Baluchistan
 

Hello.
I have been for sometime intressted to drive to india, and maybe even furthermore to east with my bike. My question is, since I have to cross Baluchstian in Iran and Pakistan, so im wondering about the saftey in that area. It is quite difficult to find on the internet. Would be intressting to get in touch with someone wh have been driving in tat area quite recenty.

Best Regards, Pontus

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Your question is answered quite well here.
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/middle-east/need-more-advice-riding-trough-97177

My approach to researching a potentially insecure travel location is to find out what has really happened and then make a personal decision. What one person finds 'safe' might not feel 'safe' by your standards.

Generally speaking, hundreds of travellers cross Balochistan each year without any issues at all. I would say it is more of a wild area (pretty remote with big distances between cities and poor infrastructure) than a dangerous area. I have travelled quite extensively in both Pakistani and Iranian Balochistan and never felt unsafe.

I was travelling in the area between 2007 and 2010 and closely moitored the situation in those days. More recently I have not been there, but I still keep an eye out for news. I can recall in Pakistan two Czech girls being kidnapped from a bus, and an American cyclist witnessing a shooting (not aimed at him). Many years ago there was also a Japanese backpacker kidnapped in Iran who was later released unharmed. There may well have been more recent incidents - I think some Chinese engineers were kidnapped in Quetta.

The trouble stems from an insurgency on both sides (BLA and others in Pakistan, Jandallah in Iran), drug trafficking and proximity to rather lawless southern Afghanistan. Nothing is aimed directly at foreigners, but sometimes they get caught up in things. Keep in mind the number who travel through without issue each year; it's not as if you're the only person contemplating the journey.

So, by my reckoning, it's safe enough, certainly if you're planning only to pass through. Also, you'll also be escorted through by police unless you find a way past checkpoints without being noticed. And if you dare to travel further into the region, you'll find it very friendly and in places fantastically beautiful (especially along the coastline).

But in the end, what is 'safe' is a question for you to ask yourself.

EO

Thanks for quick reply.
About police escort in balochistan area, where can I find info, or it's a thing you sort out when I get close to the border?

Don't worry, the escort will sort itself out for you. The hard part is getting rid of it ;)

Hello
I crossed Baluchistan coming from Iran in December 2018. Long days of riding with scorts but didnt feel unsafe (apart from entering certain cities at night with heavy traffic...)
The scorts will take care of you but be prepared for long days of driving. The region is beautiful and untouched

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