Day 4: 06 Sep 2015 - Rama to Minimerg, Domail & Rainbow Lake
(A Truly Heaven on Earth)
As I was working to get the permission from Army for Minimarg involving few friends and friends of friends in Army. After coming back from Rama I went to Astore Army Transit camp to search for any help for getting permission. There I met an Officer Commanding of Astore Mess and requested him the permission for Minimarg. Fortunately we were allowed to visit Minimarg. We stayed in Army mess to avoid any further delay. Next day we woke up early morning at 5:30 (Because the permission was only to visit and come back on same day) that?s why we had to get up early morning. We left Astore at 6:00, it was quite beautiful while in the morning peaks were glowing all around. Reached Chilam Army Check post at 6:45am, we had to wait there for the clearance from the Minimarg to go ahead as it was 6 September (The Defense Day) so it took us some time for the clearance. We got some time and decided to have cup of tea at a local hotel there. It was raining and the weather was awesome. We had the tea there and went back to check post. In few minutes we were asked to go ahead.
Oh?? that was the moment I was waiting for
Minimarg (A Truly Heaven on Earth) I really worked hard involving many friends and heard that might not get the permission because of 6[SUP]th[/SUP] Sep. defense day might be difficult to go there due the security reasons. There were few chances to get the permission but I kept working on it because I had faith in Allah (SWT). When I was asked to move towards Minimarg that was the moment I was waiting for I got emotional and finally I was on way to Minimarg. We both were quite happy and thanking Allah (SWT). Surrounding mountains were green and quite fresh as it was raining as well on the way right after the Chilam Chowki. As we were moving further and further mountains colors started changing. Allah (SWT) has blessed our country with lots of beauty. It is our duty to keep it clean and be an example of good human being we all should love nature and its instinct. We stopped at some point before the Burzil Pass it was in reds all around & was awesome to see those beautiful shades of reds.
Burzil Pass
After spending some time in colors we started moving further it was the start of the Burzil Pass. Burzil Pass one of the most beautiful passes of Pakistan or might be in world as well. While going ahead every bit of moment and every scene has no words to explain the beauty of Allah (SWT). Pictures cannot explain what we have seen but hopefully a bit will be enough to cheer up you guys to see the beauty of the Burzil Pass. Then we reached Burzil Top which is exactly at the altitude of 4,000mtr (13,200Ft) and the temp was 1 Degree. Again there was a check post we had to wait for the clearance once again. After very short while we were good to go ahead. Now we were going downwards from Burzil Top.
Minimarg, Domail & Rainbow Lake (A Truly Heaven on Earth)
The beauty of Minimarg is out of explanation one can only feel while being there. After reaching in the mess we were welcomed and served with good breakfast at the mess. One of the mess represented asked us if we had the advance booking for staying there, we told him that we got only day trip permission, but we don?t want to go back same day, we would love to explore this area. We requested them and they allowed us to stay there for night. We shifted in room unloaded our luggage and we decided to move towards Domail & Rainbow Lake.
Domail/Rainbow Lake
We reached Rainbow Lake in an hour. The wind was blowing at high pace over there and it was too cold (2 or 3 degrees). The glimpse of Rainbow Lake was amazing the color of the water was so fresh and green. (Rainbow Lake is named due to the Rainbow color trout fish). The weather was so beautiful, suddenly rain started and all the environment had totally changed. The beauty was at its extreme all around. There is a sun room which served the guests, delegates and the officials. The good thing was that we only two us there and enjoying the beauty and the calmness of the weather and place. We decided to make coffee and to have some noddle as well. Every bit of moment was so exciting, cheerful and off-course beautiful. After having coffee we decided to roam around, we found out that there was a small lake as well called Crystal Lake also called Seven Stream Lake. Because there are seven streams which dropped into lake and that?s why it is also called Seven Stream Lake.
There is a link road just before reaching Rainbow Lake which leads to Neru View Point, Neru Mountain and Neru Pass. And beyond is LOC as well. Believe it or not one can really fell in love with the beauty of those mountains and the lush green valley. Though it was not permitted to move towards the Neru Pass, we requested permission and went ahead. At somewhere in the middle we stopped and we lost in the beauty. Spent some time and then decided to move back to Minimarg. We reached Minimarg had our dinner and had a very peaceful sleep. Beautiful and clean environment everywhere. We fell in love with Minimarg, decided to stay one more day but it was occupied for next day and night. Next morning we left Minimarg after the breakfast.
The truly heavenly place on earth, one can certainly fell in love with this place and surroundings. I must say at least once in your life just visit this area and see the colors and the beauty of Allah (SWT). May Allah bless you all (Ameen).
The Burzil Pass
Burzil Pass
Just before reaching Minimarg a small town.
Beautiful Masjid of the small town.
Glimpse of Minimarg from far away.
Minimarg
Minimarg
Minimarg
Minimarg