Hi,
We four friends were having lunch when I said let's go to Khunjerab on bikes! One of them(Ahmar) said I'm in.
After 3 days I called him up to ask if he was serious for Khunjerab trip, his response: Yes, hell I'm IN!!
I(Salal) don't know how to drive a bike, so we will be using his bike and I would make arrangements for camping equipment.
I ordered camping tent, sleeping bags from higher.com.pk (delivery in 2 days)
I'm still making a plan where to camp & what to look for.
Bike to be used: Honda 125
Camera: Nikon D5200 & iPhone 5s
Strategy is to start our day early in the morning and find a place to camp by 6pm.
Here's the devised plan.
We will either leave on 7th afternoon and spend night in Abbotabad at friends house
OR
Day 1: (240 KM)
Leave early morning on Sep 8th (Tuesday)
Detour to Shogran
Arrive Naran by 5:30-6:00 pm and find a suitable place to camp
Day 2: (200 KM)
Leave early morning after breakfast
Spend sometime at Babusar Top
Lunch in Chilas
Camp somewhere near gilgit
Day 3: (100 KM)
Start early
Drive to Naltar Valley
Explore around
Find a place to camp
Day 4: (200 KM) 110+30+60
Start early
Drive till Sost
Explore around
Find a place to camp
Day 5: (300 KM)
Start early
Khunjerab Pass
Drive back to Hunza
Camp there
Day 6: (200 KM)
Explore Hunza
Drive to Chilas
Stay in a hotel
Day 7: (115 KM)
Drive to Naran
Detour to Lulusar
Camp in Naran
Day 8: (250 KM)
Back to Pavilion
Having no idea about the area, never been there. I'm only relying on my Internet knowledge.
We are looking forward for more lakes and would prefer to camp alongside, considering advise of experts or some knowledgeable people who have been there.
For the basic equipment's we have
- First aid kit
- Torch
- Lighter
- Knife
- water proof bag
To keep the luggage minimum, we will an extra jeans, 2 shirts and a jacket & not to forget a rain wear.
Really looking forward for some valuable input and advise.
Thanks
Salal