Zahedan

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Introducing Zahedan

Zahedan is capital of the desolate and near-lawless Sistan va Baluchestan province. It has few attractions of its own (very few), but its proximity to the only legal crossing point between Iran and Pakistan means most overlanders will stop here. Most travellers don’t stay long, and restrictive security meant that when we passed there were even fewer reasons to hang around.

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Outside Zahedan there are a couple of worthy day trips, notably to Zabol and Kuh-e Khajeh. If you’re very lucky you might be in town for a camel race (mosabagheh-ye shotor-e davani), a traditional Baluchi activity usually held in summer.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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    Iran - Pakistan,Zahedan/ Taftan - Quetta

    by henrysch 23 May 2012

    Hi I would be happy to find someone for company for this way I should arrive in Zahedan tomottow (24.5.) and plan to leave coming Friday,…
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    Iran - Pakistan,Zahedan/ Taftan - Quetta

    by henrysch 23 May 2012

    Hi I would be happy to find someone for company for this way I should arrive in Zahedan tomottow (24.5.) and plan to leave coming Friday,…
  3. ertaga avatar
    Re: From Bangkok to Greece

    by ertaga 20 May 2012

    It should be possible, although again, I would think two months would be a bit of a stretch if you want to actually enjoy and see the…

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