Independece Day 2008 @ Dudipatsar

[thealiz]

Greetings PWs,

U must have Seen by now & Imagine how much blessed we are....How beautiful our sweet PAKISTAN isssss....Truly an IMMACULATE COUNTRY!!

Well, this year I and my friend had decided to celebrate the Independence Day in a different way. We will depart from Isb on 11-12 Aug. This is how we will probably be going on with...Inshaallah!!

Day1: Isb-Mansehra (Stay)
Day2: Mansehra-Mahandri-Kuch Gali-Manor (Stay)
Day3: Manor-Ansoo Lake-Malka Parbat-Lake Saif-Naran-Besal (Stay)
Day4: Besal-Dudipatsar-Besal(Stay)
Day5: Besal-Naran-Isb.

Note: I need to cut down the itenerary to 4 days with same route...somehow...but no idea how?? any suggestion/help will be appreciated...wish us luck

Wish to join us....More than Welcome!!

Dudipatsar......Here We Comeeee!!

[deALIs]

Seems like a wonderful trip...I wud love to join bt no leaves dude neways ... will anxiously wait for trip pics...
All the best

[OffRoad]

Its a wonderful place.I wish i could join u Dodipat sir is my favourite...But no leave left in this year.
Wish u best of luck...If u need guide from naran do let me know...I have lots of conection there
Regards,
Fahad

[imtishal]

Gud luck.But y u r taking such a long route to dodipatsar??I would suggest,

day1: isb-naran (if u start early) nite stay
day2: naran-besal-moula ki basti (it's a bone-breaking 7-8 hour trek) nite stay
day3: moula ki basti-dodipatsar nite stay
day4: dodipatsar-besal (depart from dodipatsar in after noon) nite stay
day5: besal-naran-balakot-isb

Note : if u hire horses from besal it will be very gud for u (less fatigue) and will cut-down the traval time and will give u more time on the lake.
horse rent : i got then @ RS.900/horse/day ,after alot of bargining.But it was at the begining of season.Now u might have to pay a little more.

[thealiz]

@offroad

Thanks for the Offer Fahad...but patanahi kia baat hay...i'd never used guide ever...koi masla hay mere saath or perhaps I want to be a PATHFINDER!! Will definately consult you for any help.

btw have got your LANDY or still living with memories of WILLY WONKA

@Im
bhai its real fun to approach Ansoo from back and time nahi hay is liye had to make all three(ansoo, saif & dudi) in one go...btw...how far is seral lake from dudi??

[imtishal]

@thealiz

As far as i know.there are two ways to reach seral.one is from dodipatsar side and the other is from norinar top.
1 - In order to reach seral from dodipatsar side u first need to reach dodi.Then cross the seral gali/daara (which is like climbing a mountain) and then trek downhill to reach it. estimate time is full day.
2 - For second route,u first need to reach nori nar top and then trek for approax 5 hours to destination.This trek is relatively easy compared to the above,But if u r gonna adopt the 1st route then i would suggest u to hire horses.
In case u need further info then feel free to call me at 03145104175 (qaiser)

[thealiz]

@Imtishal
thanx for info & help offer, will definately require your guidance. Currently I need to know few things:
1. Is there any habitation in Mullan ki basti...I mean is it a permanent accomodation or just shelter??
2. Can wood be arranged on Dudi-Lake for BonFire??
3. Brown Trout HotSpot (any specific place for hunting on way to Dudi-Lake)???????

Will let u ppl know about my trip...presently, will higly appreciate for gathering info for Kuch Gali Trek n booking of rest house n stuff like that.

Regards.

[imtishal]

U welcome bro.
1 - moula ki basti basically gojjar huts hein.tourism is developing there so u might find a gojjar hotel there.Coz when i visited that area in mid-june locals said that the hotel owner has not arrived yet and will do in few days.But just to be on the safe side i recommend u to carry ur own shelter.

2 - bhai meraye...wahan par agar tumko matchis ki tilli bhi mil jaye tou bari baat hai..lakri tou bohat douuurrr ki soch hai..:),so forget about such things and bornfire.Han if u dont mind burning cowdung cakes and get ur eyes all red then go ahead.2ndly,I heard kah rainy season will start early this year so 14 august tak u might be faced with rains.
3 - r u into fishing??which technique u r planning to use for catching trout??rod,jaal ya patti??.Dodi nallah and lake all r gud spots rest depends on ur skill and knowledge about fishing.

[mahmad786]

Me and my office coleages are also planning to visit lake dudi on 15th august .I am selecting besal way as from nori top i lost my way 2 month back .I was also planning lake chitta katha but currently there is some tension on kashmir border. So i am dropping it .

[imtishal]

@mahmad

Besal way is quite easy as u just have to follow the nallah coming from dodi..
Nori top side say tou pehaly seral aaye gi or phir seral gali ko cross kar kaye ap dodi reach ho gaye..most ppl use besal side for reaching dodi.i wonder y u choose the nori top side..

[thealiz]

@Mhd

Yes imtishal is right, to start from Besal and stick to the Nallah...but again coming behind from seral gali is real advntr you need to do a full homework before departing.

[thealiz]

This might help you

[fahad992]

Enjoy .....have fun

[zxmco125]

don't forget to take pix.

[Zeb]

@thealiz

Best of luck enjoy your trip & take care.

[miansaab]

Dear Brothers,

Asalam o Alaikum,

I am planning a trip to Dudipatsar.

Can anyone share some information, which i required:

1- Mansehra 2 Naran time & Fare (Local and Jeep Rent)

2- Naran 2 Besal time & Fare (Local and Jeep Rent)

3- Besal 2 Dudipatsar time (hiking & also Horse riding) & Horse Rent

4- Hotel Recommandation along with estimated rent.

I am very thankful 2 anyone who share their experience and time.

Take Care,

Usman

[thealiz]

@Usman

1- Mansehra 2 Naran time & Fare (Local and Jeep Rent)
4-5 hrs drive. Y r u paying more by going on jeep. Hiace go every @ Rs. 100/per person.

2- Naran 2 Besal time & Fare (Local and Jeep Rent)

3-4 hrs drive. Hire a jeep from naran. Rs.1500/- is a good bargain. Ask him to drop you at Besal and pick u up from same spot when you return from Lake. Spend your night at Besal.

3- Besal 2 Dudipatsar time (hiking & also Horse riding) & Horse Rent

Leave for Lake with first morning light. it a 6-7hrs walk. No idea of horse rent cuz we went all the way and back on foot. its just the first 1 hours trek is steep n exhausting and after that just follow the path along the stream and you will reach Maullan ki Basti. 1 hours later you will reach the lake.

4- Hotel Recommandation along with estimated rent.

1000-1200 for a good hotel in Naran with garam thanda pani.

Enjoy your trip Usman, and stay safe.

Regards,

Ali

[miansaab]

Ali Bhai,

Thank you very very much for share your experience & time.

If you spare me i have to ask one more question.

Where the Sapat/Souch Village in Kaghan Valley? This village is famous for gemstone "Peridot".

Take Care,

Usman