5 Day Trip from Islamabad to Fairy Meadows and Hunza. 22nd to 27th April 2015

[usmansameen]

Hello Usman,

Thats a gr8 achievement bro. kindly upload loads of pics yaar. me waiting for the same and share the name of that tour operator along with contact details. Me also planning for the same tour in August. lets see if my health allows then definitely would like to attempt.

Thankyou Faiq Bhai. I will call your office number and give you all the details of operator. But it might be a bit difficult for you till you have recovered completely. Everyone in our group had cramps in their legs on way back

[usmansameen]

Jeep Track from Raikot till Jail. I will also try to upload the movie i made in the jeep.

[asifcae]

scary bridge yara....

[usmansameen]

scary bridge yara....

And it creaks a lot when jeep passes over it

[aks_e_ahmed]

Wonderful thumbs up

[Wanderlust]

It was 17,900 per person, including fuel. boarding and meals.

You paid for the pony or was that complementary by the tour operator?

[usmansameen]

You paid for the pony or was that complementary by the tour operator?

Price of pony and porter was not included.

[bilalahm]

Excellent write up dear, precise and informative!

[usmansameen]

Track from Jail to Fairy meadows

[travelinghell]

only a day at fairy meadows is not justified

[aukhan75]

Thank you brother. Road situation is the same until Chilas? I am planning for a trip as well and would appreciate if you could please advise of the precautionary measures that I may take while driving on KKH.

Can you PM me your cp#?

No, it's not the same. After Barseen (around 13 km from Dassu), it's comparatively better. Traffic is suspended for 30 to 60 minutes near Pattan due to construction of road.
Drive carefully at a normal speed. Be watchful as the road is mostly curvy, bumpy and full of potholes from Pattan to Raikot bridge (approx 215 km). It's better to drive from Besham to Chilas in daylight. Fill the fuel tank of your vehicle in Besham and Chilas. All the adults must keep their ID cards with them. Check weather forecast as there may be landslides specially after Chilas. Lastly, no need to mention the fitness of vehicle.
By the way, you can skip Kohistan part of KKH. Plan your tour when Babusar Pass is open. I crossed the Babusar Pass and traveled through the Kaghan Valley in last September. The road was carpeted and excellent except at two or three places (due to construction work).

[hamsafar4u]

No, it's not the same. After Barseen (around 13 km from Dassu), it's comparatively better. Traffic is suspended for 30 to 60 minutes near Pattan due to construction of road.
Drive carefully at a normal speed. Be watchful as the road is mostly curvy, bumpy and full of potholes from Pattan to Raikot bridge (approx 215 km). It's better to drive from Besham to Chilas in daylight. Fill the fuel tank of your vehicle in Besham and Chilas. All the adults must keep their ID cards with them. Check weather forecast as there may be landslides specially after Chilas. Lastly, no need to mention the fitness of vehicle.
By the way, you can skip Kohistan part of KKH. Plan your tour when Babusar Pass is open. I crossed the Babusar Pass and traveled through the Kaghan Valley in last September. The road was carpeted and excellent except at two or three places (due to construction work).

Can u plz guide if the Babusar pass can be crossed with an ordinary sedan, like Civic...?

[aukhan75]

Yes, why not. I crossed it in my Alto and found all kinds of vehicles there. Just choose the right time.

[hamsafar4u]

Yes, why not. I crossed it in my Alto and found all kinds of vehicles there. Just choose the right time.

What would be the most appropriate time for the purpose ?

[faiqzakai]

OOOOHHHH!!!! Thats means it very tiring tour... Okey then might be i'll the same on next year.

[traveller3]

Hi Usman,

To reach fairy meadows...a 4-5 hour hike is must?and are porters easily available?

[usmansameen]

Fairy Meadows

[aukhan75]

What would be the most appropriate time for the purpose ?

Mid July to September is the best time.

[usmansameen]

Fairy Meadows Continued

[zahid135]

zabardast......