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RE: update on lahore and Gilgit

by Chi_Chi_Chi 24 May 2012

All I can say; Pakistan is a great country to visit especially the northern areas.... I have visited Balochistan last year with my family...…
Re: Solo Female Traveller going to Pakistan HELP!!

by k2trek 09 May 2012

Hi, Hope you fine, i read your comments here. I am hundred % confident to info you that, there is no problem for a women to travel in…
RE: Trekking in Baltistan

by KarakorumExplorers 29 April 2012

Hi derwent123 Greetings from Pakistan!! The situation in the region has calm down... Extra security has been deployed in Chilas an…
RE: Trekking in Baltistan

by ocean_pacific 27 April 2012

You re welcome.
Re: Trekking in Baltistan

by derwent123 26 April 2012

Many thanks for your advice ocean pacific.
RE: Trekking in Baltistan

by ocean_pacific 26 April 2012

Baltistan always have away from sectarian violence & KKH is safe too.
RE: Situation in Gilgit and visa application

by ocean_pacific 26 April 2012

No,its not true that Gilgit-Baltistan area is closed for foreigners due to the recent sectarian violence.You don't need any permission…
Re: Trekking in Baltistan

by mozumbus 26 April 2012

You are most welcome :) Btw, I saw this thread yesterday here on LP which might be useful for your purpose as well: http://www.lonelyp…
Re: Trekking in Baltistan

by derwent123 25 April 2012

Hey thanks Mozumbus - that's really helpful.
RE: Trekking in Baltistan

by mozumbus 25 April 2012

Usually KKH is considered safe, especially from the terrorism perspective. There had been no hijacking, or even minor hostilities, reported…
Trekking in Baltistan

by derwent123 24 April 2012

I am about to book on a UK organised trek in the Skardu/Baltoro area (Concordia/Gondogoro La) in July/August and am a little concerned…
Pakistan Videos/ http://vimeo.com/lostwithsami/videos

by SaharaBlue 13 April 2012

Hi, I have at last completed the videos of Pakistan's Northern Areas/Gilgit Baltistan. The film is done in 8 segments with approx. 3-6…
Re: Biafo Hisper Snow Lake Trek Baltistan Pakistan.

by mskazmi 07 April 2012

I am also planning to go on the same trek, the trek opens in July, because in June it may not be passable. As far as I know, no organised…
RE: Biafo Hisper Snow Lake Trek Baltistan Pakistan.

by ocean_pacific 07 April 2012

Better take the services from a Pakistan based trekking outfitter rather doing it on your own. Its risky to do it on your own because…
Biafo Hisper Snow Lake Trek Baltistan Pakistan.

by youshimura 02 April 2012

Hello Fellow Travelers, I am a single person from Japan & i am plan to do the Biafo Hisper Snow Lake trek on around 20 June if somebody…
Re: Who has been to K2/Concordia (Karakoram) -and- Everest/Goyko Ri (Himalayas)

by famousguide 20 March 2012

Thanks for mind to do trekking in Pakistan I m here in Pakistan running one tourist company namely k2 winners treks @ tours (www.k2winners.…
Re: Who has been to K2/Concordia (Karakoram) -and- Everest/Goyko Ri (Himalayas)

by famousguide 20 March 2012

Thanks for mind to do trekking in Pakistan I m here in Pakistan running one tourist company namely k2 winners treks @ tours (www.k2winners.…
Re: Karakoram highway vs Ladakh- the last great escape

by naillig46 02 March 2012

can I cross from Indian controlled Kashmir into Baltistan or vise versa - NOW March 2012? I have UK passport with Indian visa
Re: Gilgit bus attacked

by Ben8900 01 March 2012

@ #7 Nick - Of course you are 100% right about being very cautious but the region where it happened was not one of the safest in Pakistan.…
Trekkers for Gondogoro La /K2 BC Biafo & Snow Lake Hispar La

by mattstev 01 March 2012

This is one of the most magnificent and adventures treks on earth which is listed in a famous book, called "Top Treks of the World": http://…
Trekkers for Gondogoro La /K2 BC Biafo & Snow Lake Hispar La

by mattstev 01 March 2012

This is one of the most magnificent and adventures treks on earth which is listed in a famous book, called "Top Treks of the World": http://…
Trekkers for Gondogoro La /K2 BC Biafo & Snow Lake Hispar La

by mattstev 01 March 2012

This is one of the most magnificent and adventures treks on earth which is listed in a famous book, called "Top Treks of the World": http://…
RE: Youth hostels

by uselessbaba 29 February 2012

Yeah, Hostelworld has an extensive section on cheap rooms in Baltistan. Why not try PTDC website ?
RE: Chitral Gol and other wildlife spots in Pakistan

by luperon 26 February 2012

Check if Chitral Gol is still possible. Overall, the possibilities of sighting wildlife is more in Baltistan and Deosai national park…
RE: photography etiquette- taking pictures of people and properties

by Jeraboa 25 February 2012

Some areas are more sensitive than others with regard to this certainly in predominately Shiite or sunni areas (Baltistan, chilas, astore…