Dear Dosto !
I am glad to again share one more sensational travelling ride which indeed was a real adventure. Why the current experience is so appealing ….! Just read till the end, see the pictures and I am sure that you will find all thrilling, passions, motivations and beauty.
Myself is Shariq Jamil (Gul Khan) aur dosto, it has been always exciting to visit remote areas on “Two Wheel” especially when it comes to visit the BALUCHISTAN.
Firstly, I would like to share the route I took :
1. Karachi
2. Zero Point, Uhal, Bela
3. Khuzdar
4. Kalat
5. Mastung
6. Quetta
7. Chaman
8. Ziarat
9. Harnai
10. Karachi
As being an enthusiast traveller, this time I decided to take myself again to the hidden sanctuary of Beautiful Baluchistan on two wheels while keeping in mind and ready to face the severe winter.
Firstly, I planned on papers, which included the destination, tea, food spots / restaurants, washroom facilities etc. The plan I made to visit, was as following:
1st Destination : Zero Point (To take rest, have a cup of tea, watering yourself and refresh)
2nd Destination : Uthal (Same as above)
3rd Destination : Bella (Same as above including food top up)
4th Destination : Khuzdar
(To repack your luggage, take 2 to 3 hours proper rest, if reached at night then rest till the dawn).
5th Destination : Kalat (To take rest, have a cup of tea, watering yourself and refresh)
6th Destination : Mastung (To take rest, have a cup of tea, watering yourself and refresh)
7th Destination : Quetta (Exploring areas, market, foods and Night Stay)
8th Destination : Chaman (Pak-Afghan border, exploring Chaman and market etc)
9th Destination : Ziarat (Ziarat Residency, exploring mountains and Night Stay)
10th Destination : Harnai (Dozakh tanki, exploring mountains and beauty)
I took the below items which are the must recommended carryings for every Bike riders:
1. Spare Key along with safety gears. (Most important)
2. Tyre changing complete tool with spare tubes.
3. Speed, clutch, break wire x 1 each.
4. Clutch and break lever x 2 each.
5. Specific number/size wrench tool, plier, +/- screw driver etc.
6. Spare light bulb and spare oil. (Just as a safety measurement).
7. Digital / Manual Air pump. (Manual is recommended).
8. Tow Rope.
9. MAP and all relevant contact information.
10. All documents of Bike, License, Identity card etc .
11. 1st Aid Kit.
12. A small knife, scissor and general tool kits which include +/- Screw driver, plier etc.
13. Emergency Light (good to have a chargeable from car charging system).
14. Water bottle, dry fruits, nimko etc.
15. Toiletries.
16. A trouser along with a T-Shirt or two.
17. Sandals/Chappals.
18. Get oil and oil filter changed before travelling.
19. Camera, extra battery, power bank and charging accessories etc.
20. Spare money.
21. Reusable shopping bags or shoppers.
22. A pair of pillow, blanket and camp. (If adventurers enough to camp rather than hoteling) along with chaddar (to make a picnic site).
23. Duaey, good will, strong vision and power to print all happiness in memory forever.
I shopped all these from different markets, got bike refreshed from mechanics, changed oil etc and got all refreshment from super stores etc.
Finally, the day arrived and left the home at 10.00 P.M. After leaving out form Karachi, have a cup of tea at HUB city then left for Zero point. After around 3 hours (due to traffic and rest spot) I was at Zero point. Again, had a cup of tea to stay fresh. Left again for next destination. I decided to bypass bela and directly reach to Khuzdar to have ample amount of time for rest. I was there in Khuzdar before the dawn. I stayed over a hotel to have breakfast and rest around 5 hours. Had a bit nap and refreshed myself again with a strong cup of tea. At 11 A.M I left for Quetta.
It is advisable to stop only on famous and presentable hotels to avoid and minimize the risks of unseen incidents.
The sun was on full swing and the day was as bright as diamond. The beautiful road made it a lovely and never forgettable ride. Passing the mountain ranges and deserts, I finally reached at Kalat where I had local foods and stuff. Soof after resting a hour or two, I left for next destination. It was almost night when I entered in to the Quetta city.
Who can resist not to eat the very famous locals food especially Afghani Pulao, Dunmba B.B.Q and not least, hot cup of tea and kahwa. All these made the memories full of tastes.
The next day, I enrooted to the longest border of Pakistan and reached at about 11:00 A.M at Pak-Afghan Border, “Chaman”. I visited the restricted permitted border area and shopped from the market of Chaman on way back to the Ziarat.
I reach the Ziarat top and held a camping site. The night was a bit frozen.
The very next day, I explored the Quad-e-Azam Residency, then moved to the Dozakh tanki ( A must explore place) and Harnai. There were strange and unique mountains series in Harnai. Truly, the remote areas of Baluchistan are real gems for tourists and tourism.
After visiting all these places, I finally decided to go back to the sweet home and reached Karachi safely taking the same route. Very important to mention that on the way back, special due care needs to be taken due to the “THAKAN”, “NATURAL FATIGUE” and must have “Proper Rest”.
