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RE: Islamabad to Kaghan bus service

by chitralguyimran 05 May 2012

No direct bus from Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Daewoo operates buses to Abbotabad as mentioned above.
RE: As a female travelling on my own, any areas to avoid in Pakistan?

by Jeraboa 01 April 2012

Gender isn't so much of an issue when it comes to which areas to avoid, they're the same for all travellers. Most of Khyber Pakhtunwa…
Re: Islamabad to Kaghan bus service

by naeemsahito 26 March 2012

No direct bus service from Islamabad to Kaghan is available. Though there are few option. Daewoo runs frequent (comfortable) bus service…
Re: Karakorum detours

by pq 06 March 2012

The inescapable fact about Indus Kohistan is that the locals aren't friendly. It was bad enough when I rolled through in '96 - it's much…
RE: Karakorum detours

by stacky 03 March 2012

We cycled the standard route in the 90's but know of many who have cycled the 2 alternative sections that u mention. My understanding…
RE: Suggestions for 2 weeks holiday

by jjsg 01 March 2012

Hi. I think you have already exhausted Pakistan if you have done Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu and want to stay in decent hotels. I would…
Re: GSM SIM Cards

by ilesmark 14 February 2012

Too right! It doesn't go anywhere north of Abbotabad (at least, it didn't in 2007) and not only that it doesn't even store texts on its…
Son of a goat meat trader---

by yurdamnskippy 11 February 2012

AP Exclusive: Bali bomb made using rice ladle By JIM GOMEZ and NINIEK KARMINI | Associated Press – 8 hrs ago … JAKARTA, Indonesia ( …
RE: getting a visa for pakistan in delhi

by talk2u 06 February 2012

I agree it is easy to get Pak visa on Australian passport in Australian either in Sydney or Canberra. Yes don't mention in the itinerary…
Re: getting a visa for pakistan in delhi

by emmeff 06 February 2012

Use your Australian passport to get the Pak visa in Australia. There's a consulate in Sydney, or the quick and cheerful [High Commission…
RE: Pakistan Itinerary -- July 2012 -- Northern Part -- What do you think?

by sputnikboy 25 January 2012

What's the problem with Abbottabad? I wouldn't mind stopping there, I heard it's a nice city. I think that as long as I stay away from…
RE: Pakistan Itinerary -- July 2012 -- Northern Part -- What do you think?

by emmeff 24 January 2012

Looks like a great trip. But it's a pretty tight schedule. There is the prospect of vehicle breakdowns, road closures and other unforeseen…
RE: Onward/return ticket required for entry?

by emmeff 19 December 2011

Even without a return ticket, you should provide some form of itinerary with your visa application. This would indicate when and where…
RE: Up-to-date info about invitation letter for Pakistan

by emmeff 12 December 2011

> I'm about to apply for a pak visa in Copenhagen or Oslo (Danish/EU citizen). As you're Danish and there's an embassy in your country,…
Re: Pakistan Travel Safety?

by pakguy 02 December 2011

During travelling in Pakistan, traveller must avoid the trouble zone like tribal area ( No go area for the foreigners) and gathering…
RE: Abbottābad - Can you visit Bin Ladens Hideout?

by ocean_pacific 18 November 2011

Non of the foreigner would be given permission by relevant departments to go near the Osam's residence in Abbottabad.
RE: Abbottābad - Can you visit Bin Ladens Hideout?

by pakguy 17 November 2011

i think, it would be better to skip Abbotabad.
RE: Abbottābad - Can you visit Bin Ladens Hideout?

by chitralguyimran 17 November 2011

Bonjour from Peshawar, danisalva1 Even to Abbotabad, through the relevant departments' permission and permit, one could take an arrang…
RE: Uch Sharif offlimits for foreigners? Bahawalpur too ?

by chitralguyimran 17 November 2011

In past # 17, whatever I mentioned that was before Abbotabad and Davis' incidents, the enlightened journalists on the board know what…
Re: Abbottābad - Can you visit Bin Ladens Hideout?

by pakguy 15 October 2011

@28,, You say all in few lines. Some time baksheesh also do nothing here . Due to the current political scenario, things are much chang…
RE: Abbottābad - Can you visit Bin Ladens Hideout?

by beck 15 October 2011

not sure i even want to wade in to most of this but - no. you'll get arrested. it's not closed to foreigners - and this is the problem.…
RE: Abbottābad - Can you visit Bin Ladens Hideout?

by dremarek 12 October 2011

i tried to visit his house in august. the house was surrounded by checkpoints. none of which would let me have a look, even with baksheesh.…
RE: Abbottābad - Can you visit Bin Ladens Hideout?

by mozumbus 12 October 2011

#25 I guess there is no political turmoil. However there are areas in the country which are not considered safe, especially adjoining…
Re: Abbottābad - Can you visit Bin Ladens Hideout?

by pakguy 12 October 2011

*+The only people that I know that would travel to see where Bin Laden was hiding out are friends at the newspaper, and they are paid…
RE: Abbottābad - Can you visit Bin Ladens Hideout?

by hyginstsforindia 12 October 2011

#20. Honestly, I haven't been to Pakistan or Bangladesh. My sister in law just returned from there, she has family there. I would not…