Activities in Karakoram Highway
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Khurpa Care
Trekkers and climbers should avail themselves of the organisation dedicated to the welfare of the Balti porters, known as khurpas (Balti for carrier). Pick up tips on how to hire khurpas responsibly, or ensure your trekking company does likewise, as well as donate equipment or money.
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Cable Cars
Across the Nandihar River, about 12km north of the bazaar on the KKH, watch for the Cable Cars (some of them just rickety seats suspended from a single cable) that connect villages on the west side of the river to the KKH. For a cheap (make an offer) thrill, try one yourself.
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Adventure Travel
Organises numerous treks, including fixed departures (check the website), and has a relaxing 'base camp' at Kachura Lake. The office is on the main road near the entrance to Mashabrum Hotel.
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Hunza Valley Experience
At the time of research Hunza Valley Experience was setting up an office opposite the Glacier Breeze Restaurant to provide trekking and cultural tours with guides and jeeps for hire.
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Pamir Trails
As the operator of Pamir Trails, Alam Jan Dario runs cultural and adventurous treks on foot or horseback into the valleys and over the passes of his spectacular homeland.
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Fishing Gear Hire
Fishing gear is cheap to hire, but the cost of a fishing licence (which can be arranged by hotel management) is US$10 for foreigners.
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Walk & Ride Pakistan Horse Treks
Organises horse treks from Phander to the Shandur Pass for the polo tournament, as well as through the Chapursan Valley in Gojal.
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Ali Haider Sadpara
A small operation for budget travellers with gear available for hire. Make inquiries at the Baltistan Tourist Cottage.
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Travel Walji's
Virtually a branch of the Gilgit office, this is a good place to inquire about jeep safaris across the Deosai Plains.
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Fisheries Office
Fishing licences are available at the Fisheries Office, and tackle can be hired from shops in the bazaar.
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Travel Walji's
Tours and jeep hire with good drivers. There is another branch at the Tourist Park Hotel on Bazaar Rd.
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Adventure Hunza
The Karim brothers can help organise short and long treks and have equipment for sale and hire.
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Concordia Expeditions
A well-known trekking and touring agency across the road from Hill Top Hotel.
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Longlife Mountaineering Equipment
For last minute equipment sales and hire, but don't expect top-shelf gear.
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