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RE: trip to hunza pakistan and kashgar

by chitralguyimran 31 May 2012

Bonjour from Hindu Kush, The trekking groups on KKH could show their trekking permits along with the naming lists of the members at the…
RE: Kkh silk road tour up to Kashgar

by ocean_pacific 30 May 2012

The safe way is to take a plan from Islamabad to Gilgit if you want avoid KKH due to sectarian trouble in the area.
RE: trip to hunza pakistan and kashgar

by ocean_pacific 30 May 2012

Route permit & security guards provided specially to foreign tour groups KKH but the procedure is not as lengthy as its is for the travelers…
RE: trip to hunza pakistan and kashgar

by chitralguyimran 29 May 2012

After the riots in Gilgit-Baltistan when the curfew was lifted and KKH was again open for the traffic they introduced that permit for…
RE: trip to hunza pakistan and kashgar

by dremarek 29 May 2012

jeez baba, asked for an NOC on the KKH. not good at all.
RE: TRAVELING TO XINJIANG

by daleslb 29 May 2012

Hi daledoble, Yes we are just worried about securing the proper certificates to enter this area, is it relatively easy to get the same…
RE: trip to hunza pakistan and kashgar

by chitralguyimran 28 May 2012

Bonjour from Hindu Kush, After the troubles in Indus Kohistan and Gilgit, the region is guarded and patrolled by the security forces…
RE: trip to hunza pakistan and kashgar

by ocean_pacific 28 May 2012

Thanks for sharing info specially the update about providing security guards on KKH. Enjoy your trip.
For chitralguy

by BonkingBoris 28 May 2012

This post is dedicated to chitralguy. Chitralguy, Pakistan rocks. The Hindukush rocks, the Karakoram rocks and the hospitality rocks.…
Re: Bicycle trip from Lahore to Kunjrabpass over KKH

by rakaposhipahar 27 May 2012

Sibi hits as high as 53 or 54 C sometimes in June if you check the official meterological data. Up from Chilas there is no vegetation…
RE: TRAVELING TO XINJIANG

by gemcxx 27 May 2012

I will be in China in July and would like to visit this area, Kashgar(karakul lake, KKH), Hotan (dunes). Is the area safe for women?…
RE: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders

by BonkingBoris 26 May 2012

There is the Karakoram Highway. It leeds to Tibet.
RE: Bicycle trip from Lahore to Kunjrabpass over KKH

by chitralguyimran 26 May 2012

52 Celsius above Chilas , unbelievable, it's not that hot in Gilgit-Baltistan. Avoid cycling in Indus Kohistan phase of KKH, not safe…
RE: TRAVELING TO XINJIANG

by kashgarguidecom 26 May 2012

HI: 1. For Kashgar part: One day city tour, you can visit Sunday market, old town, and other sites in the city. For other two remaining…
RE: Bicycle trip from Lahore to Kunjrabpass over KKH

by ocean_pacific 26 May 2012

The road isd done from Riakot bridge to Gilgit and from Gilgit to Rakaposhi view point.
TRAVELING TO XINJIANG

by daleslb 25 May 2012

Hi! I'm planning to travel to Xinjiang this July 2012 and was wondering as to how best to get there by train. I am based in Guangzhou…
Re: Bicycle trip from Lahore to Kunjrabpass over KKH

by rakaposhipahar 25 May 2012

I have traveled up the KKH in June almost every year over since 1989. The worst temperature that I saw was 52 C above Chilas, so it can…
China-Pakistan-India

by flipflopland 25 May 2012

Hi everyone, I'm on my way to Mumbai and if everything falls together will be crossing Pakistan through Kashgar, then KKH, Ishlamabad…
RE: Bicycle trip from Lahore to Kunjrabpass over KKH

by John555 23 May 2012

Not a good idea, due to the worst conditions of KKH these days, I made it twice to Gilgit from Islamabad, in a bus it's okay but cycling…
RE: Bicycle trip from Lahore to Kunjrabpass over KKH

by chitralguyimran 22 May 2012

Bonjour from Hindu Kush, The road from Chitral to Booni is metaled and then the dirt road begins but that is far better than the present…
Kkh silk road tour up to Kashgar

by danialw 21 May 2012

Ladies and gents, I am looking for a safe way to go from Islamabad to kashgar through the kkh. I have found a tour company who can get…
Kkh silk road tour up to Kashgar

by danialw 21 May 2012

Ladies and gents, I am looking for a safe way to go from Islamabad to kashgar through the kkh. I have found a tour company who can get…
RE: Bicycle trip from Lahore to Kunjrabpass over KKH

by chitralguyimran 20 May 2012

Bonjour from Hindu Kush, Not a good idea, due to the worst conditions of KKH these days, I made it twice to Gilgit from Islamabad, in…
RE: Another RTW Itinerary ...

by stevesayskanpai 19 May 2012

That sounds very tempting ... although at the moment Gilgit city (en route from the KKH to Islamabad) seems a bit dangerous according…
Kasghar to Gilgit by road

by hussainmesiya 19 May 2012

Hey I am planning to do the KKH, i.e Starting from Kashghar China I will go all the way down to Gilgit in Pakistan and maybe stop on the…