My Trip to GB

[DESERT FIGHTER]

So after dreaming to visit the Roof of the world ... and the Crown Jewel of Pakistan (as is written on every other rock of GB-- graffiti)...

Without any proper plan i took the trip.

From Karachi > Lahore > Murree---> Naran (night stay) > Gilgit > Hunza > Attabad> (back to Gilgit)> Skardu > Deosai> Astore> Rama

And back.

It was a 10 day trip...

Here are a few pics...

Okay so the pics arent sexy or awesome... but i took em while driving and i aint really a photographer.. so deal with it lol.

@krash. @Wajsal. @Gikmet Balti. @unleashed. (Tagging u guys coz im sure will bring some memories specially for you guys who call it home). @Irfan Baloch. @Areesh. @ghazi52 @Armstrong. @Omega007 @KRAIT. and other friends

 

[padamchen]

Roads are fantastic for a mountain region.

Cheers, Doc

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Babu Sar Top... i enjoyed crusing that! Sexy view... but as-usual... being polluted by azzhole tourists!

 

[Yerusalem 4880 Kms]

Roads are fantastic for a mountain region.

Cheers, Doc

In most of the Pakistan main roads are very good due to N.S personal interest in building roads.

Babu Sar Top... i enjoyed crusing that! Sexy view... but as-usual... being polluted by azzhole tourists!

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Tell me about weather, it is hot or cold.

Babu Sar Top... i enjoyed crusing that! Sexy view... but as-usual... being polluted by azzhole tourists!

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Sir if this was not mobile and camera then you should have use higher ISO setting, since your low light pictures are grainy and colorless.

 

[padamchen]

In most of the Pakistan main roads are very good due to N.S personal interest in building roads.


Tell me about weather, it is hot or cold.

Not just talking of this thread.

There is a thread of ghazi as well of two lahoris cycling there. I noticed it there first.

I am aware that Chinese companies are responsible for most of the construction there.

And it's fairly recent, by the colour of the tarmac.

Cheers, Doc

 

[Yerusalem 4880 Kms]

Not just talking of this thread.

There is a thread of ghazi as well of two lahoris cycling there. I noticed it there first.

I am aware that Chinese companies are responsible for most of the construction there.

And it's fairly recent, by the colour of the tarmac.

Cheers, Doc

Not just Chinese but our army's FWO.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Roads are fantastic for a mountain region.

Cheers, Doc

KKH is a treat to drive on.

But the road to Skardu is hellish... it took me 6 hours to cover a mere 145-50 km... its planned to be built... so hopefully soon .

Once you reach Skardu. The roads are A- one.. unfortunately i couldnt cover other valleys and places due to shortage of time...

I missed Khaplu Fort,Mankhota? Waterfalls,Nalter,Domail,Ansu,Minimerg,Allah Hu,Chillium,Hoper and other wonderful places... (Inshallah in future).


Nor could i taste the notorious Hunza Water aka Wine! Due to the "Presence" of the "Wife"



Pics from Skardu (route to Skardu) ,Shigar and a few from Deosai


Skardu-- the moment you enter;

Skardu Desert-- onwards to Shigar Valley

Shigar--- Blind Lake and the lush green valley in the background ... also home time Shigar fort... turned into "Serena Hotel"... nice place...

Deosai-- rightfully called Land of the Giants

 

[Hellfire]

So after dreaming to visit the Roof of the world ... and the Crown Jewel of Pakistan (as is written on every other rock of GB-- graffiti)...

Awesome pics, no need for a pro . The first four are from general area Astore-Skardu axis?

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Roads are fantastic for a mountain region.

Cheers, Doc

KKH is a treat to drive on.

But the road to Skardu is hellish... it took me 6 hours to cover a mere 145-50 km... its planned to be built... so hopefully soon .

Once you reach Skardu. The roads are A- one.. unfortunately i couldnt cover other valleys and places due to shortage of time...

I missed Khaplu Fort,Mankhota? Waterfalls,Nalter,Domail,Ansu,Minimerg,Allah Hu,Chillium,Hoper and other wonderful places... (Inshallah in future).


Nor could i taste the notorious Hunza Water aka Wine! Due to the "Presence" of the "Wife"



Pics from Skardu (route to Skardu) ,Shigar and a few from Deosai


Skardu-- the moment you enter;

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Skardu Desert-- onwards to Shigar Valley

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Shigar--- Blind Lake and the lush green valley in the background ... also home time Shigar fort... turned into "Serena Hotel"... nice place...

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Deosai-- rightfully called Land of the Giants

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[Hellfire]

Tell me about weather, it is hot or cold.

Will be day time hot if no cloud cover this part of the year. But evening chill will be refreshing!

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Thats KKH.. from there you take another road to Astore... which is 50 something KMs from KKH..

 

[Hellfire]

Thats KKH.. from there you take another road to Astore... which is 50 something KMs from KKH..

Topography is similar to that region. Awesome clicks indeed. Man, am slightly jealous

 

[padamchen]

KKH is a treat to drive on.

But the road to Skardu is hellish... it took me 6 hours to cover a mere 145-50 km... its planned to be built... so hopefully soon .

Once you reach Skardu. The roads are A- one.. unfortunately i couldnt cover other valleys and places due to shortage of time...

I missed Khaplu Fort,Mankhota? Waterfalls,Nalter,Domail,Ansu,Minimerg,Allah Hu,Chillium,Hoper and other wonderful places... (Inshallah in future).


Nor could i taste the notorious Hunza Water aka Wine! Due to the "Presence" of the "Wife"



Pics from Skardu (route to Skardu) ,Shigar and a few from Deosai


Skardu-- the moment you enter;

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Skardu Desert-- onwards to Shigar Valley

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Shigar--- Blind Lake and the lush green valley in the background ... also home time Shigar fort... turned into "Serena Hotel"... nice place...

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Deosai-- rightfully called Land of the Giants

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He he

Heard a lot about the water too.

On my honeymoon, stepped off the bus with wife in kodaikanal.

And a slimy guy sidles up and asks me (loud enough for half the bus to hear) whether I wanted some magic mushrooms.

So it's all good.

Cheers, Doc

 

[Yerusalem 4880 Kms]

Nor could i taste the notorious Hunza Water aka Wine! Due to the "Presence" of the "Wife"

Don't try this even you are alone, It was years back when friend in Pakistan brought it from G.B, I drank full glass I was not aware it was alcoholic drink, last thing i remember I was sitting on roof top the next morning I found myself in front of our home sleeping on doorsteps and around people gathered there to check I am alive or dead and I have no memory at all what happen during the night.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

@Amulet. @hellfire.

Gilgit is hot.. hunza is moderate at day and chilly at night.

Skardu also has a moderate climate .. nights are chilly... if its raining.. its cold.

Astore,Deosai,Sheosar and other areas are "cold".

I didnt take any warm clothes.. and felt the "effects" in Deosai area and Astore.