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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…
RE: Nanga Parbat base camp, Rakaposhi base camp & Batura Trek Pakistan. do the

by ocean_pacific 01 May 2012

If you want to do it cheaper then go to the village where the trek starts,arrange the porters cum guide which 'll cost you lot more cheaper…
RE: Budget traveling in Northern Pakistan

by Jeraboa 14 February 2012

I wouldn't worry to much about your budget in Pakistan it's the most inexpensive country that I've ever travelled in. Gilgit Baltistan…
RE: Travel in Hunza between the short treks

by chitrallguy 23 April 2011

Bonjour from Peshawar, The buses are frequent to above mentioned places. Towards Chilas, you can get down at Raikot bridge and take…
RE: Coming back from Hunza and Gojal

by chitralguy 17 November 2010

Bonjour from Chitral, Hindu Kush, In that part of Pakistan, the best short treks are Nanga Parbat base camp Fairy Meadows, 3,4 days,…
RE: Lone Female Traveller Seeking Travel Buddy

by chitralguy 28 June 2010

Bonjour from Peshawar, For the treks, there are 4 different points in the mountainous regions of Pakistan likewise Chitral for Hindukush,…
Re: areas to photograph at KKH

by chitralguy 17 May 2010

Bonjour from a rainy Hindu Kush, For views and photography, Fair Meadows Nanga parbat base camp, some 3 days trek up and down, could…
RE: Cost of Rakaposhi and Feary Meadows treks nowdays

by chitralguy 13 May 2010

Bonjour from Hindu Kush Chitral, Rakaposhi base camp from Minapin could be done in day, better to start early to enjoy the mountain-scape…
Re: Cost of Rakaposhi and Feary Meadows treks nowdays

by chitralguy 05 May 2010

Bonjour, I did Rakaposhi base camp within 1 day with 2 German friends for the first time in 2005, though it was hard and steep but normal…
RE: First time trip to Pakistan Please advise

by chitralguy 19 March 2010

Bonsoir, Oh my God, once again?? Skip the trekking, April is pretty early for Horlingkoffer base camp of Nanga parbat and Rakaposhi…
RE: PIA Domestic flight ticket

by letseetheworld 19 March 2010

I have been thinking about the plan again and again … and There seems to be an issues of getting a flight from Islamabad to Skadu… therefore…
RE: First time trip to Pakistan Please advise

by letseetheworld 19 March 2010

Thank you very much all. I have been thinking about the plan again and again … and There also an issues of Flight ticket from Islamabad…
RE: First time trip to Pakistan Please advise

by chitralguy 15 March 2010

Bonjour, The treks like Horlingkoffer base camp of Nanga Parbat, no possibility in April. Forget about Rakaposhi base camp trek from…
RE: First time trip to Pakistan Please advise

by letseetheworld 15 March 2010

Dear All Thank you so much for all your contribution. This really help me sharpen my plan. Now I feel very good to hear that the destina…
RE: First time trip to Pakistan Please advise

by k2guide 15 March 2010

3 April Islamabad – Skardu (Fly) You can fly or take a bus to skardu. 24 - 30 hours drive. Usually flight is regular in April. good chan…
RE: First time trip to Pakistan Please advise

by letseetheworld 13 March 2010

Many Thanks Now I revised my plan and please help me see if timing is enough or not Also I like to see the Baltoro Glacier. Is possible…
Re: First time trip to Pakistan Please advise

by Ben8900 13 March 2010

Hi, April is very very early in the season for the treks you mention or for any trek anyway and Deosai would still be under snow I think.…
First time trip to Pakistan Please advise

by letseetheworld 13 March 2010

I am planning my first time trip to Pakistan I have searched some info from this thorn tree and I try to set up my rough plan. It would…
RE: Some more questions on Pakistan

by k2guide 05 March 2010

well information by peshawarguy. Regarding rest. There is a local guest house in Hushe, There is a local jeep service for both Hushe…
RE: FYI: Karakorum Highway blocked by landslide 2010

by djembedunun 24 January 2010

Hello, For people planning a trip to KKH, this is the last time to cancel... the people will need the tourist dollars more than ever.…
RE: Hunza in December

by ibbz 14 December 2009

Its COLD! Make sure you visit Minapin and stay at the Diran Guest House, it's half way between Gilgit and Karimabad along the KKH - it's…
RE: Pakistan Backpacking, is it Safe for americans?

by ibbz 21 November 2009

Hi Tim, hope all's well mate! Thanks for the response, I laughed when I read your analogy - coals to newcastle! truth be told, I had…
October 2009 Gilgit/Minapin/ karimabad

by ibbz 30 October 2009

Well, here's part 2. enjoy!! After returning from Chitral we arrived in the gorgeous and fragrant historical city of Sarai Alamgir -…
Re: trekking...

by chitralguy 16 September 2009

Bonsoir from Peshawar, The trekking season starts from the 1st week of May, it varies according to the altitude, in May one could attempt…
RE: China to Pakistan Karakoram advice

by chitralguy 05 September 2009

From Minapin one could trek to Rakaposhi and Diran base camps. From Gilgit to Raikot bridge and then to fairy Meadows to Nanga Parbat…