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  1. ocean_pacific avatar

    RE: trekking questions

    by ocean_pacific 10 April 2012

    Am not sure if you could meet/find any trekking partner in Skardu though you might come a cross trekkers in Madina hotel Gilgit who want…

  2. imranthetrekker1 avatar

    RE: cycle Pakistan in winter

    by imranthetrekker1 07 August 2011

    Bonjour me amis, Askole is around 3000 m, wherefrom the trek begins for K2 base camp and GL along with Snow lake Biafo Hispar la, Novembe…

  3. fairymeadows avatar

    RE: cycle Pakistan in winter

    by fairymeadows 06 August 2011

    Its defiantly possible to make a trip to Skardu and Khaplu though Askoli again depends if there is snow or not.The KKH Skardu road is…

  4. ccipk avatar

    Small Trip to Skardu June 2011

    by ccipk 01 June 2011

    I am going to Skardu in two days and would like to get some expert help at the earliest. My trip is for a short time and i have already…

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    Re: Islamabad-Skardu-Deosai(Sheosar Lake)-Rama Lake-Tarashing-Rupal Face

    by ccipk 01 June 2011

    @ Imranthetrekker: I am also visiting Skardu very soon. Have a few questions for you to answer also: 1. Can you share whether to book…

  6. k2_adventure avatar

    RE: Travel expense from Karachi to Lahore on personal car

    by k2_adventure 28 April 2011

    Gilgity 84, is from the area who might come up soon and will let you know about the price of the jeep from for Deosi from Skurdu as well…

  7. chitralguy avatar

    RE: Visit to Skurdu

    by chitralguy 04 February 2011

    Salam Amir, April is not a suitable time to be there but May, when the goddess of Spring season arrives in the highlands of Pakistan..…

  8. ForHoover avatar

    Trip report - KKH from China

    by ForHoover 13 October 2010

    I wanted to share some of my experiences in Northern Pakistan where I stayed for the past 15 days, perhaps these are useful for other…

  9. ForumNotifier avatar

    RE: Trip to Skardu

    by ForumNotifier 03 June 2010

    Hi There! Most of the information has been already posted by Chitralguy and Percival however; I want to share some more details that…

  10. underbluesky avatar

    RE: Cost of Rakaposhi and Feary Meadows treks nowdays

    by underbluesky 15 May 2010

    there are people who take advantage of chasing the tourist buck just as in India, Kashmir and Ladakh and will try to befriend you for…

  11. scorpiolass avatar

    Re: Cost of Rakaposhi and Feary Meadows treks nowdays

    by scorpiolass 15 May 2010

    You can arrange with one of the camps grounds or cabins owners at Fairy Meadows while in Gillgit for the type of lodging ( cabin or tent)…

  12. chitralguy avatar

    RE: First time trip to Pakistan Please advise

    by chitralguy 14 March 2010

    Bonjour, LR, merci mon ami for the compliments. Ben, as usual precious information. Skardu, Baltistan, shares sensitve borders with…

  13. Ben8900 avatar

    RE: First time trip to Pakistan Please advise

    by Ben8900 14 March 2010

    I was in Khaplu last year and what can I say? The road to get there is scenic and in good condition and it's nice to explore the town…

  14. chitralguy avatar

    RE: Some Help with Pakistan

    by chitralguy 22 February 2010

    Dear miguelbuko, Thanks for the comments about the photos. Rondu, a valley of Baltistan, famous for its peaches, apricots and soms dut…

  15. chitralguy avatar

    Re: Some Help with Pakistan

    by chitralguy 20 February 2010

    Bonsoir from Peshawar, April is pretty early for the treks mentioned above Chitral Gol National Park 3800 m , Rakaposhi base camp 3400…

  16. miguelbuko avatar

    Some Help with Pakistan

    by miguelbuko 20 February 2010

    Hi, I'll be in Pakistan from about the end of March to the end of August. (a dream trip...) Most of the time will be in the northen areas.…

  17. itoldya avatar

    Cultural advice

    by itoldya 18 November 2009

    I'm going to Pakistan in December and have some questions for you who live there or have visited. To avoid cultural booby-traps: 1. I…

  18. ForumNotifier avatar

    RE: some questions about Baltistan

    by ForumNotifier 23 July 2009

    Hi, You can exchange US dollars in Skardu but the rate is not that good so better to change it in Islamabad. Khaplu is a samll town so…

  19. mountaintourism avatar

    RE: some questions about Baltistan

    by mountaintourism 22 July 2009

    Datemaki, I thought you already have been to Pakistan,anyways welcome to Pakistan & welcome back to the forum. Yeah there re few shops…

  20. datemaki avatar

    some questions about Baltistan

    by datemaki 22 July 2009

    Hi Prepareing for visit to Pakistan, please help me for these quick question 1. Can I exchange US dollar in Skardu at money changer (exc…

  21. latok avatar

    Re: Baltistan

    by latok 15 June 2009

    i'm going to baltistan too, for the first time in my life, in july. i have read travel guides to get info about places to see around skardu.…

  22. jazoo avatar

    RE: best time for gondogoro trek- pakistan

    by jazoo 22 May 2009

    I was in this are a few years ago (from Hushe up to Gondoghoro glacier) in June. It was fine and beautuful. At that time it was a resticted…

  23. ForumNotifier avatar

    RE: Baltistan-- best season, transport, itinerary

    by ForumNotifier 24 April 2009

    You could visit shigar and Khaplu in coulpe of days But you need more time to visit Hushe. After a day excursion to shigar take a local…

  24. mountaintourism avatar

    Re: Baltistan-- best season, transport, itinerary

    by mountaintourism 24 April 2009

    Hi datemaki, The best season for Skardu and around is from 1st week of may to end of spetember. But as far as the wild flowers,the blossom…

  25. datemaki avatar

    Baltistan-- best season, transport, itinerary

    by datemaki 24 April 2009

    Hi, please let me know #1 When is the best season around Skardu (Shigar, Khaplu,etc) ,especially on wild flower in Deosai plain and Fushe…

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