Reflections on craftsmanship, culture, and the timeless landscapes of Pakistan.
A complete Hunza itinerary: the perfect 5 day plan with Karimabad, the forts, Attabad Lake, Passu and the Khunjerab Pass, plus shorter and longer options, best time and tips.
How to travel from Islamabad to Skardu: the distance, the one hour direct flight, the two day Karakoram Highway drive, the summer Babusar route, best stops and whether to fly or drive.
How to travel from Islamabad to Hunza: the distance, drive time on the Karakoram Highway, the summer Babusar route, the flight option, best stops and where to break the journey.
How to travel from Naran to Skardu: the distance, drive time, the summer route over Babusar Top, the best stops, whether to split the journey, and how to skip the drive.
A complete guide to Babusar Top, the high pass above Naran: how to get there, its altitude, when it is open, what to see, and practical tips for one of Pakistan's great mountain drives.
Gilgit vs Skardu compared: what each is, access, scenery, things to do, the best base, season and who should choose which in Gilgit-Baltistan, northern Pakistan.
Real distances and driving times between Pakistan's top destinations, from Islamabad to Hunza, Skardu, Naran and Swat, plus the key routes, seasonal closures and planning tips.
Fairy Meadows vs Hunza compared: scenery, effort, time, comfort, season and cost, so you can decide which northern Pakistan destination fits your trip, or do both.
A step-by-step guide to planning a trip to Pakistan: when to go, the visa, your budget, where to go, getting around, where to stay, safety, connectivity and packing.
Pakistan has real, affordable skiing: the commercial slopes of Malam Jabba in Swat, the air force resort of Naltar near Gilgit and the remote slopes of Rattu. Here are the resorts, the season, the costs and how to get there.
A complete Naran and Kaghan itinerary, day by day: Lake Saif ul Malook, Babusar Top, Lulusar and the Shogran meadows, with the summer loop over Babusar to Gilgit, shorter plans, the best season and costs.
A complete Swat and Kalam itinerary, day by day: the Buddhist heritage and Malam Jabba in lower Swat, then Bahrain, Kalam, Mahodand and Kundol lakes in the upper valley, with shorter plans, the best season and costs.
A complete 7 day Skardu itinerary, day by day: the town, Shigar and Khaplu, the Kachura lakes, the Deosai plateau and the Cold Desert, with shorter and longer variations, the best season and what it costs.
Fairy Meadows or Deosai? One is a meadow beneath Nanga Parbat with a real trek, the other the second highest plateau on earth, all wildflowers, brown bears and a jeep ride. Here is how they compare and how to do both.
A 10-day northern Pakistan road and air itinerary linking Hunza, the Khunjerab Pass, Skardu and Deosai, with day-by-day stops, a budget in PKR and a 7-day option.
Hunza or Skardu? An honest comparison of access, sights, comfort, cost and season to help you choose the right Gilgit-Baltistan base, or do both in one trip.
The best things to do in Skardu, from the Kachura lakes and Katpana cold desert to Deosai, Shigar and Khaplu palaces, Manthoka waterfall and Basho, with costs and tips.
How to reach Skardu, what it costs in rupees, where to stay, and how to plan Deosai, the cold deserts, Shigar and Khaplu, a complete Baltistan guide by Pakistan travel experts.
