Dear all,
First of all I would like to appreciate the fact that Pak Wheels have really helped me to draft my plan for the tour. I intend to travel with my wife Inshaa Allah by the end of August 2014. Here is my estimated plan. I need guidance from the experienced travelers to help me finalize my plan. My plan is to visit Naran, Kaghan , Shogran and back to Muree . Here is the brief outline;
Option 1 to Naran/ Shogran
? Go to Lahore via Business Train in Bussiness Class . Train Goes 3:30 from KHI and Reach LHR by 9:00 next day in the morning.
? Then I plan to stay in LHR for the day . Can u suggest any good guest House / Hotel with reasonable rates ?
? Than through Dawoe Bus Service Reach Abbottabad and if reach late there stay in Abbottabad Hotel ? Again any good hotel with reasonable rates?
? Then through abbotabad hire a taxi/jeep to Kewai and Reach Shogran/Naran? Again iam travelling for the first time with my wife will I be able to get a good taxi / jeep for the tour? Iam worried at this part?
Option 2 to Naran /Shogran
? Go to RWP through Teezgam or Karakoram Express? Will I be able to get an AC Sleeper for two I heard I can get here for Some Rs. 6,000 is it true? Issue with it is Bussiness Train normally Doesn?t gets late while here there?s a chance and some are saying to avoid it ? What u think?
? Again if reach late in RWP than a good Guest House/ Hotel to stay for the nite ?
? PTDC bus Goes from RWP FlashMan Hotel daily at 9:00 AM to Naran?
Now considering I have my wife with me which option is better for me ? Please guide me ?
In Naran
? I have found Parhena Cottages near River Kunhar at the rate of Rs.2,500 per nite. Though it?s a bit higher but I love the location its good.
? The hotel has given me the rates for Rent A Jeep ; Rs. 3,000 for Saiful Malook, Rs. 3,500 for Lalasar Jhakland and Rs.8,000 for Babusar. I think rates are high comparing its an off season. Will I be able to get Jeeps on Hire from Locals on a low Rates?
? Are there any camping arrangements just for fun where me and my wife can spend time? Are there any bazaars in Naran to see? I think 2 to 3 days are enough then we can move on? Any guidance in this area plz?
In Muree
? Then through PTDC bus reach back to RWP and then to Muree? Any good Hotel in Murree on Mall Road for a couple? I want to make it a central point and move on towards Patriata , Bhurban,NathiaGali, Ayubia, Neelum Point etc . Will I be able to get a taxi or car for the whole trip?
? I think if that?s possible 2 to 3 days are enough here as well.
Heres a rough plan of mine with the help of Pak wheels Forum I studied . The only worry for me is transportation? U know how it is when u are with someone and security condtions e.g snatching etc. Does anyone know a good jeep hire for Naran and Muree? That will help me a lot.
Thankyou guys a lot. I would appreciate it some ppl reply me quicky so that I can make my final Bookings.
Jazak Allah!!