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  1. daledobie avatar

    Re: TRAVELING TO XINJIANG

    by daledobie 27 May 2012

    Hi, your itinerary basically seems fine. I would just like to suggest a few ideas. The train from Guangzhou to Lanzhou is across mainland…

  2. kareemjojohn avatar

    Re: Considering some treks in Northern Area of Pakistan, need some advice

    by kareemjojohn 14 May 2012

    Patundass Meandows and Batura are the best options, beside these treks you can also do day hike to Borith lake, Khurramabad via the Passu…

  3. chitralguyimran avatar

    RE: Solo Female Traveller going to Pakistan HELP!!

    by chitralguyimran 05 May 2012

    I'd not suggest to stay in Gilgit these days because of the situation better to move to Hunza and give it a little time. Tourist Cottage…

  4. Backpackologydotorg avatar

    Black Salwar Kameez

    by Backpackologydotorg 30 April 2012

    Hey guys, So I'm in Lahore. Just bought a beautiful, black salwar kameez with some pretty stylish embroidery around the collar. But upon…

  5. tuffaha avatar

    Karimabad to Passu mode of journey

    by tuffaha 10 March 2012

    What is the economical mode of journey available from Karimabad to Passu? How much time does it take by road and boat? Is the boat Service…

  6. Ben8900 avatar

    Re: March or April

    by Ben8900 24 February 2012

    It depends on the weather, usually the trees blossom around mid-april in the lower villages like Karimabad, Gulmit, Passu... in Shimshal…

  7. ocean_pacific avatar

    RE: Gilgit and Hunza Day Hikes

    by ocean_pacific 13 February 2012

    There no hikes in Gilgit around Gilgit city though there re number of day hikes in Hunza and uper Hunza. A day hike to Ulter Meadow and…

  8. JakJones avatar

    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…

  9. pakguy avatar

    Re: Pakistan Visa requirements for Australia Citizen

    by pakguy 23 January 2012

    I met with two Australian ladies in November 2011. They get their visa at Pak embassy Riaz in Saudi Arabia. According to information that…

  10. ocean_pacific avatar

    RE: Need help with Itinerary - Kashgar to Islamabad w/ K2 Trek & Nanga Parbat?

    by ocean_pacific 16 January 2012

    If the flight is canceled from Islamabad then the road trip would take about 24 hours to Skardu. There re lot to see along the road from…

  11. pakistanguide avatar

    RE: Need help with Itinerary - Kashgar to Islamabad w/ K2 Trek & Nanga Parbat?

    by pakistanguide 15 January 2012

    Nothing interesting in Sost. At Passu, passu glaceir and borit lake are the things to see. At Karimabad, you can visit Altit Baltit forts,…

  12. pakistanguide avatar

    RE: Need help with Itinerary - Kashgar to Islamabad w/ K2 Trek & Nanga Parbat?

    by pakistanguide 13 January 2012

    3. i think it is too early to get a discounted price. you can also travel by land to Kashgar if you have enough time to travel by road.…

  13. pakistanguide avatar

    RE: need advice for Itinerary

    by pakistanguide 10 January 2012

    For North in winter and that too only for 3 -4 days Only Hunza Karimabad and up to Passu, depends upon you luck to reach at Passu as…

  14. FareedGujjar avatar

    Re: Question and tips for a girl wished to travel along kkh alone

    by FareedGujjar 06 January 2012

    May to september is the best time to travell at kkh and yup it's safe to travell alone and below r the famous and big towns at kkh Manshera…

  15. lin1 avatar

    RE: Hunza climate in early May

    by lin1 13 December 2011

    Hi We where in Pakistan about five years ago and went around the middle of May. Initially we wanted to do Fairy Meadows first but where…

  16. thirdeye3 avatar

    RE: Bus from KASHGAR to PAkistan...some questions...

    by thirdeye3 02 October 2011

    I passed the border at Sost 2 days ago. some update about the prices for the visa: 38US dollars for french people 24 dollars for Italia…

  17. thirdeye3 avatar

    RE: Bus from KASHGAR to PAkistan...some questions...

    by thirdeye3 27 September 2011

    @3 Raki_Man "You can only buy a ticket the day the bus is running" So is not like #1 (emmeff) is saying (I can't send someone the day…

  18. Raki_Man avatar

    RE: Bus from KASHGAR to PAkistan...some questions...

    by Raki_Man 27 September 2011

    You can only buy a ticket the day the bus is running. If you try to buy ticket for a following day you will be asked to come back on the…

  19. nwizards avatar

    Trip Report: August 2011 Karakoram Highway KKH Islamabad to Kashgar

    by nwizards 16 August 2011

    Trip report, from Islamabad to Kashgar: Flew Islamabad to Gilgit. Airplane $70. Saves a lot of bumpy motion... but if you prefer, you…

  20. 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…

  21. imranthetrekker1 avatar

    RE: cycle Pakistan in winter

    by imranthetrekker1 05 August 2011

    Bonjour from Islamabad, Dear Chris, November is not very cold on KKH, days are sunny mostly so no icy snowed roads. You might face…

  22. zennman avatar

    wirless internet in northern pakistan

    by zennman 20 July 2011

    Can anyone provide me with advice on any city in No. Pakistan, such as Gilgit, Karimabad, Skardu, Passu, Chitral etc. where there is a…

  23. shillsonN avatar

    Re: Successful Sost border crossing and info on Northern Pakistan (Hunza)

    by shillsonN 01 July 2011

    Good stuff mate, I agree completely, just a wonderful place altogether... I stayed in Passu 2 years ago after walking the 2 bridges trail,…

  24. n8stone27 avatar

    Successful Sost border crossing and info on Northern Pakistan (Hunza)

    by n8stone27 30 June 2011

    I know there's been a couple already, but I thought I'd share my experience so far in Northern Pakistan. Successfully crossed the border…

  25. imranthetrekker1 avatar

    RE: First time traveller to Northern Areas

    by imranthetrekker1 21 June 2011

    Bonjour from Chitral, Kaghan, Naran, they're always resorted by local tourism from south Pakistan, much touristy. Start from Rawalpind…

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