Alhamdulillah, I have safely back from a wonderful trip to Swat, Kalam, Gilgit, Naltar Lake, Khunjrab Pass, Naran etc from Karachi

Road Trips / Vacations / Hiking / Trekking

khurem (khurem) 2017-07-18 15:39:30 +0500 #23

Yeah that's true. Plus, I have heard some cases of people getting stuck in Gilgit due to flight cancellations/non-availability which is also a concern.

hassan79 (hassan79) 2017-07-18 15:51:44 +0500 #24

Wow pics, looking forward for day wise deatils

umairnoor (Umair Noor) 2017-07-18 21:52:55 +0500 #25

1st Day - Karachi to ZahirPir

Karachi - Hyderabad Motoray

Taj Restaurant - Moro

umairnoor (Umair Noor) 2017-07-18 21:58:24 +0500 #26

2nd Day - Zahir Pir to Kallar Kahar

Restaurant in Bhawalpur

umairnoor (Umair Noor) 2017-07-18 22:05:23 +0500 #27

3rd Day - Kallar Kahar to Mingora

View from Hotel

M2 Lahore - Islamabad Motorway

Mardan City

umairnoor (Umair Noor) 2017-07-18 23:26:09 +0500 #28

4th Day - Minogra --> Malam Jabba -->Mingora

View From Hotel

On the way of MalamJabba

moreumair (Muhammad Umair) 2017-07-19 08:33:40 +0500 #29

specially to @umairnoor , i dont know that from how long you are travelling towards northern areas of Pakistan and i also dont know that whats your age, but still it is eminent that you have visited a great and huge part of northern areas, so please feel free to answer some of my questions so our knowledge get enhanced.
1. How will you differentiate Pakistan Northern areas from each other? (Kaghan valley(shogran,siripaye), Galiyat(murree,nathiagali, ayubia etc), Swat Valley including kalam, Gilgit-Baltistan, Hunza till sust, Skardu till ashkole, Neelum Valley (Kashmir), Astore and deosai plains, shandoor,lowari and chitral.
2. which particular area calls you back more often and why? ( i know its hard to choose but if you have to pick one or two, whom you vote as your favorites?)
3. Himalayas, Hindukush and Karakoram, they all are magnificent, but which range is spectacular according to your taste?
4. what are the pros and cons of every area? ( like hot in summer or green landscapes or barren)

also anyone can answer, if he/she feels to
and yes we all know that there is nothing as hard and fast rule when we speak about travelling. everyone has his/her own tastes and preferences. so please avoid useless debate but add some productive guidance and views.

farooq05 (farooq05) 2017-07-19 11:00:37 +0500 #30

great trip and pictures.. did you choose hotel in Kalar Kahar when you reached there or you made advance booking?

amiransary (amiransary) 2017-07-19 12:20:18 +0500 #31

Wow... Dost Nice Trip....

Me too... Planning to buy Margalla and trip to whole family from long time....
But, Unfortunately, Margalla 98 koi achi mil nahee raheee....
To Socha City 2005/2006 lay kar hi chala jaon.... but jaoon zaroor...

Kuch batain to kay
App kitnay log thay ?
Kia fuel expense raha for CNG and Petrol ??
Family kay Toilet ka solution kaisay kia ???
Kitnay Driver thay ??
Car nay kia kia isues kiay ??
kaha kaha car chalanay main issues ayai ??
Shogran kay slope kay uper lay janay main kaisa raha ??? or kaisay lay kar gai ??? or uper or neechay lay jatay huay kon say gear rakhay ???

Take Care....

pwuser148491042917 (Naeem Rajput) 2017-07-19 17:22:29 +0500 #32

Wow...
Great pics... I'm sure you enjoyed a lot... I'm surprise to know that you went to shogran on your own car... It's very rough road and high slope....
Kindly answer that can I visit to malam jaba on Honda city 07...?
Thanks

umairnoor (Umair Noor) 2017-07-19 18:28:57 +0500 #33

Yes i enjoy a lot and you are right, sohgran road is rough with high slope but i managed.
Behrain to kalam road - Tooooooooooo much rough. (balke road nahi tha sirf pathar hi pathar the) us ke bade mera confidence level bhuth up ho gaya tha, aisa tha ke thora kharab road kharab nahi lagta tha

you must go Malam Jabba in your car, but before starting your trip check your car (mechanical + suspension wise).

umairnoor (Umair Noor) 2017-07-19 18:40:36 +0500 #34

yes you are right, achi margalla milna mushkil hai thora. City bhi jaye gi har jagha, Driver hona chaiye

We are only 2 elders (me and my wife) with 2 year old my daughter.
Toilets mil hi jate the magar thora search karne ke bade.
I am only driver.
car ne koi issue nahi kiya.
Bahrain to kalam road bhuth ziada kharab hai jis ki waaja se afsos ho raha tha ke kuo laya apni car. baki kahi koi issue nahi hoa driving mein.
sohgran ki slope mein normally 1st gear mein rakhi thi, neeche atey hoe bhi 1st gear mein rakhi thi ziada time, Break and Clutch bhuth kam use kar raha tha. 1st gear ki apni speed bhuth kam hoti hai jis waja se control mein bhi thi car.

umairnoor (Umair Noor) 2017-07-19 18:41:48 +0500 #35

no advance booking. booked on run time.

umairnoor (Umair Noor) 2017-07-19 19:12:29 +0500 #36

5th Day: Mingora --> Kalam --> Bahrain

Stuck in Traffic

umairnoor (Umair Noor) 2017-07-19 20:06:12 +0500 #37

6th Day: Bahrain --> Yakhtange --> Shangla Top --> Besham

PTDC Besham

djrock900 (djrock900) 2017-07-19 20:18:50 +0500 #38

Great pictures brother!!

Share some pictures and information about yakhtange. Its the first time I heard of it!

umairnoor (Umair Noor) 2017-07-19 20:28:04 +0500 #39

7th Day: Besham --> Gilgit

PTDC Motel Gilgit

umairnoor (Umair Noor) 2017-07-19 21:20:55 +0500 #40

8th Day: Gilgit --> Naltar Lake --> Attabad Lake

Ready for Naltar Lake

Car Parked at Nomal to save time.

I like this picture personally, snow, sun light - other effect at a time in mountains.

amiransary (amiransary) 2017-07-20 00:20:54 +0500 #41

Salaam,,,
Thanks for the detailed reply....

Yaqeenan, Behreen to Kalam road kharab to hai but agay ja kar ushu forest etc main road bani hai jaha agar car gai hogi to maza aya hoga....

App nay Fuel expense ka nahee bataya...or A/c Kaha tak chalaya ???

Main Naran, Kaghan, Swat Pehlay bhi ja chuka hoon, but, by Public Transport.

2ndly, we too, 4 members (2 adult + 2 children), so, if you feel, so kabhi bhi aap ka program banay to app call kar saktay hain.. kay meri apni gari ho aap ki apni..with family...
Safar kafi behtar ho jata hai....

I think main aap say kuch seekh sakoon ga

Take Care...

abdulkarim (abdulkarim) 2017-07-20 04:21:55 +0500 #42

The best road in rhe whole area. The only patch that a bit rough is Gojra to Motorway toll plaza. Else all road condition is good. Only crowdy as all typical punjabs road are.. seems that the whole punjab lives on the road side...