Iran -> Pakistan

[Babakoto]

Hi,

this summer we want to travel overland from Iran to Pakistan (from Zahedan to Quetta). Does anybody has recent experiences crossing this border (safety).

many thanks.

Edwin
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[mark_uk]

did this way back in 1986 so i cant offer you recent advice, all i will say is be very carfull around this ares (balochistan) mainly on the Pakistan side as the have bandits around here.

[wildnomad]

Hi there,
I used to work for an overland company and drove from Kathmandu to Cairo, several times in the last 5 years. This border crossing is not the greatest. On the Pakistani side you have Quetta which is politically unstable, and if you drive further into Pakistan you travel through the Baluchistan desert on the infamous 'robbers road' which is a well know area for bandits. The area is tribal, which means it's not under government control and they pretty much make up their own rules. On the Iranian side, it is pretty much desert - there used to be the fantastic mud citidel of Bam, but sadly this was destroyed by a massive earthquake a few years ago.
If you are planning to drive through Pakistan (which incidentally is one of my favourite countries) there are plenty of police complexes along the way, and they are happy for you to pull in and spend the night within the police complex for security.
Hope this helps
Nat
ps I work for a travel company and we run a lot of trips in Pakistan, so if you'd like a bit more info drop me a line

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Nat: welcome to the board. I see you've made yourself comfortable...welcome. Please put your web link in your signature file. We discourage direct emails being posted.

...aslo, keep timeframes in mind, the original poster was asking about a trip for "next summer" in December of 2006. The information you provided is helpful, but I imagine they've already made the journey.
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[Ayurveda15]

I can't recommend you not to use that road. As said before, this road is known for its unsecurity, not only for bandits but also because it is used as the opium and drug road.
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[wre2wre]

So you sugest to avoid the roads because of safety?
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[Ayurveda15]

it's about that! 95% of kidnappings are done on the roads of the region...
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[chibby123]

The big trips across Iran/Pakistan were all well and good in the 70s but considering how dangerous Pakistan is at the moment especially in remote parts, Im going to be avoiding it till its a bit safer!
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[sonjica]

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[amripatr]

Well, once I were travelling to Iraq!
So... it is bether to don't use roads, be sure, that you aren't on road at night, because then all friendly roomers may become dangeros

[2d0k]

i think the situation in that particular place is more volatile now.. i suggest that you choose a different route which is much safer.. Pakistan right now is having trouble with India.. one wrong turn, and something bad might happen between Iran and Pakistan also.. just be careful if you still want to take this route to Pakistan..
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[Trev]

Iran seems to have problems with everyone which is a bit stupid since they kindof need some allies out that way. Guess they not exactly pleased with Pakistan being too friendly (in theory) with the US.

As for India - aren't they always having a war of words with Pakistan? Is it even possible to cross from India to Pakistan these days or have they closed that border again?

Trev
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[smileyang]

I realy want to ,but I have to work in summer!I have graduated from school.and my parents
will not provide money for my traveller now.they say I must earn money by myself!
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