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RE: How to reach Sari Pay from Kaghan

by chitralguyimran 05 May 2012

Take a jeep from Balakot to Shogran or coach to Kiwai where-from you could walk upto Shogran, lovely hike. Stay at Shogran and next…
How long to Muzaffrabad from Balakot

by jestery 04 April 2012

I am curious how long is travel time from Balakot to Muzaffarabad. Any place suggestion along the way to stay or visit.
Re: Trout Hatchery

by naeemsahito 26 March 2012

Trout hatchery is in the village of Shinu, along the Kunhar river. Shinu is at One hour drive (35 KM) from Balakot. You can buy trout…
Pakistan Travel, Kaghan Valley

by syedmuddassar 12 September 2011

Kaghan Valley is very beautiful valley in Pakistan. In kaghan valley visiting point are : 1) Balakoat Balakot is a town in Mansehra distr…
RE: Azad Kashmir weekend itinerary

by chitralguyimran 09 September 2011

Bonjour mes amis, (Thanks Akhtar Sahib for the compliments in the above post, I was in Takht Bahi today with an Austrian friend, she…
RE: Road conditions Naran, Kaghan, Babusar and Chilas

by himalaya_adventure 05 September 2011

Hi, The road to Chilas starts from Balakot and it cross Babusar pass back to KKH it was blocked near Naran, Babusar pass was open and…
RE: Road conditions Naran, Kaghan, Babusar and Chilas

by savrs 03 September 2011

Hi, There were floods in the upper parts of Kaghan valley, that damaged the road at some points, that news even disturbed the tourist…
RE: Lahore to Lake Saif-Ul-Malook

by mozumbus 25 August 2011

Firstly a hearty congratulations to your intelligent nephews :) I have been to the lake multiple times with friends and with family also…
RE: Is Babusar Top open for all trafic or not?

by imranthetrekker1 30 June 2011

Bonjour from Chitral, It's blocked during rainy days but the accurate information you could get once you arrive in Balakot and Naran…
RE: First time traveller to Northern Areas

by imranthetrekker1 23 June 2011

Bonjour from Chitral, The travelers through Kaghan valley should check the opening of Babusar top because it's sometimes inaccessible,…
RE: First time traveller to Northern Areas

by imranthetrekker1 22 June 2011

Salam from Chitral, The route to Gilgit and Kaghan diverts near Mansehra, one'd lead you to Balakot, Naran, Kaghan and Babusar top, then…
Re: Recommend a route

by lahoree 11 May 2011

And at the end, lady will die of non stop travelling and hiking some where around Sust. My two cents: Islamabad - Mansehra (4 hours)…
find a driver who speak Urdu and English in Islamabad.

by heartblue1997 01 April 2011

I am a photographer . On April 22,I will go to Balakot of Pakistan to take some picutres and I went there in 2005 ,too. This time I will…
RE: Do I need permission paper from Islamabad to Balakot as a Chinese traveller

by chitralguy 08 January 2011

Welcome and good luck bro..
RE: Do I need permission paper from Islamabad to Balakot as a Chinese traveller

by heartblue1997 08 January 2011

thanks a lot.
RE: Do I need permission paper from Islamabad to Balakot as a Chinese traveller

by chitralguy 07 January 2011

The problem is with KKH not Balakot, that starts once you leave the grand truck road and join KKH from Hassan Abdal towards Abbotabad,…
Re: Do I need permission paper from Islamabad to Balakot as a Chinese traveller

by heartblue1997 07 January 2011

You mean Chinese tourist don't be allowed to Balakot? Is that possible that I get to someplace like Mansehra by KKH then I can get to…
RE: Do I need permission paper from Islamabad to Balakot as a Chinese traveller

by heartblue1997 07 January 2011

You mean Chinese tourist don't be allowed to Balakot? Is that possible that I get to someplace like Mansehra by KKH then I can get…
Re: Do I need permission paper from Islamabad to Balakot as a Chinese traveller

by chitralguy 07 January 2011

Bonjour from Chitral Hindu Kush, Balakot is the part of Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa, so the travelers wouldn't need any permit for that but being…
Do I need permission paper from Islamabad to Balakot as a Chinese traveller

by heartblue1997 07 January 2011

Do I need and permission paper from Islamabad to Balakot as a Chinese traveller? I has a plan from Islamabad to Balkot in April this…
RE: Road trip to Kaghan Valley

by jjsg 14 September 2010

For the benefit of future visitors to Kaghan a quick summary of the trip. Fine driving up to Shogran in my Corolla - except in Balakot…
RE: KKH

by chitralguy 03 September 2010

Bonjour JeePee, Karakorum Highway is a detour these days, through Chilas, Babusar pass, Kaghan valley and Balakot back to Rawalpindi/Isla…
Re: Situation along the KKH?

by skydivefred 25 August 2010

Dear fellow travellers, Here is my full report about KKH ( parts of it also being on the "travel from Kashgar to gilgit "thread) Past…
RE: Road trip to Kaghan Valley

by chitralguy 25 August 2010

Bonsoir, It depends upon one's traveling experiences because it's better to travel instead of rotting somewhere. I'm doubtful about…
RE: Road trip to Kaghan Valley

by chitralguy 24 August 2010

Bonsoir, Corolla is not for those roads because after 2005 earthquake the roads are not in a good condition after Balakot and the recent…