Is crossing Iran to Pakistan safe? (page 2 of 5)

I can't bring myself to recommend things I know are risky to others without warning them about those risks.

After that, the person can decide whether to take the risk or not, fully informed.

I know there are travelers currently in red zones. Some are even in war zones.

Just a handful.

Well, if we must...! We're really far from the spirit of adventure and sharing here. Thanks to Juan Paolo for his insights. 😉

We're on a travelers' forum, not an adventurers' forum. 🙂

Party pooper! How many times has Iran closed its borders since 1979?

I’m just being cautious!

(How many times has a disease disrupted global travel before 2020? None. And yet...)

"Adventure begins at dawn At the dawn of every morning Adventure begins then As the light washes our hands Adventure begins at dawn And dawn guides us on the way Adventure is the treasure We discover every morning" – Jacques Brel.

Even Alexandre Dumas, during his journey through Russia and the Caucasus, called it "Voyage au Caucase"—let’s spare ourselves the subtleties of French semantics.

Might be interesting to start a discussion about adventure and travel in the Travelers' Reflections section?

Hello, First, you’ll need a visa in advance (don’t mention a problematic profession), plus a carnet de passage—the tourism office guy in Tabriz can help with the CDP. In Iran, you’ll receive an amazing welcome from the locals; you’ll be invited everywhere. However, avoid discussing politics, respect local customs and religion, and dress appropriately. The south is also stunning, and you can cross into Pakistan by following the coast from Chabahar. I’ve been to Iran several times and will definitely go back. Don’t just pass through—Iran is full of wonders!

Hello, Don’t believe the nonsense from Western media—it’s not the reality on the ground, not by a long shot.

A statement that hits the nail on the head. And I’d add, not just for Iran. Unfortunately, all we get in the West is "political" media.

Politics, geopolitics, dictatorships, and all that—we don’t give a damn ;) (to keep it polite) when it comes to our travels. It’s always been like that, and it’ll keep going. It’s open, so we go and adapt on the spot.

I agree with Attila’s message—I also think your overland trip to India via the Middle East really should take into account, at least a little, the geopolitics and regimes in power in these countries. The current tragic situation in Kashmir and its upcoming consequences should make you think a bit more seriously about the idea of just "adapting" on the spot... Right?

No change for me—there’s no such thing as zero risk, nowhere, not even in France. And unfortunately, some people confuse risk with danger. I’d advise those interested in these trips to check out WhatsApp groups for travelers currently in those areas, where you can get a clear idea of the reality on the ground. As for those who, without ever having set foot in these countries, bombard you with negative info pulled from their own cowardly imaginations... (censored)

If you're reading this, you're not going anywhere

4 million tourists per year...

Exactly. Or if the experience is outdated. Also, advising to cross Iran without interacting with the locals is completely nonsensical.

Iran and its people deserve better than that..

If I understand you correctly, there’s absolutely no danger in traveling to Iran?

And what would you say if someone who followed your advice ended up "stuck" in Iran?

If you're watching this, you're not going anywhere

I go where I want with my eyes wide open.

Usually, it's in medical situations that I take risks. But not when it comes to geopolitical risks—the odds just aren’t in your favor. 🙂

There’s danger everywhere—being at high school in Nantes yesterday, crossing the street in front of your home, or attending a dance at the Bataclan a few years ago. Isn’t traveling about heading into the unknown? Otherwise, it’s just tourism in Spain or Portugal. Traveling is taking a risk (which isn’t the same as danger) AND knowing how to assess it by getting information from the right people and staying updated on current events. It’s about distinguishing media propaganda from reality. In six months, Trump may have bombed their nuclear plants—directly or through Israel—maybe we’ll be in World War III, or... or... My answer applies to now... and right now, you can cross Iran or stay there without any particular danger or risk if you follow what I mentioned in my previous post. Best regards,

None of this answers my question. Well, a little bit, since there's an "if"...

So it's not without risks.

I’d say ESPECIALLY in France 😄

I’d say ESPECIALLY in France 😄

It’s obvious that in Switzerland you’re way, way less at risk... when you cross Geneva you have to stay alert all the time—imagine if you drift over the white line, suddenly three police cars surround you (especially if you’ve got French plates...). So yeah, in Iran it’s actually a lot more chill...😏