Caravanistan

So far have travelled with a Garmin Inreach to India, Nepal, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan. No one has been particularly interested in it (or anything else in our car) at the border crossings. I’ve left it mounted in a rear window of our car for continuous tracking. In all cases the bord...

RIGHT HAND DRIVE CARS NOT ALLOWED IN TAJIKISTAN - Hi - we entered Tajikistan from Uzbekistan at Oybek border last week, driving our Australian Toyota Landcruiser. Took about 1+ hrs to exit UZ side. then through a short no-mans land to Tajikistan side. At the gate the guard asked us to leave our car ...

Hi we just shipped our Landcruiser from Melbourne to Mumbai in March 2023. Currently in India and heading to Nepal for Tibet-China-Kyrgyzstan crossing in May. Agree with comments about shipping into Mumbai - it is a bureaucratic nightmare, but secure seems improved as we witnessed the container open...

That’s good to know. can it be done from India?

We’re also travelling that route but in the other direction as we’re coming from Australia - interested in sharing info as we learn more including whatsapp group

Have been told that visa for land crossing must be tourist category. Transit visa is only for air arrivals/departures max 72 hours. Long wait time for a Visa app in Australia- 6 weeks to get an appointment due to high demand. Tourist visa still not available. Also I believe visa app needs to be in c...

Interested in how Garmin Inreach is viewed across these countries. Is a “gps map device” considered ok vs a “satellite phone” ?

Also following - keen for info about this route for self drive mid 2023

We’re also actively seeking a Chinese visa to drive from Pakistan Khunjerab pass to Kyrgystan in June. No tourist visas available yet. Transit visa is for 72 hrs airport arrival only. . We meet our vehicle in India next week so will be crossing our fingers for a change in the visa rules once we get ...

We are hoping to cross Khunjerab pass Pakistan to Kyrgystan in May 2023. Driving our own vehicle so will be travelling with a guide company. Tourist visa is still not available but I wonder if anyone knows about the possibility of a transit visa (G class), instead? Also can a crossing be done from K...