Caravanistan

Bukhara - USD 8,000/8,200. We were offered 9,400 for euro.

Tajikistan - entered from Kyrgistan on motor cycle - was given 15 days on bike customs, even though Visa valid for 45 days. Met others whom advised small fine if bike stays longer of somewhere around 40som Uzbekistan - entered from Tajikistan on motor cycle - customer declaration of driver has vehic...

Married Australian couple travelling on own motor cycle (two up). Applied in Bishkek, followed the pro for a instructions. Did not put URGENT as we figured we would either get it or not. Asked "can we pick up in Dushanbe" advised yes. Embassy offical advised would take 2 weeks. Invitation letter/ema...

Yes we can confirm LOI not required for Iran Visa - pickup from Islamabad. Embassy offical not happy when you pay someone for LOI and believe you do not trust them etc. we did e-visa and had no problems. Called Embassy to confirm and received date and time for interview/appointment. Received Visa sa...

This is correct, we travelled through Gilgit Baltistan and Hunza Valley over KKH into China. No need for NOC. If you travel from Naran over Bulbusar pass - no escorts. You are supposed to get a pass for Gilgit Baltistan area from the check point - which they issue staying how long you intend to be i...

No tour

Hi, we applied for Iran Visa and picked up in Islamabad. Did not need LOI - in fact the Embassy official spefically asked us to confirm that we did not pay anyone for LOI. We were upfront about travelling overland on our motorcycle and it was noted in our passports with our Pakistan Visa. I can only...