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  1. chitralguyimran avatar

    RE: Pakistan Visa on arrival in Sost next week?

    by chitralguyimran 12 May 2012

    There are many small villages but important ones are like Minapin wherefrom one could make it to Rakaposhi and Diran base camps and the…

  2. moiz_z avatar

    Gilgit and surrounding areas trekking

    by moiz_z 14 April 2012

    Hi All, I am a solo traveler planning my first one week trip to Pakistan in Late September 2012. I have a few questions and any advise…

  3. ocean_pacific avatar

    RE: temperatures in Gilgit

    by ocean_pacific 10 April 2012

    Well,there re no hikes around Gilgit area though there is a channel walk from Karga Nala over the Gilgit city. There re nice hikes /treks…

  4. newlandtravel avatar

    Group tour Kashgar,Xinjiang,China

    by newlandtravel 30 March 2012

    Tours catalogue The Silk Road Tour from Beijing to Kashgar Destination/s: Various cities in China Time: March - Oct. Duration:…

  5. tribalclass avatar

    RE: Solo Travel for the summer...

    by tribalclass 23 March 2012

    The places i would recomed are the Hunza valley in Northern Pakistan, the most exotic of places, and the inspiration for Shangri La, in…

  6. mattstev avatar

    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://…

  7. mattstev avatar

    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://…

  8. mattstev avatar

    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://…

  9. Jeraboa avatar

    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…

  10. tribalclass avatar

    RE: March or April

    by tribalclass 25 February 2012

    The town of Karingabad and the Hunza valley itself, do have a reputation of being very temperate, and they are very beautiful and special…

  11. emmeff avatar

    RE: No-itinerary trip from Azerbaijan to China

    by emmeff 15 February 2012

    Uncross your fingers. You won't get a PK visa outside the US. So plan accordingly. If you do get a PK visa, you should research the reali…

  12. talk2u avatar

    RE: When's the best period for spring cherry blossom viewing?

    by talk2u 04 February 2012

    End of March and the beggining of April is the best time to witness the Cheery blossom in Hunza valley. This is a great time to visit…

  13. ocean_pacific avatar

    RE: When's the best period for spring cherry blossom viewing?

    by ocean_pacific 04 February 2012

    End of March and the beginning of April is best time to witness Cheery vblossom in Hunza valley. I have not been to Kashmir in spring…

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    RE: New Delhi, India, to Kashgar, China (April / May)

    by anaya 30 January 2012

    If you can wait, then go for the Karakorum. Hunza Valley and the Karakorum is such a beautifull place and the drive is awesome. otherwise…

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    RE: Pakistan Itinerary -- July 2012 -- Northern Part -- What do you think?

    by JakJones 26 January 2012

    I agree with the guys about it being tight. Roads are rough and there are only so many days of bouncing around on rough roads that a…

  16. kargesman avatar

    Pakistan Itinerary -- July 2012 -- Northern Part -- What do you think?

    by kargesman 24 January 2012

    Hello Everyone, I am planning a 3 week trip to Pakistan via a private tour with guide and driver in July 2012. Would like to know your…

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

    by xoneone 15 December 2011

    Hi, guys. I'm very sorry to announce that I have abandoned the plan to go to Hunza valley. According to pakistanguide's weather forcast…

  18. talk2u avatar

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

    by talk2u 15 December 2011

    You are welcome. Enjoy your trip to Hunza valley.

  19. ocean_pacific avatar

    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…

  20. xoneone avatar

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

    by xoneone 13 December 2011

    According to some Pakistan friends, the winter's common temprature in Hunza valley is about -20℃. Is it true? If the weather is so cold…

  21. talk2u avatar

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

    by talk2u 13 December 2011

    Yes, it is possible to go to Hunza/Karim abad in winter. There are two options to make it there from Islamabad either by road or by air.…

  22. pakistanguide avatar

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

    by pakistanguide 13 December 2011

    Temperature these days in Gilgit Hunza is below zero, you need warm cloth and there are many hotels where you can stay. You do not need…

  23. pakistanguide avatar

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

    by pakistanguide 13 December 2011

    Sure , you can go to Hunza from Islamabad by flying and by road. You can fly by PIA from Islamabad to Gilgit, it is an hour flight but…

  24. xoneone avatar

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

    by xoneone 13 December 2011

    Now I'm in ISB and I'm going to hunza valley wiht two or three of my friends at the end of year, btw ,we are not Pakistani.Because we…

  25. talk2u avatar

    RE: Karimabad - folk tales?

    by talk2u 01 December 2011

    Hi, Have a look into this website for the folk tales from Hunza http://www.ramanjee.bravehost.com/Folk%20Tales%20from%20Hunza%20(main).h…

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