This particular picture set takes you to a trail in northern Pakistan that is barely treaded upon. Beginning from a jeep track from Mastuj in the upper Chitral region, one can reach the lush green valleys of Lasht followed by Kishmanja from where one starts the track on foot.
After passing through Ishkerwaaz, Lashkargaaz and the beautiful village of Su’ur Sheer, the last stop before Karombar lake, one can finally see and experience the beauty of the lake on the third or fourth day, depending on the number of camp stops.
From there, you can either choose to follow the same track back through Broghil valley or move onwards to Gilgit through the Ishkoman valley. The path onwards from Karombar is comparatively more challenging and adventurous that involves traversing some glaciers including the Chitti Boi, following non-existent trails up on mountains and crossing an ice cold river and streams. At the same time, it is also more rewarding since one gets to see the beauty of Swinge, Sokhtarabad and other camping stops.
Finally on the fifth day of leaving Karombar, one reaches Bhorath from where one can take a jeep to Gahkuch or Gilgit. – Photos and text by Uzair Khan/Dawn.com
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NIce! yes it is really wonderful to visit these places and experience the astounding beauty that Nature has in store for us. Uzair if u do not turn right to the Kuramber Lake and go straight that would also be as amazing as this one. U will have to traverse the Darkhot glacier, which is one of the largest glaciers of the Hindu Kush range., and the good thing about this glaceir is that it is plain and smooth.. this track descends into the lush green valley of Yasin, Gilgit.
Uzair, great work my friend.
Pakistan undoubtedly has numerous "most kept-secret beautiful places" in its laps, and this is one of those.
Dreaming to be there insha-Allah in Sep-2011.
Regards.
Lets hope Indo-Pak relations become cordial in our lifetime and one can visit these beautiful areas. Relations between neighbors should go beyond wars and tu tu mein mein . We are wasting our lives
Dear Junaid
We (04 Friends) also track this unforgettable journey in 2006 but in the reverse direction as you did.
Glaciers, Mountains, Green Fields, Cold Streams, Rivers, and much more to recollect when i have a seen these pictures. Thanks for sharing!
But one thing i must say that these pictures are wonderful but couldn't able to depict even 10% of the natural beauty and experience whcih we had seen with our naked eyes and will charish forever.
Wonderful pictures. May Allah always bless our land. May Allah give us the courage and wisdom to always protect our country.
These are great pictures from our beautiful neighboring country.
Wow. Brilliant. Should send these pics and article to national geographic
A very nice work…very well done Uzair!!
is it safe for foreigners to travel to these places?
Dear Uzair, Nice Pictures!! I have done Chitral Chilinji Pass Trek via Karambar Lake 8 times between 1992 to 1996 guiding different groups. No doubt the trek is one of the most beautiful and less streanous treks Pakistan. Mustansir Hussain Tarar did this trek in early nintees and wrote Yak Sarai which gives detailed informatin about the whole trek.
Congratulations for wonderful work!!!
Uzair, this left me speeechless! Amazing place, amazing photgraphy!
Could you please tell how far it is from Islamabad? (distance and time)
Awesome pics Uzair Khan, you have done a marvelous job.
As an introduction, UZair Khan has done a job, but it could habe been much more revealing and sensual, if a wide-angle camera were at hand and used. Let us hope for better things in the future safaris.
Good job and have shown very good place of Pakistan. Most people will like to visit after seeing these photos
Such soul-stirring sights! Never knew that such beauty lies in Pakistan. All the best to Uzair who brought such wonders in pictures for us to behold. Wish I could some day visit this paradise on earth. Do we get guides to go there?
Dear Uzair, you have done a marvellous job. No words can suffice your initiaive and courage which have introduced an unexplored beauty of Pakistan. Allah may give u n others more energy to explore more areas and bring in to the knowledge of others. We are a blessed nation and we need more people like you. Congrats. Great job done.
Thanks a trillion.
many thanks for bringing us the wonders of nature
thanks to the photographer for undertaking this journey and bringing us the majesty of nature.
Uzair, Thanks a lot for sharing……………. can't explain the feeling while just looking at these pics
Dont have the words to express about this God gifted land…………………..