Some details, of the planned road trip as per this thread. As I'm back, Alhamdulillah, since 31st Aug.
Days: 8 (24th to 31st Aug)
Car: Daihatsu Cuore CX Automatic 2007
Destinations: Balakot, Naran, Lulusar, Babusar, Gilgit, Hunza, Attabad, Passu, Sost, Khunjerab
Route/Roads: N-5 -> N-35 -> N-15 -> N-35
Total Fuel Cost: 20176.00 PKR (as per rate of Aug 2019)
Total Fuel (Ltr): 169.5 Litres
Total KMs travelled: 1686 KMs
Avg. Mileage: 9.94 KM/Ltr
My Timeline had been quite similar to what i posted with a few changes due road conditions
Day 1: 24th August
- Left Home (Islamabad) @ 0430 Hrs
- Reached PTDC Balakot @ 0828 Hrs (For Breakfast)
- Left PTDC Balakot @ 0935 Hrs
- Reached PTDC Naran @ 1254 Hrs (For Lunch)
- Left PTDC Naran @ 1405 Hrs
- Stopped by Babusar Top for a Quick Snack
- Reached FCNA, Gilgit @ 2213 Hrs
(Road was unexpectedly in bad condition from 5-6 points b/w N-35/N-15 Turn and Raikot Bridge which slowed me down alot)
Day 2: 25th August
After freshening up from a very tiring and long drive, had a breakfast in Gilgit. We had a plan of visiting Naltar, but it was changed at the last minute to enjoy a smooth drive on KKH from Gilgit to Hunza and enjoy the views around.
- Left Gilgit @ 1137 Hrs
- Arrived at PTDC Hunza @ 1430 Hrs (Had a Lunch)
- Headed back to Gilgit @ 1515 Hrs
- Reached Gilgit @ 1721 Hrs
- Spent Rest of the Day in Gilgit, mainly resting
Day 3: 26th August
- Left Gilgit @ 0856 Hrs (after Breakfast)
- Stopped by Rakaposhi Viewpoint (1100 Hrs to 1115 Hrs)
- Reached PTDC Hunza @ 1237 Hrs (Checked in & had Lunch)
- Spent rest of the day visiting the two forts (Altit, Baltit), Eagle's Nest, Karimabad, Aliabad Bazaars
Day 4: 27th August
- Left PTDC Hunza @ 0827 Hrs (after Breakfast)
- Stopped by Attabad Lake (for boating & sightseeing) @ 1012 Hrs
- Left Attabad @ 1125 Hrs
- Stopped by Passu (on KKH) to enjoy and praise the view of Passu Cones from that straight patch of KKH.
- Reached PTDC Sost @ 1317 Hrs (for Lunch & Refuelling)
- Left for Khunjerab Pass @ 1355 Hrs
- Reached Khunjerab Pass @ 1557 Hrs
(stayed there for 15-20 mins for a few pictures and sightseeing, and then 15-20 minutes more, since my little hatchback had an asthma attack on 15,397 Ft, was unable to breath and start up (since it has a carb engine). CPR helped lol
- Left Khunjerab Pass @ 1630 Hrs
- Reached (back) PTDC Hunza @ 1948 Hrs
Day 5: 28th August
- Left PTDC Hunza @ 1001 Hrs (after Breakfast and Checking Out)
- Reached FCNA Gilgit @ 1232 Hrs
(had a lunch, spent rest of the day laying in bed with some TV and Internet --
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Day 6: 29th August
- Left Gilgit @ 0607 Hrs
- Stopped at Nanga Parbat View Point @ 0755 Hrs (breakfast & pictures)
- Reached & Stopped By Babusar Top @ 1140 Hrs
- Left for Naran and arrived at PTDC Naran @ 1455 Hrs (checked in & Lunch)
- Spent the day in PTDC Naran resting and
Day 7: 30th August
- Spent the whole day in PTDC Naran, enjoying the rain, the river, the views around it (skipped the Lake)
- Saw a Kashmir Rally after Jumma Prayers in Naran (Bazaar)
Day 8: 31st August
- Left PTDC Naran @ 0725 Hrs (breakfast & checkout)
- Reached PTDC Balakot @ 1047 Hrs (Snacks Break)
- Left PTDC Balakot @ 1129 Hrs
- Arrived Home (Islamabad) @ 1642 Hrs
Total Cost (including Fuel, tolls, lodging, food, tickets etc): 65,100 PKR.
Will be sharing pictures soon. InshaAllah.