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RE: If it's possiable to go to hunza valley in winter

by ocean_pacific 13 December 2011

Well,NATCO operates bus service from Rawalpindi ( Pirwadhai bus station to Gilgit as well as to Ali Abad (Hunza) and it takes about 20…
RE: Visit to Gilgit/Hunza/Sost/Khanjreeb

by mozumbus 03 August 2011

Hi and Aoa Amir [I visited Northern areas, back in 2008, |http://www.flickr.com/photos/29868685@N05/sets/72157609523366581/] with almost…
RE: Rush Phari

by Giora 15 June 2011

Hi, I'd just like to add to the above post, which gives very good advice. I've also done this trek without a guide, and personally I…
Re: Recommend a route

by kareemjojohn 11 May 2011

Welcome to Pakistan, I'd recommend you the route:- Day 01: Islamabad - Chilas Day 02: Chilas - Fairy Meadows take a jeep from Raiko…
Travel in Hunza between the short treks

by albinanew 23 April 2011

I plan to travel in Hunza between the short treks (Fairy meadows - Tarashing (for Rupal trek), Gilgit - Minapin (for Rakaposhi trek),…
Re: China-Pakistan border. Khunjerab pass

by olifrommunich 05 November 2010

Hey, I'm German, from Munich, and just crossed the Khunjerab Pass coming from Kashgar via Tashghorkan. And I must say it was the easiest…
Re: Karakoram Highway--Is it open after the recent flooding?

by rakaposhipahar 03 August 2010

There was a government report that there were three bridges out around Naran. There is so much devastation and so many priorities that…
July 2010: KKH Kashgar - Islamabad

by artsem 31 July 2010

Here`s a quick recap of the current situation along the KKH as I experienced it during the last three weeks: *Kashgar - Sost* There`s…
RE: Northern Pakistan - Summer 2010 Update (flood)

by Raki_Man 01 June 2010

Karimabad is too high to be flooded. The helicopter goes from Karimbad to Passu- sometimes with a stop on the way. Northwards minibuse…
RE: Helicopter down KKH

by Raki_Man 28 May 2010

I was told in Karimabad this morning that police have blocked the low-lying sections of the KKH between Gilgit and Karimibad. People…
RE: KKH landslide. China -Pakistan

by thepeshawarguy 09 April 2010

Hi, Visas on arrival are granted to travelers on arrival at Sost unless they have changed the policy lately. They used to grant tourist…
RE: KKH landslide. China -Pakistan

by nurmomad 09 April 2010

I am not sure about the visa at Sost issue. However, when the Khunjrav pass open you will be able to travel to Hunza. Take a van from…
RE: cycling KKH via Kunjerab Pass

by careemjojohn 31 March 2010

Kenl they will charge $60 (on Pakistan side SOST) and issue a 30 days entry pass into Pakistan, You can extend it from the DC office…
Re: The Karakoram

by chitralguy 11 March 2010

Bonjour, The temporary lake that is formed after the landslide at Ataabad on KKH would be drained in the coming weeks according to media…
RE: Kashgar to Pakistan- KKH

by Raki_Man 13 February 2010

Aliabad, February 13: The much awaited motor boats sent by NDMA reached Hunza today to facilitate movement of commuters and other suppli…
RE: Kashgar to Pakistan- KKH

by Raki_Man 06 February 2010

The road remains closed and work proceeds at a snail pace. From Pamir Times- Gilgit, February 5: Vulnerability of the only access route…
Massive landslide destroys most of Attabad – Hunza, KKH blocked

by careemjojohn 05 January 2010

*Hunza, January 4:* A massive landslide has destroyed most of the endangered Attabad village of Hunza valley. Contrary to the reports…
RE: Pakistan Backpacking, is it Safe for americans?

by Ben8900 26 November 2009

Hi, I am in Karimabad (Hunza) at the moment where the weather is sunny and windy but chilly, Rakaposhi, DIran and Spantik are behind…
Re: Buses on the KKH

by Flackjax 04 September 2008

Hi there, Should be no problem - not sure how often buses leave but there always seems to be a mini bus going to Gilgit from Karimabad.…
Widening of KKH starts

by touristpoint 28 August 2008

HUNZA, August 26: The Chinese construction firms have started the widening and expansion work of the 335km Karakurum Highway (KKH) from…
Widening of KKH starts

by touristpoint 28 August 2008

HUNZA, August 26: The Chinese construction firms have started the widening and expansion work of the 335km Karakurum Highway (KKH) from…
RE: Hunza/ Karimabad

by chitralguy 14 July 2008

PTDC's in Aliabad.
Re: Safety and trekking in Northern Areas

by latok 07 July 2008

the security situation in islamabad is quite stable at the moment. there are a couple of sensitive areas and as long as you stay away…
RE: Traveling Questions

by Lee247 01 June 2008

OK, here goes... 1) If you're from the UK then bring sterling as you can change it as easily as dollars. For Fairy Meadows and Rakaposhi…
RE: Traveling Questions

by Barirana 21 May 2008

Hi, I will try to answer your questions for you. 1) You can bring pounds. Pounds are easy to change to rupees in Pakistan and every…