Arsalan Karim, Author at Pakistan Travel Blog

Hazara Motorway – A Complete Travel Guide

Arsalan Karim — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 20:41:05 +0000

Hazara Motorway – Travel Guide Hazara Motorway is an excellent alternative for those traveling to northern areas of Pakistan, for instance, Hunza Valley. A much better alternative is still the Naran-Babusar road which is only open for three to four months (June to September) due to extreme weather conditions. Hence this motorway will be […]

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Review: Wild Thyme Islamabad – Hunza Food

Arsalan Karim — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:54:39 +0000

Wild Thyme Islamabad is one of the capital’s very few specialty restaurants, serving Hunza-inspired contemporary cuisine. The surroundings are serene, the interior is cozy and the food is solid. It is the brainchild of Elizabeth, an American lady who lived in and consequently fell in love with the North of this country. She is warm, […]

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How Shimshal Women Are Conquering Pakistan’s Epic Mountains

Arsalan Karim — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 14:52:55 +0000

In a remote village tucked away in Pakistan’s far north, a small group of women are breaking conventional barriers and overcoming all kinds of danger to conquer high altitude mountaineering expeditions. Hafiza Bano knows the dangers of high altitude mountaineering very well – avalanches, deadly blizzards, thin ice, crevasses. But for the 24-year-old, the lure […]

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Trip Report: Losing Ourselves in Hunza’s Passu Village

Arsalan Karim — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 14:31:35 +0000

Passu is a small isolated village, with just one shop, one cafe and a few hotels. It is dominated by the very photogenic 6100m high jagged peaks of the Cathedral Range. The locals speak Wakhi, the same as in the Tajikistan and Afghanistan Wakhan Valley, which we figured must literally be not far over the […]

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How to Charter a Helicopter in Pakistan?

Arsalan Karim — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 23:00:33 +0000

Chartering a helicopter for an air safari is not difficult at all if you are following due process. Always make a reservation through a designated tour operator that is registered with both Department of Tourist Services [DTS] and Pakistan Association of Tour Operators (PATO) to almost guarantee a chartered helicopter. A few examples of such […]

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How to Obtain a Climbing Permit in Pakistan?

Arsalan Karim — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:51:17 +0000

There are two types of permits issued by Gilgit-Baltistan Council Secretariat (a government organization designated for this job) to foreign tourists for climbing and trekking trails located in restricted areas of Gilgit-Baltistan. The two types of permits are given below. Climbing Permit Trekking Permit Note: No trekking permit is required from Gilgit-Baltistan Council to visit […]

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How to Obtain a Trekking Permit in Pakistan?

Arsalan Karim — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:03:15 +0000

Trekking permits can be only be applied for by designated tour operators of Pakistan. This should normally not be a traveler’s concern but in case you want to find out more about it, we give a detailed description about the procedures and fees below. The trekking permits are issued by Gilgit-Baltistan Council Secretariat (a government […]

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Top 10 Traditional Food of Hunza Valley

Arsalan Karim — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:18:19 +0000

Hunza valley is one of the fascinating northern areas of Pakistan that is covered with snow-capped mountains and greenery. This beautiful valley is well-known for its attractiveness. The people who live in this valley are extremely friendly and hospitable. The languages that they frequently speak are Burushaski, Wakhi, and Shina, but they also have an […]

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List of Restricted Treks That Require Trekking Permit

Arsalan Karim — Wed, 27 May 2020 00:14:02 +0000

Pakistan’s northern areas is home world’s three great mountain ranges. These include the incredible Karakoram, the grand Himalayas and last but not the least the amazing Hindukush. The rich natural environment is made of mountains, glaciers, rivers, streams, lakes and pastures etc. The rugged and yet beautiful landscape of northern areas makes it a perfect […]

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List of Peaks for Climbing in Pakistan

Arsalan Karim — Wed, 27 May 2020 00:01:10 +0000

Hundreds of peaks/mountains including famous ones and unnamed/unclimbed peaks are offered for climbing and mountaineering to different countries around the world. Pakistan is home to five eight thousander peaks out of world’s 14. Known as the land of mountains, Pakistan is home to more than 70 seven-thousanders and hundreds of six-thousander peaks. For an idea, […]

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List of Restricted/Prohibited/ Border Areas in Pakistan

Arsalan Karim — Tue, 26 May 2020 18:05:59 +0000

The following areas are restricted/prohibited/border areas for Foreign Nationals in Pakistan. Visiting these areas requires special permissions including permits, No-Objection Certificates from different state institutions. For more information, contact your local Pakistani tour operator (e.g. Apricot Tours) to guide you more on this subject. 1. Some Areas of Azad Kashmir A belt of 10 miles […]

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