Pakistan - Tajikistan (through China)
 

Hi all. Long time lurker first time poster.

Does anyone know the situation crossing the Khunjerab Pass(Northern Pakistan) into China and then entering Tajikistan through the Kulma Pass? The distance is only 200km from one border to the other. I suspect I will need a Chinese guide for this part? What about putting my bike on a truck in Pakistan and getting them to take me to the Kulma Pass border? Anyone know of travel agencies in Western China that could offer me a guide for a couple of hours. Appreciate all the info I can get.

I am solo motorbike rider on New Zealand/EU passport

Many thanks

Map of crossing

Hi ??? (would be nice to see your name),
unfortunately, the distance you ride in China hardly matters. Even if it's only 200 km, it takes the best part of a day just to get the papers sorted out. If the custom officials are having bad day, you'll have to go to the hotel (in Tashkorgan, where the customs are), and get your bike the next day. Most of the cost for the guide will go to the preparation of the importation papers, so it's not "just a couple hours" but many days of work for the tour company. So we're looking at 1000$ +, no matter how long you ride in China.
I haven't heard of somebody shipping by truck, although it sounds like a good idea. You'd have to put your bike in a sealed container that's bound from Pak to Taj, and I suspect there aren't many doing this route.

Laurent