Asslamoalikum Dear PakWheelers.
I planned a road trip with my family (me, wife, 3 year old son and 8 month old daughter) to visit the Khunjarab Pass in 3-7 days estimated. As we have already visited Shogran side and Saif-ul-malook lake so we decided to skip these view points.
Car used : Suzuki Swift 1.3 DLX Manual Transmission.
Departure from Islamabad 23 July
Came back to Islamabad 27 July
Total Distance Traveled 1716 Kms
Approx Fuel 130 L
Approx Fuel Cost 10,000 Rs
Engine oil check,
Tire pressure check (front 33, rear 30)
Engine Coolant check (Kept spare 1 Liter bottle of Coolant in case of emergency)
Took 3 spare water bottles of 1 Liter each in case of emergency.
23rd July 2017
So the our journey started from Islamabad on 23rd July at 2:30 AM. our target was to avoid rush area of Haripur and Abbottabad so we decided to depart earlier.
Stayed for breakfast at Kiwai stop
A view of abshaar cafe at Kiwai
Entering Naran, We decided not to stay in Naran, just need to refuel so It tool almost 30 minutes to get the fuel fill from Naran PSO Station
we continued our journey toward Babusar Top. A view of Kunhar River near right after crossing Naran
On the way to Babusar Top
On the way to Babusar Top
On the way to Babusar Top
A view of Naran Valley while going to Babusar Top
Many tourist were going to these areas due to summer vacations
A click near abshaar
First view of Lalusar Lake, we Again decided not to stay here so we continued our journey
Entering into majestic view of Babusar Top
Reached Babusar Top around 1PM, stayed here for 30 minutes. Mostly people add water to the radiator
A view of Naran Valley from Babusar Top
A view of Road from where we ascend from for Babusar Top
First Photo of my ride at Babusar Top
Now continuing toward Chilass from Babusar Top
Extreme Slope so be caution, even Not to try to drive in 2nd gear. Keep Calm and drive slow, do not use brakes extremely. Always use low gear to resist speed
Reached Chilass Around 2:30 PM, Booked a room in Shangrila Hotel Chilass in 5500 Rs per day.
After some rest we started searching for Fuel Station as we heard that fuel tanker association is on strike, found one PSO pump in near area and that guy said that no such strike.
Filled up fuel tank from Chilas PSO Station
A view of Indus River from Shangrila Hotel
24 July 2017
We decided to leave early for the Hunza
When I went to clear the payment, this unknown guy parked the vehicle in front of 5 other cars and blocked the way. we all waited for 30 minutes for the driver of this jeep.
A view in morning of Indus River while going toward Hunza
Road Condition from Chilas to Rai Kot Bridge is not good.
Land Sliding area after Chilas
Along indus River
Going toward Rai Kot Bridge
Entering Rai Kot Bridge
Road After Rai Kot Bridge till Khunjarab Pass is Paved road. Thanks to FWO
Nanga Parbat View Point at KKH, Stayed here for 10 minutes for Tea and some pictures
Reached at View Point of Nanga Parbat.
Continuing our journey toward Hunza
A tunnel before Gilgit
Entering into Gilgit Area, A security check post, very cooperative persons
Road Splitting into Two, Left for Gilgit City, Right is for Hunza
View of Raka Poshi before Hunza
Reached Hunza Around 12:30 and decided to visit Baltit Fort First. I was unable to take pictures of path going toward Baltit Fort due to steep area of 390 meter which we had to walk.
A view of Baltit Fort
A view of Hunza Valley from Baltit Fort, Due to rush it takes about 30 minutes to purchase entry ticket. 200 Rs for one person, Children under 10 years are free
My son is looking down
On the way back from Baltit Fort. These were hand made by an old lady
The way from where we came from for Baltit Fort
Now we decided to book a room first before going to Eagle Nest, First Asked Hill top Hotel that was full, We got a room in Melody Hotel Inn in 3500 Rs per day on a junction point from where Road to Eagle nest was starting, Hotel manager was very good person and he had full kitchen option to cook yourself.
Now continuing toward Eagle Nest View Point, Road is not very bad,
Again rush of tourist, I had to keep distance from next car as there was capacity of only 1 vehicle and due to some steep curves. Once Red car stopped on a curve due to overweight
so i decided to let them go first.
View of Deeran Peak and Lady Finger Peak from Eagle Nest
View of Hunza Valley from Eable Nest View Point
Once Again a View of Deeran And Lady Finger Peak,
We came back to hotel, had dinner and slept with the plan to start our journey early in morning.
25 July 2017
We decided to Visit Khunjarab Pass and back to Same Hotel in hunza on same day. So we started our journey from Hunza at Sharp 7AM
A view of Attabad Lake from KKH
Going toward Passu Village on KKH
Reached Khunjarab National Park by 9:30 Approx, Entry Ticket was Rs 100 per person.
Entering Khunjarab Pass area
Again too many visitors
Parked car before security check post
Cities Distance in China side
Near Boundary Line (LOC)
Cities Distance in Pakistan side
Khunjarab Pass View from Pakistan Side.
We stayed there for 1 hour and then started journey back to Hunza
A smashed vehicle
Digging for Pak China CPEC Fiber Optic Cable on KKH
View of Passu Cones on the way back to Hunza
View of Passu Cones on the way back to Hunza
View of Passu Cones on the way back to Hunza
Final Good Bye to Passu Village
Reached Attabad Lake and stayed here for boating and some clicks
Reached Attabad Lake and searching for others to share the boat riding fare
Blueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Water
Blueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Water
Some shopping in Hunza
26 July 2017
Started our journey from Hunza at 7AM and decided to travel till Islamabad without any night stay
Stayed at Babusar For some clicks and Tea
Stayed at Babusar For some clicks and Tea
Somewhere after Naran for lunch
Kiwai
Total Distance of our road Trip. (Picture taken on next day)
Allhumdulliah another dream comes true and we reached back to home safely.
