Caravanistan

Hi there,

No idea regarding Pakistan parking.

In India you are not allowed (entry with Carnet de passages/2018) to park your car for more than 6 month without a special permit.

Unfortunately I do not know where to get this permission.

Safe travelling!

Any information regarding Taftan border?
Friend of mine is overlanding back to Europe, currently in Karimabad .... Due to be at the border within a fortnight.

There are rumours that it's closed?!

Can someone clarify?

Thx in advance!

Definitely works in opposite direction.

Hi Daniela (& husband :)), we did more or less what you are planning to do last year (Germany - Ukraine - RUS - KZ - UZB - TDJ - KIR - PRC - PAK - IND - Nepal). It is possible to cross China, but you need an agency and get a visa (with fake itinerary). Agency provides (or should provide) all doc...

Hi there,

Last year I met an Australian guy who bought a cheap (sth around 3000$) Chinese dirtbike in Almaty.
He rode through the 'stans with it.
If it helps you I could try to get in touch with him to get the details.... Just drop me a pm.

Enjoy the preparation...

Hi Tabea,

wouldn't it be easier to apply for 2 single entry e-visa?

We stayed in Guesthouse Roma, as well as a travel group on a booked jeep tour did. It is very easy to find. Follow the main road, direction Langar. Take the first street to the right after crossing the bridge. The guesthouse is located about 50 metres, right side. You can even see it on the pic on t...

Hi there,

The Letter of Invitation (LOI) has to be issued by a Chinese Tourist Agency that is accredited by the Chinese Government.

It contains dates, hotel names, cities to be visited and - most important a red stamp.

Hope that helps

Hi self-drivers ;) I want to add our 'chinese odysee' We are 2 gernans riding two German licensed motorbikes. The agency of our choice was Tibetmoto. It's run by a German guy and apparently (according to their website) official partner of BMW. Before the trip. All questions answered very detailed. H...

Tasha96 wrote:We're driving a UAZ 452 (Buhanka) so our speed is a bit limited, haha

...at least you don't have to be afraid of the potholed stretch around Bukhara & the130 km towards the border

Happy & Safe travelling