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  1. ocean_pacific avatar

    RE: Treks possible in early May

    by ocean_pacific 18 April 2012

    There re number of treks around Hunza & Skardu which could be done in the end of April and the beginning of May. Around Hunza Treks,…

  2. dinhquanghuy avatar

    I need advices on tour cost

    by dinhquanghuy 29 March 2012

    Hi, We are group of 12 people plan to travel to tibet in September ,from 2Sep to 15Sep .Start from Vietnam to Chengdu - Lhasa - cross…

  3. mozumbus avatar

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

    by mozumbus 25 January 2012

    Looks like this is the same itinerary I just commented on VT(?) Anyway, this is too tight imo. I will keep myself to 3 places - Chitral,…

  4. rakaposhipahar avatar

    Re: Pakistan Travel Safety?

    by rakaposhipahar 28 November 2011

    I spent almost the entire month of November in Peshawar, Hunza, Nagar and Skardu, and the Shigar and Braldu Valleys with no problems.…

  5. k2guide avatar

    RE: cycle Pakistan in winter

    by k2guide 17 August 2011

    In winter you can explore in Baltistan Skardu, Khapulu, Shigar valleys. in Gilgit Hunza, Astore, Ghizer

  6. DeeJ245 avatar

    Fairy Meadows

    by DeeJ245 28 June 2011

    How far is Fairy Meadows from Skardu / Shigar? Could you do a day trip to Fairy Meadows from there (if you dont want to go trekking) or…

  7. imranthetrekker1 avatar

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

    by imranthetrekker1 01 June 2011

    As far as short treks are concerned, they as follow Burji La Trek Deosai, 2-3 days Thale La trek Shigar 3-4 days About the opening…

  8. pakistanguide avatar

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

    by pakistanguide 01 June 2011

    you can visit Shigar, Khapulo, Satpara lake, Shangrila lake, Skardu Fort, Shigar fort. I think it is pretty early to go for a long trek…

  9. 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…

  10. imranthetrekker1 avatar

    RE: Recommend a route

    by imranthetrekker1 11 May 2011

    Hi, maliclone, 2 weeks and too many places you've mentioned in your plan. Islamabad to Chitral 1 day Chitral Kalash 2 days (Rumbur…

  11. pakistanguide avatar

    RE: Recommend a route

    by pakistanguide 11 May 2011

    My recommendation is Islamabad to Chitral 1 day Chitral Kalash 2 days kalash Mastuj 1 day Mastuj Phandar 1 day phandar Gilgit 1 day …

  12. maliclone avatar

    Recommend a route

    by maliclone 11 May 2011

    I, an Asian female, will visit Pakistan for two weeks by arriving Islamabad on June 5 and reaching Kashgar(China) by June 18. Proximately…

  13. imranthetrekker1 avatar

    RE: 20 Glorious Days in Northern Pakistan

    by imranthetrekker1 08 May 2011

    "Skardu 3 days, Khapulo 2 days, Shigar 1 days, Nalter 2 days, Hunza 2 days, Ghizar 2 days, Phander 1 day, Gilgit skip it, Rawalpindi…

  14. dcorner avatar

    RE: 20 Glorious Days in Northern Pakistan

    by dcorner 08 May 2011

    "Skardu 3 days, Khapulo 2 days, Shigar 2 days, Nalter 2 days, Hunza 3 days, Ghizar 3 days, Phander 1 day, Gilgit 2 days( Used as transit…

  15. wyllie avatar

    Two weeks in Pakistan from Mid May

    by wyllie 01 May 2011

    Please share sentiments regarding the following places we need to pick only a few and concentrate on an itinerary. Hunza, Fairy Meadows,…

  16. chitrallguy avatar

    RE: Driving through the Karakoram Highway - is Hunza Valley area still closed?

    by chitrallguy 27 February 2011

    Bien venu a Chitral, KKH is open either to Gilgit or Skardu the floods have not done any damage to road to Askole through Shigar and…

  17. 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..…

  18. isobarwink avatar

    RE: Places to see in and from Skardu & Gilgit

    by isobarwink 04 October 2010

    Hard to know how to answer this post, but i'll try a few suggestions. Skardu city, Shigar and Khapulo would be good bases to start. You…

  19. pakistanguide avatar

    RE: Kashgar-KKH-Gilgit on September 15, here I come!!

    by pakistanguide 30 September 2010

    In Baltistan Skardu Shigar Khapulo Deosai National park

  20. traveladventure avatar

    Re: Tibet tour operators / recommendations ?

    by traveladventure 20 August 2010

    3 of us already have booked the following tour departing from Lhasa on Sept. 28th and finishing at Tibetan/Nepalese border on Oct. 8th…

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    Re: anyone suggest me a decent Travel Agency to tibet?

    by traveladventure 20 August 2010

    I have already booked the following tour. Departure Sept. 28th from Lhasa. 10 days including Lhasa, Namtso lake, Gyantse, Shigatse, Mt.…

  22. wildeurban avatar

    RE: Impact of flooding in Gilgit-Baltistan

    by wildeurban 19 August 2010

    Hi there. I am in Gilgit at the moment, riding my bike out to China in a week. I have to contradict the tone of #4's post, things are…

  23. longingoutdoor avatar

    RE: 20 Glorious Days in Northern Pakistan

    by longingoutdoor 19 June 2010

    I'm glad you enjoyed my short review, 2soultmates. We did have a wonderful time. 2soulmates! Definitely would suggest an organised tour…

  24. longingoutdoor avatar

    20 Glorious Days in Northern Pakistan

    by longingoutdoor 13 June 2010

    I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you who helped for my trip, whether by responding to my questions or responses to others. You…

  25. Percival avatar

    Re: Trip to Skardu

    by Percival 02 June 2010

    Other than Deosai the must sees around Skardu are Shigar Fort/Palace and Khapalu. Shigar Palace has been restored and has many artifacts…

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