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c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-02-15 23:49:04 +0500 #61

Fawad's first ever click of milkyway (Long Exposure), I wish i could make video of that expression appeared when he previewed his click and said ... WWOWWW"

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-02-16 23:52:15 +0500 #62

Starry night and MilkyWay..

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-02-17 01:03:36 +0500 #63

A stitch of 15 long exposure images taken in 30 minutes.

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-02-17 02:40:47 +0500 #64

I have a mild arachnophobia (fear of spiders) and while taking sip of tea in room I noticed something hanging with ceiling.. OMG don't tell me its a spider? I forgot tea to sip in and with sealed mouth and widened eyes started to gaze at top. Imtiaz took notice of my silence and inquired me but in short got the reason through my widened eyes. Meanwhile Junaid cleared this mystery by declaring this object a mosquito. It was approximately 3 to 4 inch long. We have heard about such long mosquitos exist in Deosai but couldn’t find during our visit.
“AB DARSHAN TAU HO GAI THAI..SOCHA YAADGAR TASWEER BHI HO JAI”

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-02-17 02:48:38 +0500 #65

**Day 03 (Aug 21 2017) – Broke-Gilgit – 229 Km **
(Most beautiful day but painful coz bike slipped)

As per plan we woke up early and started tightening the knots. Meanwhile the breakfast was ready and after finishing we started our journey around 7:00am. It was told that till Phunder valley the track is same unpaved so prepared our mind for that. From Broke to Shandur pass is only 10km but you have to climb 2600ft YANI JABR-E-MUSALSAL . As we moved early so faced weather bit cold and as we were covering the distance up to the pass so it was getting colder. After notching the top in half an hour there was a plain in the sight. The beautiful blue & clear Shandur Lake was right after the plain. We had a short break there and took some pics. I have seen many lakes till now but Sheosar (Deosai) and Shandur Lake mesmerized me so much due to their unique blue colour in the surroundings. In both lakes cases you have to climb high in a very low pace with a patience but when you cover the distance you get reward in form of a good sight of blue lake. (just like one get a delicious hot meal in hunger ).

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-02-17 03:04:31 +0500 #66

About to leave Sor Laspur, Broke

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-02-17 03:10:48 +0500 #67

A Beautiful Stream on the way to Shandur Top
Have a feel in animation

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-02-17 03:54:03 +0500 #68

**A short break for Bikes . Height is evident for justification **

Director Imtiaz sb..

First sight of Shandur Lake.

Break!

Wide area near Lake

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-02-18 02:54:02 +0500 #69

Shandur Lake.

Shandur Polo Ground

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-02-18 03:25:37 +0500 #70

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-03-11 03:50:27 +0500 #71

Right after crossing Lake we reached at world famous Shandur Polo Ground which is highest polo ground in world. It’s not much beautiful or glorious but a small plain area managed in a stadium manner surrounded by huge mountains which would be worth to see when it lush green. There is a check post as well where we proved our identity and after that we headed towards Phunder valley. It was descending after Shandur so bikes were moving fast and soon we reached at a meadow. Wow what was a beautiful panoramic view of gushing streams, vast grazing fields, wandering cattle and above all mighty hills around. Though we had not travelled much from last stop but to admire the beauty of this place we stopped here to spend some time. Fawad had already walked far long in search of good shots and after a while I followed him. He was trying to get a close-up of cattle but soon after realized that they were Yaks. Like people of that area these animals were also proved their hospitality and didn’t mind and let the Fawad go intact else the situation could be worse. After taking pics, cracking jokes and having donuts (that bought from Booni day before..hahah) we decided to leave against will.

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-03-11 14:50:03 +0500 #72

Leaving Polo Ground

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-03-11 14:55:45 +0500 #73

Shandur Polo Ground

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-03-11 14:57:48 +0500 #74

Approaching Shandur Polo Ground

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-03-23 03:43:56 +0500 #75

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-03-23 03:45:42 +0500 #76

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-03-23 03:48:51 +0500 #77

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-03-23 03:50:51 +0500 #78

Fun Time at Shendur

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-03-24 04:11:30 +0500 #79

After passing through such a beautiful area we stopped again at another picturesque point and had some clicks and moved again and countered a check post at Barsat Village. The security persons were so kind to us they guided us about the places, road condition etc. and offered tea but we thanked them and after some chit chat moved ahead. It was so beautiful day, as much we were traveling the area was getting more scenic and beautiful. Around 12 O’clock a wide vibrant range mesmerized us, and we stopped again to admire the beauty of this place. I have no words to define the magnificence of this place. Though I have shared the clicks here but camera can’t justice the calmness of nature filled with the sound of gushing green water and gust over it. The grass over there was like a bright green carpet spread wide long and many small trees averting sunshine to make it cool through shadow. Initially we started taking clicks but then put the camera back in box and laid down to enjoy such beauty of nature that we citizens lack much. But the time passed so quickly and we realized that we spent 1 hour at this spot which I think is not enough. It is worth a day spending spot which I recommend you guys to must visit whenever you plan Phunder valley as it is only 10 km away. Exact location of the same is 36°10'18.9"N 72°50'07.7"E.

c4soft2 ((((Izha'r)))) 2018-03-24 04:48:46 +0500 #80