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just being in Pakistan is "something to do"
Its an amazing part of the world, full of incredible mountains, friendly people and fascinating culture

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Khyber Pass, Peshawar: kyber pass

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on Feb 2, 2007

afghanistan in backgrounf at end of

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a drive to the afghan border along the kyber pass road takes you back in time to years of history. on the outskirts of Peshawar you can see the refugee villages where afghani people have lived for many years. They are quite a sobering site, even after having seem poverty in India and south east asia.

The KP snakes its way through the mountains towards the afghan border, which opens up a moon like envirnment and a vast seemingly emptyness beyond yonder. its an eerie feeling to look out on afgahnistan, where so much has happened in the last few years, and much more is likely to continue for years to come....its like stareing at the final frontier

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Lahore: busy bustling Lahore

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on Jul 16, 2006

seating 70000, lahore mosque is

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a busy cultural heart of pakistan. heaps of stuff to see, but I like the countryside of he north

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Hunza Valley: most awesome place on earth - Passu

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on Jul 25, 2006

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...and I mean that in the most littoral sense of the word. Just walk down the Karokoram Hwy staring at the awesome mountains. just incredible. these photos dont do them justice

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Things To Do: shandoor pass.

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shandoor pass

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the drive from Chitral is uncomfortable, but the scerery, once again in Pakistan, is second to none. you can star out the window for hours, and you'll have too, its a long long trip.
break up the trip in Mastuj, a very useful tip from Imranthetrekker. thanks brother.

the shandoor pas is also the birthplace of Polo. thats right. the same game prince charles thinks he is good at.

the mountains are bare of vegetation but the valleys are green and cattle graze aimlessly and seemingly ownerless. the road from Mastuj to Gilgit gave me a feeling of being able to see one the most beautiful places on earth that few westerns could even find on a map.

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Things To Do: Imranthetrekker

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on Jul 25, 2006

taken from Gumbak Ann Pass 3060m,

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A VT member, and one of the friendliest, helpful and generous people your likely to meet. Imran knows just about everything about the Chitral area, and knows just about everyone in Chitral, stopping every 10 etres to chat to his family and friends. Dont think twice about going trekking with anyone except Imran, its definetly his forte.

We treked and treked one day, till I got a big blister. I named my blister "Imran"

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Things To Do: Gilgit, a regional transport hub

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on Jul 25, 2006

Gitgit and a mosque

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no real redeeming features unlike Chitral or Passu, Gitgit is a regional stageing point for further travels.

everyone stays at the Medina Hotel...another Imranthetrekker tip.

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Things To Do: The hospitable friendly people

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on Jul 25, 2006

well if you believe everything you se on TV, you'll miss out on the hospitality and friendship of the broad contrast of locals. great fun chatting to whoever

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Things To Do: local music

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on Jul 25, 2006

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At the Reagle Internet Inn, Mall Road Lahore, he owner Malik organises Sufi musicians to come and play. amazing musicians. be sure to tip more than 20 rupees. thats all I had!

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Things To Do: lahore mosque and fort

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on Jul 25, 2006

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