1 Week short tour to Swat and Naran with my beloved Parents (6th July-14th July)

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The yummilicious cherries of Swat

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Food in Naran

Famous Butt Karahi of Lahore in Naran

Chicken Grilled Sajji

[mtariqumer]

Good going

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So after taking rest for two days and also accommodating our guest, on the third day we decided to go to Babusar Top.

As we were two families to we booked a jeep which costed us 7000rs (3500rs/family).

We took short stops at Lulusar Lake, Pyala Lake, Glaciers, Waterfalls and finally at Babusar Top.

Lulusar Lake

Babusar Top

Pyala Lake.

Going towards Babusar Top

We planned to do river rafting and we did it. While coming back to Naran, just 15 to 20 minutes before Naran their are few river rafting services. Everyone has their own rates. They took 300rs/head from us for 15 to 20 minutes trip.

The whole trip was memorable. The river rafting in Naran is a must thing to do.
Pictures won't do justice. But as there is not option for videos so I can upload pictures only.

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After coming back from Babusar Top, we started our packing because we had to live for Pindi the next day and then to Karachi.

We bought the PTDC tickets from Naran to Pindi 3 weeks before as they are always full. They have a very well maintained AC coasters. We left at 9 a.m and reached Pindi at 5 p.m. He took small stop at Balakot and Mansehra.

We bought lichees from Haripur. Believe me, I haven't tasted this much tasty Lichees ever

We reached Pindi at 5 p.m. Our bus from Pindi to Karachi was at 8 p.m. We took rest and had some food at Faisal Movers waiting area. The waiting area for executive class buses at New City Terminal is too good.
We left at 8 p.m from Pindi and reached Karachi at 7 p.m.

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THE END. ALLAH HAFIZ. ILTEMAS E DUA
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[automakerz]

wow, what an amazing journey - i can feel must be tiring.

We can do it but for elders its a bit. But indeed you have done it - Mashallah.

Thanks for sharing lovely pics. I wish i can go soon. Inshallah

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Its not about being old or young. Its about being passionate. And my parents are quite passionate that's why they were able to do this trip.
3 years back we three did Hunza and Skardu all through local transport.

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Indeed i missed that word - passionate.

and my wife isnt

thats why my program is 50/50 all the time. By the way we did a car road trip in dec 2015 with a friend and his wife and we both. We keep on saying my wife that just after 2 hours we will be in Muree when we start our tour from KHI. Hahaha after that she didnt want to go by road. later we came by AIR.

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Hahahahahahaha.

Similar I did this with my mother. I told her that all roads are carpeted. Even the Saif Ul Mulook and Siri paye road is carpeted. But when she saw there are no roads even so she was angry on me. But somehow, she enjoyed those jeep tracks as well.

[sajid65]

Awesome Trip . MashaAllah.
May Allah bless you and Brave Parents with Good Health always.
Stay Blessed.

[nagar1]

Khurram bhai good yar zabardast kam kia ha..thumbs up!!!!

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Went to Kalam with colleagues in Feb 2017. It was all snow covered then and there was no other tourist than us.All hotels were closed only locals were roaming there with some small dhabas open only. Tried to go to Mahodand but couldnt go ahead of matiltan bcoz of snow. Was a good trip though

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Just heard that road to Lulusar lake has recently been carpeted. Is it recommended to visit on my own car i.e. Mehran instead of hiring a Jeep.
Your suggestions are welcomed.