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THINGS TO DO IN GULMIT. ONDRA POYGAH.

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Gulmit is a famous town in hunza, that comes after karimabad, attabad lake towards Pakistan China border " KhunjerabPass" Here you can find some beautiful views and tourist attractions with in short distance. First of all click here and read my earlier post from Gulmit Town  After getting a basic idea you may search online few more places according to your interest.  For me I visited nearby Ondra Poygah, ruins situated in gulmit. There are many stairs to go up to the site of ondra fort and if you have energy to hike then you must go up and i bet you won't discouraged and might witness some of the amazing views from the top. Up on the hill you can get a panoramic view of gulmit town.   A view of gulmit from Ondra poygah stairs

HUSSAINI SUSPENSION BRIDGE & PASSU CONE , HUNZA. MY RECENT VISIT.

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Hussaini suspension bridge in hunza is considered as one of the dangerous pedestrian hanging bridge. I feel it is longer one and my head started spinning as I reached to the center because the bridge was shaking. But we can't deny that this wild bridge is located in such an amazing surroundings.  Watch whole video on my YouTube link CLICK HERE  I saw multiple suspension bridges during my travel to Skardu and those were even larger. Comparatively it is thin because this is a pedestrian bridge while skardu ones could be used for vehicles also. Click here to see one huge hanging bridge. All you have to do is to control your senses and you can easily cross it. When I visited here during 2017 it was used by locals but now it seems to be used only for tourists as everyone have to buy a ticket to cross it. Earlier I couldn't dare to cross it but this time I finally made it possible. It is located just 10 minute drive from Gulmit Town. Just another 15 minute drive on beautiful Karakor...

ATTABAD LAKE, HUNZA.

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A beautiful Attabad lake is one of the mesmerizing lake in hunza valley that have turquoise water. Earlier I have visited here during 2017. The link is here  Mesmerizing Attabad Lake   Check my New video of Attabad Lake on my YouTube link here Recently I have travelled here during Autumn season. The area once a natural lake and had fewer boats have now become a favorite spot of tourists. There were constructed multiple hotels and shops. Apart from that boating facilities available. Speed boats is one of the tourist favorite here. We also got some tea and fries from the local shops. So lets have a look at my recent pictures taken at Attabad Lake. Though this beautiful lake came into being as a result of accident, and the details you may get through Wikipedia.  I am sharing the link here  WIKIPEDIA

THE GLORY OF PASSU CONE, PASSU VILLAGE, HUNZA.

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Passu is a small village, located on karakoram highways. It is famous for Passu cone, one of the most photogenic peak of the region. This peak is also known as "Passu Cathedral" due to its specific shape (pointed peaks). Located just 20 min drive from Gulmit Town, it's one of the most visited spot, as it comes in way towards Pak-China border on Karakoram Highways. I visited here multiple times and took pictures during Spring and Autumn season. Sharing both season's pictures here.  

MISSION RAKAPOSHI: TREKKING TO BASE CAMP RAKAPOSHI: everything you need to know

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Finally I accomplished something extraordinary and unusual in terms of travelling. And that was none other than experiencing a trekking to Rakaposhi base camp. I never thought I would ever do a basecamp but somehow I always dreamt of something epic and one day I finally got an opportunity of travelling with TRAVEL GIRLS. Luckily I got nice mates accompany.  Read my post till end. I will try my best to cover my whole experience, other details and tips for beginners. For watching my video of Rakaposhi , Click my YouTube channel link here 👇 My Trekking. Mission Rakhaposhi My first ever trekking experience to basecamps. Though I came back with swollen toes, sore legs and muscles. I kicked my butt multiple times and slipped seven times in snow while descending from Tagaphari basecamp. But after accomplishing it, I find something unusual kind of satisfaction and happiness in my heart. I always been fascinated to wild nature. Never got satisfaction by mere a sightseeing of Rakaposhi from...