Hi guys,

Thanks for your postings!
@ Paul (Posset) and @ Stefano (Fiorinis) > my plans are postponed so I won’t make it in April. Have a great and safe journey!
@ Bobduro great plan, as far as I planned now, my route will be along the south so hooking up is no option for me. Are you gonna blog your travel experiences somewhere? In that case I would like to ‘follow’ you. Have a great safe and journey!

London to India Overland Summer 2010?
 

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to make the epic journey from London to India overland in a few months' time (anytime after July) and was wondering if anyone here (preferably a female biker/foot passenger) is thinking of doing something similar to join me? It's a shame that my friends either don't have the money or can't take the time off work, but I end my current job in July and then the world is literally my oyster (until I run out of money, too)!

As far as research goes, I have done quite a bit, using various websites (including this forum) and particularly the legendary seat61.

I'm quite flexible with regards the actual journey, but I'd be travelling on a budget. Would like to spend a few nights in various European cities along the way, but not for too long as it's the deerest leg of the trip! In India I am planning to spend a good couple of months, as I'd like to explore the whole country.

The general route would be Europe (various - Turkey) - Iran - Pakistan (I can speak Urdu fluently, which would be very helpful here) - India

About me: Open-minded, adventurous, great company and I'm a recent History graduate from London, U.K.

Any advice/takers would be much appreciated/most welcome!

In good faith,
Parv

Hi Parv,

I'm interested in joining in this trip to India, later I like to go further to Nepal.

Can you contact me if you are interested?

kind regards,

Arnout

Hi,

I am doing a similar trip. leaving on the 1st of july from italy then greece, turkey, azerbajan, stans, china, pakistan, india (ladak).

let me know if you are interested, we still might meet somewhere along the way if our plan do not match exactly.
Stefano

Hi,

I am leaving Italy at the end of July with my campervan and will try to get into India in ~12 days. My itinerary will be: Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, ...

I am seeking for other travellers either with or without their vehicles in order to travel together (especially in the Iranian Beluchistan and in Pakistan).

Let me know.

Iran Pakıstan
 

Hı.

I have just done thıs trıp late March 2011. Unless you want 3 - 4 days of frustratıng armed polıce escorts. I would look to do another trıp! Long delays. and serıously routed to South Pakıstan. Regards Mark Jones.

Hi....I'm intending to leave the UK within 10 days...attempting Istanbul via Southern/Eastern Europe...would be great to hear from anyone who may be on route!
Adam

useful information for turkey
 

Gasoline 1,80 euros in Turkey.Transportation by train from İstanbul to Tehran available. (1755 km. and 36 hours by train to the İran border gate,Gürbulak)
You can use this choice partly or completely.Prices are cheap.
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları

Hotels expensive in big cities. bed and breakfast minimum 30 euros for 1 day 1 prs.Not many guesthouses or motocamps available.(only mediterrenaen cost line)
Gasoline prices in İran side for foreigners just raised to 700 which was 100.
Pakistan side much more cheaper for gasoline and staying.

Presently 2 members are in İran and 2 in islamabad right now waiting for the weather to be suitable for KKH.pass.(Presently closed by snow so noone allowed to pass)
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We are active members of the club who travel a lot and in touch with each other.Current informations are kept in files in the club.
All riders are friendly invited to our club aspecially on weekends for welcome
drinks,adventure talks, and changing advices and experiences.Also catalogs or maps for İstanbul, Turkey available free.

For checking security matter here are some links:
Country Specific Information
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Very useful travel site:
The Man in Seat Sixty-One...

If you have more questions about riding in Turkey, or clearing customs for crates in İstanbul, we will be pleased to send all the current information by mails personally.

Best Wishes
mehmet zeki avar

Thanks for the useful links Zeki...

East to West 2010
 

Hello All,

My experience late last year was in the East to West direction, at the start of the Pakistan floods. Like Mark said not a lot of fun BUT I'd still do it again.

I don't have a blog nor Trip report here ( can't work out how to download Word documents to the pages ) but happy to help with questions, GPS info and Journals. Ping a PM.

My trip started from Newcastle in Oz and finished in Amsterdam. ( Fingers crossed to do the Artic Circle this year !)

Cheers and ride-safe !!
Bergrider

London to Istanbul (April/May)
 

Hi Bobduro,

I'm heading in a similar direction to you for part of this trip. I will be taking the Eurotunnel on 24 April, then riding France-Switzerland-Italy (Ancona)-Greece (Igoumenitsa)-Turkey. I am thinking of returning via Bulgaria-Serbia, but as you say, an open itinerary is easier to control. Aside from aiming for the ferry on 27 April, I don't have any other fixed dates, so hopefully we could meet at some point.

Karl

Hiya,

If any of you chaps/chapesses are passing through Kas on the Turkish Med do drop in

Kas-Antalya, Turkey - Horizons Unlimited

DickyB's Turkish Delights - ADVrider

Cheers,

Dicky

Spain,France,Italy,Greece,Turkey and ? 2011
 

After 34,000 K in South America, we are now in northern Spain breaking in new bikes and welcome contacts. Post here or private message.

Xfiltrate and Elisa