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Karakoram Highway Hitchhiker
A lost lake in a lost place; Karakul Lake Karakul Lake: 3,600m altitude, 200km from Kashgar, 200km from Pakistan. It is 1pm, and 4 hours earlier I was in one of the hottest places in China, on the edge of the Taklamakan desert, in the city of Kashgar. Between here and the city, there’s 2300m ...
Lake Saiful Muluk, Pakistan – The Land of Fairies
The lake Saiful Muluk is located amidst the high mountain ranges of the Karakorum. Fed by the fresh glaciers of Malka Parbat, the lake rests in the Kaghan valley. It is a beautiful, clear water lake with a slight green shade. The temperature in the area is moderate during day time but drops to minus ...
The Sufi Mystics of Multan, Pakistan
A city with a unique past, a colorful present and a bright future, Multan has a large number of shrines and Sufi saints located in the city. Multan is situated near river Chenab where a bend created by five rivers of the Punjab province. Due to its location at the intersection of the four provinces, ...
Hiking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal
As one of the most coveted hiking routes, Annapurna Circuit in Nepal offers a great trekking experience that provides spectacular views along the Himalayan range, taking the hiker through many hamlets and villages which never fail to offer stunning views. The gradual climb to reach the highest point of Thorang La and the descent through ...
Roots of Indus, from the blades of Himalayas – River Indus, From Tibet & through Pakistan
River Indus, which is one of the largest rivers of the world, originates from a small lake in Tibet which is called the Mansarovar Lake. From there the Indus begins it long journey to the Arabian Sea. River Indus holds particular importance to the country Pakistan and has a major impact on its economy. The ...
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