Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > West and South Asia
Border crossing Iran-Pakistan? Any update? Border crossing Iran-Pakistan? Any update?
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
West and South Asia From Turkey to Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Ladakh and Bangladesh
Photo by George Guille, It's going to be a long 300km... Bolivian Amazon

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by George Guille
It's going to be a long 300km...
Bolivian Amazon



Like Tree3Likes
  • 1 Post By eurasiaoverland
  • 2 Post By joss.quilty

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 16 Aug 2019
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Deventer, The Netherlands
Posts: 65
Border crossing Iran-Pakistan? Any update?
Hi everybody,

planning my motorbike trip from Amsterdam to Hanoi/Honk Kong/Beijing. Not sure where I will end up yet .

But first things first...where are we nowadays on the crossing Pakistan-subject?
Is it possible to cross the border by motorbike at Mirjaveh/Taftan? Or any border crossing?
Can you 'just' show up with an Visa, LOI and Carnet de Passage? And do you need to travel with a guide, an armed convoy or just by yourself?

Any recent and (first hand) experiences?

Looking forward to any replies!

Thanks!

Roland
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 16 Aug 2019
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Brunei
Posts: 935
Only Mirjaveh / Taftan.
Visa and carnet required (check the new e-visa procedure).
No guide required.
Police escorts will be organised for you on the spot (free of charge).

EO
__________________
EurasiaOverland a memoir of one quarter of a million kilometres by road through all of the Former USSR, Western and Southern Asia.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 17 Aug 2019
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Deventer, The Netherlands
Posts: 65
Thanks!
Hi EO,

Thanks for the quick reply. This is certainly good news!
Will the police escorts you all the way through Pakistan? Or are you set 'free' somewhere halfway?

If not, do you know to which exit point/ border crossing they guard you to?

And would it possible to 'explore freely' the Gilgit- Baltistan area?

I did check your website. You did quite some traveling in the area. When was your last visit to Pakistan?

Thanks again for you help.

Greetings,

Roland
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 18 Aug 2019
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Brunei
Posts: 935
Hi Roland

Thanks for checking the website, indeed Pakistan was a big focus in my trip and I was able to travel almost everywhere without a guide. I have not been in Pakistan since 2009 which was just before the police escorts were more regularly given to tourists.

From the accounts that I read, it seems the escorts stay with you at least until you reach the National Highway (NH5), or maybe until you reach Punjab.

For more up to date experiences, I would recommend the FB group 'Overlanding Asia

I hope you get to enjoy Pakistan,

EO
__________________
EurasiaOverland a memoir of one quarter of a million kilometres by road through all of the Former USSR, Western and Southern Asia.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 26 Aug 2019
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 23
Hi,

I'm currently in Pakistan with my car. From Wagah northwards we have been free to do anything we like. In Gilgit Baltistan we haven't even been stopped at a checkpoint, total freedom in perhaps the most amazing place I have ever been.

We have done lots of camping, locals give us our space and are very friendly.

When we head down to Taftan, we will pick up an armed convoy from Multan and will be very restricted through to Quetta and down to Taftan through Balochistan.

But the north is where you want to be free to roam, and that is what you will get.

Joss

Sent from my SM-G390Y using Tapatalk
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Southern Indian border with Pakistan - The Khokhrapar-Munabao crossing nomadic West and South Asia 5 24 Feb 2020 13:57
PAKISTAN: an update + new info re visas at Sost luckro SE Asia 25 2 Jan 2016 06:39
An interesting border crossing between Laos and Thailand Outhere Ride Tales 3 7 Dec 2014 14:06
Crossing In To Iraq From Small Border Iran maximondo West and South Asia 10 5 Nov 2014 13:35
Planning to Go to pakistan from Saudi arabia through Iran Tariq-haji Travellers' questions that don't fit anywhere else 0 9 Sep 2013 10:02

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

HU Event and other updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread.
ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:54.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top