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The most scenic and peaceful border of Pakistan with China "Khunjerab border"

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The karakoram highway finally connects Pakistan and China. This border is known as "Khunjerab border".  A beautiful travel to the north end of Pakistan up to "Khunjerab border" is one of the most adventurous yet beautiful road journey for me.  This whole journey up to this point made me realize that it's true that  "Some beautiful Paths can't be discovered without getting lost" Erol Ozan.  I visited in Month of May and it was quite snowy and cold there. The time we arrived there, it started snowfall and light storm on the top that makes some how the visit inconvenient and chilled. However the travel up to Pakistan china border was worth visiting. Khunjerab pass is known as the highest paved road international border in the world. I must say it's the most scenic,beautiful and the only peaceful border of Pakistan with it's neighbouring country China. World's highest altitude ATM is also located here on "Khunjerab Border".

MESMERIZING ATTABAD LAKE, HUNZA.

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Attabad lake has definitely mesmerizing views that filled magic in the surroundings too and it's located some midway between karimabad and gulmit . It's so peaceful with turquoise colored water. Sometimes it shades reflects striking blue colour but whatever so it always looks magical. This beautiful lake didn't exist before 2010 and it came into being as a result of deadly landslide. For updated pictures just click the link here  Attabad Lake huza Strong winds in this narrow mountain pass create ripples in the blue-green water of the lake Attabad tunnel can be viewed in mountains

HUSSAINI HANGING BRIDGE, HUNZA. ONE OF THE DANGEROUS SUSPENSION BRIDGE.

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Hussaini hanging bridge is loacted in upper hunza and considered as one of the dangerous foot bridge in the world. It is dangerous because of the major gaps between between the planks and one have to cross it by foot. It was built during British era for locals and were old narrow but with passage of time repaired enough to carry day to day commodities transferred to neighboring village. Despite of our guide encouraging me still I couldn't dare to cross it.  May be next time 😛   Our Guide at Hussaini Suspension bridge

EXPLORING GOJAL VALLEY, GULMIT, UPPER HUNZA.

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Upper Hunza (Gojal Valley) is one of the most scenic area that offers some of the best views of snow capped mountains. It is located on main KKH (Karakoram Highways)  that connects Pakistan to China through "Khunjerab Pass" Pakistan China Border.   Gulmit is about 1 and half hour drive from karimabad, the capital of hunza valley.  and while coming from Karimabad to Gulmit lies a beautiful lake Attabad lake . Here you can enjoy boating at Attabad Lake after passing my Attabad tunnel. You can watch a video here. Gulmit town is the point offering some of the most beautiful peaks. Just 10 minutes drive from here is located passu village, where you might view the most photographed peak known as passu cone and after that comes hussaini hanging bridge that comes in hussaini village . This place has some spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.  Earlier I been to hunza on my university tour and I didn't knew it will leave me such an impact and cherishing memories that I