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Day-3 A boring start of the day ends up in a unique adventure
I had this idea early morning that We would request someone in Karimabad to rent us his motor bike so that we can goto Duiker (Eagle nest) for lunch and maybe enjoy a little ride on mighty KKH. We had breakfast and left the hotel for a walk all the way up to Karimabad Bazaar. We bought some gifts for relatives and we kept on asking people if someone will rent us motor bike or not, every one said you canât get it on rent. We were a little disappointed because of this, any ways we decided to have some snacks at Caf? de Hunza. And it was too good. We had the famous Walnut cake and Pancake with Apricot jam. It was the best pan cake I have ever had. We left the caf? and on our way I asked a guy on Bike if he can help me get a motorbike on rent. He said in Karimabad you canât find it. But you can try in Aliabad. Hearing this we dropped things at hotel and started walking downhill to Ali Abad. Right on the chowk we saw a lonely shop named Cash and carry, there were 3 Bikes parked and few guys were sitting in shop.
View from Our Balcony
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Back yard of hotel
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Karimabad Bazaar
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Free Appricots
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The Walnut cake and Pancake of Cafe De Hunza ( Lumia 1020 shots)
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Generous Locals Part-2
My wife jokingly said that maybe we can get a bike from cash and carry, I was reluctant but I asked from him if we can get a bike for rent. The shopkeeper said something to his fellow in local language and he said okay I will bring you one. I was like WOW, it was like a dream come true situation. We were very excited. After 5 minutes the guy brought us a motorbike and handed over us the keys and started walking away. I stopped him and said please save my name and my number in your cell incase you need the bike urgently. I took his number and gave missed call. And off we go
I filled the tank of bike full from Ali Abad and we started our journey towards Rakaposhi view point on KKH. Guys this was one of the best driving experience I have ever had. Riding a motor bike on the best road of the world. The view was indescribable. Those huge mountains, snow, greenery, rocks, River. It was breath taking experience. Something you can never experience in a car.
We were getting late so we decided to return from Nasirabad. We went straight to Duiker (Eagles Nest). There we saw sunset. The view was amazing. It was almost clear and we could see all the 7000m + peaks. It was getting dark so we decided to have dinner at Eagles nest hotel. Last year we stayed here for 3 nights. This hotel is best in Hunza. Its owner is very friendly and nice, he recognized us immediately and offered us mountain tea which was as always very good. We discussed our last yearâs meeting and many random things. We had dinner and we went back to Karimabad. I dropped my Wife to Hotel and went straight to that shop where the Bike owner was waiting for me. He dropped me to the hotel . When I asked about how much Rent, he simply refused to take any amount. I was surprised and I kept him asking. But he didnât take any money and vanished on his bike.