Travel Through Beautiful Pakistan.
Monday 23 January 2017
Don't go to Pakistan because if you go there you will fall in love with this country
Tatian is a tourist from Argentina and she visited Pakistan few month ago. She traveled from Karachi, Multan, Lahore, Islamabad and Pindi, Karokaram Highway, Fairy Meadows, Skardu, Gilgit and then towards China. She told us that she faced many problems whiles getting the Visa and also people told her not to go to Pakistan, even people from Iran stop her but she discussed with other tourists who have visited Pakistan. They told her that you must go to Pakistan and then she was here and at the end of her tour she give a great tribute to Pakistan by saying:
"Don't go to Pakistan because if you go there you will fall in love with this country."
Wednesday 16 November 2016
Sharan Dastan. Episode -1
I have traveled to Sharan along with my 6 friends from the platform of K2 Kings Tourists Association of Pakistan. It was a wonderful journey and we have enjoyed it alot. We started our journey in mid night at 1:45am from Babu Sabu, Lahore. We reached at Paras around 4:00pm and after the lunch break we started traveling towards Sharan Jangle. Once we see the road from Kaghan road it frightened us. It was like a snake moving upward to the mountain and on some places it looks just straight up. Anyways we started our journey and as we crossed the bridge the road was steep moving upward and it was quite rough road with round stones. As we crossed the first dangerous height I stopped to see the moral of riders and there, one of the rider came to me and asked, look dear what are we going to do? It is like hell, STOP and let us go back. I along with other encouraged him to move forward and again journey started. After that I tried to move and not to stop. In the meanwhile we crossed a village named "Bayla" and just after that i saw we are only 3 and others are not behind us. We waited for 15 minutes and there was no body behind us. There was something wrong. We moved back on foot because it was very difficult to turn the bike and go back, so we 2 started moving back after some time we saw our fellows. There was problem with the bike of friend who was saying to go back. We arranged a jeep with the help of local and sent him back to Paras and started our journey. During all this process daylight vanished, it was maghrib time. From here, the horrible journey started. There was nothing to see other than the lights of bikes and rough road with fear of wild. After covering 4 to 5km we were at a point where there were 2 ways. Now where to go? We stayed there for few minutes and thanks God there were 2 locals coming from one way. They asked us to go to the way on right side. After covering the distance of few kilometers suddenly thick forest started. Now on our both side there were huge trees. At that time i think everyone was afraid of inside and showing as he is not :). The road was looking like it will not end up for the whole life. The only hope which our club president told us was pipeline going in between the road. He encouraged us and told us to follow this pipeline it will take us to our destination. Again the journey started with fear of bear, leopard, baboons and wild dogs. After covering 3 to 4 kilometers we finally saw the wooden milestone hanging along a tree. We all take a sigh of relief and thanked Almighty Allah that we are on the right way and near to destination.
From this point TCKP – Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhutnkhwa site was almost 1.5km away. Finally we were at our destination. At that time, as we entered the place we saw the solar lights on the huts and far away there was moon on the sky. These moments were unforgettable. There Mr. Ghalib who was waiting for us arranged night stay. After relaxing, having joks and chit chat for some time everyone went into the world of dreams with hope that how this romantic place will be in the morning?...... Continued
From this point TCKP – Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhutnkhwa site was almost 1.5km away. Finally we were at our destination. At that time, as we entered the place we saw the solar lights on the huts and far away there was moon on the sky. These moments were unforgettable. There Mr. Ghalib who was waiting for us arranged night stay. After relaxing, having joks and chit chat for some time everyone went into the world of dreams with hope that how this romantic place will be in the morning?...... Continued
Thursday 3 November 2016
Karakar Pass, Buner KPK, Pakistan
Introduction:
Karakar Pass is a mountain pass. It is situated in the Hindu Kush Range in Pakistan. It is 1336 meter and 4383 feet high From sea level. In its East is famous Kala Dhaka Valley,in west is Malakand Agency and in south is Swabi. From the top of the pass, one can view Buner Valley. It was at this pass that the Emperor Akbar lost most of his 8000-man army in an abortive attempt to invade Swat in 1586.
You can get more details in the below urdu writing by Ali Ahmed Tahir President K2Kings Tourist Association of Pakistan. He discovered this pass with his 2 fellows.
https://www.facebook.com/k2Kings.tourists/?fref=ts
Karakar Pass is a mountain pass. It is situated in the Hindu Kush Range in Pakistan. It is 1336 meter and 4383 feet high From sea level. In its East is famous Kala Dhaka Valley,in west is Malakand Agency and in south is Swabi. From the top of the pass, one can view Buner Valley. It was at this pass that the Emperor Akbar lost most of his 8000-man army in an abortive attempt to invade Swat in 1586.
You can get more details in the below urdu writing by Ali Ahmed Tahir President K2Kings Tourist Association of Pakistan. He discovered this pass with his 2 fellows.
https://www.facebook.com/k2Kings.tourists/?fref=ts
کراکڑ پاس
کراکڑ پاس ایک قدیم ترین پاس ہے جوکہ کوہ ہندوکش کے پہاڑی سلسلے میں واقع ہے اور سطح سمندر سے 1336میڑ(4383فٹ ) بلند ہے اس کے مشرق میں کالا ڈھاکہ ویلی مغرب میں مالا کنڈ ایجنسی شمال میں مینگورہ اور جنوب میں صوابی ہے اس پاس کے راستے بہت سے بدھسٹ سٹوپاز موجودہ ہیں اس پاس کے لیے تین طرفہ راستہ موجود ہے اگر ہم بشام سے شانگلہ پاس کی طرف سے سفر کررہے ہیں تو کرو ڑہ(جوکہ جاپانی پھل کی وجہ سے مشہور ہے)سے بائیں چکیسر کی طرف سے راستہ جاتا ہے جوکہ سواڑھی کے مقام پر اس راستہ سے مل جاتا ہے اور اگر چکدرہ سے مینگورہ کی طرف سے آرہے ہوں تو تقریباً 20کلومیٹر کے فاصلے پر بری کوٹ سے دائیں سڑک مٹرتی ہے جو کہ اس پاس کی طرف رہنمائی کرتی ہے اور اگر صوابی سے سفر کریں تو چنگلیئی (Changlaie) سے اس پاس کی چڑھائی شروع ہو جاتی ہے بدہسٹ کے آثارقدیمہ سے پتہ چلتا ہے کہ بدھاکے پیروکاراسی راستہ سے سفرکرتے ہوئے ٹیکسلا پہنچتے تھے ۔
دوستو ! اس پاس کو کراس کرتے ہوئے بونیر ویلی کا خوبصورت نظارہ کیا جاسکتا ہے جو اس پاس اور مالا کنڈ ایجنسی کے درمیان واقع ہے اس پاس کو کراس کرنے کے لیے کچھ احتیاطی تدابیر ہیں جن کو ملحوظِ خاطر رکھنا انتہائی ضروری ہے سب سے پہلے تو اگر آپ بائیکر ٹوریسٹ ہیں تو وہاں کے مقامی لوگ اور انتظامی ادارے آپ کے حلئیے سے بالکل واقف نہیں ہیں وہ آپ کے بارے میں کوئی بھی گمان کرسکتے ہیں لہذا اگر آپ کو راستے میں یا کسی بھی چیک پوسٹ پر روکا جائے تو انتظامیہ کے ساتھ بھرپور تعاون کریں اور شائستہ رویہ اپنائیں یہاں سفر کرتے ہوئے آپ کو مقامی لوگوں کی بے رخی اور ترش رویے کاسامنا ہوسکتا ہے لہذا راستہ پوچھنے یا کسی بھی مسئلے کے حل کے لیے مقامی پولیس کو ہی ترجیح دیں ۔سکیورٹی اداروں اور پولیس کے علاوہ کوئی بھی مقامی فرد آپ سے شناختی ڈاکومنٹ طلب کرسکتا ہے لہذا تکرار سے گریز کریں اور کسی بھی بازاریا گاؤں سے گزرتے ہوئے اپنے کام سے کام رکھیں ۔چونکہ یہ پاس بھی وادی سوات کا حصہ ہے اس لیے یہ بھی انفرادی خوبصورتی کا حامل ہے آپ اس پاس سے سفر کریں گے تو یہ آپ کی زندگی کا یاد گار سفر بن جائے گا۔
وادی بونیر کے خوبصورت لینڈ سکیپ سیاحوں کا دل موہ لیتے ہیں اس پاس پر سفرکرنے سے پہلے ضروری ہے کہ آپ صبح جلدی ہی سفر کا آغاز کریں تاکہ شام کا اندھیرا ہونے سے پہلے آپ اپنی منزلِ مقصود پر پہنچ جائیں ۔اپنے کاغذات چیک کرلیں اور اپنے سامان میں کوئی بھی ممنوعہ چیز نہ رکھیں سکیورٹی ادارے چونکہ ٹوریسٹ لفظ کے مطلب اور ہمارے حلئیے سے واقف نہیں ہیں اس لیے ان سے تعاون پہلی شرط ہے ہاں البتہ جب ٹوریسٹ اس پاس پر سفر کریں گے تو وہ بھی اور مقامی افراد بھی ہمارے کام اور شوق کے مداح ہوجائیں گے کراکڑ پاس کی طرف سفر کرنے سے پہلے کسی بھی طرح کی معلومات K2کنگز ٹوریسٹ ایسوسی ایشن کے آفس سے حاصل کی جاسکتی ہے۔
کنگز کے تمام ممبران کے لیے یہ بات قابلِ فخر ہے کہ ہم نے بحثیت بائیکر ز ٹوریسٹ کراکڑ پاس کو کیا ہے اور پہلی دفعہ کراس کیا ہے لہذا ہم اس کی خوبصورتی اور دلکشی کے گواہ ہیں اور اس بات کے امین ہیں کہ آپ تک جوبھی معلومات پہنچائیں وہ درست ہوں ۔
پاکستان زندہ باد
For more details contact:
Ali Ahmed Tahir
03334901931
Tuesday 25 October 2016
Sharan in Autumn ! Enigmatic Beauty
We visited Sharan Valley on 21st to 23rd October 2016. This tour was amazing and we faced many challenges and at the end we see the ultimate beauty of Nature! It was Sharan listen this name many years back but now i think what i have listened about Sharan was less. It is beautiful place that can't be described in words only you can go and see the beauty by yourself.
The 16 kilometers dirt and stone road to Sharan branches off from the main Mansehra-Naran highway at Paras, 79 kilometers from Mansehra and 31 km from balakot. There is an KPK Forest Department Rest House and a Youth Hostel (which are very pathetic in condition) in Sharan and now KPK Govt. has installed very beautiful Camping Pods where tourists can stay. Transport to Sharan can be arranged from paras, Kawai or Balakot. But we have travelled this on our bikes Suzuki GS 150.
Below are few pictures taken in Sharan Forest.
Camping Pods for families made by KPK Government.
Tents available for bachelors or students.
With Mr. Ghalib Manager at site.
Toughest road recommended only for Jeeps.
It was the most thrilling and dangerous road from Paras to Sharan Forest. Few clicks from the top of the mountains viewing the Paras Valley.
The 16 kilometers dirt and stone road to Sharan branches off from the main Mansehra-Naran highway at Paras, 79 kilometers from Mansehra and 31 km from balakot. There is an KPK Forest Department Rest House and a Youth Hostel (which are very pathetic in condition) in Sharan and now KPK Govt. has installed very beautiful Camping Pods where tourists can stay. Transport to Sharan can be arranged from paras, Kawai or Balakot. But we have travelled this on our bikes Suzuki GS 150.
Below are few pictures taken in Sharan Forest.
Camping Pods for families made by KPK Government.
Tents available for bachelors or students.
With Mr. Ghalib Manager at site.
Toughest road recommended only for Jeeps.
It was the most thrilling and dangerous road from Paras to Sharan Forest. Few clicks from the top of the mountains viewing the Paras Valley.
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