Now 12 years later recently returning from a trip to these areas it's glad to see how much have the roads improved, carpeted and widened when compared to back then. insha'Allah I'll continue to get better.
@@stefhoffer you will be surprised to see KKH now. It's a paved smooth road now. Watch latest videos for an idea. But please choose only babu sar top, Naran city route for Mansehra to Chilas section (open only in summers june-october). The normal route of this section is now a site of huge dam construction, and road will be paved subsequently. I ve just returned from Khunjerab pass on holidays.
@@trueman2467 Thanks a lot for your tips Abdul. I would love to travel the KKH again, through some of the most beautiful regions in the world. Hope you had a nice holiday!
Friend, you can not imagine how much I thank you for putting the videos on these places that not everyone can get there. Your work is priceless so I consider it simply FANTASTIC. Realize that I really thank you from the heart. I am Portuguese and I am with an age (65) that no longer allows me to leave for these adventures, although I know little more than to speak Portuguese. These phrases are written with the help of google translator. Rest assured that I will religiously see and review all your videos. When I have possibilities I do some adventures but nothing like this that presents here. Picos de Europa, is in Spain and I loved doing those routes. It was the best I've ever done. Here in Portugal there is nothing that gives us the pleasure of hiking in mountains. The highest is the Serra da Estrela and has a height of 1995metros. My appreciation for your videos is comparable to my desire for God to accompany you and guide you to new adventures. A friendly hug from João Damaso
Pakistan is Paradise and it's landscape are prove it. I love Pakistan and 1st is Thanks to Allah. I want to invite all nature lovers people's to come Pakistan and feel the natural beauty.
***** the very ones who are making talibans go extinct . the pakistan FORCES.. now shut it.. you act as if yours or USA's forces did something amazing.. you couldnt even kill 10% of talibans.. pakistani forces wiped out more than 80% of their population
The relationship between China and Pakistan shaping into great deal of progress.... And we despite brother of a land we are fighting and hating each other... Pakistan and India have to understand that hate has no end but shake hand ✋ can shape impossible things
@Arshdeep Kaur - even the Pakistani media does not show this side of the country. India and Pakistan were the same country at one time. Both countries have beauty.
@@Irappa009 look no curfews there, which means Pak is handling Kashmir better than India. Can you live in lockdown which has been imposed on you for over a year with no network?
what a desolate land, dotted in and by the occasional oasis... Its an timeless escape, as if you had awakened to find yourself upon another planet, altogether. Its beauty is stifling.
just as well look to the clever tactics of these Indians,they don't reply meaningfully! you ever think why?? All these don't actually mean by improving ties! They subversively mean like conquering our land so they will be free to do what they want! live as locals?? like how? they never talk of improving ties?? just pretending like good guys! Check very closely again there comments! you will start to notice the strangeness!!
there is a popular saying in China" the road is the first step to becoming rich" hope pakistan brothers can understand and support this policy. welcome pakistan brothers and sisters come to China. you are very welcome here.
Well Thanks a lot brother! for the invitation! soon if i ever get chance I even enjoyed much with our Chinese friends here in Pakistan even! had a very good time! will never forget!
@@addigi5598 what a load of shit You keep on Dreaming.. That's all you Indians are good for Just look at your Bollywood movies so much crap .and you Indians believe it to be real.. Just look at European newspapers Of that time or usa..You see the Truth.....
great job. I rode a loaded mountain bike from Gilgit to Sost. Wish I could help those chil dren in school with heat and supplies...what a tough life. Makes me remember how blessed we are.
Great effort I stayed in the customs house in Sost, 1991 for 3 nights. There is always somewhere to stay in Pakistan. The border was closed as it was winter.
well said! they are just pretending to be good but are not actually at all in their intentions,playing clever just! Indians like these are even more filthy!!
Long live Pakistan and China friendship! We Pakistanis and Chinese leave no stone unturned for the sake of our good image. Special thanks for uploading this worth seen video.
You showed me the way to heaven, my friend!!! Love from India... I have been dreaming of traveling to the Central Asia... It should become a reality soon... Amen to that!!!
Oh my god. China isn't investing in the CPEC out of the kindness of their heart. They're getting access to the middle East through Pakistan. And locals are already sceptical about the feasibility and maintenance of the projects consisting of roads, railways etc. China arming and investing in Pakistan makes it harder for India to deal with both; and That is exactly why China is doing it. Just like Sri Lanka and many African countries, Pakistan will fall into the Debt Trap that is One belt One road initiative. Research it yourselves before contradicting me. I have no hatred here. Just explaining things how they are from a Perspective outside of Pakistan.
If not for RU-vid and those who post interesting videos such as this I would never have know it even existed. It was a great trip by video the next best thing to being there. Thank you.
@ymhktravel Both actually! The problematic situation South of Hunza at the time made road travel very difficult. At the same time, I had heard about the spectacular views on the Skardu-Islamabad flight, and I wasn't disappointed. Stunningly beautiful area!
i am from turkey......i visited pakistan in 2018, i certainly can say that Pakistan iz most amazing country in every aspect, its serene landscape, diverse culture, religious places, architecture, cuisine, airlines, airports, motorways, highways, hotels all are out class, people are very friendly, hospitable and humble.................every tourist should keep Pakistan top of the list to visit........i bet it will be best trip of your life.................................LOVE PAKISTAN THE HEAVEN ON EARTH.
+Stef Hoffer - incredible video! The KKH has always been high on my travel bucket list but... until US-Pakistani relations improve I'm not sure that it will be a possibility for me. Watching your video gave me a glimpse into the experience. Kudos on the time lapse shots. Simply stunning!
You are correct, +Asad Janjua. US-Pakistani relations are good (poor choice of words on my part) but there is still the Department of State travel advisory that advises against non-essential travel for US citizens.
Muhammad Shehryar Shaheen jinnah , woh sooar ka batcha , oski aukat nahi thi kutch nanane ki , yeh to britishers ki game plan thi , anyways , there will be no pakistan and islam after 2025 sooar ki pedeyesh muhammed remember that
kashmiri pundit you know theres a saying if one has that kind of tongue and says other is a sick idiot.. theres not many ppl who would believe him.. teri language se lagta hai kon reh sagey ga idhr kon nai.. apna muhn band kr ke dafa hoja.. indian is a central for gang rapes.. pehle ja kr apne india ko teekh kr uske baad bukwas kr.. got it?
***** am i to read your whole comment when your first 2 lines just proved that your iq is less than 20? sorry to say this kid but u got alot to learn about history and as for pakistan goes.. a dumbass like you who never even visited pakistan would NEVER know what kind of country pakistan is.. if your talking about what is shown in news then i got alot more proof of proving you country should be vanished from earth.. rape murder bombing.. happens in all countries so by saying only pakistan or islamic states has them is same as showing how big of a dumbass you really are and how little ur IQ really is. so keep barking show the whole world how big of a idiot you are i dont care but judging something not knowing the reality.... get a freaking life
I took the same route in 2000. This movie brings back memories. But no pictures I took during the journey remain, because my camera was stolen in India. Someday I want to visit the highway.
@@ata9511, I'm an American and I wish that the leaders of the USA would realize that open hands extended in friendship will work better than hands with guns. Thank you.
@@irritatedanglosaxon1705 سلام محترم بھائ ۔۔ مجھے بھت ھی تھوڑی انگلش آتی ھے آپ میری باتوں کا ترجمہ کرا کر پڑھ لیں ۔ میں ایک محب وطن ،پرامن باشعو ،ھر مذہب و رنگ و نسل کے تمام انسانوں سےمحبت کرنےوالی ایک سادہ گھریلو پاکستانی خاتون ھوں یہ تربیت یا خوبی کہ لیں مجھے اسکول میں ابتدائ دوران تعلیم ملی اسلام اپنی سچائی کی وجہ سے تیزی سےپھلنےوالامڈھب ھے یہ یورپ میں ذیادہ قبول ھورھاھےکیونکہ یورپ کےعوام تعلیم یافتہ اور باشعور ھے وہ سچ کو پسند کرتےھے اسلام دشمن قوتیں پوری طاقت سے اسلام پر دھشت گردی کا لیبل لگاناچاھتی ھے تاکہ اسلام کی دوبارہ سے رائیزنگ نہ ھو یہ لوگ پاکستان کی طاقت سے پوری پوری طرح باخبر ھے اسلیئےیہ اس ملک سے بھی بری طرح خوفزدہ ھے اور یہاں پر یہی لوگ دہشت گردی کرانے میں کامیاب تھے مگر اب وہ ناکام ھورھے ھے اس قوت کو کامیاب کرانے میں پاکستان کی پچھلی دو غدار پارٹیاں پی پی پی اور پی ایم ایل این نواز شریف کی پارٹی شامل رھی ھےپاکستان میں دھشت گردی میں ملوث تنظیموں میں انڈیا کی را بھی طاقت کیساتھ اب بھی موجود ھے مگر اب کمزور ھونا شروع ہو گئ ھے پاکستان میں عظیم ترین لیڈر وزیراعظم عمران خان کی قیادت میں دہشت گردی پر بھت حد تک قابو پالیاگیاھےجبکہ آئندہ چار سال بعد پاکستان میں دھشت گردی کانام و نشان بھی نہ ھوگا تب عمران خان کی دور حکمرانی کوپانج سال پورے ھونےکوھونگے اور تب ایک عظیم ملک بننے کیلئے پاکستان کے قدم مضبوطی سے جم چکےھونگے ۔ پاکستان ایک پرامن مسلم ملک ھے اسلام ایک عظیم الشان مڈھب ھے جس کی بنیاد قرآن مجید کے اصول پر رکھی گئ ھےیہی تو پاکستان کی طاقت کی اصل وجہ ھے جس سے دشمن حواس باختہ ھے۔۔۔۔ جو باتیں لکھی ھے وہ سب میری ذاتی رائے ھے۔۔۔۔۔ میں روحانیت کا شوق رکھتی ھوں پاکستان میں ایک عظیم روحانی سائنسدان عظیم المرتبت روحانی ھستی جو حضور قلندر بابا اولیاء کےنام سے معروف ہیں تقریبا 40 سال قبل انکا وصال ھوچکاھے 40 سےبھی زیادہ سال قبل انھوں نے چین کے اگلے سپر پاور ھونے کی پیشن گوئ کی تھی انٹر نیٹ پر اسی معروف نام سے آپ سرچ کرسکتےھے۔
the guy driving the 4x4 in skardu his name is Fida Ali, owner of the Indus Motel. He is very kind and helpful. He also arranges treks like Concordia through Gondogoro La or Baltoro Trek so he has contacts on expeditions and high altitude treks support and logistics world. A few steps on the hotel entrance and dining room and you can see how related this place and of course Fida is to the mountain world. Im happy to see him again. I was stuck in Skardu for a few days on my way to Masherbrum area and he is a great company
I won't comment about Pak- China relation .. I just want to thank u for this video and your efforts. I don't know if I'll ever be able to travel on this route but through your video I saw the road and the beautiful landscapes.
Nice to see Pakistan developing roads. Becuase without infrastructure poor countries remain in a Poverty Trap of stagnation. Infrastructure is the essential platform for countries to grow and modernize.
Yes, you're right. This was in 1979 - different world then. I stayed in Afghanistan for a week and it was great. Friendly people. Couldn't understand each other with language but sign language and a few laughs get you through.
Yes it is truly amazing road. I have been there myself in 2007! The Pakistan side of the road was terrible back then and my bus almost crashed off the road because the brakes were bad. It is nice to see the progress of the improvements.
Nice video travelogue. I wish Indians and Pakistanis will become educated enough as to appreciate the beauties in each other's lands. All the countries of the world have beautiful places its just a matter of someone highlighting them.
Kabhi hindi chini bhi bhai bhai the 1962 ki tarah.v EST idia ki tarah AK time aayega Jan ye brother hi tumhara Malik hoga tum gulam banoge China ke ye.tumhe pack ker dega c me jaise tibat Ko kar Rakha ha ye cpack Maya jal ha tum kabutar sikari ke jal me fasne Ko apni jit manker jusan mna.rhe ho murkh ho history me fail ho
Randia tu hmara bht bara lover ha or randia ko hi kiun hmari etni fikr or parshani ha sochny or smjny ki bat ha phans hm rahy hen or parshan randians hen Hahahahaha
Thanks for sharing, been this road on the Year 2000. What a magnificent view of the lofty peak mountain. The highlight of the journey is Skardu, Passu and Hunza valley.
Loved your video, I traveled to this road in 1998 for the 1st time and it was amazing then. And now seeing such an amazing progress makes me feel like going there again. I loved the people of Pakistan so friendly and people in Kashi were amazing too. This is truly an amazing area of the world. Thanks for this video Man.
Today first time I have seen u just after cuz of ur trip in my beloved sweet heart sweet soul 💞 Madina Jannum ❤😍 ... Actually i m Late Lattiiff 😂 Sô must visit again in our Dill Dill 💚 🇵🇰 ... Stay blessed 🙏🌷 😊
At age 14, I was there ... It was a barren piece of cold shit. Well, my older cousin, a Geology Student and his class went up there to collect fossils. His younger brother and I volunteered to be dogs' bodies. Even though it was the dead of summer, there was snow, cold and thin air. We stayed there for 3 days and collected tons of stones, dirt, animals dung, skin, hairs and dried up bones, ice and snow. It was in 1956, only land surveyors and their coolies and mules. At 82, I, still, have very vivid memories of those high peaks touching the sky. It was a foreboding place. I never went back.
