It started on 9/11----2011 & concluded on 11/11----2011.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
We had two destinations on Cards<o:p></o:p>
- Nagar Parkar<o:p></o:p>
- Kirthar National Park
Rain has played havoc in Sindh & the area most affected is Badin, Chachroo, Mirpur Khas, Naukot, Umer kot & it is a long list But this rain is a blessing for Kirthar National Park & its inhabitants. Food, water is plenty now for humans & animals. The area is lush green with beautiful scenery.<o:p></o:p>
So it was Kirthar National Park. Initial plan was one night stay at Park & 2<SUP>nd</SUP> night camping at Ranikot Fort. But we had to drop the Fort visit, jeep track (30 KM) inaccessible due to rain.<o:p></o:p>
Vehicle # 1 (Mistubishi Pajero)<o:p></o:p>
Hanif Bhatti,Dr. Yaqoob,Fahad Ullah,Babar,Aijaz<o:p></o:p>
Vehicle # 2 (TLC Prado)<o:p></o:p>
Aqeel Baig,Syed Masroor,Shakil Ansari<o:p></o:p>
Vehicle # 3 (Mistubishi Mini Pajero---Engine replaced with 1.1 litre)<o:p></o:p>
Shahab Hashmi,Shoaib<o:p></o:p>
Vehicle # 4 (TLC HJ-60) Joined on 2<SUP>nd</SUP> day<o:p></o:p>
Naveed Merchant,Jawwad<o:p></o:p>
Route/Road /Track: <o:p></o:p>
Karachi-Lonikot Super Hwy M9 (Thana Bola Khan Exit) <o:p></o:p>
Exit to Thana Bola Khan/Thana Ahmad Khan (Metalled Road)<o:p></o:p>
After 4 Kms from Thana Ahmed Khan is Jeep Track with Baran River & Pokh River Crossings<o:p></o:p>
Till Karchaat (WWF Rest Houses) which is 90 km from M9 exit.<o:p></o:p>
Total distance from Karachi till Karchaat 190 Kms,Travelling time 5 hrs<o:p></o:p>
Our total travelling distance 500 KM<o:p></o:p>
Rest the pictures shall speak which will start on my turn & I don’t know when it will happen
AQEEL BAIG<o:p></o:p>
