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Originally Posted by digger1 (Post 435165)

Hi, I just felt the need to post a brief account of what I have done in Pakistan. I am a solo rider with a British passport going from the UK to Nepal.
I spent three weeks driving through Iran and had an excellent time there, everybody very friendly.
I crossed into Pakistan at Taftan, on the 29th July and left at Wagah on the 1st September. In that month I have driven over 4000 MILES. I spent most of my time in the North driving from Lahore up the KKH to Gilgit. This I used as a base to go out to Scardu, Hushie and the Deosai plain. I then continued up the KKH to Karimabad then onto the Khunjerab pass, the border with China. Crossing the lake with my motorbike by boat Fantastic. Then from Gilgit I drove to Chitral going over the Shandur pass. Driving this way to Chitral you DON'T need an NOC permit, going from the other direction you do. Unfortunately I couldn't drive to visit the Kalash as the road had been washed away in two places, so had to walk and catch transport on the other side of the landslide. Then from Chitral down south and back to Lahore.
The point I am trying to make is that the whole time I have been in Pakistan I have received nothing but friendship, generousity and kindness. A lot of Pakistani people are really finding it Tough at the moment. The tourist industry has been hit really hard this year. In the Month that I was there I only met less than 12 Europeans, there are a few Japanese and Korean's. I am not telling everybody to drop everything and go to Pakistan, YES there are SECURITY issues, yes you do get ARMED ESCORTS in some places.May be I was lucky. All that I can say from my personal experience is that I really loved my time there and was sorry to leave.

Inshallah I will return.

Hi Digger

Many thanks for al your info
Just obtained Pakistan Visa, currently in India.
Planning to enter around April.
Do you have any GPS locations IE camp sites, Points of interest etc etc
We are driving a 11000Kg 4x4 MOTORHOME

Cheers
Fearless
Double Dutch World Safari | 4WD Overlanders
robert.vandenhoven@facebook.com

Welcome to Pakistan Fearless.
Please feel free to ask for any information that you may need, would be a pleasure helping/guiding you.
Hopefully soon youre gonna discover the worlds best kept secret, Pakistan :)
Cheers
Omar

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Originally Posted by Omie (Post 446147)

Hi Omar

Currenty in India, Loking at around End of March or Mid April.
Areas of interest
KKH (we have a 11000KG truck (4X4) told aout huge land slide and need t use Ferry?
GPS Location Overlander Camp Islamabad
Can we enter Pakistan from the far north West of India or ony via Waghan?
Kyber pass is it possible.

Cheers
Fearless

Only open border between India & Pakistan is Wagah. Regarding the landslide, google Lake Attabad & you will see what you are in for...northern Pakistan is so beautiful. Don't miss Karimabad, Skardu, Deosai plains...since you have a big truck, always be prepared to wait on blocked roads. Enjoy!

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Originally Posted by Fearless (Post 446385)

Hi Fearless,
March/April is excellent weather wise for Pakistan but the high passes open around end of May or June.
Trucks routinely get transported across the lake on boats and government managed big crafts. Those are expensive and ply at fixed times. If you want I can get you contact numbers of the locals and you can get latest info.
Camping site in Islamabad is a very famous landmark situated near the main road entering Islamabad from Lahore. Any policeman or taxi driver will guide you. I don't have but can get the coordinates if you need.
Wagah is the only road border crossing between India and Pakistan for all practical purposes. There are 3 in Kashmir region which is NW but only locals or UN is using them.
Khyber pass is fabulous but risky due to its proximity with Afghanistan and war. Even Ambassadors were kidnapped so please stay away from this area.
Maybe one day the stupid and cruel Afghan wars that started in the 70s will finish and we will be able to visit this beautiful country as I did in 1977.

Cheers

Islamabad Tourists camping site

Coordinates: 33°42'17"N 73°5'18"E

Tourists Camping Site - Islamabad

Hi Digger-Niello and Omie

Many thanks for the response, will keep you guys up to date when we cross.
Currently in Udaipur on our way to Goa for Christmas.

Cheers
Fearless

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Hello Omar,
Thanks for all the useful info. I am planning a trip to Pakistan for next june and have all the paperwork except a Letter of invitation. Do you know about how to get one or who to contact so that I might get one?

I got mine from lost horizons treks & tours. Wasn't too pricey...