We took Al-Aziz coach 2x1 (Rs. 2000) and reached Quetta saryab road at 7am from where we took rikshaw to ziarat adda and took the hiace to Ziarat and reached here at 10:30am safe and sound, alhamdolillah.
Enroute we did not find any sort of security situation neither even we observed security forces check points. Although we spent very little time in Quetta however ambiance was peaceful and it looked business as usual out there on roads.
The journey was comfortable overall because of the spacious sofa-like seats however tiring because of the long journey and absence of toilet facilities. For Quetta-Ziarat hiace I bought 4 seats in the middle of the van which made it less uncomfortable.
Road condition was just good overall; before Quetta there was a bad patch which gave me another reason to feel good of not taking my car. Half of Quetta-Ziarat road was in excellent highway condition while the later half was also very good.
Quetta was very cold in the morning and it is colder here in Ziarat but with plenty of sunshine. Electricity is back after long breakdown while plenty of gas to keep the heater running.
So this is the first report after we have bought some warm accessories from the market for kids and have had 'mutton rosh'. Will post more details tomorrow inshallah.
Muzzammil
Muzzammil's Travels