In love with Northern Pakistan

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neelum valley

shimshal valley

swat

Walking down towards Hoper Black Glacier- Nagar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan...

malam jabba

Nagar valley

nanga parbat

 

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Marvelous beauty of nature

 

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Pirchinsai muzzafarabad

upper Hunza

 

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What is the security situation these days in the northern areas? Is it safe for foreigners to travel there?

 

[krash]

What is the security situation these days in the northern areas? Is it safe for foreigners to travel there?

Always has been. That Nanga Parbat episode was an attempt to damage exactly that image.

 

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MY ABBOTABAD, HAZARA

AYUB MEDICAL COLLAGE

Thandiani

Another Thandiani : The forest of Leopards

Governor House Nathiya Gali

Thandiani in Winter

 

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Always has been. That Nanga Parbat episode was an attempt to damage exactly that image.

I know that actions have been taken to catch the criminals. A trip for next year would be possible if there are no further attacks. What do you say?

 

[krash]

I know that actions have been taken to catch the criminals. A trip for next year would be possible if there are no further attacks. What do you say?

It's up to you to decide, but I don't see any reason for not going there even right now. Very honestly, the Fairy Meadows episode was only a one time desperate attempt by the terrorists and I don't see it being repeated again. Further more, Fairy Meadows lays almost at the edge of Gilgit-Baltistan, would be near impossible for the perps to go any further north. And apart from Nanga Parbat, the places which you would really want to see are all a lot farther up north. My mates haven't stopped going there and all they found was the same old Gilgit-Baltistan. However, if it makes you feel better then wait for a year and then go. Those lands will still be epicly breathtaking and you'd enjoy it more with a mind at peace.

 

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This video is about a Singaporean's solo journey down the Karakoram Highway. Coming to Pakistan wouldn't be at the back of my mind few years before this trip. It was only after I read this booked called "3 Cups of Tea" that made me realise Pakistan seemed quite different from the image portrayed by the media.

I read more online and travelers talked about Pakistani hospitality. True enough, just 2 weeks there and I am overwhelmed by the hospitality and human kindness I received. If you haven't felt it before, maybe you should consider a trip here and immerse yourself in this beautiful place.

As-salam alaykum

Places visited:
China: Kashgar>Karaku>Tashgurkan>Khunjerab Pass (Border)
Pakistan: Khunjerab Pass (Border)>Passu>Karimabad>Minapin>Gilgit, Fairy Meadows>Islamabad & Rawalpindi

Music: Rural Alberta Advantage - Frank AB
Gear: Olympus E-P3 with 9-18mm (almost all the clips), 20mm F1.7, 45mm F1.8

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=595744317135101

 

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[krash]

So the para-gliders have reached Chitral too,

Here is the story of three friends, Thomas, Horacio and Hernan, travelling in the Karakoram mountain range. They flew their para gliders at high altitude and for long distances in their quest for new record flights in Pakistan.

** Click on "Vimeo" or the name and then watch in full screen HD**

 

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Rakaposhi

 

 

 

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[Ahmad1996]

Gr8 pics guys.

We should be really thankful to Allah who has provided us with such beautiful nature

 

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