When planning a trekking expedition, it's important to pack the right gear to ensure a safe and comfortable journey. When on a group trip you will have access to tents, sleeping pads and sleeping bags where required to camp. For everything else, here is an extensive packing list for trekking expeditions in Pakistan:
Backpack: A good quality backpack with a...
Pakistan is a country with a rich linguistic heritage, with over 60 different languages spoken throughout the country. Despite the official language being Urdu, Pakistan has a diverse linguistic landscape with a range of regional and ethnic languages that reflect the country's cultural and historical heritage. Here are some of the key points about language diversity in Pakistan:
Urdu...
Pakistan is known for its rich and diverse cuisine, with a wide variety of dishes that reflect the country's cultural heritage and geographical regions. No matter where you go, each person will say that the food from where they are from is the most superior. Truth to be told, its hard to find really bad food in Pakistan. The...
Fairy Meadows, located in the heart of Pakistan's Karakoram range, is a place of natural beauty and adventure. The journey to Fairy Meadows, also known as Joot, is an adventure in itself and is best experienced in a jeep. The Jeep drivers are well used to the tricky route and take the treacherous journey several times a day.
The journey...
When planning a trip to the north of Pakistan, it's important to consider the different types of accommodation available to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Here are some of the different types of accommodation options available in the north of Pakistan:
Hotels: Many of the larger cities in the north of Pakistan, such as Islamabad and Gilgit, have...
K2, also known as "Savage Mountain," is the second highest peak in the world and the highest in Pakistan. Located in the Karakoram range, the mountain has a reputation as one of the most difficult and dangerous peaks to climb. Despite the challenges, many climbers have attempted to summit K2 over the years, with some achieving great success. Here...
When travelling to Pakistan, it's important to be familiar with some basic phrases in Urdu, the official language of the country, in order to communicate with locals and make your trip more enjoyable. Now although English is spoken by many in Pakistan, there is still a large amount that don't and those that do can often have very low...
Gilgit-Baltistan, also known as Northern Areas of Pakistan, has a rich and complex history that spans several centuries. This is where our clients enjoy most of their time in Paksitan due to the high concentration of peaks, glaciers, rivers and world class trekking. Having been here so many times, I've become fascinated by the history of the place and...
Nanga Parbat, also known as "Killer Mountain," is the ninth highest mountain in the world and the second highest in Pakistan. Located in the western Himalayas, the mountain has been the site of many climbing expeditions and has earned a reputation as one of the deadliest peaks in the world.
The first attempt to climb Nanga Parbat was made by...
Ghulkin is a small village located in the Gojal Valley, in the northern areas of Pakistan. The village is situated at an elevation of 2,700 meters above sea level and is surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Karakoram range. Ghulkin is known for its natural beauty, with its pristine glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and crystal-clear streams.
The village is home...
