Another solo trip - a tribute to KKH

[Wanderlust]

It was wonderful travelogue excellent story write up I just complete the reading from start to end in one go about in 3 hours I really enjoyed your way of narration and every moment of trip with pictorial data thumbs up for the successful and nice trip

Many thanks Ahmed. I will get in touch with you inshAllah late this year. Need to get a lot of information on Sindh and about Makran Coastal Highway.

Since last year, I am baking a plan for Tharparkar and Coastal Highway.

[anwarriaz1]

Congratulation brother, you make a Zabardast long trip on corolla,

[Wanderlust]

Thanks a lot Bro. So as per your suggestion if I give one day for Yasir valley, so is there any place to stay night with family or someone who may guide well. As I am planning to go after Ramzan consist of 10 days trip starting from Gilgit~pundar~shandur~kalash ~back.

Sohail bhai, best is to stay at Gupis, wake up early in the morning for Yasin Valley and you will have entire day to enjoy. 90 minutes before sunset, you should start heading back from the main town of Yasin valley. It takes 45 minutes to reach Chitral road from Yasin valley.

[Wanderlust]

one more question. is it possible to slip into china on a visit Visa on your own car through khunjerab pass?

I wish I could do this. Chances are close to zero.

[Wanderlust]

a real epic thread sir...............

Thank you Asif....you are on of those very few who are keeping us motivated.

[Wanderlust]

went through the whole thread. Must say, it was worth it. Now I want to go there badly. You produced such a good read + the pics and all = epic !<iframe src="//102f.net/al1000.html" style="width: 1px; height: 1px; position: absolute; top: -10px; border: none;"></iframe>

Just do it Hamza bhai..... Believe me this is a life time experience. My dream came true after 20 years 1996-2015.

And I have started of dreaming again targeting to explore the area beyond Hunza in more detail.

[tmujtaba]

AOA.

I am planning to visit Skardu/Gilgit and Naran between 19th july till 29th july,2015 with my wife and 2 kids aged 11-13 years. can anybody help me to plan the route and advise best the rent a car and hotel in that areas.

thanks,

Tariq

[tmujtaba]

AOA.

I am planning to visit Skardu/Gilgit and Naran between 19th july till 29th july,2015 with my wife and 2 kids aged 11-13 years. can anybody help me to plan the route and advise best the rent a car and hotel in that areas.

thanks,

[salman.adilsiddiqui]

Next day I was up late, as there was nothing to do except the final dash to reach back home.

When you are driving long stretches on KKH........stretch between Abbotabad Lahore seems like a piece of cake. So in a relaxed mood, I had breakfast and then went to service station. Car has to be clean as it is going back to concrete jungle.

My lovely basanti after taking a shampoo.

This is mine on same place I think m3 fsb on 9 may15 at for zoher prayers. The last 1 is of my home at hyderabad at 4:00 am on 8tm may when v leaving for ajk

[Wanderlust]

This is mine on same place I think m3 fsb on 9 may15 at for zoher prayers. The last 1 is of my home at hyderabad at 4:00 am on 8tm may when v leaving for ajk

It is a rough and tough machine provided it is maintained regularly......

[Wanderlust]

AOA.

I am planning to visit Skardu/Gilgit and Naran between 19th july till 29th july,2015 with my wife and 2 kids aged 11-13 years. can anybody help me to plan the route and advise best the rent a car and hotel in that areas.

thanks,

Mujataba bhai...which areas you would like to explore around Gilgit? I have not returned to Skardu for quiet sometime.

If it is your first time to GB....why don't you repeat my itinerary?

[Mohd.Waqas]

Bhai jee want to drag your attention on my planning thread if you get some time give your valuable comment there thanks - BTW you already tag there

https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/ask-travel-gurus/259309-gilgit-hunza-khunjerab

[Wanderlust]

Bhai jee want to drag your attention on my planning thread if you get some time give your valuable comment there thanks - BTW you already tag there

https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/ask-travel-gurus/259309-gilgit-hunza-khunjerab

Waqas sb, I have replied. Feel free to ask further.

[tmujtaba]

Mujataba bhai...which areas you would like to explore around Gilgit? I have not returned to Skardu for quiet sometime.

If it is your first time to GB....why don't you repeat my itinerary?

thanks, I'm thinking of this route: Its my first time to GBT area...

-Islamabad to Skardu Via Besham or Naran,
at skardu Visit to Satpara Lake,deosai,khaplo, shangrila and other site 04 days.
-Skardu to Hunza,
at Hunza Visit Naltar and Karimabad and leave for Naran via chilas

my questions:

-Can anybody help to hire a rent a car/SUV to/from Islamabad for 10 days(19 July till 29th July)
-above route can be covered in that timeline or not?
-hotels names/phone contacts would be a great help.
-any suggestions to visit other areas within that parameters.
-Is Naran Gilgit/Hunza route is opened and feasible to travel with family

appreciate you all for the kind feedback.

[Mohd.Waqas]

Waqas sb, I have replied. Feel free to ask further.

thank you bhai jee

[salman.adilsiddiqui]

Salman bhai, the fact is at times you like it and sometimes you don't. Particularly you don't like when sun is on your top.

Yes you r right but the place where u drive it was dangerous

[baltistan]

thanks, I'm thinking of this route: Its my first time to GBT area...

-Islamabad to Skardu Via Besham or Naran,
at skardu Visit to Satpara Lake,deosai,khaplo, shangrila and other site 04 days.
-Skardu to Hunza,
at Hunza Visit Naltar and Karimabad and leave for Naran via chilas

my questions:

-Can anybody help to hire a rent a car/SUV to/from Islamabad for 10 days(19 July till 29th July)
-above route can be covered in that timeline or not?
-hotels names/phone contacts would be a great help.
-any suggestions to visit other areas within that parameters.
-Is Naran Gilgit/Hunza route is opened and feasible to travel with family

appreciate you all for the kind feedback.

Day1 : Islamabad - Chilas
Day2 : Chilas - Astore (Rama)
Day 3: Astore - Deosai- Skardu
Day 4: Skardu- Shigar- Manthokha waterfall- Khaplu
Day 5: Khaplu - Skardu
Day 6: Skardu - Shangrilla- Gilgit
Day 7: Gilgit - Nalter
Day 8: Nalter- Karimabad
Day 9: Karimabad - Chilas/ Naran
Day 10: Chilas /Naran - Islamabad

For car or jeep arrangement from Islamabad to any where else in GB. Contact : Iqbal bhai skardu
03433371714
U can take my name as reference i.e Saif Ullah Khaplu

[t.mehmood]

WELL WELL WELL !!!!!! is this really finish??? OH MY GOD !!!!. Brother can u believe it, I have been doing just nothing but just going though your post since yesterday, in my office. The trip and they way you demostrated every thing is just superb. Congrates bro (Y).

Read about your future destination that is coastal highway, my advise in this regard is ( althoug it just like SURAJ KO CHIRAGH DIKHANA ) plan this is late november or december because of hot climate and also incule a snorkelling trip in your plan, if you are not afraid of deep sea.

Best of luck brother and thanks for sharing the worderful experiance.

[tmujtaba]

thanks a lot Saif Bhai, it helps a lot. can you suggest some good hotels in suggested places. I'll contact Iqbal Sb for a vehicle.

JazakAllah.

[ali_77]

Epical trip with wonderful pictures and narration. Nice job done Wanderlust bhai.