Problems faced by tourists in GB.

[WAJsal]

By tourists i am talking about Sindhi,Punjabi's..... I hope i get everything in my list,if there is any thing missing feel free to add.

1. Roads -If you are travelling by road,shit it can get dangerous and scary.Be prepared for any thing and drive safely.

2.The weather-Yep,it can get cold as *** in winters.For those who haven't been there a piece of advice it can get very chilly at night in summers too,especially in places like Hunza or Naran Kaghan etc.Be prepared.

3. Routes and time-If you are going by road you should know the proper route you will take and the approximate time you might reach you're destination.Some people have a tough time on the road,no harm in having this information,,this might be helpful.
By Road, Islamabad to Gilgit and Skardu - United Pakistan

4. Bus service-If you are planning on using the bus service i would strongly suggest you don't,reasons the drivers can get impatient and drive very fast bus,it can get very annoying,i would suggest you would rather take your own car or go via air much easier and less annoying.

5.It can get tiring-If you are planning on visiting Hunza or any such valley,be advised it can get very tiring (too steep).

6.Due to the lack of knowledge people often seem to forget to see the best places in the region,this might help Google
7 Things To Do in Gilgit, Pakistan

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[syedali73]

During my University time, I have toured almost entire Pakistan minus Kaafristan (I still don't know how I could not make it there). Yes, the roads were always like this but boy, it was fun when you notice three wheels on the road and one in the air.

 

[WAJsal]

During my University time, I have toured almost entire Pakistan minus Kaafristan (I still don't know how I could not make it there). Yes, the roads were always like this but boy, it was fun when you notice three wheels on the road and one in the air.

When was that?

 

[syedali73]

When was that?

Mid 80s I believe.

 

[Diggy]

first pic is very scary ...if govt can improve road connectivity to such places it can boost your tourism sector .

 

[WAJsal]

Mid 80s I believe.

Do share some of your experience in GB considering you have traveled a lot ,if you might,thanks.

first pic is very scary ...if govt can improve road connectivity to such places it can boost your tourism sector .

They are improving it day by day thanks to the Chinese(you will be surprised to see some of the work they have pulled of),these scenes are normal,due to land sliding etc.

 

[syedali73]

Do share some of your experience in GB considering you have traveled a lot ,if you might,thanks.

Man, it was long time ago, you are asking me to tell you stories of what happened almost 25 years ago. I am form Balochistan, that is known for its baron landscape and mountains. For me, GB never had much attraction for it was/is as baron as was Balochistan. I have been there for a couple of times for a few of my University friends were from that region and I used to stay at their place. I preferred to travel to Kaghan Naran, Sawat more for they were green and I liked that. Back in those days, I had bought a SLR camera from Chaman, a Russian Zenit camera. I guess I bought it for some Rs 200 or perhaps little more. A similar SLR camera from Canon or Nikon would cost me few thousands back in those days, and hey, I was not rich. I trained myself on that Zenit camera and rolls after rolls were shot using that. What else I tell you? We used to travel light, with boiled potatoes and eggs that we would eat with some bread. That used to be our ration for hiking. If lucky, we would buy corns too.

Those of you who are still in Pakistan, and not yet married, please enjoy your life with your friends and get to see Pakistan. I miss everyday I spent in those mountains, and jungles, and bathed under the running streams of chilled water, and enjoyed the hospitality of the locals. Once you get married, and got into business and job, you will be a different person altogether.

Because of my mother, I too am (well, I was) interested in Gandhara art and archeology. Once I was in butkara,in Sawat visiting ancient stupa. I witnessed a contingent of Budhist priests (from Burma) performing rituals in those ruins. On my way back to the Hotel, I stopped by a redhi wala selling boiled red kidney beans. He asked me where I was from and was very happy to learn that I was from Quetta. I ate two plates of the kidney beans and tried to pay him. He became very angry at me and refused to take any money. He told me that his house was nearby and he wanted me to have lunch there. Boy, I know how I convinced him that I need to catch the bus to go to another place. He was a poor Sawati and yet with a big heart, a true Pashtoon. I have dozens of such stories to share.

 

[Gazi]

GB needs Roads connecting different Districts right now because their Connections to rest of Pakistan and to World is available in the form of Silk Road but Inter district Roads are now in very god shape. Pakistan need to develop their Inter District link to Improve their Economy as this could not only bring Tourist but also increase Transit within GB and create so many Jobs for people.

 

[WAJsal]

On my way back to the Hotel, I stopped by a redhi wala selling boiled red kidney beans. He asked me where I was from and was very happy to learn that I was from Quetta. I ate two plates of the kidney beans and tried to pay him. He became very angry at me and refused to take any money. He told me that his house was nearby and he wanted me to have lunch there. Boy, I know how I convinced him that I need to catch the bus to go to another place. He was a poor Sawati and yet with a big heart, a true Pashtoon. I have dozens of such stories to share

Such a touching story.You would be surprised to know once in my village(moms village) Yasin,i was just walking the street with my cousins since no body knew me,every one kept asking me "Who i was ?Who was i related to " and after finding out they were so nice and hospitable with me,some would ask me and my brother to go to their houses it was just such a nice feeling.something similar happened in Hunza where i have loads of relatives,we literally had to lie to some of our relatives and friends,they wouldn't let you go if you don't go to their place.Such a nice feeling to know we have people like that in Pakistan.

 

[Dubious]

you notice three wheels on the road and one in the air.

 

[Levina]

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5.It can get tiring-If you are planning on visiting Hunza or any such valley,be advised it can get very tiring (too steep).
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Hey this place looks great, infact it looks just like Himachal Pradesh.
Have you been here??

 

[WAJsal]

Hey this place looks great, infact it looks just like Himachal Pradesh.
Have you been here??

They are fairly close to each other,they will have similarities.Sorry never been to India.

 

[Levina]

They are fairly close to each other,they will have similarities.Sorry never been to India.

Same pinch lil bro! I've also never been to pakistan
Infact I never been to Himachal Pradesh too (I've been to kashmir though) but your pic comes very close to what my himachali friend posts on FB.
Btw what is gandhara art,that Syedali was talking about? (he might loose his cool if i ask him..lolz)

 

[Burhan Wani]

Northern areas are very wonderful but they are ignored by federal government. Our government have to provide basic requirements and facilities to increase tourism.

 

[Green Arrow]

GB has a huge huge potential for tourism industry but unfortunately no govt has paid any attention in the past to develop that region.