Information on the Khyber pass

cobra · May 30th, 2005, 18:13

has any body been to the kayber pass?
Hi, going to Punjab, last 2 weeks in September, is it possible to see the Khyber pass or not?

cyberhippie · May 30th, 2005, 18:35

For info on Pakistan may I refer you to out esteemed member: Volga_Volga's Pakistan forum!!
Pakistan Travel Forum

volga_volga · Jun 2nd, 2005, 21:41

cheers, Cyber, but as from last night, the whole ezboard website has been under attack and the content is currently wiped out of almost all forums

god knows when they restore (and what will be restored)

well to answer the Khyber Pass question, yes, it is possible to visit, any tourist guide in Peshawar can arrange a car, and required visitor permit and armed guard at the Political Agent office in Peshawar. You can start asking at your hotel

the trip takes 4 hours (there and back), you can stop for pictures any time you like

depending on the class of hotel you stay

you can pay (for everything) from Rs 800 to Rs 3000, with not much difference in the quality of service... Pak rupies, of course

any more questions, pls post here for the time being

cobra · Jun 3rd, 2005, 23:02

Tank you for reply, can u go up the pass by train, and can u go in safety.
Only my friend insists on going but I’m not so happy.

cyberhippie · Jun 3rd, 2005, 23:34

Aah Volga what a bummer after all the passion and hard work! I hope the providor can back everything up for you!!!
Keep smiling kid you did a great thing over there!

volga_volga · Jun 3rd, 2005, 23:40

cobra, one of the guys on Pak Travel Forum was going by train (pre-arranged trip by a tourist agency last December) but it was cancelled at last minute. I understand the train runs only by arrangement for tourists (mainly, train enthusiasts from GB) AND cost a fortune.

is it safe? I would think so. it is border area which means loaded with Pak Army guys and local tribal police force. the border at Khyber is the main gateway for imported goods from Afghanistan, and the road and the pass is loaded with huge trucks, usual commercial traffic. what is there to be scared of??

you will also have a personal guard with Kalashnikov, he will accompany you everywhere you go once you leave Peshawar in direction of the Khyber Pass.

volga_volga · Jun 3rd, 2005, 23:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberhippie

Aah Volga what a bummer after all the passion and hard work! I hope the providor can back everything up for you!!!
Keep smiling kid you did a great thing over there!

Cyber I do!! the greatest thing is that since the crash we have already a couple of new members asking questions, so I expect it will be a matter of days before we put the Pak knowledge base back on line! just need to locate those knowledgeable members

Pakistani Traveler · Jun 10th, 2005, 00:52

Hi Cobra
Check this link for the train info on Khyber pass area.
http://www.gerrystravel.com/packeges/khybersteam.html

cobra · Jun 10th, 2005, 17:31

Thanks very body for there help and guidance.
Looking forward to my trip, hopefully to the pass

May 30th, 2005, 18:13	#1
cobra Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: london Posts: 29	Information on the Khyber pass has any body been to the kayber pass? Hi, going to Punjab, last 2 weeks in September, is it possible to see the Khyber pass or not?

Jun 2nd, 2005, 21:41	#3
volga_volga Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,460	Khyber Pass cheers, Cyber, but as from last night, the whole ezboard website has been under attack and the content is currently wiped out of almost all forums god knows when they restore (and what will be restored) well to answer the Khyber Pass question, yes, it is possible to visit, any tourist guide in Peshawar can arrange a car, and required visitor permit and armed guard at the Political Agent office in Peshawar. You can start asking at your hotel the trip takes 4 hours (there and back), you can stop for pictures any time you like depending on the class of hotel you stay you can pay (for everything) from Rs 800 to Rs 3000, with not much difference in the quality of service... Pak rupies, of course any more questions, pls post here for the time being __________________ Tibetan Orphanage School in China My other favourite place is Pakistan Travel Forum

Jun 3rd, 2005, 23:40	#6
volga_volga Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,460	Khyber Railway cobra, one of the guys on Pak Travel Forum was going by train (pre-arranged trip by a tourist agency last December) but it was cancelled at last minute. I understand the train runs only by arrangement for tourists (mainly, train enthusiasts from GB) AND cost a fortune. is it safe? I would think so. it is border area which means loaded with Pak Army guys and local tribal police force. the border at Khyber is the main gateway for imported goods from Afghanistan, and the road and the pass is loaded with huge trucks, usual commercial traffic. what is there to be scared of?? you will also have a personal guard with Kalashnikov, he will accompany you everywhere you go once you leave Peshawar in direction of the Khyber Pass.

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May 30th, 2005, 18:35	#2
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,014	For info on Pakistan may I refer you to out esteemed member: Volga_Volga's Pakistan forum!! Pakistan Travel Forum

Jun 3rd, 2005, 23:02	#4
cobra Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: london Posts: 29	Tank you for reply, can u go up the pass by train, and can u go in safety. Only my friend insists on going but I’m not so happy.

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,014	Aah Volga what a bummer after all the passion and hard work! I hope the providor can back everything up for you!!! Keep smiling kid you did a great thing over there!

Jun 10th, 2005, 00:52	#8
Pakistani Traveler Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Islamabad Posts: 4	Hi Cobra Check this link for the train info on Khyber pass area. http://www.gerrystravel.com/packeges/khybersteam.html

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cobra Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: london Posts: 29	Thanks very body for there help and guidance. Looking forward to my trip, hopefully to the pass

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