My Pakistani friend told me to visit Pakistan and said it is really cheap?

K2, Astore Valley, Nanga Parbat, Shangrila resort, Skardu, and the Deosai Plateau all looks like really interesting places to check out. I know Azad Kashmir would not be ideal, but how about the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir to the southeast?

No idea about Indian administered Kashmir but you need permission 9from the ministry of Kashmir affair in Islamabad) in order to go Pakistani side of the Kashmir,you could only go all the way to Muzafarabad without permit but not beyond.

Trekking to K2 is one of the most expensive treks in Pakistan,in addition you need to obtain permit from the ministry of tourism along with licensed guide.

The NOC does not apply to go to Kaghan valley.
There is no public transport in order to go from Deosai to Astor valley,you have to hire a jeep either from Askardu or Astor so with your limited budget (20$ per day?) forget about that trip.

Well I would be willing to work more and save up more money for this trip if the transportation and treks can cost a lot. More than $20 a day would be alright. I wouldn't want to trek up K2 since the mountain is too high and it would be freezing up there. I would mainly want to travel to the foot of the mountain and stay in the valley areas for photos of the mountain. How much would it cost to travel just to the foot of the mountain? How much would it cost ballpark range to take a jeep to some of the places I mentioned in my previous post? I am considering a specific route for my itinerary, so just let me know some estimates assuming I would be leaving from the recommended areas or transit locations, hubs, etc. I appreciate everyone's help so far.

Edited by: restlesshobo

Its good idea to work more & save up some more money so your budget 'd not too tight.

''you could only go all the way to Muzafarabad without permit but not beyond.''.......
No you cannot, Muzafarabad is inside AJK and you cannot enter AJK without NOC, ( I know this for a fact, from personal experience ) end of story !
You should add Hunza valley ( Karimabad ) to your list ( stop at the Rakaposhi hotel en route for great views of Rakaposhi ) and Gulmit for a walk up to the glacier ( and an interesting boat ride across the lake ).Ghizer valley is also beautiful and quiet with good trout fishing,and a great place to just chill. Fairy meadows for closeness to Nagar Parbat and Skardu for arranging your Deosai trip. Expect to pay about 5oooPk rps a day for a jeep with driver.
You cannot enter Indian Kashmir/Jammu from Pakistan, but it is no problem entering from India, you can take the train from Amritsar-Jammu and then the bus to Srinigar.
UB.

Agreed with UB that its not possible for a foreigner to go beyond Muzzaffarabad with out a permit from the ministry of Kashmir Affairs in Islamabad.

You should add Hunza valley ( Karimabad ) to your list ( stop at the Rakaposhi hotel en route for great views of Rakaposhi ) and Gulmit for a walk up to the glacier ( and an interesting boat ride across the lake ).

I highly agree with the above. Karimabad is my favourite place in Pakistan, absolutely beautiful views over the mountains, really friendly people and great culture to be seen.

hello, i´m travelling to islamabad on october 13, a pakistani friend of mine is going to pick me up at the airport, but his house is in Kotli...
i´ve been reading this posts and realised that i need a NOC (actually i don´t know what that means..) to get into kashmir (Kotli is in kashmir)
so even if i have my visa for pakistan and going with a paksitani do i have to do that NOC in islamabad???
when we (my pakistani friend & i) went to the pakistani consulate they told us that he (my friend) had to sing a notarial paper saying that he is responsable for me, and a notary had to sing too with the stamp
that´s not enough to go into kashmir??
many thanks in advance fro you quick answers.

Unfortunately, you cannot enter AJK without NOC ( No Objection Certificate ). This will take a minimum of 2 weeks from Ministry of home affairs Islbd.

Agreed with baba jee.