North-West Frontier Province Travel Forum

Dear traveler,

Can we use other vehicle than land cruiser jeep?
Can we use a car like Ford Ranger 4x4 passing through high passes like Shandur or even Khunjerab pass?

Thanks in advance,
-driver

I want to visit Naran in this March, Pl, Comments

i want to know abt the fauna and flora of a village of abbottabad district Banda Phagwarian plz let me know abt it as soon as possible

Before my visit I am looking for a DVD preferably, or book that has the history of Khyber Pass, as well as photos.
Does anyone know of one?
Thanks

If you do touch the cobra plant unintentionally then what is the solution. how dangerous is it.

hi,
i'm a white american and my fiance is pakistani. i'll be visiting pakistan with him this fall. he wants to go to nathia gali and other places around muree. is this a safe place of me? i don't necessarily doubt his judgment, but i don't want to be looking for trouble either.

any suggestions?

Dear I read your page & about Erum hotel, I plan to visit Naran in June-08, Pls inform me double bed room rent of Erum Hotel & booking proceger of that hotel.

waiting for positive response
TJ
Karachi.

Please let me know the exact date Shandoor Festival(Polo Match)?

Thanks

Hello all,
I went to Naran in Aug 2002, and I have plans once again to go to Balakot, Shogran,Kaghan and Naran. But I am not sure about the conditions of the places after 2005 earth quake. Did anyone travel recently there? how is the condition of living there? And can anyone guide me more about the situation there? How is the road condition from Balakot to Naran (And also to Shogran)? Can one travel on own car? Or jeep is recommended? I traveled last time in own car, as the road was in very good condition, but what about now?

Which is the best place to stay (at any cost)? By best place, I mean with all the facilities!
Which is best resturant to have food!
and other attractions there (other than Lake Saif ul malook)

hi im visiting peshwar around sept-november.
id like to know which is the easiest way to get
there from islamabad. also i need info about
flights from singapore/kl to islamabad. kindly
add some tips about peshwar as it would be my
first time.

my daughter is traveling to swat and staying at village dadahara can anyone tell me what it is like thankyou

salaam, can anyone tell me how to travel from peshawar to islamabad by road?
1.how long is journey?
2.how good/bad are roads for drving?
3.how well is the route signposted,will i get lost?
& any decent but cheap hotels in islamabad that can be recommended?
thanks

Is it currently safe for an american male to visit Peshawar and the khyber pass area(Afghanistan/Pakistan)?

Does anyone have an up-to-date telephone number for the Khan Klub please? A website or e-mail address would be great also. Thank you
Gaynor

is there any place u can rent with like one bed room? for lke 2 weeks or a month ?

Hello,

Is there anywhere to buy ipods or ipod accessories in Peshawar? If not, how about Islamabad?

Thanks.

Dear Freinds
I want to know some inoformation about transport facilities from Lahore to Kaghan/Naran & From Pindi to Kaghan/naran & some other Family Budget Hotels Rates

Waiting for positive Reponse

Tariq Jamil

Dear Freinds
I want to know some inoformation about transport facilities from Lahore to Kaghan/Naran & From Pindi to Kaghan/naran & some other Family Budget Hotels Rates

Waiting for positive Reponse

Tariq Jamil

Dear Freinds
I have read your all valueable tips of Kaghan but I feel there is some other
places to visit Pls. give me some idea of visit to Noori Top & Kuch Gali i.e
Distance, up & down timings & most important that R above places are recomanded
to visit with family.

Waiting for a positive response.

Tariq Jmail

i would like to find out some information about abbottabd
I am very intrest in the views it looks a faboulis place

I along with my family are planning to visit the Swat valley next week (22-30 July). Will make Kalam as my base camp. I am aware that this is the rain season; therefore my main concern is this monsoon rains.

1/ Any idea, from past travelers, how much rain to expect in this region during this period?
2/ What about road blockages, etc?
3/ Besides visiting the regular tourist spots, any side valleys that can be visited utilizing jeeps – keeping in mind that we will not be in a position to hike (2 little devils, one 4.5 years old and the other 1.5 accompanying us).
4/ Other then PTDC, any other good hotels?

Thanks
Amir

No, they're not going trekking. They will be visiting a dear friend in a village called Morkhun.
Do you know the place? They will be with 4 others in the group. They will be met in Islamabad by their Pakistani friend, spend one night in ISB then fly to Gilgit the next day. In Gilgit they will rent a van and drive to Morkhun. My question is: should we try to make as many reservations(hotels/jeep/van) as we can from here (Japan) through a tour operator in Islamabad and take comfort in knowing that arrangements are in place even though a little expensive, OR have our friend come and meet us in ISB and make the arrangements on the spot? Would this be cheaper since he is Pakistani and he'll know how to bargain and will know what is reasonable? But, since the dates are 8/2 to 8/11, is there a chance hotels and car rentals will be fully booked, etc. What would you advise? Thank you in advance.

No, they're not going trekking. They will be visiting a dear friend in a village called Morkhun.
Do you know the place? They will be with 4 others in the group. They will be met in Islamabad by their Pakistani friend, spend one night in ISB then fly to Gilgit the next day. In Gilgit they will rent a van and drive to Morkhun. My question is: should we try to make as many reservations(hotels/jeep/van) as we can from here (Japan) through a tour operator in Islamabad and take comfort in knowing that arrangements are in place even though a little expensive, OR have our friend come and meet us in ISB and make the arrangements on the spot? Would this be cheaper since he is Pakistani and he'll know how to bargain and will know what is reasonable? But, since the dates are 8/2 to 8/11, is there a chance hotels and car rentals will be fully booked, etc. What would you advise? Thank you in advance.

...sorry one more question...

I'll be travelling around Northern Pakistan (KKH as well as Chitral side)and want to take digital camera and ipod that both use rechargeable batteries. Will I be able to access electricity to recharge batteries or is it best to bring equipment that uses disposable batteries?

thanks

Hi everyone,

I will be arriving in Islamabad on 4th July and I'm hoping to attend the Shandoor Pass Polo Tournament - I understand the dates are 7th - 9th July. Can anyone help me with information on the best transport to and from the tournament, and arrangements on the pass?

Do I need to take my own tent, sleeping bag, food or can I arrange that?? My preference is to travel 'light'.

I also understand it is quite cold up on the pass - is that correct?

I should mention I am female, travelling on my own, first time in Pakistan and this is the start of 3 weeks travelling around Northern Pakistan that I'm really looking forward to!

Any advice appreciated.
SC

what are Pakistan visa and residency requirments for expats

Hello all,


Well have been in Pakistan for al little while now,

I really like to get a taste of the north now,

I have been to Lahore, and Islamabad ,

I like to have a visit to the north for a weekend , and meet people and make friends,


Anyone others Vt going this way or are in the area, lets connect,, and any advice



All the friends are needed,,

Hello everyone!

Is mid October too cold for trkking around Chitral? The weather seems to be fine this year for the next two weeks but still... Is is ok to camp there if weather permit?

Should I change the treck to Sawat area, then?

Looking forward to your suggestions.

plan to travel north to the garhwal hills..can anyone suggest where to travel. Am in rishikesh and i am confused..shall i take the devprayag route or the Uttarkashi or ..anyway advice me on this....

whats to do


whats to see??


any friends??here