13-20 Aug 2013: Astore Valley & Baltistan Trip - Introducing Riat Valley & Riat Lakes

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Mussab and Wali in action

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Some close-ups of the fields of Astore

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Beautiful view with Nanga Parbat peaks in the background

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Shooting in progress - by Hussam

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Going down to Astore

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Locals

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Some more shots by Hussam while getting near to main town

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Done with harvesting

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Shot by Mussab

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Near the main Astore town - by Hussam

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It was a long break in Astore town.

First task was to get fuel in the vehicles as tankers were late and we had to buy high price open fuel from shops.

Afterwards, we went to Madina Green Palace Hotel for lunch and then team went out for some personal shopping.

When coming down from Astore road or Rama / police station road, u end up on main bazar road. If u turn right then u go to bridge and onwards to Gorikot and Deosai/Rattu. And, if u turn left then it will bring u to this point

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Turn right from the board in previous pic and u arrive at the hotel location.

Rooms were neat and rate was Rs.700 for room with 3 single beds and Rs.500 for 2 single bed room.

I got very useful information from Mr. Samiullah advocate who is co-owner in this hotel. If u r on a budget then this place is good for night stay and food is also good.

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After this came a long boring wait for entry in police station which wasted almost one hour.

Bored faces

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