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Re: KKH condition

by rakaposhipahar 11 July 2011

Hi : I have done the KKH about 65-75 times since the 1980's in a variety of vehicles, and this June was the slowest travel to Gilgit in…
RE: Islamabad to Kashgar in a Week?

by imranthetrekker1 24 June 2011

Dassu, another option on KKH, for stay Khyber Lodge Nice poeple. Ciao,
RE: Karakoram Highway update

by chitrallguy 25 April 2011

Bonjour from Peshawar, It is open now it was blocked near Dassu but FWO blown up the rocks, a fellow photographer made it to Islamabad…
RE: Karakoram during and after the fasting

by chitrallguy 03 April 2011

Bonjour from Islamabad, The cyclists used to face troubles in the areas like Dassu, Pattan (Indus Kohistan) but now the people are more…
RE: karakoram highway in april

by chitrallguy 28 February 2011

Salut mes amis, If you are asking about Karakoram mountains, yeah, they are snow-bound but KKH (Abbotabad, Besham, Dasu, Chilas and Gilgi…
RE: Stop overs on the KKH Pakistan.

by chitralguy 06 January 2011

Bonjour from Hindu Kush Chitral, It's some 10 to 12 hrs from Gilgit to Besham, while crossing Chilas, Patan, Dasu, for overnight it's…
RE: Karakorum Highway

by chitralguy 05 December 2010

Bonjour from Chitral, I agree with mountainguy, it's feasible and pretty interesting route, some 860 Km from Rawalpindi/Islamabad via…
RE: KKH - has anyone made it from Islamabad to Kashgar recently?

by underbluesky 27 August 2010

KKH is closed DUBAIR near Dasu (Kohistan district) it 'll open in a week time.Though Gilgit is connected (for light traffic) with Islamabad…
RE: Sost Border Hours

by underbluesky 22 August 2010

The KKH is blocked only in DUBAIR (near Dasu) which 'll open soon too,otherwise its through from both the sides.One can take the transport…
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…
RE: world cup watching in KKH

by ForumNotifier 07 June 2010

Locals are not much interested in soccer, However, you can watch Soccer on Satellite TV in Major hotels of Hunza, Gilgit, Chilas, Dasu,…
safe in Kohistan :)

by lightblue31 01 April 2010

alraedy now here in Gilgit. yes, i made it by bicycle and my wonderful shalwar kameez! aslaam alaikum is the 'magic word' i used along…
RE: cycling the INDUS KOHISTAN

by zohak 18 March 2010

Hello friend, Karakorum highways is safe and you can cycle in Dasu and Chelas, they are safe. You better wear local dress, the people…
RE: cycling the INDUS KOHISTAN

by chitralguy 17 March 2010

Merci Heather for the very informative post. KKH is a safe route, the general perception. I've stayed at Chilas, Dasu and Besham, it…
RE: cycling the INDUS KOHISTAN

by HMichelle56 17 March 2010

Good advice guys. Most cyclists I've seen have been traveling the other way, from Sost south toward Islamabad. This would certainly be…
RE: Trip to northern Pakistan - when to go?

by chitralguy 14 February 2010

Dear danwari, I go with JakJones about July trip, for the event of Shandoor polo. KKh, Besham, nice weather, in Indus Kohistan, Dasu…
Re: Safety Karakorum Highway

by rakaposhipahar 01 January 2010

Hi all: Nobody can say that anything in life is 100% certain, much less the KKH. Giora does have a good grasp of reality. In over 60 journey…
Re: Safety Karakorum Highway

by chitralguy 30 December 2009

Bonjour from Peshawar, Take a NATCO bus from Pirwadhai terminal, 660 Km, excellent views and pretty scenic, some 18 to 20 hrs, through…
RE: Best way to go from Gilgit to Lahore

by chitralguy 28 December 2009

Then it'd be a nice journey from Rawalpindi to Lahore, the landscape is scenic and lush green and you'd enjoy that. From Rawalpindi to…
RE: Pakistan KKH January

by mountaintourism 15 December 2009

Its very much possible to get morning bus to Chilas but it still be dark as the days re shorter in winter, on the way some where around…
RE: Cycling the end of the KKH

by JakJones 01 December 2009

I cycled a lot of the KKH in 2008. From Kashgar (China) to Gilgit the only problems you will face is altitude and gradient. Also note…
Re: North of Islamabad - Safe for Americans?

by chitralguy 20 July 2009

Salut mon ami, KKH is safe, so no worrie. You could take a NATCO bus to Gilgit from Rawalpindi, Pir Wadhai bus terminal, some 18 to…
RE: time to drive KKH

by chitralguy 06 July 2009

Yeah! it's also pretty enjoyable to travel on KKH, From Rawalpindi to Hasanabdal,through Haripur, Abbotabad, Chattar plain, Batagram,…
Re: Travel on the Karakoram Highway

by rakaposhipahar 25 February 2009

Hi: I haved stayed at most of the main villages along the KKH over the past 25 years, but the last 5-7 years have mostly have stayed only…
Re: Travel on the Karakoram Highway

by HMichelle56 23 February 2009

If you're worried about safety traveling by the passageways to Swat, think about going by public transport instead or just flying from…