Pakistan By Road

[keyplus90]

Can anyone tell me how to find more & reliable information on how and when to drive and which way if I want to drive to Pakistan. Thanks

[Buenchico]

Just how brave are you feeling?

Pakistan shares borders with India, China, Afghanistan and India. Entry via India is illogical because you'd have to go via China to get there. Entry from Afghanistan is near suicidal because of the areas which are effectively beyond the control of the respective governments (where terrorists, war lords and various rebel groups control the area and have a nasty habit of kidnapping travellers). Iran offers a possible route but, once again, there's a high risk of nasty consequences if you venture into the border areas. Entry from China might be possible but that would mean travelling through the Hindu Kush, which is inhospitable for many reasons. (There are rebel-held areas and driving through the high mountain passes should probably only be attempted in a convoy of 4-wheel drive vehicles, preferably with an armed escort).

The straight-line distance between London and Islamabad is about 3800 miles. By road it's much further. Most routes would probably take you via Ukraine. To plan a route for the first part of the journey, enter 'London' and 'Kiev' here:
http://www.viamichelin.com
It's about 1500 miles. A driver who's used to all-day driving (e.g. a trucker) might be able to do it in 3 days but most drivers would probably need 4 days to stay alert while driving.

Once you've got to Kiev, you've only covered about a third of the driving distance and things get much slower from there on. I reckon it would probably take about 3 weeks to get to Pakistan. Also, as stated, I can't see any safe way of getting there without a specialised vehicle for the mountainous areas, a suitable back-up plan (i.e. a support vehicle and satellite radio links) and an armed escort for the 'troubled' areas.

Chris

[NORMANTHEDOG]

are you MAD,driving through pakistan is like driving through a minefield,i would doubt you would come back alive,and i MEAN that.if you are white and english you will not make it .

[shahzar]

hey, one of my family friends went to pakistan from manchester by road in late 1980s. took them 15 days...

[shamasriaz786]

brother nothing is impossibal, i have all information about this trip pakistan is not far from uk,
so far i have searched so many routes but i have found 1 quickest and easy route wich is,
england to france then belgium then netherland then germany then austria then hungary then serbia then bulgaria then turkey then iran and then pakistan



milage from my house(uk) to end of turkey were iran border is =3063 mile
if i do drive 1000 mile per day i will be on iran border in three days
may car witch is toyota pradoo doing 60 mile for £10 its mean 3063 mile for £510.50
now look this table for on minute>
feul> 60 mile for £10 £510.50
hotel for three night> £20 per night £ 60.00
ferry from uk to france> £ 60.00
toll in turkey > £ 50.00
entry fee in turkey for uk passport £ 10.00
on the way meal maximam £100.00
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total till end end of turkey = £790.50
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this total cost and three days total time just for on driver and i am traveling alone.
rest of milege and days less then this. hope now you can imagian how many miles and days and money you need for this trip make sure if you have British paasport you just need £10 Entry fees in turkey and just need one visa for iran if you have pakistani paasport too get transit visa on pakistani paasport if any one need moore information or anyone need to join us just let me know my contact email is
[email protected]
[email protected]
we are going from manchester(uk) to punjab(pakistan)
on the 29/05/2010 makesure this is life time oppertuntie(don't miss it) Media URL: http://www.pakwheels.com/forums/road-trips-vacations/130328-uk-pakistan
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[shamasriaz786]

i recently been visited to Italy by road on the way beck in car crash i had an head injury. so my doctor disqulafied me from driving but three days ago he grant me permission to drive.now recently I have replayed back from RAC they quote me the amount for (carnet de passage) they stated that once my payment been received they will issue a (carnet) within 2 weeks I have decided to leave Uk on the 1st of July.(carnet de passage) is kind of insurance certificate you can not enter in pakistan without it. unless you pay the full custome.
So many people asked me the details of this trip but no one ready yet so hopefully I am going alone. But with allots of best wishes.

[speedydude]

did you got a visa for iran, if you didnot, get it before you go. ring iranian embassy for information. iran is a safe country to drive through. crossing the border to pakistan is eassy, its just some time you get trouble travelling from toftan to quetta but not all the time. i must say 1000 miles in one day is like killing yourselfe, take more time in your and enjoy the surrounding. i would say at least two weeks to reach pakistan, nice and easy. its a longe way and you need at least one more driver with you. if you go after 15th of july we may go to the same route.

[shamasriaz786]

i did this toure bro in feb 2011 it was tooooo good

[shamasriaz786]

in my word if you have enough funds please do it atleest once in your life

[shamasriaz786]

pic of my trip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_af9Njr2RC0

[mabs]

Hi

I am interested in going Pakistan with friends from bristol to multan. Only thing is i havent got it in me to drive back. I want to leave the car there but dont think i can do so. Can I give the car as a gift to my family and come back?

Mehboob

[kash313]

i am planing a trip to india via pakistan from london ,i need loads of advise ,u can also call me or text me i will call u back 07736 955 604

[kash313]

i am planing road trip from uk to india via pakistan , i need advise ,u can also call me or text me 07736 955 604

[kash313]

any one to join me ,next month ,

[zu34ir79]

Hi I am planning to take this route from Leeds to Rawalpindi at the end of May 2011 or beginning of June 2011. Best time to go as days are longer so you can do more driving through the day.

[goldensohail]

I have a 4X4 parked in Turkey, fully services and ready to to Pakistan from Turkey via Iran. Anyone who likes to join is very welcome for the life time adventure. Call Sohail on 07957338905

[goldensohail]

I have a Honda 4X4 parked in Turkey, ready to travel to Pakistan via Iran. Please call Sohail on 07957338905 if you to join the adventure.

[asad12012]

Hi wish all of you good luck. i also apprciate and salute the confident and couragous nation called Pakistani. I would love to do this trip from London (uk) to Pakistan Peshawar during this year i.e 2012. Any one interestred please contact me on : [email protected].

Lets make it the sooneer the better.
thanks for your time.
w salams

bye

[asad12012]

Hi good luck to all.
I would like to make the tip from London to Peshawar/Islamabad during 2012 the sooner the better. I need ifromation about obtaining an Iranian visa either on British or Paksitan Passport. I

[asad12012]

to make this trip from London to Pakistan ..need information how to get an Irani visa and i would welcoem travel friends to take on this advenure jointly. Any one out there to participate with me in this adventure .

thanks

salams

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