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 | Chitral and Kailash Valley: Visiting the Kalash tribe was...    |  | |
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 |  on September 8, 2002 |
Visiting the Kalash tribe was a highlight of my Pakistan trip. Check my travelogue for more pictures and information. |
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| Karakoram Highway: Ishkoman Valley.... | | |
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 on March 18, 2004 |
The Journey starts from Islamabad, the Federal Capital of Pakistan. You will go along Indus Valleys traveling on Karakoram Highway the eighth wonder of the world. From Gilgit you will travel by Jeeps to Gotulti in Ishkoman Valley. The surrounding of the valley consists of extremely greenish alpine landscape. You will come across impressive granite wall of about 1000 meters, which is easily accessible. After two days trek you will reach Bari Lake. The whole area is summer pastures of Ishkoman people who are very friendly & helpful who will offer milk, yogurt etc. The altitude of camp would be 3850 m. You will be among numerous peaks of 6000 meters. According to prevailing rules of Ministry of Tourism, a climbing permit is required to attempt an above 6000 meters peak. However, you can climb a peak bellow 6000 meters without any permit. The trek will further continue to Darkot in Yasin Valley then to Gazin Chitral. |
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| Highest Mountain Ranges: PAKISTAN IS--------NARROW... | | |
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 |  on August 26, 2002 |
PAKISTAN IS--------NARROW WINDING ROADS, HUGGING SCREE COVERED MOUNTAINS, AND WITH RIVERS FAR BELOW, AND NO GUARD RAILS BY THE ROADSIDE!!!!!!! |
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| Villages and Towns: PAKISTAN IS------BEING... | | |
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| on August 26, 2002 |
PAKISTAN IS------BEING SURROUNDED BY BOYS AND MEN WHEREVER AND WHENEVER WE STOPPED, EVEN IN THE MOST REMOTE AREAS. |
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| Hunza Valley: PAKISTAN IS------MASTER... | | |
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| on August 26, 2002 |
PAKISTAN IS------MASTER WEAVERS. This man has wond national gold medals for this weaving. He is nearly blind, and take note of his very old loom. |
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| Lahore: Lahore...Pakistan | | |
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| on March 2, 2004 |
Situated on the east bank of the River Ravi, the wonderful city of Lahore adds to the charisma of Pakistan. Legend traces its origin to Loh, the son of Rama Chandra, the hero of the Ramayana, but history records that it began as a dependency of the 8th century AD Hindu ruler, Lalitiditya. In the early 11th century it came under Muslim rule and evolved as a center of Islamic culture and learning as well as trade and commerce. In the 13th century it was depopulated and razed to the ground by the Tartar-Mongol hordes of Genghis Khan. Lahore was a cultural and intellectual center during the Moghul and British eras. Such atmosphere still pervades, but it is the diversity and contrast of the different sections of Lahore, which makes it the most eventfully interesting part of Pakistan. Lahore is the second largest city of Pakistan and the provincial capital of Punjab. Apart from being the cultural and academic centre of the country, Lahore is the Mughal "show-window" of Pakistan. In the Mughal days a 9-meter high brick wall surrounded the Old City. It had a rampart running around it which almost connected with the River Ravi to serve as protection for the city. A circular road around the rampart gave access to the city through thirteen gates. Some of the imposing structures of these gates are still preserved. In the bazaars of the Old City one can still find tiny shops where craftsmen can be seen busy turning out master-pieces in copper, brass, silver and textiles in traditional fashion. Lahore is a city full of life and color. It has something for everyone. Large number of beautiful gardens, historically exotic forts, mosques and shrines, mughal architectures and museums, shopping centres, fairs and festivals all add-up to make Lahore as Pakistan's most surprisingly colorful package! |
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| Lahore: Shahi Qilla(Lahore Fort)...Lahore | | |
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| on March 17, 2004 |
The massive walls of Lahore Fort, built by Akbar in the 1560s, tower over the old city of Lahore, and the huge rectangle they define, 380 by 330 meters, is filled with buildings from a variety of periods. There are different sections of the fort which could take several hours to visit... Hazuri Bagh (garden) lies in the square between Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort. Hazuri Bagh Baradari, the marble pavilion in the center of the garden, is one of the few surviving Sikh monuments. It was built by Rangit Singh in 1818. The Tomb of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the great poet-philosopher, who lived from 1873 to 1938 and conceived the idea of Pakistan as a separate Muslim state, is on the left as you face the gate of Badshahi Mosque. Built in 1951, this small tomb is constructed of red sandstone. The window grills, doorframes and entire interior are of carved white marble. The translucent marble headstone, a gift from Afghanistan, is inscribed with two of poet's couplets condemning racial discrimination. |
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| Highest Mountain Ranges: Mountains Heaven.. Pakistan | | |
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| on February 25, 2004 |
Here is a list of some highest mountains in Pakistan including the world's 2nd K-2... 1 K2 / Chogori 8611 (28,268) Karakoram Baltoro Skardu 2 Nanga Parbat 8125 (26,652) Himalaya Diamir Diamir 3 Gasherbrum I / Hidden Peak 8068 (26,470) Karakoram Baltoro Skardu 4 Broad Peak / Falchan Kangri 8047 (26,444) Karakoram Baltoro Skardu 5 Gasherbrum II 8035 (26,362) Karakoram Baltoro Skardu 6 Gasherbrum III 7952 (26,087) Karakoram Baltoro Skardu 7 Gasherbrum IV 7925 (26,014) Karakoram Baltoro Skardu 8 Distaghil Sar Main 7885 (25,869) Karakoram Hisper Gilgit 9 Kunyang Chhish Main 7852 (25,761) Karakoram Hisper Gilgit 10 Masherbrum NE / K1 7821 (25,660) Karakoram Bagrot Gilgit 11 Rakaposhi / Domani 7788 (25,550) Karakoram Bagrot Gilgit 12 Batura I 7785 (25,541) Karakoram Batura Mustagh Gilgit 13 Batura II 7762 Karakoram Batura Mustagh Gilgit 14 Distaghil Sar II 7760 Karakoram Hisper Gilgit 15 Kanjut Sar I 7760 (25,460) Karakoram Hisper Gilgit 16 Masherbrum W 7750 (25,400) Karakoram Baltoro Skardu 17 Saltoro Kangri I 7742 (25,400) Karakoram Saltoro Gaunche 18 Batura III 7729 Karakoram Batura Mustagh Gilgit 19 Trivor / Peak 8 7720 (25,330) Karakoram Hisper Gilgit 20 Tirich Mir 7708 (25,287) Hindukush Hindukush Chitral 21 Saser Kangri I 7672 (25,400) Karakoram Siachen Gaunche 22 Chogolisa I SW/E 7665 (25,111) Karakoram Baltoro Skardu 23 Chogolisa II NE 7654 (25,111) Karakoram Baltoro Skardu 24 Yukshin Garden Sar 7641 Karakoram Hisper Gilgit 25 Kunyang Chhich S 7620 Karakoram Hisper Gilgit 26 Shishpar Sar 7611 (24,970) Karakoram Batura Mustagh Gilgit 27 Batura IV 7594 Karakoram Batura Mustagh Gilgit 28 Skyang Kangri I 7544 (24,750) Karakoram Baltoro Skardu 29 Batura V 7531 Karakoram Batura Mustagh Gilgit 30 Yakshin Garden I 7530 Karakoram Hispar Gilgit |
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| Highest Mountain Ranges: Yasin Valley...Virtual Heaven | | |
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| on March 18, 2004 |
At 3200 metres, Astore is in a country lush green and wooded with many fine grazing meadows. There are two lakes close to the glaciers and Chongra Peak is also visible. The area is dotted with snow-covered glaciers and Songo Sor Lake which is fed by the glaciers has good trout fishing. At the confluence of grey Punial with the clear blue water of the Yasin River, the trail leads to the Yasin valley which is 2,500 metres high. Gupis is situated just before Yasin valley, and less than 40 km. Tiny Kashmir, Teru is about 32 km from Phander and a little less than half way is Ghizer which is a tiny village where the trekking route to Kalam in the Swat Valley begins. Shandur Pass is about 24 km from Teru and one of the most scenic routes in the region. It dips down gradually to a small hamlet 6 km away, which is the last settlement before Laspur. From Shandur Pass, the first town in Chitral is Laspur situated at an altitude of 2,600 metres. This is the starting point for trekking routes to Mastuj, Madaghlast, Kalam and Teru. Mastuj is hikeable 16 km away where the Mastuj and Yakhund rivers meet. Trekking routes leading to Darkot, Thui Ann and Chumarkhan passes into Yasin, Laspur, and Chitral start off from Mastuj. There is a paved road from Laspur to Chitral, which runs south of Harchin and Mastuj, joining Chitral road at Koghozi |
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| Swat Valley, Mini Switzerland of Pakistan: when one goes to pakistan that... | | |
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 on August 26, 2002 |
when one goes to pakistan that person has to see the dramatic scenery and mighty ranges of mountains in pakistan can hire cycle for hiring and also hicking or can enjoy the taste of one village mighty mountains |
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