Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Taftan Mirjaveh Convoy in Remote Balochistan Heat
The stark, arid landscape of the Balochistan region provides the backdrop for the entire 900-kilometer border between Iran and Pakistan. This is one of the more challenging frontiers to cross in the region, a journey defined by immense distances and a complex security environment. Your trip here requires careful planning and an understanding of the local context.
Gabd Rimdan Coastal New but Uncertain Access
You will find two official land crossings between the countries. The main crossing point, and the only one reliably open to foreign nationals, is at Taftan in Pakistan, which connects to Mirjaveh in Iran. A second, newer crossing was established at Gabd-Rimdan (also known as Border Point 250) further south along the Makran Coastal Highway, but its accessibility for non-locals can be uncertain.