Road Trip from Karachi to Abbottabad

traveler99 (traveler99) 2016-02-29 07:14:52 +0500 #1

Dear Gurus, Assalam O Aalaikum

I am planning to go to Abbottabad from Karachi on my car Belta 2011 (registered in 2014) with my family after 15th of March 2016. Please guide me:

how much time will it take to reach to my destination?
Shall I go straight away or get a stopover at Multan for a night?
What will be economical place for night stay in Multan, considering that I will be with my family?
Where shall I stay in Abbottabad?
What places can be visited, staying at Abbottabad?
Any other necessary guidance?

Thanx & Regards

YAC_Ventura (YAC_Ventura) 2016-02-29 08:00:55 +0500 #2

Take Karachi (N5) > Multan(N5) > Faisalabad (M3 Motorway) > Islamabad (M2 Motorway) > Abbottabad (GT road).

Over night stay at Sadiqabad / Rahin Yar Khan (KHI to SDQ / RHM = 10hrs to 12hrs approx).

Start your travel after Fajr / early morning around 5am - 6am.

Stay at abbottabad visit Nathia Gali, Murree and Islamabad.

My plans are for March 19 - 20 KHI to PWR.

traveler99 (traveler99) 2016-03-03 15:00:34 +0500 #3

Will u please guide me elaborately.

anjum153 (anjum) 2016-03-07 11:08:11 +0500 #4

hello dear
last week i came back from Sadiqabad (Goth Machi FFC Plant) to Abbottabad
total travel time is 15 and half Hour + rest time

i have 05 cultus

i recommend stay in Bahwalpur

then Multan ----Shorkot----Jangh-----Gojra
from Gojara join motorway
leave motorway from Burhan and via Hassanabal ---haripur you reach Abbottabad
do not use murre route unless you stay in islamabad

anjum153 (anjum) 2016-03-07 11:11:34 +0500 #5

why only Abbottabad

there are no such places in Abbottabad

sajidahmed (sajidahmed) 2016-03-07 11:30:57 +0500 #6

@anjum153
could you please recommend and good hotel in Bhawalpor for night stay with family.
thanks

anjum153 (anjum) 2016-03-08 00:16:25 +0500 #7

Not my personal experience

Hotel One
Just a 2-minute drive from BHV Bahawalpur Airport, the 2-star Hotel One Bahawalpur has modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. An on-site restaurant, free private parking and 24-hour front desk are available.
Each air-conditioned room features a flat-screen satellite TV, coffee machine and minibar. Private bathroom includes a shower and hairdryer. All rooms also have a seating area and minibar.
Hotel One Bahawalpur is 2 km from Bahawalpur Cantonment. The local zoo is 5 km away while Dubai Mahal is about 8 km from the hotel.
Available at an extra cost are laundry and shuttle services. Guests who drive are able to rent cars.
International dishes are served at Kafe One restaurant, which also offers room service. Guests can enjoy a European breakfast from the comfort of their rooms.

Hotel Rooms: 21
Yazman Road near airport, 63100 Bahāwalpur
Hotel One Bahawalpur
Yazman Road near Airport, Bahawalpur.
Tel: [+92-62] 2054800-4
Fax:[+92-62] 2054805
Email: hotelone.bwp@hotelone.com.pk

anjum153 (anjum) 2016-03-08 00:20:28 +0500 #8

The following is a list of affordable hotels and guest houses in the city of Bahawalpur .

Recommended by some Pakwheeler
Takbeer Guest House – Bahawalpur
Noor Mehal Road 9/4, Muhammadia Colony, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.Cell; +92-300-6829489

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[TD]Aashiana Guest House, Noor Mehal Road Bahawalpur. Contact: 0300-6829489[/TD]
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[TD]Luxury Hotel, Chowk Fowara Bahawlpur. Contact: 0313-6553008.[/TD]
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[TD]Abbaseen Hotel, Chowk Fowara Bahawalpur. Contact: 0332-5055552[/TD]
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[TD]Al-Hilal Hotel, Near Farid Gate, Bahawalpur.
Contact: 0300-8181888 [/TD]
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[TD]Royal Palace Hotel, Model Town C, Bahawalpur.
Contact: 0300-68420299[/TD]
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[TD]Pak-Continental Hotel, Boby Plaza, Bahawalpur.
Contact: 0344-4999959[/TD]
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[TD]Motel Guest House, 137/a, Model Town B, Bahawalpur. Contact: 0300-6848613[/TD]
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[TD]Hotel One Bahawalpur,Yazman Road near Airport, Bahawalpur. Contact: [+92-62] 2054800-4[/TD]
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[TD]Paradise Hotel, Near Govt. Bus Stand, Model twon C Road Bahawalpur. Contact: 0622-884886[/TD]
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[TD]Welcome Guest House & Restaurant – Bahawalpur
16-C, East Trust Colony, BahawalpurPunjab, Pakistan.Cell; +92-300-6808081[/TD]
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[TD]Desert Inn Guest House And Restaurant – Bahawalpur
10/C, Hashmi Garden Estate, BahawalpurPunjab, Pakistan.Tel; +92-62-2050460[/TD]
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[TD]Elegant Inn Guest House – Bahawalpur
Main Street, Muhammadia Colony, Bahawalpur Punjab, Pakistan.Cell; +92-300-9633219[/TD]
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anjum153 (anjum) 2016-03-08 00:29:49 +0500 #9

Some pakwheeler already mention

traveler99 (traveler99) 2016-03-08 05:09:59 +0500 #10

Dear Anjum153, thankyou sir for your excellent guidance. Also guide me if where we shall stay in Abbottabad. If we want to go to Khunjerab Pass what will be our safest & quickest route? Where will we stay?

Regards

traveler99 (traveler99) 2016-03-08 05:14:18 +0500 #11

Please also guide me for other options, as I am visiting Abbottabad for the first time.

Regards

ekfaysal (Faysal Khan) 2016-03-08 06:30:03 +0500 #12

You can visit Murree/ Nathiagali/Ayubia and then Thandiani first.
Then you can visit Kaghan Valley ( maybe up to shogran if the road isclear)
You can visit Sirin valley ( there are plenty of unexplored places - you can get help from a local.)
Maybe you can go to Neelum Valley.
you can pm me and ask more about it if you need any help

anjum153 (anjum) 2016-03-08 07:44:09 +0500 #13

News Print on 02 Dec 15

[h=1]Khunjerab Pass closed to traffic for four months[/h]GILGIT: The Khunjerab Pass in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), the international border of Pak-China has been closed on Tuesday for all types of vehicular traffic for a period of four months. According to the official source, the route will remain close due to heavy snowfall at Khunjerab Pass during the winters, under an agreement between the government of Pakistan and China signed in 1985. Hundreds of containers are reportedly struck up in China because of the closure. According to a source, the volume of trade between Pakistan and China was enhanced after PM inaugurated the Abbottabad tunnel. This was low after the blockage of karakoram highway (KKH) at Attaabad.

anjum153 (anjum) 2016-03-08 07:49:14 +0500 #14

Best time for Khunjerab pass by a pakwheeler (motorcyclist)

ranasherdil;3284911:

AA.

In my views, the best time would be early July. I was there after Mid July last year. The pass was open. You can keep your bike in the boat to cross the lake.

And End august/ September will also be good. rains are unpredictable.

October can again receive snowfall at Pass and would be cool in Hunza and so on.

Its better you go before moonsoon. Usually rains come after Mid-July. Rains can block ways in the lower part of KKH e.g. Mansehra to Bisham like year 2010. Its better you come back before mid-July to remain on safe side.

The Khunjrab Pass opening time is 15th June every year.

Day1 Islamabad-Bisham

Day2 Bisham/Gilgit
(daily 10-12 hour drive)

Day3 Gilgit-Hunza

(5 hour drive)

Day-4 Hunza to Passu/Sost

Day-5 Passu/Sost to Pass and back

Day-6 Passu to Hunza/Gilgit

Day-7 Naltar and back to Gilgit (optional)

Day-8 and 9 . Way back

.. You have to keep 10 days in your pocket and Rs. 25K minimum.

Sher Dil.

anjum153 (anjum) 2016-03-08 07:53:35 +0500 #15

in abbottabad there r lot of options
tell me you budget and number of member
i will book your room after your approvals in abbottabad

traveler99 (traveler99) 2016-03-09 12:51:29 +0500 #16

I am travelling along my parents, wife & two children (Age: 10 & 4 years). We need two rooms, while the budget will be PKR 3,000/- for each room.

I have also send you my contact number for your support further.

Thanx