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India-Pakistan
EU envoys on holiday at Khyber Pass
2007-04-19
A Distinguish group of ambassadors mostly from the European Union consisting of Germany, Finland, Austria, Sweden, Netherlands, Hungry and United Kingdom accompanied by their families and friends visited Khyber Pass onboard the Khyber Steam Safari.

The group was warmly welcomed at the Jamrud Railway Station with bagpipe band display. Two vintage Victorian steam engine pushed and pulled the train carrying the honored guests on the wheels through 18 tunnels, numerous bridges and culverts through the historic and rugged Mountains of the Khyber Pass amidst excitement and fascination. On arrival at Landi Kotal the Distinguished guest were escorted by smartly dressed contingent of Khyber Riffles to Michni check post where they were briefed about the Pak-Afghan Border, its location, history, Strategic and trade importance over the years.

Later on the group visited Khyber Riffles Mess for Lunch, followed by the presentation of martial dances and Visit to the Gallery and they also visited the Tribal Heritage Museum developed by the Khyber Riffles to educate visitors about the lifestyle, culture heritage and handicrafts of the native tribes. The guest hailed the arrangements and the hospitality extended on the Khyber steam safari trip which is a joint venture of PR, FC and Sehrai Rail tours.
Posted by:Seafarious

#2  Dusty place but some good local food.

The pass was (is) famous even during the Russian Afghan occupation for the smuggling. In the last year of the war I can remember seeing Russian refrigerators coming through on the back of trucks. A very surreal sight.
Posted by: Icerigger   2007-04-19 02:47  

#1  Hey! Where'd you get my picture??

That's nice about the safari. One day I'd like to visit the archaeological sites in Iraq without getting blown up, too.
Posted by: Angie Schultz   2007-04-19 00:28  

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