tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31859505982448595072024-03-13T02:34:29.899-07:00 Explore Hindukush PakistanThis blogs is about tourism destinations in Pakistan, rich in historical and natural beauty from the sea in the south to high mountains of the North with mind-blowing highlights to enjoy the nature and hospitality.Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-66708544658415361252024-01-07T09:48:00.000-08:002024-01-07T23:04:39.703-08:00A historical places to visit in Ghizer Valley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ghizar the of Lakes historical places to visit</h2>
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Day -1<br />
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Drive to Chatorkhand Ishkoman 100 km from Gilgit towards the west is the land of lakes Ghizar District is bestowed by God full of natural beauty and tourist attractions but most of them are still hidden, need to be explored, unleashed the valley, and brought into the map of tourist attractions.<div><br /></div><div> There are numerous snow-covered peaks, passes (easy and technical), circle trekking routes for adventure lovers with magnificent views, stunning landscapes, archeological sites, historical forts, blue sky lakes and rivers full of trout fish worth visiting, and above all the tourist-friendly and extraordinary hospitality of the people is unlike anywhere else in the world. Hindukush Karakoram Tours and Treks is the first and only tour agency in this district struggling with its highly qualified professional team to discover all the hidden treasures and bring to the notice nature lovers and interested concerns.</div><div><br />
The first stop is 13 km from Gilgit on the Hanzal Buddhist Stupa at the gateway of Ghizar District the road leads from here. This stupa was between 4 to 7 century known to be one of the main stupas during the Buddhist period in the different parts of the Ghizer District such as Punial, Ishkoman, Gupis, Yasin, and Phunder Valleys where Buddhists used to stay for long periods still there are some of their cultures is practiced by the locals. This is a place where the posts used to be exchanged between Gilgit and Ghizar during the rule of the f dynasty.<div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">
2nd stop Biarchi</h3></div><div><br /></div><div> the boundary line between Gilgit and Ghihizar District is a historical spot where in the year arround1880 a battle was fought between Raja Pehlawan of Yasin and Maharaja of Kashmir. The interesting moment here was when the two sword fighters Badang and Bodol from Yasin played a vital role in the battle trying to defeat the Maharaja but the thMaharajaja of Kashmir defeated the Raja Phelawan of Yasin.<div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">
3rd stop is Sheri Qila</h3></div><div><br /></div><div> the most populated and largest village of Ghizar District which was once the center of the Punial Kingdom of the Brush dynasty. Essa Bahdur Akber Khan and Sifat Bahadur were popular rajas of this dynasty. The last ruler of this dynasty Raja Jan Alam was a tourist-friendly host who used to visit his home and enjoy cups of green tea. Places of interest are the Old Mosque of Akber Khan and the ruins of the fort which remind me of the cup of tea.<br />
Singul is a village e a valley to the south that leads to Darel Tangir and Kargah Gilgit.<br /><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">4th stop: Dome Raa Bubur Punial</h3><div><br /></div><div>After 30 km from Sher Qila, we will visit an exciting place called Dome Raa a collective burial place of Buddhist graveyard remains are still found. There are some Archeological sites from the 3rd to the 8th century worth visiting, but still a need for excavation to find more history about these sites.</div><div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">
5th stop: Gahkuch: </h3></div><div><br /></div><div>8 kilometers from Bubur the Districheadquarterser of Ghizar is the town with a bazaar area where all necessary supplies are available. Visit to Gahkuch Bala. A tower of the old fort here is located which has been under the rulers Punial during their rule. The most famous story about this is about Raja Gohar Aman of Yasin, a popular raja of his time who kept his son arrested in this fort. The second interesting point from near the hills is a superb view down to Gahkuch and the Ghizar River. </div><div>Another historical point is a cave called Jadao Malik with some humane remains of those who were plagued and thrown into caves to die. Another story about this is said to be of those people who escaped the invaders of the time. Drive to Ishkoman for an overnight stay in the guest house.<br />
Local Musical show at night in the guest house.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Royal Guest House Chatorkhand<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <br />
Day 2<br />
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Explore Ishkoman Valley Imit, Proper Ishkoman, Chatorkhand And Dain</h3></div><div><br />
1st Stop: Visit Chatorkhand Tehsi headquarters of Ishkoman with the residence of Pir Syed Karam Ali Shah former governor of Gilgit-Baltistan which is an interesting place to visit and enjoy his hospitality. This is the beginning point of two unexplored 4-5 days trek from Shokarga Lakeke to Sher Qila Punial or Naltar Valley near Gilgit. The people of Ishkoman speak the Khowar Language as Chitrali.<br /><br /></div><div>
2nd stop Pakhora: another village near Chatoorkhan is the Starting point for the Naltar Pass (4,690m) an exciting trek to Naltar from Ishkoman Valley. This is the pass crossed by British explorer and writer( of Between the Oxus and Indus) first-time in the n the 1930s.<br />
3rd stop Shonas: is a village near Pakhora from where the afour-dayy trek to Asumbar Pass (4410m) got to Yasin Valley begins across the river to Asumbar Village.<br /><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Imit: Upper Ishkoman speaking Wakhi language which is spoken in Wakhan.</h3><div><br /></div><div> It was once a small center of the Ishkoman kingdom of Wahkic Mehtar( Mir Ali Mardan) the first ruler.<br />
Visit a famous shrine ( Khora Borth). If the road is clear we can visit furthermore, to Batswat Lake (the new lake from 2018) and Korumbar Glacier near the village of Borth is worth visiting. There are stunning views all the way around. The beginning of the beautiful trek to Korumbar Lake and Korumbar Pass to Broghil to Chitral and over historical Darkot Pass (4575m) to Yasin begins from the last village of Imit Matramdan at about 3100m. seven-day trek to Korumbar Lake and Back to Matramdan or to continue to Darkot Yain or Yakhun and to Mastuj Chitral. Another 5-7 days interesting trek goes to Chilinji Pass 5200 m connecting with Chupursan Gojal upper Hunza and Sost. There are numerous peaks for climbing for mountaineers. The Kormbar National Park provides an opportunity for trophy hunting of Ibex which is another tourist attraction.</div><div><br />
4th stop On the way back to Proper Ishkoman: An interesting valley from there is the starting point of three different treks some beautiful lakes in Mathan Tir, Atar Lake, and Sutgah Lakes are 3-4 days of trekking within the valley and across the Attar Pass(4740m) and Punji Pass 4739m) to Darkot Yasin Valley. There is Chiantir Glacier in the valley could great skiing Resort which still unexplored. We can cross a pass of a week-long trek to Broghil and to Yarkhun MastujChitralrl or go on Zindhkaram Pass 4600 m to Darkot Yasin again. This is one of the most interesting trips for adventure lovers.<br /><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">5th </h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">stop Dain:</h3><div><br /></div><div> is a small village opposite Chatokhand crossing one of the longest suspension bridges in Pakistan is worth visiting. There are some interesting spots three archeological sites and Dain watefallsll about t 6 kuphillll drive with significant views of the Hindukush mountains and great photo points. There is a fortune teller lady who predicts the future of the people and suggests their acts. Another interesting spot is the tomb of the queen of Ishkoman an interesting story is behind it the love of the king and queen( more could be told on the spot)<br />
Overnight stay in the guest House.<br />
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Day -3<br />
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Drive to Yasin Valley Sandhi, Darkot Tause, and Proper Yasin: 90 km drive en-route visit to 1st stop Hatoon rock carving: from 3rd and 8th century.<br />
2nd The tea stop aHopperer Garden about 8 km from Gahkuch is a beautiful picnic point with a waterfall nearby and you can also enjoy a little horse riding in the Garden.</div><div><br />
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4th top Thumushki: </h3></div><div><br /></div><div>After a few km stop at a historical spot where the famous treaty was signed by Aman-ul-Mulk Mehter of Chitarl, Raja Ghulam Muhi-ud-Din(Known as Pehlawan Thum) and Maharaja of Kashmir Gulab Singh division of rule each respective treaty. The complete story will be provided on the spot.<br />
5th stop Gol Bangala: it is located at Gupis the sub-division a historical room built by Raja MuhammaRahim Khanan once he was the ruler of Gupis Koh-e-Ghizar.<br />
GupiFortrt on the roadside there an s old fort built British in year around 1892 during their rule sub-continent.<br />
Charitoyee: It is famous for locals who believe in fairies this is a place where a chicken is slaughtered for the blessed life of f newly wedded couple whereon route to cross this spot.<br />
Yasin proper: visit to the ruins of the fort of Raja Gohar Aman who was one of the strongest rajas who fought against Dogras in 1858s and defeated them on their way to conquer Yasin. He attacked on Dogara force at Bob Singh and killing 1200 people is top in the history of the ancient battles. Visit the graveyard of Gohar Aman too which is close to the Fort.<br />
Overnight stay in Vershigum Guest House/Yasin View Hotel Tause Yasin.<br />
Musical evening with local traditional musicians<br />
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Day 4<br />
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Yasin Valley</h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGltpMUpPXE75enXA7u3_AtBi2bV-Lv8gPUDyUaplSg4QWxElWha-HA2Wzk5lPNtTv65fg451ONHAeZt_-7aZdwtAKl6GlbnyyFkuUwRCa6i8xAYvdEW1CE1By_ZLVeycVP-eIf2fxsG84CmqePk2ANPlOa0EhQktNOp3WykVbAZIQt35yLyX-mnEFeP4/s4000/20230701_091303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="4000" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGltpMUpPXE75enXA7u3_AtBi2bV-Lv8gPUDyUaplSg4QWxElWha-HA2Wzk5lPNtTv65fg451ONHAeZt_-7aZdwtAKl6GlbnyyFkuUwRCa6i8xAYvdEW1CE1By_ZLVeycVP-eIf2fxsG84CmqePk2ANPlOa0EhQktNOp3WykVbAZIQt35yLyX-mnEFeP4/w400-h185/20230701_091303.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Makuli Yasin</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><br />
1st Stop Muduri Fort Sandhi: It is a historical spot and has a shocking story about Dogra's attack on the people of Yasin in 1963 in revenge for Gohar Aman's Attack on Bob Singh interesting to hear from the locals. There are some signs of ruins in MudurFortrt and is t a great view point Yasin Valley. This is the starting point of the famous Asumbar pass to Ishkoman and many other unexplored treks could begin from this village. Visit the oldest traditional house in the village<br />
2nd Stop Mizar-e-Lalik Jan: it is about 7 km from Sandhi to Hundur. Lalik Jan Shaheed.<br />
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3rd stop Darkot</h3></div><div><br /></div><div> The last village of Yasin which is famous for the murder of George Hayward a British traveler on his way to explore Oxus was killed there in 1870. We can visit the spot near Darkot village. This was also the starting point of the historical Darkot Pass to Broghil which was used by many of the invaders from China Darkot Pass has a history of the Tibetans with 10,000 troops, they crossed the Pamir and defeated an equal force of Tibetans on the Wakhan side of the Brohghil Pass and chased them across the Broghil Pass and Darkot Pass. The Chinese took control over Yasin blocking the advance of Tibetans by cutting a bridge near Gupis blocking the advance of Tibetans. Chinese ruled for a short time as defeat at 751 near Tashkent at the hands of Arabs lost control of Central Asia.</div><div><br />
Yasin is the hub of many trekking routes and a starting point for mountains to climb. From the proper Yasin, there are Nazbar and Zagar Passes to Shamran Phunder and to Chapali Mastuj Chitral 6-7 days trekking, from Thui over Thui Pass to Yarkhun Valley from Darkot over Attar and Panji Passes to Ishkoman and over Darkot and Zindhkharam Pass to Broghil and there are numerous unexplored passes and valleys. HKTT is busy exploring and finding new destinations in the mountains of Hindukush to provide services and unfold the hidden treasures of the Ghizar District which has been out of the eyes of adventure lovers.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <br />
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Day 5<br />
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Drive to Phunder Valley</h3></div><div><br /></div><div>This will be an interesting ride along the Phunder River, Khalti lake is one of the attractive spots on the way which is full of trout fish. Beyond Khalttheyhe pass through charming villages and fantastic landscapes with rock carvings on the roadside. These art form illustrates the lives of pastoral nomads who may have moved here in early Christian times, and show great continuity with similar designs found in the Pamir region. Manshowsow mounted horsemen, solar motifs, hunting scenes, along-horned ibexes Furthermore Bathratflowsng from Swat Kohistan and leads South towards Tangir Vallewhichat needs to be explored. </div><div><br /></div><div>Chashi, the valley widens greatly and is augmented by tributaries by both the N and S, which provide access to Tangir and Darel Valleys. The main Phunder Valley has the loveliest scenery in the whole of Pakistan. The blue Phunder Lake is magnificent with the Ghizar River. The lake is situated at an altitude of 2800 m full of trout fish. To the west of Phunder Valley a side valley leads to South Hundrap Lake, also renowned for its trout fishing. There is the possibility to trek South from here across the Dadarilli Pass into Swat Valley it takes 4-5 days easy trek from either side.</div><div> </div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Shandur Pass </h3><div><br />
The roads up to Shandur Pass (3,737m) to Chitral a jeep road between the two interesting. The Shundur Polo ground is famous for the Shandur Festival which is celebrated every year with different events. The polo match between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit is famous in the world. There are numerous tourist attractions in this valley Yasin and Ishkoman need to explore more and bring to the map of tourist attractions. The day will end with trout fishing experiences in the Phunder River and having dinner to enjoy the last dinner overnight. Guest House/Camping<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If you want
to Explore, study the history of the surroundings, visit the historical
sites, day hikes up to viewpoints to enjoy the spectacular landscape of your
surroundings. Enjoy the hospitality of the locals’ culture and traditions.
Interacting with people, and discovering the uniqueness of your region are all the
main objectives of the <a href="https://tripsnomad.com/" target="_blank"><b>Trips Nomad</b>.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The idea
behind the <b>Holiday Hikes</b> is to make your holiday enjoyable, discover new areas,
enjoy the natural beauty, visit
historical places to learn historical highlights, Adventure events, summer
pasture expeditions, and trek into the hidden treasures crossing passes. Of
course, all these will be organized by experienced professionals and specialists
who will make your trips exciting and stress-free. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Where History, Culture, and Nature
Meet<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Walk
to Jadow Malik Gahkuch</span></b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">This
four to five hours walk we will start about 2 Km from the Gahkuch City down to
the Tourist Picnic Point. From where a trail leads up to Upper Gahkuch above
the Shandur Road fascinating walks with mind-blowing highlights along the
way. Climbing up to the hills above Gahkuch gives spectacular views of the
Ghizer River to the snow covering Peaks of Hindukush and Karakoram, the meeting
point of the historical Hanisari River (flows from Ishkoman) from the North to Join
Ghizer River near Damascus Village of Punial. Then visiting </span><span class="Heading2Char"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Roii Girri</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> (stone of jinn/Fairies) in
Upper Gahkuch has a mythical interesting story. To the hills called </span><span class="Heading2Char"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">Jadow Malik </span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">is another historical story
of the highlights. The ruins of the old Fort and remains of the new Fort of the early
19<sup>th</sup> century at Upper Gahkuch are all amazing and add to the
knowledge of hikers and visitors. You will come across many other exciting
points and people during this day and by the afternoon we will descend down to
the city and will lead to your respective homes. This trip will be full of
interesting stories and fun. We are sure you will enjoy this day trip and add
to the bucket of your memories.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Achamee
Koi Walk: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The name
is Shina Language means dangerous Village we don’t know exactly the story
behind it or why this name was given we will discover this on our trip here.
Again the walk will begin from the village of Kanche about 3 Km from the District Head
Quarter Gahkuch close to the Chinese-built bridge at the entrance of Gahkuch
City. This walk will lead up from the road and three to four hours ascending to
the remains of the village there are some signs of the village and small terrace
farming fields (we definitely discover during the trip what is the history of
the spot to add to the knowledge of participants). The view from here towards
the east to the villages of Punial, Singul, Bubur, and Gurunjur along with the crystal
clear Ghizer River and towards north and west villages of Damascus, Golodass, Hatoon, and above the villages we have mesmerizing views of snow covering peaks along
with green plateaus on the hills with evergreen trees. This walk is a great
experience having our lunch on the high hills with spectacular views and fresh
breezes of the mountains gives inner side happiness and spiritual
satisfaction in life. We hope you will prefer such healthy activities rather
than sleeping until mid-day on Sundays and holidays of your life. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheRASL-b9PZ8SzQPtb7yaQloiRGnTkwNP56zT-7VInrwPHaZ5j8mcQwHueKYFVW0jDF2_D9vbzy7aoCtEJPsXTs5vxD2-OKET_pefLj9lqqPa5KxSlxQbgLhehTdxgGL08kstMFZAqklA/s2048/20180714_122944.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheRASL-b9PZ8SzQPtb7yaQloiRGnTkwNP56zT-7VInrwPHaZ5j8mcQwHueKYFVW0jDF2_D9vbzy7aoCtEJPsXTs5vxD2-OKET_pefLj9lqqPa5KxSlxQbgLhehTdxgGL08kstMFZAqklA/w640-h480/20180714_122944.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><b>Day Hike to Ayashi Village and down to Hattoon Bridge Shandur Road </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><b>Ayashi </b>is the village higher than Upper Gahkuch the Name Ayashi means (to the Sky). This day we start our walk from the same as the previous days from the Gahkuch head City. A two-hour walk on the jeep road will take you along the beautiful villages of Ayashi where the local people are tourist-friendly and ideal in hospitality and will invite you there homes and offer lovely traditional food. We will enjoy interacting with the local communities and their hospitality. We will climb the hills above the village, from where we will have amazing views of Ishkoman Valley and the point where Karakoram and Hindukush Ranges divide to the Northeast the snow cover peaks of the Karakoram and the Northwest gives you the views of Hindukush. There are several charismatic </span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16px;">treks that lead to Naltar Valley Gilgit over Pakhora and Hayul Passes both are accessed from Ishkoman from the village of Chatorkhand and Pakhora village 4-5 days exciting treks. The famous Korumbar Lake Wakhan Corridor, Chillinji Pass to Baba Ghundi Chapursn Upper Hunza, Attar Pass, Punji Pass, and Chiantir Glacier are accessible from Ishkoman. Apart from this area is rich in "Off the Beaten tracks'' and needs to be explored. This walk goes until the end of Damass Village where it is the source of one of the famous spring water opposite the Karakoram University Ghizer Campus. I am sure you will enjoy this interesting day hike to the unique part of Ghizer. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16px;"><b>Hatoon Water Channel Walk from Juch Bargor to Hatoon Village</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16px;">This interesting day hike will begin from <b>Juch Bargor</b> half an hour's drive to a small village across the Ghizer River on a suspension bridge and get to a narrow channel all the way from the village to Hatoon on the channel with great views and the breeze of Ghizer River on your way. You get down to one of the largest villages of Punial near Karakoram International University Ghizer Campus. You can walk for more hours visiting <b>Hatoon Rock Carvings </b>of 2nd and 3rd centuries AD historical Carvings to Hasis Village across the Hanisari River. An hour's drive to Gakhkuch along with the charming villages of Hasis, Golodass. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">If you are interested in the above walks day hikes and other adventures contact us at for more information visit <a href="https://discoverpakistan.com/" target="_blank">Discover Pakistan</a></span></p>Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-83490523210584680502023-12-14T08:13:00.000-08:002023-12-14T08:13:11.164-08:00How to Plan Traveling in Pakistan?<p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 19.5pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-0rTEImTzs4l1FIGhuea81ro3DdykopmX56nBwWhNc754EsTY5bl929Cg6eJWuA9Z9B4v84ux9Tvy4uLZWIRUTeWEDRkpPAcQF5kNQzGAbxnWq7zBeL5wHFo2UWPnfJiWOcLLCVNNRoc/s2048/CAM00091.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-0rTEImTzs4l1FIGhuea81ro3DdykopmX56nBwWhNc754EsTY5bl929Cg6eJWuA9Z9B4v84ux9Tvy4uLZWIRUTeWEDRkpPAcQF5kNQzGAbxnWq7zBeL5wHFo2UWPnfJiWOcLLCVNNRoc/s640/CAM00091.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></div><p></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 19.5pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #414141; font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">As
always say don’t quit your daydream!</span></b></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 19.5pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: cambria, serif;">My name is Amin Shah 45 I live in the mountains of Pakistan Gilgit-Baltistan and have a lot of experience
traveling in the wilderness for the last two decades love my job guiding and
organizing tour packages for nature lovers.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">I created this site to show you
the love of nature professionally with full-time managing cultural, adventurous,
historical, and special interest travel planning. Booking, Hotels, Flights, etc to make your trip easier and more joyful in beautiful Pakistan. We are Here for your Honor!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Pakistan had been in the misconception
for a long time, but all was the opposite and unreal things passed by the world media
that impacted tourism for many years, especially after 9/11 and many other
such terrorist activities in the world where the impact was all over Pakistan.
Now the coronavirus has had the worst impact on impact on the tourism industry.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Dreaming of adventure lovers all
over the world had come true, declaring Pakistan the top tourism destination
in the world for the year 2020 before the pandemic breakout. Many nature
and adventure lovers had booked their trips to Pakistan but the pandemic canceled all those and restrictions on traveling in the world. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">In the scenario, I think that
those all people are looking forward to bringing true their dreams in the future
and need to plan for their trips. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Planning the Trip</span></b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">I am here to put hands with those
who wish to visit Pakistan and have a busy life, and no time to write their plans
itineraries, and all those formalities to make the trip successful and
enjoyable. Some the people already chosen their place of interest, but most
still do not know where to go and what to see for both kinds of people do not
need about planning, managing, and organizing. I am there for them to manage
everything of your interest you can just let us know about your interest and the length
of your holidays, we are there for complete organization with professional
experience to make your trip exciting and enjoyable no need to bother about it.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I assure you how to make your travel
dream a reality.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">What to see, where to go, and when?</span></b></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Pakistan is a country with
mind-blowing highlights for all those who like to see their choice of interest.
There are opportunities around the clock to visit and enjoy each season with its
distinctive beauty and landscape. It was once there was only one season for
travelers in Pakistan that was because of the communication gap. Technology has changed the shape of the globe where someone can reach out to places in seconds with information these days, it unfolded the beauty of every season of the year with the interest
and dream of travelers. In the past people did not visit Pakistan for
historical places in the winter as they did not know the climate and weather
conditions in different parts of Pakistan in different seasons. The winter is
pleasant in the plains of Pakistan with a minimum of 10-15 degrees in the peak
winter and 40+ in the summer. Most travelers used to travel in the summer to
the plains where we have all the historical sites in Punjab and Sindh and even KPK.
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_VJhUglCWU_b22k7HK8_xdIbKlE6ujvM_vKPCRXKLE_IUHGrWni1EqzupspV-v46ly6F49wFnMOP6C79hMDCWhuh5TwXKtOWuHIqG7pkMfzZie5GENREnniK7v7a1Hy0ct1RqZV7BISQ/s2048/IMG_20190127_152501.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_VJhUglCWU_b22k7HK8_xdIbKlE6ujvM_vKPCRXKLE_IUHGrWni1EqzupspV-v46ly6F49wFnMOP6C79hMDCWhuh5TwXKtOWuHIqG7pkMfzZie5GENREnniK7v7a1Hy0ct1RqZV7BISQ/s640/IMG_20190127_152501.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><br /></b><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><b>For History Lovers</b></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="">Although, 73 old Pakistan has a history that stretches to the very beginning of human civilization and spans numerous empires. Each has left its legacy, the great Indus Valley Civilization cities of Mohen Jadaro and Harrapa, the beautiful sculptures of Buddhist Gandhara, the shrines and mosques of the early Muslim pilgrims and invaders, the magnificent monuments of the Mughals and the colonial architecture of the British. All these sites are worth visiting in the winter to avoid the scorching heat and enjoy your trip. You will enjoy all these in all four provinces of Pakistan with access. You can reach major cities directly with international flights to all the major cities of Pakistan and with domestic flights from one city to another with short time-consuming flights either you can use land transport that is more interesting with seeing more and experiencing the ordinary people of the country rather than the high class in the flights. You will eat in a local restaurant with typical food of the streets. The people are hospitable everywhere beyond your imagination as you have seen in the Western media that painted a bloody picture of violence, danger, and fanaticism, but the first surprise for Western visitors is to see the opposite of what they have seen and heard from the people in their countries.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><h3 style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For Adventure and
Mountains Lovers</span></b></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">To the north of Pakistan, the
mountainous part is unlike any other else in its beauty and there is easy
access by plane in an hour's flight above the mighty mountains and mind-blowing
highlights. You will see incredible landscapes with mighty rivers, small
streams, blue sky <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>lakes, waterfalls, lush
green meadows, thick forests, fertile plains, and snow covering touching
mountains. Travelling on the eighth wonder of the world the Karakorum Highway
from the Federal capital Islamabad to the heart of mountains Gilgit or Skardu
the main towns of Gilgit-Baltistan is life lifetime experience. During this, you
come across diverse landscapes, cultures, traditions, and people from one spot to
another spot.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Discovering the Beauty of Pakistan</span></b></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="">Mountaineers were amongst the
first to explore the full glory of Pakistan’s magnificent, Karakorum, Himalaya,
Hindukush, and Pamir mountain Ranges. Trekkers followed in increasing numbers to
the mountainous north to kill the thirst for adventure and enjoy the heartbreaking sceneries of north Pakistan. It was once not in the countries easy
to travel but now the modern technology and engineers pushed roads through
these breathtaking mountains opening up them to all. For more information visit <a href="https://tripsnomad.com/travel-guide-planning-to-pakistan/" target="_blank">planning a trip to Pakistan.</a><o:p></o:p></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Travelling through the mountains
you will be honored by the local communities as their guest, especially in the
remote parts of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral in the Khyber Pukhtun Khaw
Province. The sheer diversity of the people, cultures, and traditions meanwhile
make traveling in Pakistan a continually fascinating experience. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you visit there you will have a memorable experience
and go back with surprising and negotiating those who have not allowed you to
visit Pakistan. Before visiting once you share with someone will definitely tell
are you going to die……..HAHAHAHHA!!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Come On And See What You Will
Experience Here?????<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: cambria, serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><br /></span></p><br /><p></p>Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-86925578271638732882023-12-14T07:51:00.000-08:002023-12-14T07:51:20.262-08:001954 Italian first K-2 summit and Amir Mahdi(Pakistani Supporter) of the time <h3 style="text-align: left;"> Amir Mahdi the Pakistani climber to support the first climbers to reach on K-2</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiND9FGlht6fuaAY-ZJTP4HXHmyuvlQknNCvDKGU7H0K1ap0Ohno5RUd70EIgHmTJqpMOIbTKUoErqAthJ1TRt1_my-6_W7EuVW_tLBBPt95oF_4oQdNtHK2kMqy39UQ-ZjOTBZVAyEI/s534/Screenshot_16.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="489" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiND9FGlht6fuaAY-ZJTP4HXHmyuvlQknNCvDKGU7H0K1ap0Ohno5RUd70EIgHmTJqpMOIbTKUoErqAthJ1TRt1_my-6_W7EuVW_tLBBPt95oF_4oQdNtHK2kMqy39UQ-ZjOTBZVAyEI/s320/Screenshot_16.png" /></a></div><div>K-2: Pakistani mountaineer Amir Mehdi who was left alone on
the world's second-highest peak and was forgotten</div>
<p class="MsoNormal">There is a small village called Hassanabad in the Hunza
Valley on the Karakoram Highway in the middle of the mountains. Once upon a
time, there lived a great mountaineer of his time. His name was Amir Mehdi. And
their job was to carry their heavy loads up and down the mountains.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Amir Mehdi was a mountaineer but he wanted to hoist the
Pakistani flag on the top of K2. He fully supported the first ascent of
Italians' mission in 1954. At one point, he risked his life, but in this
historic mission, there was a great betrayal of <b>Mahdi</b> on the icy
mountains of K2.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The two top Italian climbers, <b>Compagnoni and Lino
Lachadelli</b> made a name for themselves in the world, but no one remembered
the role of the Mahdi, without his support the mission might not have been
successful.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Amir Mehdi was considered one of the most courageous,
hardworking and reliable local climbers.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Talking to some of the leading Pakistani mountaineers in
search of Amir Mehdi's story, it was soon realized that people don't know much
about him nowadays. He was the servant of yesterday who was forgotten by all.
It may be that Professor Sher Ali of Karimabad proved to be a ray of hope and
he contacted Sultan Ali, the son of Amir Mehdi in Hassanabad.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sultan Ali is known in his village as Nambar(Mayor). This
position during the Hunza period was first held by his father and later passed
to him.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">"He says that my father wanted to hoist the flag of
Pakistan on top of K2, but he was abused on that mission and he got into a lot
of trouble. A year before the K2 mission, Amir Mehdi had shown the essence of
his courage and bravery with the Austrian team heading to Nanga Parbat.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The following year, the Italian mountaineering team
contacted Mir Jamal Khan, the ruler of Hunza state, and asked him for his
strongest man for the K2 mission.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sultan Ali explains: "At that time, out of the crowd of
several hundred candidates from the royal court, the name of Amir Mehdi was at
the top of the list of local climbers nominated for the job."</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What happened next?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mahdi fully supported the Italian climbers in their mission.
The climbers themselves later wrote that there were several hundred Pakistani
porters carrying their luggage on that voyage, but Mahdi was different. He
was one of the most courageous, hardworking, and reliable local climbers.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The day before the summit, Amir Mehdi and budding climber
Walter Bonati was asked to carry an oxygen cylinder from below to an altitude
of 8,000 meters for two companions near the summit.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">"Most of the local workers refused," says Sultan
Ali. But my father agreed because it was a question of Hunza's honor and he was
getting a chance to go to the top.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">But in the evening, when Mehdi and his companion Bonati
reached their destination at a height, they did not see any encampment there.
They both gave a lot of shouts to their companions Campioni and Lachadelli, but
in the freezing cold and growing darkness, the only thing they heard from afar
was, "Put the oxygen cylinder here and go back down." And then they
lost contact with each other.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">By this time night had fallen, Mehdi and Bonati were exhausted
and it was not possible for them to return under such circumstances. The two
were forced to spend the night without a tent, in the freezing cold of minus 50
degrees Celsius.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sultan Ali says of his father that they were ready to die,
but he was lucky enough to survive.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Decades later, it was discovered that two Italian climbers
near the summit had deliberately moved their tent from a designated place to the difficult place where their two companions could not reach from below. <span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="AR-SA" style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span dir="RTL"></span>۔</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span> The goal was to keep Bonati and Mahdi from
reaching the top so that only four, not just four, could achieve this historic
feat.</p>
<h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>The day of the ascent on K-2</b></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal">The company, in particular, feared that if Bonati had a
chance to climb, he would be ahead of them due to his relatively young age and
good health.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As soon as the first rays of the sun came out the next
morning, Mehdi and Bonati left the oxygen cylinder there and began their
journey down.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On the other hand, Campioni and Lachadelli came out of their
tents picked up the oxygen cylinders left behind and climbed to the top a few
hours later with the help of the same cylinders.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The news that morning Companion and Lachadelli won the award
for Italy and became national heroes. But what they did to Bonati and Mehdi was
suppressed at the official level. Mahdi suffered the most from this successful
K2 mission.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Amir Mehdi <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>being
injured brought down on a stretcher after the summit who was without any such
equipment that the Italian climbers used for climbing.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Equipment used by that time<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Italian climbers themselves had climbed with full
preparation and necessary equipment. But Mahdi did not even have the right
shoes to walk on a high snowy mountain. Mahdi's hands and feet were badly
affected by spending the night under the open sky on an icy rock. By the time
they walked back to base camp, their legs had responded.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Amir Mehdi was carried on a stretcher to Skardu Hospital
after several days of walking. He was later shifted to CMH Rawalpindi.</p>
<h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>Life of Mahdi after the first ascent of K-2 in 1954</b></h4><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjebjFnMJYXsGwqR86bwCPm7xQ77MQVfX8jhnuBxInIJvW1N9HNHvYs_kT5SxWbxGmO9DDnIn72z9uJpooaeGGsxa85MQ9SWiKYJV80SXTofkVmDIxp9fqHHS61eUpvZbgnPn6rL_gaJsY/s592/Screenshot_17.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjebjFnMJYXsGwqR86bwCPm7xQ77MQVfX8jhnuBxInIJvW1N9HNHvYs_kT5SxWbxGmO9DDnIn72z9uJpooaeGGsxa85MQ9SWiKYJV80SXTofkVmDIxp9fqHHS61eUpvZbgnPn6rL_gaJsY/s320/Screenshot_17.png" width="320" /></a></div>By then, significant damage had been done. Mahdi's toes were
rotten and gangrene was feared to spread further. The doctors had no choice but
to cut off all his toes.</div>
<p class="MsoNormal">When Mehdi returned to his village of Hunza after eight
months of treatment, he threw his mountain home to one side and told his family
that he would never see it again.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">His son Sultan Ali says: 'He was a mountaineer and this home
reminded him of the painful night when he escaped death.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">His Italian companions returned to Italy, where he made a
name for himself in mountaineering, wrote books. But Mahdi was never able to
climb the mountain again.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What happened to Mehdi on K2 was a disgrace to both the
governments of Italy and Pakistan. Pakistani media outlets expressed outrage
over the issue and blamed Italian climbers for Mahdi's woes. However, both
governments tried to cover up the dispute.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The pain of Amir Mahdi<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Amir Mehdi spent the next 50 years of his life in a state of
compulsion. Initially, he was unable to walk and work, and he faced economic
hardship. Later he slowly learned to walk again.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He was awarded a certificate by the Italian government,
according to which he was honored.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From time to time they received letters and books but they
could not read them and their economic problems were not solved by them.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sultan Ali, son of Mir Mehdi, with a hoe used on his
father's K2</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">According to Sultan Ali, foreign climbers would occasionally
visit him after hearing stories of Mahdi's bravery. "Talking to him often
brought tears to his eyes. He would tell them that he risked his life for the
honor of his country but justice was not done to him."</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For a long time in Italy, the true nature of K2 has been
shrouded in secrecy. Finally, in 2004, a book based on Lachadelli's memoirs
came out in which he confessed the real events. Then in 2007 Italy officially
acknowledged that the success of their K2 climbers might not have been possible
without the sacrifices of Mehdi and Bonati.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In 2007, Italy officially acknowledged that the success of
its K2 climbers might not have been possible without the sacrifices of Mehdi
and Bonati.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">But by then it was too late because Amir Mehdi had passed
away in 1999 at the age of 86 with his heart in his heart.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The honors that Amir Mehdi wanted for Pakistan came about 23
years after the Italian mission, to another climber from Hunza, and in 1977
Ashraf Aman became the first Pakistani to head to K-2 who made the name being
first Pakistani on the second mountain of the world. After it, till now he runs
the tour agency in Pakistan and facilitate the mountaineers on their missions
to reach the giant mountains of Pakistan.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnhsYOTNoMKtGeHflad69ye1yQZlPo-QpQU0zdfWVx8qh1wgciBwS8g2yZ5-AfxDw1uhdFsuCeWFQNl9OJ3KjnPGCkKT8KaxmRquPgWywIT_xykUMzuSS0spSg79qxguGsJYKVS450iOY/s720/K+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnhsYOTNoMKtGeHflad69ye1yQZlPo-QpQU0zdfWVx8qh1wgciBwS8g2yZ5-AfxDw1uhdFsuCeWFQNl9OJ3KjnPGCkKT8KaxmRquPgWywIT_xykUMzuSS0spSg79qxguGsJYKVS450iOY/w640-h480/K+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-74376399944426040162021-02-15T22:36:00.004-08:002021-02-15T22:36:38.730-08:00K-2 Winter Climbing 2021 and missing of Ali Sadpara and his fellow Climbers<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PERCEPTIONS OF DIFFERENT WALK PEOPLE</span></b></h3><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFbcIscTa4RRM0PVNGlWQkMTxK7zgKdnwREuz2iUMocuETAMK0_GKixUqPANLoBVRXySPiQokIU_b8luCo9h_LQNvA3G7ZHRF1qOfyDbwhtxamu2cG5RpyG1C4jEAWb9XZryob8yDDSg/s800/K2-pakistan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFbcIscTa4RRM0PVNGlWQkMTxK7zgKdnwREuz2iUMocuETAMK0_GKixUqPANLoBVRXySPiQokIU_b8luCo9h_LQNvA3G7ZHRF1qOfyDbwhtxamu2cG5RpyG1C4jEAWb9XZryob8yDDSg/w640-h426/K2-pakistan.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div>Mountains
have always fascinated people. Many have successfully attempted to conquer
massive heights climbed to the summit of the world’s highest mountains. Not all
the mountains have been kind to all the mountaineers. Over the years many of
those attempting to the summit have lost their lives in the love of those high
mountains because of avalanches, falls, high altitude sickness, violent storms,
ropes breaking, and other causes.</span></div>
<h4 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Why is
Ali Sadpara blames it be a suicide attempt?</span></b></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">K-2 winter
climbing is on top of debate for the last few days because of the missing Ali Sadpara
the Hero Pakistan and the two foreign climbers Jhon Snorri and JP Mohr. I came
across different perceptions and debates among different walk people. Some of
the things the words used by people are awkward and strange for me many of them
were of the people who do not know and aware of the importance of adventure
especially mountaineering activities were unbearable. Some blame that going to
climb on K-2 in winter is a suicide attempt Ali Sadpara, it is because of the
not knowing the adventure life. In Pakistan, 90% of people consider it foolish and
useless even in my 30 years of experience thousands of people used to ask me why
these people going to mountains for trekking, climbing, camping, and walking
foot. All these questions could not be answered and make clear to those who think
like this. Today when the K-2 incident happened it has been hit all over the
world and Pakistani people heard about it some came to know about the
importance of mountains and activities carried on in the mountains. 5% of those
who know this sport and its importance perceived it as a normal case of the missing
of Ali Sadpara and other climbers because it is a part of adventure life and
mountaineering, for me it is not the first time hundreds of such incidents have
seen in the experience of guiding. The only thing that makes me sad is missing and not knowing about their attempt on K-2 which was the ultimate
objective of the said climber. Life and death are the part of the mountaineers
and adventure lovers, for 99% of mountaineers never think of return alive and
go on this mission otherwise none could bear to be part of this sport.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h4 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Was this the incident that happened for the first time on K-2?</span></b></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This is an important question that needs to think about. In my 30 years of experience have seen,
heard, and read different adventure moments and stories of mountains. On K-2
the worst incident happened in 1986, 16 climbers went to the summit of the
second-highest mountain K-2 and wanted to be returned happily to celebrate their
success, but unfortunately, 11 of those blown by storm while descending only
three climbers returned to their homes. Such other accident happened in the year
2016 22 climbers reached the summit 14 of them got an incident while
descending only 8 climbers returned. As we think about climbing on K-2 every
2-5 mountaineers die on their adventure mission every year in normal
mountaineering activities. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h4 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Why Nanga
Parbat is called Killer Mountain?</span></b></h4><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSeoC96_3mMQY8JebW2Oo5Whs2wADBLCo_-Jguo7G_LIfZ23GD-SP8mRbVaPaBh6nM76Jbujp5f43q10zb4fP74sG5rBHG9_Nz0EkhiktKcMCmI1nXVdL8ig0O91nOQEO4YQHuz8LEgwU/s720/FB_IMG_1551411947431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSeoC96_3mMQY8JebW2Oo5Whs2wADBLCo_-Jguo7G_LIfZ23GD-SP8mRbVaPaBh6nM76Jbujp5f43q10zb4fP74sG5rBHG9_Nz0EkhiktKcMCmI1nXVdL8ig0O91nOQEO4YQHuz8LEgwU/w640-h480/FB_IMG_1551411947431.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></b></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If we see
the stories of mountains Nanga Parbat is called the Killer Mountain why so?
Because from the very beginning of adventure missions to climb Nanga Parbat many
climbers lost their lives in order to put feet on the second-highest mountain
in Pakistan Nanga Parbat 8,125 m after K-2 and 9<sup>th</sup> highest in the
world out of the 14 above 8,000 m. If we think about some of the famous and top
climbers in the world who lost their lives on smaller mountains as they conquered
the higher ones. Think about the incident of Herman Bhul the first climber on
the Giant and Killer Mountain Nanga Parbat but he died on Chogholisa a 7,000
mountain in the Karakorum. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Two years
ago the famous Italian climber <b>Daniele Nardi</b> and British young climber <b>Tom
Ballard</b> got an accident on Nanga Parbat, this was not highlighted and blame
for suicide attempt from their countries and any other in the world. Why do we
do so with our hero Muhammad Ali Sadpara? He was born for mountains and lost
himself on the mountain of his beloved country in the mission. Many times he
used to say to me to<b> living in the mountains is my top priority rather than
living in my bedroom. </b>As I heard about the disconnection for long hours, I
remember his words of living on K-2 forever.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I am
wondered that only Ali Sadpara is the Pakistani who lost his life on K-2<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In my experience I have seen many other Pakistani climbers accompanying large and
small mountaineer teams lost their lives on the second-highest mountain whether
it was for employment or to put their names in the list of adventure lovers
who are as important to their families and the country as any other one.
Every human being born for one day either on the mountain, in the bedroom, in a road accident, and many other causes it is the will of God that brought us
temporarily on the planet earth and takes hereafter forever none is forever on
the earth. In perception, we all need to accept the will of God and should leave
assumptions about how someone born and dies. As we think about the employment and
other activities that are part of life to live in this mortal world we need to work,
without it we cannot live alive. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h4 style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Ali Sadpara
and his love of Mountains"</span></b></h4><div><b><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></b></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">At last but not At least I give you some testimonials of Sadpara of his love for mountains and finally, he left us at all and got into the mountains forever!!! I think we will not see
him again physically but his memories will be in golden words in the mountaineering
history of Pakistan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">See below the testimonies<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXzWTUmsi6zv6wjIMM8RZCw0DTn7Cjyg9Q6BNO9BmGvX0kMXncnF5IhLy8Sea5QAKZQm6nX7DtRMjcT8eS3xUXmsJhUaIy1lRKzv40YOuCbn6hnaE2rILRPZNJIv3ohUTsLfeFsT9H8Q/s496/Screenshot_7.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXzWTUmsi6zv6wjIMM8RZCw0DTn7Cjyg9Q6BNO9BmGvX0kMXncnF5IhLy8Sea5QAKZQm6nX7DtRMjcT8eS3xUXmsJhUaIy1lRKzv40YOuCbn6hnaE2rILRPZNJIv3ohUTsLfeFsT9H8Q/s320/Screenshot_7.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> Wasif Ali
Wasif had said</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> "The the only heavenly thing in the journey to earth is love"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> And this phrase kept opening up to me in many ways at different stages of my life.
Love is truly a heavenly thing. It has nothing to do with the minds on
the ground.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> This is the
whisper of the minds whose flight limits do not depend on the weight of the
wings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Are we able
to say anything about it? Those who open their eyes in the morning in the
thought of earning a living and choose a snack to eat from our clothes till we
close our eyes at night are also chosen under social pressure. We do not
remember the dreams we see in the darkness of night in the light of day because
we do not have the courage to fulfill them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> But there are
some of us who go on this heavenly journey of never returning in pursuit of
these dreams for the light of the campaign of love in the darkness of those
nights.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> There are
many forms of love, but we do not know why we are unfortunately familiar with
the same form.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> For some time
now, I have been seeing in many places such people criticizing the mountaineer
and his love and tying them up in stupid phrases like "fighting with
nature"!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> My question
to them is do you know any form of love?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Do you ask
such questions even after hearing stories like Laila Majnoon, Heer Ranjha?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Do you make
such accusations against a mother who dies in childbirth?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Do you advise
a soldier who dies in battle not to compete with nature in challenging death?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Would you
call the love in the field of Karbala suicide?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Love, whether
it is for a human being, for a relationship, for a homeland, for God, or for a
mountain top, is heavenly in every form and its breadth is much greater than
our superficial minds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> My love for
the mountains is not hidden from my acquaintances, although my love has not
taken the form of love like mountain climbing. But the emotions associated
with peaks have always been a significant part of my personality.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> From my
childhood, I used to look at the mountains and sketch their moods. I used to
think that like human beings, every mountain stands on the ground with a
different mood. Some are angry and some are very happy. Some mountains,
though great in their vastness, have a gentle heart, and some are lost in the
intoxication of their cause.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> I have always
been fascinated by the attribute of mountains that they make many paths out of
themselves even while standing in their place. Maintaining their cause,
they take the passenger to his destination. If you want, you can make a
home in them and if you want, you can make your way to them and reach your
destination. If you want, head over to them and if you want, just look at
them and express your love!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> But where
these mountains are going to take you to the destinations, some of these
mountains become your final destination!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> In the making
of all these sketches, I was introduced to "Nanga Parbat - The Killer
Mountain".<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Believe me it
was love at first sight.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> This mountain
was not convinced by anyone's love from 1895 to 1953!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> And then in
1953, my heart fell on this mountain that lost heart at the hands of a man
named Herman Behl!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> My love for
this peak is amazing ... Whether it's Ferry Meadows or Tarishing,
whenever I look at it for the first time, I can't find this feeling with any
ground emotion!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> In the same
way of love, I also met Muhammad Ali Sadpara who climbed Nanga Parbat for the
first time in winter in 2016 and for the first time in autumn in 2017!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> He has
climbed 8 of the 14 biggest peaks in the world, but my attachment to him was
due to Nanga Parbat.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Nanga Parbat
gave its heart to Muhammad Ali Sadpara 4 times in 2008, 2009, 2016, and 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> She always
thought that whenever she met him, she would hear the whole story from him like
the same lover who used to take pictures of the beloved taking letters from the
messenger every day till the answer came.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> But before I
could reach them, they went a long way!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Believe it or
not, love exists from the mountains and I testify to that...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Evidence of
this is given by all the climbers, including Muhammad Ali Sadpara, who are on a
heavenly journey to never return to these mountains. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;">I hope the readers
will be satisfied with the wrong perception of the missing three climbers on
the second-highest mountain in the world.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-47230127700465599362021-02-13T02:25:00.001-08:002021-02-13T02:39:45.772-08:00K-2 winter summit story 2021 <p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The Accident happened on K-2 what is next?</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdzfXJ77LMR7GQhODFdB2FmZm9RNkcaN_WtadkCSVHG_9rDFsZUCyS-ZehijRnUMdjdLXSXtSbKVF4SHwL1EATak819fBLclTdWTVWlG5yMmwPMmzfnsofZh5qT6TOPLWjwswWT6P_Hb4/s720/FB_IMG_1550790851539.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdzfXJ77LMR7GQhODFdB2FmZm9RNkcaN_WtadkCSVHG_9rDFsZUCyS-ZehijRnUMdjdLXSXtSbKVF4SHwL1EATak819fBLclTdWTVWlG5yMmwPMmzfnsofZh5qT6TOPLWjwswWT6P_Hb4/w640-h480/FB_IMG_1550790851539.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Nepal's Seven Summit Tracks (SST), led by Chang Dawa
Sherpa has returned from the K2 base camp to Skardu, but a team of Pakistani
tour operator Jasmine Tours is searching for the missing climbers. Search and
rescue SAR is still ongoing. The bad weather in K2 has cast a shadow of
uncertainty over the future of the operation, which is being carried out with
the help of the administration and the army.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">At this stage, fans around the world in general and the
Pakistani nations in particular are in a state of anxiety and countless
questions are rising in everyone's mind. So in this article, I will try to find
answers to some very important questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 27pt; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;"><b><span lang="EN" style="color: #202124; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Are the missing climbers alive?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Psychologists
say that in accepting any fact, man is basically emotional, and in the beginning, he must suffer from the state of denial. And if we look further, our culture
and beliefs also keep us in a state of denial to some extent. Therefore,
according to the mind of an ordinary Pakistani, Ali Sadpara and his team are
miraculously building an ice cave in the death zone and waiting for the rescue
team. Some people have even seen <b>Ali Sadpara</b> in a dream. Some have
calculated from the spiritual agent that the three missing climbers are still
alive and so on.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">In a similar incident, three young Pakistani climbers went missing on Azad
Kashmir's highest peak, Toshe Ri-1, in 2015 and could not be found after nine
days of searching, after which the search ended. Gone At that time, I called
Colonel Abdul Jabbar Bhatti, a Pakistani mountaineer who was leading the rescue
mission, and demanded that the death of these three of our comrades should be
announced so that at least their funeral prayers could be offered in absentia.
Make an official announcement of persuaded to be dead by talking to the family.
Colonel Sahib said that our culture and society. This is not possible because
the heirs are still hoping that they will return alive. I can't talk straight
to those relatives. It's not fair. After this explanation of Colonel Sahib, I
also did not talk about it on social media and deliberately remained silent.
But no trace of those climbers has been found to date. This is the way of
thinking of an ordinary Pakistani at that time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">On the other hand, if we look at this issue from the perspective of any novice
athlete in the tourism, adventure, and climbing community of Pakistan, when <b>Sajid
Sadpara</b> started descending from Camp 3 on the morning of February 6, he
would have guessed missing climbers are no longer alive. Ali Sadpara's team was
last seen in the Death Zone at 8,200 meters around the bottleneck section at 10
a.m. on February 5 at such an altitude. If they had had an accident in the
evening on their way back, they would have survived till the morning of
February 6. These are the things that mountaineers are taught in the first
lesson of basic training about the dangers of natural disasters or accidents on
the mountain. So now, even if you consider me a pessimist, I will say what I
have been hesitant to say about the climbers of our community since the morning
of February 6, and that is that of Ali Sadpara, Jan Sunori, and JP Mohir have
died in the death zone and now only the search for dead bodies continues. This
is what Sajid Sadpara had said to the media on the evening of February 6, but
people were thinking that since Sajid Sadpara is traumatized, he is making this
statement. The fact is that although Sajid is traumatized by his father's
separation, he was right in saying that there should be an effort to find dead
bodies. Remember that the blood of Ali Sadpara is running in the veins of Sajid
Sadpara. It is a different story of his determination that has become part of
the eternal history of mountaineering. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Should the K2 accident be investigated?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Wherever
there are mountaineering incidents around the world in which climbers die,
there are investigations, but they are not like criminal investigations, but
only from the angle of knowing the real reasons for the future Avoid it, because
climbers start their mountain adventure only by acknowledging the fact that
their lives can be lost in this sport, for which no tour operator or fellow
climbers can be held responsible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Although
mountaineering is generally considered unnecessary in Pakistan and is not given
serious attention in this field, but the K2 incident has shaken even ordinary
Pakistanis from within and today Muhammad Ali Sadpara is in the prayers of
people from all walks of life. Is alive therefore, there is a need for a detailed investigation into the incident to get the public out of this state of
anxiety and turmoil. If the Gilgit-Baltistan government has taken a decision in In this regard, it will be a very welcome thing, otherwise, I request you to think
about it, because it will determine the future of the promotion of
mountaineering in Pakistan. To further explore the event, let's now take a look
at;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>K2's current winter adventure timeline in a
chronological order<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVoDvAVkR06XDanN6cVdEXDaTgKaho0CH3gtgZapirkgOIYg10ianyIBRQAwB2qNrTQIAFOzD8_NyeJmyGhHVIRhCYLgtbxnaNkZZwkyU_9wXVjWK5_8NEm-5TeE_A1IMUJ8rCpLKpjG4/s496/Screenshot_7.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVoDvAVkR06XDanN6cVdEXDaTgKaho0CH3gtgZapirkgOIYg10ianyIBRQAwB2qNrTQIAFOzD8_NyeJmyGhHVIRhCYLgtbxnaNkZZwkyU_9wXVjWK5_8NEm-5TeE_A1IMUJ8rCpLKpjG4/s320/Screenshot_7.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">One a year ago today<b>, John Sunori</b> came on the K2 adventure of 2019-2020
season. He was accompanied by a famous Nepali climber, <b>Mangmaji Sherpa</b>,
a Chinese climber as a foreign member, and a young Pakistani climber, <b>Sarbaz
Khan of Hunza</b>. One year ago, on February 5, 2020, an article appeared in
Explorer's Web stating that John Sunori's adventures had been ended and he was
rescued by helicopter after an alleged rescue mission and left for Skardu. </span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" face="Arial, sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span dir="RTL"></span>۔</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span dir="LTR"></span> Meanwhile, Pakistani
mountaineer Sarbaz Khan and the rest of the team set off on foot via Concordia
to Skardu. John Snorri posted an angry post on his Instagram account which
showed that there was bitterness between Mangmaji and John Snorri.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The winter season of 2019-2020 ended without success because, in another important
adventure, the famous Polish climber <b>Alex Tshikon</b> could not go beyond
7000 meters. For the winter season 2020-2021, John Sunori teamed up with Ali
Sadpara and, according to the permit, signed a contract with Muhammad Ali
Sadpara and his son Sajid Ali Sadpara as High Altitude Guides to try to lead
John Snorri K2 in winter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">On
December 5, 2020, they arrived at K2 base camp and began a regular campaign. If
you look at the updates on the wall of John Sunory's Facebook page from
December 5, 2020, to January 10, 2021, you can guess how fast he completed the
rope fixing and his acclimatization rotation. Meanwhile, Nepali Sherpas come
from Nepal in 3 different teams after Christmas i.e. December 25, and started
the adventure. Because they were fully prepared they came, so their adventure
was fast. Despite suffering from some weather problems, they merge 3 teams into
one team in the best condition of all fitness to form an all Nepalese sherpa
team consisting of 10 climbers and the first weather window of the year which
was January 14-17. The announcement included a summit push. Surprisingly, John
Snoori does not announce his summit push, despite the fact that his team has
been fully accredited. Probably a factor as to why they're doing so poorly.
"</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">It was going
on and John Sunori did not want to run his summit push along with the Nepali
team. It is possible that John Sunori, in view of the weather conditions, has
estimated that there will be no summit with Nepalis in this weather window, so
after that, he will go to the next window. Otherwise, there seems to be no other
reason why John Sunori would not attempt in that weather window because he did
not make further acclimatization rotation, and just 5 days after the Nepalese
summit, he started pushing the summit in the next weather window on January 23,
which was not successful. On the other hand, in the team of Sherpas, Mangmaji
Sherpa had announced that he would go to K2 without oxygen. However, he could
not do so. However, Nirmal Purja claimed that he had taken K2 in the winter
without oxygen. However, this claim is still considered doubtful because Nirmal
Purja did not use oxygen. An earlier claim has been disproved. However, a new
story may emerge in the coming days or months. After the Nepalese summit, the
only fascination left for John Sunori was to perform this feat with his team
without oxygen. It is very important and noteworthy here that the Nepalese also
brought with them more than 50 clients led by Chang Dawa Sherpa of SST Company.
The Nepali company announced a summit push for client climbers in the weather
window from February 3 to 5. John Snorri made the same announcement. Thus began
the SST summit push, and a few hours later, John Snoori, Ali Sadpara, and Sajid
Sadpara left with their team on the evening of February 3. In addition to the
SST climbers around the night of February 3 and 4, Tamara Longer and J.P.
Enthusiasts from all over kept checking on their mobile phones and laptops. The
summit push continued on February 4 and that evening it was reported that about
30 climbers of 3 different expeditions had reached an altitude of 7300 meters at
Camp 3 but surprisingly there were no tents set up by SST and it is impossible
for 25 climbers to stay in just 3 tents. Getting out for the final summit push
at night without a tent resting under the open sky at such a height had become
an impossible and deadly task. Meanwhile, John Snorri, Ali Sadpara, and Sajid
Sadpara were resting in John Sunori's tent and they were to leave for the
summit at 11 o'clock that night, between 4 and 5 February. Due to this
dangerous situation at 7300 meters, John Sunori sheltered Tamara Longer and JP
Mohir while the rest of the European climbers and Sherpas intended to go back
down and start the descent. The 2nd climbers began a severe third-degree
frost-bite, while Tamara Longer K2 began to descend, abandoning her dream of becoming
the first female climber to head in the winter. Accompanying him, JP Mohir
became part of John Sunori's team to move forward. All other SST, and the Nepali
Sherpas came down while the Jan Sunori team and JP Mohir started advancing towards
the summit at 11 pm. At night, John Sunori's Garmin Tracker started
malfunctioning and his location began to show sometimes 7500 meters, sometimes
7800 meters and sometimes 7300 meters. On social media, fans stopped following
the tracker and started following Sunori's management team at base camp.
Gumagu's condition continued from the morning to evening of February 5, after
which at 5 pm news came that Sajid Sadpara had returned or been sent from the
bottleneck section due to a malfunction in the oxygen regulator and his son
Snorri, Ali Sadpara, and JP Mohir. The last contact with the team was on
February 5 at 10 a.m. when they were at 8200 or 8300 meters And they were fine.
After this last contact, Sajid did not contact them again and did not receive
any good news from the three climbers. One of the descending Bulgarian climbers
slipped and fell on the descent and died. The rest of the survivors reached
base camp, while Sajid Sadpara waited all night at Camp 3 for the return of the
three climbers all night between February 5 and 6, and finally on the morning
of February 6, despair descended and evening fell reached base camp.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">In the light of the above incidents, some important questions come
to mind which need to be investigated. Let's take a look at them too.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuSGIAq_4Zv9DyOlAytBcAaNhiFV6nMZIHLWFMmqWsmTphTD7_bUzdaDWlNWzPUJriozEGgmhkNcDrWF-8zpP4w8wtimceFM0xj6QZDec5Fya4iEgu34lWkGRXwUcirwOoXnCWt_zJA0/s503/Screenshot_5.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="503" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuSGIAq_4Zv9DyOlAytBcAaNhiFV6nMZIHLWFMmqWsmTphTD7_bUzdaDWlNWzPUJriozEGgmhkNcDrWF-8zpP4w8wtimceFM0xj6QZDec5Fya4iEgu34lWkGRXwUcirwOoXnCWt_zJA0/s320/Screenshot_5.png" width="320" /></a></b></div><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">1. The Nepalese
company Seven Summit Track, brought so many clients to Pakistan, but were the
arrangements reviewed to see if a total of about 60 climbers from all the teams
on the adventure this year had to Abruzzi spur in such severe weather? But are
the arrangements complete or not? Because K2 has a maximum of 7 or 8 tents at
the two campsites, C1 and C2, where if 60 climbers climb together, it will be
impossible for them to stay, but this situation cannot be avoided. Because all
the climbers on the adventure walk according to the weather window and at the
same time have to push the summit</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">When 10
Nepalese Sherpas had returned to Nepal after the summit and SST had to get
their client climbers to climb in the next weather window and when it was
decided to push the summit in the weather window on February 3, did SST's
Sherpa team do that? Installed a new fixed-line of rope for the latest summit
push? And if so, did the Forward Sherpa team check the ropes to see if they
would be able to withstand the load of all the climbers attempting to push such
an unprecedented number of summits?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">. That day
SST client climbers arrived at Camp 3 and there were no tents set up, so did
the Sherpas' forward team set up tents according to the number and all the
clients were accommodated? How many tents were there? And if the tents were
full but the wind blew them away, then what was the alternative to setting up
the climbers in an emergency?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">4. Who is responsible for the
mismanagement of the three climbers' frost-bite due to lack of tents at Camp 3?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">5. John Snorri's team had to overcrowd their tents out of
humanitarian sympathy, which prevented them from getting adequate rest for the
summit day. It is possible that the next day, due to the same restlessness and
exhaustion, they fell due to lack of focus. If so, who is responsible for this
serious omission?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">6.
A colleague of Bulgarian mountaineer Atanas Skatov told Bulgarian TV in an
interview that Atanas had fallen and died due to a broken rope. If so, isn't
the SST Sherpa responsible for this omission? Those who did not install the
rope and if they did, its capacity was not at all according to the number of
clients. It must be determined. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">7.
The most important question is that just as the rope to Camp 3 was damaged, so
was the fixed-line above the death zone not damaged or was deliberately damaged
so that at least one summit could be held after them this year. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>K2's winter summit glory came only to the
Nepalese so that they could continue their business in Pakistan by controlling
the mountaineering industry as they are doing in Nepal. In my opinion, this possibility should not be ruled out at all, because John Sunori was already
angry with the Sherpas.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">However, since one of our great climbers and not only a national
but also an international mountaineering hero has been given a stigma in this incident, now whether he is Nepali or someone else, if he is responsible for
this accident, he should be brought to the fore and If a Nepali company has
committed criminal and professional negligence, it should be banned from
operating in Pakistan in the future and disciplined. In the light of all the
above circumstances and events, as an ordinary citizen of Pakistan and a tour
operator, I demand from the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan that until this the incident is fully investigated, the K2 mountaineering should be stopped. Be
temporarily banned, and as I have stated at the beginning of this article,
criminal investigations of such incidents are not carried out but a fact
finding inquiry can be made. Therefore, such an inquiry should be initiated as
soon as possible and credible facts should be brought to light all of us
Pakistanis, including Muhammad Ali Sadpara's family, should be taken out of the
state of anxiety.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-30139050165201967372021-02-10T05:46:00.000-08:002021-02-10T05:46:43.731-08:00Ali Sadpara K-2 Winter Summit 2021<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBFd2J_6dg2FjnhILisv7KaSj2i7558adCq9eHW0ESB6jjDSybhSsTIjORMLwlst_Crz2mu5sHXzJchsMRB2zr5pL4Th2sgY8kJVInK3jFpHZsesacVFm6-6JxzEGKGHaMI9Akq06mnSg/s501/Screenshot_9.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="494" data-original-width="501" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBFd2J_6dg2FjnhILisv7KaSj2i7558adCq9eHW0ESB6jjDSybhSsTIjORMLwlst_Crz2mu5sHXzJchsMRB2zr5pL4Th2sgY8kJVInK3jFpHZsesacVFm6-6JxzEGKGHaMI9Akq06mnSg/w400-h395/Screenshot_9.png" width="400" /></a></div></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Hope to See The Missing Mountaineer on K-2 Winter 2021</span></h2></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Day by day our hope to see Ali Sadpara and the two other climbers missing on K-2 getting hopeless, but officially it has not been announced about the situation. For the last five days, the top trend on the media all over the world is the missing climbers on the second-highest mountain K-2. Different assumptions are top and waiting for the miracle of the safe return of the missing climbers.</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Expert Opinion:</span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> This morning I was watching an interview of one of the top Pakistani climbers Mr Nazir Sabir the first Pakistani on Everest and several other high mountains climbed by him. His statement about surviving at an altitude of 8,000 is a maximum of 12 hours and even in the winter is less, he also explained the information from Ali's son who was part of this team who returned from the because of some technical issue with an oxygen mask. Sajid already said that the chill wind was on the mountain by that time and the temperature was around minus 50. Mr. Nazir Sabir with his huge experience explained that the survival of the missing mountaineer could not believe as Sajjid already said to search for the bodies is better than finding them alive. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A heartbreaking post from the wife Jhon Soneri was there on Facebook this morning saddened all those who come across the post.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgkMSIBuVipEQijF869kw5qaFEZpJ8RgYmBxGE-JGtx64ZKxWFlVWMXbJl8KVn8UK1upG0feQ5kh7MjnuhJW2OiRB8WPEUzExs4Kr-EtJIf6Q1CyZEQkNUObvvWJk76p8bulNfnwpuvcs/s498/Screenshot_8.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="246" data-original-width="498" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgkMSIBuVipEQijF869kw5qaFEZpJ8RgYmBxGE-JGtx64ZKxWFlVWMXbJl8KVn8UK1upG0feQ5kh7MjnuhJW2OiRB8WPEUzExs4Kr-EtJIf6Q1CyZEQkNUObvvWJk76p8bulNfnwpuvcs/w400-h198/Screenshot_8.png" width="400" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">The Words of The Families</h4><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">#K2winter2021 </span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">From Lína wife of Jhon Sonerri</span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Searching and rescuing my love is still going on </span></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">#K2winter2021 </span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">From Lína wife of Jhon Sonerri</span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Searching and rescuing my love is still going on </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">in my heart it is a miracle and it will come back. I have not given up and know that there is still room for miracles because the week is not over, his camp will be open until Saturday. Those who know John Snorri Sigurjónsson know what strength he has and I hope that more people out there will give me the strength to try until it is fully tried in</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> my heart it is a miracle and it will come back. </span></span></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">E</span>lia Sakaily just posted this a while ago on his Instagram with the following text.</span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Ali Sadpara - my last portrait taken in our tent right before the final summit push on K2.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">‘K2 is King of Mountains’ he would constantly tell me. Ali had the deepest respect for the crown jewel of Pakistan’s Karakoram. Every time he spoke of his vast experience on 8000m peaks in winter, I listened intently and absorbed every word.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Pasang Kaji and I were only with Ali, John, and Sajid for 3 weeks, but what was evident was the respect and love these men had for one another. There was no employer/employee relationship - they were a team. They were equal. They cared deeply for one another and respected each other tremendously.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Winter K2 was a common dream that belonged to Ali, John, and Sajid. As John constantly put it: it’s Iceland working in partnership with Pakistan - to celebrate Pakistan.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Ali knew everyone at basecamp and was adored by so many.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">As Sajid put it: ‘My father is like a Snow Leopard. He moves incredibly fast in the mountains.’ He commanded your respect for his incredible talent and won over your heart with his charm and beautiful soul.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Whether dancing at basecamp, joking around with John and the kitchen staff - his smile, charm, warm heart, sense of humor and one of a kind spirit will always be what defines this great man.</span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Ali is one of Pakistan’s greatest heroes and his pioneering accomplishments in the throne-room of the heavens will always be remembered."</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Reading the statements of Jhon Soneri's wife and Ali's son make every eye tearful but none can do nothing only God has the power to make sure and fulfil their hopes.</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The Mountaineers and Love of the Mountains</span></h3><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The mountaineers born for the mountains and their lives go on the mountains. Being a guide for 30 years of my life I have seen many climbers lost their lives in the love mountains. I have been guided thousands of climbers to the base camp and their determinations and love of mountains seem their rush towards reaching the base camp and start climbing is more than anything else for them. I remember many climbers who used to say when do we reach the mountain we are going to climb we don't want to sleep until to reach and see that peak. You will imagine the adventure lovers always put their lives in the danger especially on the 8,000s there is 99% risk and you see all the mountains claim some lives from the climbers who reach to the summit that is custom of the high mountains. </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">As Nazir Sabir "said this morning the mountains have spiritual power and keep a great place for their lovers and they give them place who love them, that's why some of the climbers disappear on the high mountains". </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">We are not disappointed still now pray for the safety missing climbers and for those who are on their way to search on K-2 nowadays.</span></div></div>Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-28861686189568428532021-02-09T06:21:00.004-08:002021-02-09T06:21:59.894-08:00Ali Sadpara and the K-2<p>The King of Mountains and the Lover of Mountains ( Ali Sadpara our legend)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNc2ySLUPLBJKIpUy_BK9FkjQmu0Jrw6i63yeSO5ZfqMbXI9Gifm4vn2yQZr47C3KDiV7ZT-1ZA1C_qac2sNjGsLeJljaNhyphenhyphencJ7tKVE6IgMDd1VuLrE3tevLy5nWBSnkpV3ergFqD-mvY/s657/Screenshot_3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="368" data-original-width="657" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNc2ySLUPLBJKIpUy_BK9FkjQmu0Jrw6i63yeSO5ZfqMbXI9Gifm4vn2yQZr47C3KDiV7ZT-1ZA1C_qac2sNjGsLeJljaNhyphenhyphencJ7tKVE6IgMDd1VuLrE3tevLy5nWBSnkpV3ergFqD-mvY/w617-h358/Screenshot_3.png" width="617" /></a></div><br /><p>" <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 15.3333px;">I still remember the words of Muhammad Ali Sadpara about his brave commitment in a training camp if you get lost somewhere in the mountains, you must have the courage to build a house in the mountains for few days and survive, not to the destination of the loser. Now I can believe the one whose spirits were higher than K-2 must have given ( or his determinations and love of Mountains gave him a house forever). The intentions of lovers are higher than mountains".</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">"Imtiaz
and Akbar, Ali Sadpara’s cousin, and nephew arrived at base camp a little more
then 24 hours ago, both incredibly talented Pakistani climbers who have summited
K2, to assist in bringing Sajid Sadpara down from the base of K2.</span><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><br />
<span style="background: white;">.</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">It was an emotional arrival just after dark as
Sajid, who turned back at the bottleneck due to an oxygen failure, returned
alive after a monumental descent to base camp without his Father Ali.</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">.</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Imtiaz and Akbar are heading up K2 today,
boots on the hill, by their own will, to see if they can possibly locate John Snor,
Ali and JP.</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">.</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Imtiaz said:</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">.</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">‘Ali is a brother to us. A hero for Pakistan. We
will climb as high as we can within our limits. There is hope, but we know the
reality of the mountain, especially in winter.’<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Muhammad
Ali Sadpara ........ A living example of our mortals</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> When
did we appreciate the work of Muhammad Ali Sadpara? When he didn't need it
anymore. When he was missing, Muhammad Ali Sadpara was not doing
this for the first time but our misfortune is that no one considers him a hero
except some movie stars and cricketers and the media does not give time to
people from other walks of life.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Why
do writers, intellectuals, musicians, artists, educators ... and other life
experts read news about his death?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">
Muhammad Ali Sadpara is a living example of our moral behavior. A short
list of his accomplishments in mountaineering<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> <b>List
of mountains ascended by Muhammad Ali Sadpara</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Gashebrum
II 8035 m Pakistan in 2006<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Spantik
Peak 7,027 m Pakistan in 2006<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Nanga
Parbat 8,125 m Pakistan in 2008<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Muztag
Ata China in 2008<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Nanga
Parbat </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16px;">8,125 m </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pakistan in 2009</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Gashebrum
I 8,068 Pakistan in 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Nanga
Parbat </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16px;">8,125 m </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Pakistan first winter ascend in 2016</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Broad
peak 8,035 Pakistan in 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Nanga
Parbat </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16px;">8,125 m </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Pakistan first autumn in 2017</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Pumori
Peak 7,161 m</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> first winter Nepal in 2017</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> K2 8,611 m Pakistan in 2018<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Lhotse </span><span style="color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">8,516 m</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b> </b> Nepal in 2019</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Makalu </span><span style="color: #4d5156; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">8,485 m</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Nepal in 2019</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Manaslu 8,156 m Nepal in 2019<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> K2 First Winter Pakistan in 2021<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> From
2006, he began to climb 8,000 meters high peaks. With his encouragement
and support. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">my personal experience with Ali's courage and braveness were extraordinary he always used to talk about challenges and dangers once sit for adventure stories. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">I am very sad to write this after his loss and the thing that makes me mourne is about the separation of a son and father he wanted to make his son the youngest climber on the K-2, unfortunately, it was not his luck to see him as he wished. But I am sure Sajjid Sadpara will carry on his great father's mission and one day he will have the same popularity as his father. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Millions
of Pakistanis like me have been waiting all night and the last day for some
promising news. These love and prayers for Muhammad Ali Sadpara, but
there is no such thing. Ali Sahib has subdued these mountains by keeping
the flag of Pakistan in his pocket when millions including me did not even know
his name. And this devotion to the green flag is enough to buy the love
of all of us ...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Social media introduce us to such heroes ... I read in the same group
that Muhammad Ali Sadpara once told a friend that if I ever got lost in these
mountains, I would build an ice house and stay in it for many days. May
Allah gives you courage, and strength Ali Bhai ... I have heard
the news of Nazir Sabir's achievements in my childhood. But the real
meaning of these achievements has been introduced in the last 24 hours.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Choghori
(K2) is also here and winter will come again next year, God willing. Just
come back ... This nation has rarely valued its heroes ... I
sincerely wish that when you have finally got the appreciation after so many
years of exercise, you can sit among them and enjoy it and feel these
loves.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YTnjnKyZm3p-a5uDdg2DSdW3tGaI2ebQIbqENA38CSurT1n2kg2QIbAsFSbosrP5ajBUtzbxavYnh3oKJ2CGIJt20l2269_cHl1f2OMX2ZtgC7l9pR_EqcwxzU8vIj0ORDpnyNcUXRM/s503/Screenshot_5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="503" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YTnjnKyZm3p-a5uDdg2DSdW3tGaI2ebQIbqENA38CSurT1n2kg2QIbAsFSbosrP5ajBUtzbxavYnh3oKJ2CGIJt20l2269_cHl1f2OMX2ZtgC7l9pR_EqcwxzU8vIj0ORDpnyNcUXRM/s16000/Screenshot_5.png" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> </span></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 15.3333px;"></span><p></p>Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-74302004933321234322021-02-02T04:30:00.003-08:002021-02-02T04:41:41.497-08:00Hidden Treasures of Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan<p> <span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Tourism Promotion Walk of the Ghizer Team into the Hidden Treasures of GB.</span></p><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">=========================================================</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NwXx2CsEBkh8I28F0oIp_yTgytlZDLVxuUEvJ6uN78JE4tiwaISCV3hjfR7dRD3J9WG_fw_qMExSQLqiOGOVW2cbfRxp3uRVMbqKK-ERf1aGxbIw4ptfKEcX1VgrRm4SKH3qEdwRaAU/s2048/IMG_20210127_080802.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1158" data-original-width="2048" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NwXx2CsEBkh8I28F0oIp_yTgytlZDLVxuUEvJ6uN78JE4tiwaISCV3hjfR7dRD3J9WG_fw_qMExSQLqiOGOVW2cbfRxp3uRVMbqKK-ERf1aGxbIw4ptfKEcX1VgrRm4SKH3qEdwRaAU/w640-h362/IMG_20210127_080802.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The team kicked off from the Yad-e-Gar-e-Shohada Chinar Bagh Gilgit on 27th January 2021 at 8:30 a.m. The honorable Deputy Speaker Nazir Ahmad see off the team it was a great encouragement for each member.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The team members were all energetic except two professionals +45 of the Directors of Hindukush Karakoram Tours and Treks the first and only tour agency from Ghizer. Traveling 41 km on the first day ended at Japoke Bridge. All the team members were very tired of the long walk without proper exercise, however, the morale of the team members was high due to the love and encouragement received from the locals. The journey started from Japoke Bridge the next day and ended at Hatton<br />bridge that evening. On the third day, as usual, the team members got up at 6:30 a.m and all of them were at the breakfast table at 7:00 a.m. The team members had breakfast before eight o'clock and left for their destination.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The third day's walk began at Hatton Bridge. Traditionally, the team members took a picture while standing next to the signboard of Hatton village so that the record would remain. The speed was still about six kilometers per hour. Senior members Murad and Amin kept urging the youths to walk slowly and for a long time but the youths never listened to them and the caravan moved on their pace as usual.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> On the way, we passed Heim and Hopper and reached Samal. A community team of Small Village and elders greeted the team on the bridge. Humiliated with traditional paratha (fried chappati), traditional roti (shepak), needles, boiled and fried eggs it was a freezing morning with the wind so they sat in a cave-like place in front of the Sumall bridge and ate and drank to their heart's content. Then say goodbye to the elders and move on. Along the way, vendors greeted the team members and offered chewing gum and sweets. In the village of Raushan, tea was arranged by the community in the Jamaat Khana. The elders of the village greeted the team at the entrance of the Jamaat Khana. The Boy Scouts saluted and were greeted with a variety of sweet and savory gifts along with tea.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The next reception was given by the local Boy Scouts and the community at Hawks Village. Where team members treated to fresh and dried fruits.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The next stop was Gopis where the team members were initially garlanded by Junaid Hotel and humiliated for tea. The team was received by Gilgit-Baltistan Sports Director Hussain Ali near the historic Gopis Fort.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Then Blossom Inn had arranged a fantastic lunch with warm welcoming reception by the manager Sardar. </div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> From there, the team asked for leave and continued on. The day was getting darker and darker. When Gopis crossed the Nala bridge and reached the bazaar, the vendors of DJ School Market greeted the team with music and enthusiastic slogans. Humiliated with sweets and tea. Team members also performed a traditional dance. Thus the team continued to walk and reached the place called Ziarat and the walk ended. Thus, on the third day, the team covered a distance of more than thirty kilometers in nine to ten hours. From there, the team proceeded to the house of Khan Akbar Khan, a well-known politician and public servant of Gopis. Khan Akbar Khan had arranged the best dinner and stay. The team members were busy with music, country songs, and gossip till late at night. Thus the third day came to a happy end.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIV_QmRUJjXLJBRzQOCJMwE7MZna9_QF334PZP0mon99WGphu9RbsNDUmV_Pyl_QFoIIE-N7grVytsDXb8tAAcPD1WwMByIDWe0dR-QCa7sHfUL_5z2sQ0086bWAFYVV1_dgkpOmjVfA/s2048/IMG_20210127_113843.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1158" data-original-width="2048" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIV_QmRUJjXLJBRzQOCJMwE7MZna9_QF334PZP0mon99WGphu9RbsNDUmV_Pyl_QFoIIE-N7grVytsDXb8tAAcPD1WwMByIDWe0dR-QCa7sHfUL_5z2sQ0086bWAFYVV1_dgkpOmjVfA/w640-h362/IMG_20210127_113843.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The nighttime temperatures at Gopis, Gendroot, and Khalti were minus 9 and minus 12 degrees Celsius, but the daytime sunshine did reduce the cold a bit, but the morning breeze was accompanied by warm gloves, hats, mufflers, and warmth. It was not possible without a mask.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> At seven o'clock in the morning, as usual, all the team members got up and after breakfast left Khan Akbar Khan's house at eight o'clock. It was the fourth and final day so the team members looked cheerful and happy. The journey was shorter than the last three days and the team members were eager to reach their destination. Before departure, the team offered Fateha at the mausoleum of renowned singer Muzaffar Ali Begana Shaheed and started their fourth-day walk from there. Far from Ziarat, Khan Akbar Khan walked with the team to Chartoe (shrine of the Fairy) to show solidarity.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> When arrived some of our mothers and sisters offered our team Ashpri is a common and ancient tradition of almost all areas of Gilgit-Baltistan. Ashpuri (desi ghee on top of traditional bread) is offered on every happy occasion.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Now the team was pinched very close to their destination. Fida Hussain, Secretary Information and Rescue, near Khalti PTDC, got out of his vehicle to show solidarity with the team and joined the walk with our team.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Near PTDC, hundreds of locals, local volunteers, boy scouts, girl guides, and others greeted the team with garlands. The desi band continued to lead the team and from there the team reached the venue in the form of a procession with ladies and gentlemen. At the gate of the venue, the local volunteer women then presented Ashpri and welcomed the team. Along the way, people danced to the tunes of a local band. Thousands of people standing on the side of the road waved and greeted the team warmly. The scenes of this historic reception were spectacular. Upon entering the venue, thousands of ladies and gentlemen stood up and greeted the team warmly and enthusiastically. Reaching Khalti on foot from Gilgit for 128 km was certainly no less than a feat, so the locals were generously praising the team's courage and enthusiasm.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The team was taken to the middle of the venue where the team members performed a traditional dance. From there, the team members walked from the top of the frozen Khalti Lake to the middle. The team met with ice hockey, ice football, and skating racing teams.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> From there, the team members came and sat on the stage. Meanwhile, Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism Minister Raja Nasir had also reached there. Raja Nasir first garlanded the team, then presented a bouquet of flowers and later presented a shield and a certificate That received by the team leader. Meanwhile, the Tourism Minister appreciated the mission of the team.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Meanwhile, the Skardu Team team led by renowned Baltistan journalist Qasim Butt entered the venue. Minister for Tourism and our leader welcomed the Baltistan team. Later, the Minister also gave shields and certificates to the Baltistan team and appreciated their walk from Baltistan to Gilgit.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister was the chief guest at the closing ceremony of Winter Sports Festival Khalti. After his arrival, the game of ice hockey Played. In ice hockey, there was a competition between Hunza Ibex and Hunza Leopard, in which the Hunza Ibex team took the lead.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> After the closing ceremony, the team leader and members of Ghazar Winter Tourism had a brief meeting with the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan. The Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of the team and invited the team to present its recommendations on which the government would work.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> On their return from Khalti, the team attended a lunch hosted by Blossom Inn Gopis. The team members then left for their respective homes. Thus, the four-day historical and extremely important journey came to an interesting and memorable end, the memories of which will live on forever.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO2HEf_ZI39s2Zf4wrkEDrbFEyWfbNWqNUyjH-wsqDgLf6pEBxsTGq196VtRk3F6MXANBbFoPWSOZkO2-u5hSMD18YB4de2-VvNN2NSkmbH7JMeLixRuxrEn6R_zTc0YqGjSd2rQX_TEI/s2048/IMG_20210130_125157.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1158" data-original-width="2048" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO2HEf_ZI39s2Zf4wrkEDrbFEyWfbNWqNUyjH-wsqDgLf6pEBxsTGq196VtRk3F6MXANBbFoPWSOZkO2-u5hSMD18YB4de2-VvNN2NSkmbH7JMeLixRuxrEn6R_zTc0YqGjSd2rQX_TEI/w640-h362/IMG_20210130_125157.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information go to (www.hkttreks.com)</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div>Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-2340733410615539342020-08-12T01:11:00.004-07:002020-08-20T01:47:24.730-07:00What is Impact of Tourism Flow in Gilgit-Baltistan after long Halt because of COVID-19<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXnd7UmyhrfqrcJUP9FAegBVn7fg4gzyci6784eN2Z4WE_2t-zzcPPSxmvg9mBxvpArEV6oTLYMskUM45IqaTKsFYud35rTFeBzg3ERLipzLZfujRTGYrV-xfbPUDZP73qafhhsOAJwU/s220/Peshawar-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="165" data-original-width="220" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXnd7UmyhrfqrcJUP9FAegBVn7fg4gzyci6784eN2Z4WE_2t-zzcPPSxmvg9mBxvpArEV6oTLYMskUM45IqaTKsFYud35rTFeBzg3ERLipzLZfujRTGYrV-xfbPUDZP73qafhhsOAJwU/w430-h323/Peshawar-4.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><p></p><p>The reopening tourism in Pakistan is encouraging for the stakeholders of the tourism industry such as tour agencies, transport companies, hoteliers, etc; are celebrating this. But it seems the Corona Pandemic not yet over and SOPs are not followed by the people that arose danger in the country. We see thousands of visitors in the touristic regions like Kaghan and Naran Valleys, Gilgit-Baltistan, Ghizar, Hunza, Skardu, and other parts of the country. The government has reopened tourism owing to the economical crises in the country with proper SOPs and safety measures, but unfortunately, we are not following all those safety measures to be safe from this pandemic. </p><p><b>Fearless in the Mountain Communities of Gilgit-Baltistan</b></p><p>We the mountain communities of Gilgit-Baltistan appreciate the decisions of tourism by the government to cope with economical crises that occurred during the corona pandemic 2020. It has left the worst impact on the economy of the region. The people of the north have been out jobs during this pandemic, they do not have anything if they fall in any sickness and the health has been quite expensive if someone the visitors transmit corona to the locals then it will add to the worries and difficulties of the people. The people are afraid of the current situation where we see none is following the SOPs since the last few days opening of tourism many visitors move towards the north and visit the areas without safety measures. This is a thread for the locals and for the government as in north Pakistan.</p><p><b>Contribution of Tourism Industry in the North</b></p><p> 71% of the annual economy is dependent on the tourism industry, thousands of national and international visitors visit the north of Pakistan which is full of natural beauty that adds to the economy. Hundreds of guides and cooks, thousands of porters, and numerous hoteliers, transporters, and supply chain of the tourism industry benefit of this industry it does not only contribute to individuals but to the whole society. In last few days we see on social media that many people moved towards the north, the roads along the Naran and Kaghan Valleys are full of traffic jams many people struck on the road it takes hours and hours to move forwards in the crowds which seems dangerous of the pandemic, visitors need to be very very cautious during the traveling about the pandemic which has not been over yet we need to be careful. Everyone needs to follow up on the SOPs and safety measures in order to avoid the attack of the Crazy Pandemic that destroyed the economy of the whole world for the last 8 months. The globe is suffering from it and none could be able to reach the reality of it and tell about it when we will free of it in this entire world.</p><p><b>https://amzn.to/3l3b8uQ</b></p><p><b>The Perception of the people on Re-opening of Tourism</b></p><p>Nowadays the Social Media in Pakistan is hit with the different news and perception of the people about the reopening of tourism in Pakistan. Most of the people who directly or indirectly connected with the tourism industry are favoring it and throwing positive news and some of the people who have not any concerns with the tourism industry are against this decision and put negative news. But the reality is not seen anywhere what is the result of this decision. The tourism industry no doubt plays a pivotal role in the economy in any country where all the people benefit from it directly or indirectly. To me, it benefits 90% of the population in Gilgit-Baltistan from the lower class to the upper class. Pakistan Association of Tour Operators (PATO) WhatsApp group is full of different perceptions and debates are lived 24/7, to make sure the positive impact in the society by this decision that will lead to a restart of the tourism industry this year and for especially next year, because the peak tourist season in Pakistan is almost over now and we need to pave the path for the next year. If it leaves a positive impact then we will be able to ensure our clients visit Pakistan now and next if it goes against then we will be back to 9/11 and COVID-19 the worst experiences of the industry.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCaqZHEzTVbdSBKrpCmW_Lm1gX59e9tW1AduIs05Y63t_8q97QFBIabLsswOrT8dDyUPt0sO6czHvYZuQJrZ6TcKDb68suwVcwHRMbI0JCkf8ASh8v0dOu-TIqMVA6_ZNCLn2WGaOBaP4/s2048/IMG_20160801_130821.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCaqZHEzTVbdSBKrpCmW_Lm1gX59e9tW1AduIs05Y63t_8q97QFBIabLsswOrT8dDyUPt0sO6czHvYZuQJrZ6TcKDb68suwVcwHRMbI0JCkf8ASh8v0dOu-TIqMVA6_ZNCLn2WGaOBaP4/s640/IMG_20160801_130821.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>For the positive impact, each individual weather we are service providers or visitors needs to make sure the safety measure following the SOPs and other safety measures set by the entire authorities context to context. Being responsible citizens of the country we all of should respect decisions of law enforcing institutions following their set rules and regulation in any factor especially the SOPs to avoid suffering from this pandemic and other such negative impacts on the society and the tourism industry.</p><p><b>Ground Realities after the opening Tourism in Pakistan</b></p><p>Soon after the reopening of the tourism thousands of domestic tourist fled towards mountainous North Pakistan, Kashmir, and parts of Khyber Pukhtun Khwa to beat the scorching heats of plains of Pakistan to enjoy the natural beauty, but unfortunately, the tourism was opened with specific and PROPER SOPs to be followed. We see thousands of people without any safety measures are moving in the touristic regions. The law enforcement authorities advise the visitors to follow the safety measures and try to make them safe. But still, the visitors' responses do not seem positive. For the last few days, we see many unethical actions towards the law enforcing institutions are individuals are pointed with negative comments in response to their respective duties. Hundreds of people on the road are gathering on traffic jams without masks, social distances, and other safety measures and voicing against the law-enforcing authorities which are completely unethical and against human behavior. Tourism flow of domestic visitors is on its top in these days, fortunately for last few days since the tourism reopened, we have not got any news of CORONA PANDEMIC positive cases happened in the visitors and the local communities where thousands of tourist and local interactions.</p><p>Until now we have not seen any negative impact of the reopening of tourism.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxt6cx6hGO7vYN9g5bqm8OAlY6-a1b1yerH-6i03LU_pIphWgqOVl9UG4GVcE4RQIhWkoQZDJyVYkxZb3wa1MWCQ1dqYOChht2D-c00ZUlPPev2ZXBEQ2lXL8_JlfZ_fZmJvwiN-vevO4/s728/Q7f9Qe_Coolmarketingsoftware-Download-free-software-banner-728.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="90" data-original-width="728" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxt6cx6hGO7vYN9g5bqm8OAlY6-a1b1yerH-6i03LU_pIphWgqOVl9UG4GVcE4RQIhWkoQZDJyVYkxZb3wa1MWCQ1dqYOChht2D-c00ZUlPPev2ZXBEQ2lXL8_JlfZ_fZmJvwiN-vevO4/s640/Q7f9Qe_Coolmarketingsoftware-Download-free-software-banner-728.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.quickregisterhosting.com/classifieds/index.php">http://www.quickregisterhosting.com/classifieds/index.php</a></p>Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-67295454100588970972020-08-05T09:16:00.000-07:002020-08-05T09:16:00.226-07:00THE COST OF CLOSING TOURISM IN PAKISTAN DURING COVID-19<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">ENCOURAGING NEWS FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY IN PAKISTAN ESPECIALLY FOR
GILGIT-BALTISTAN IN THE PANDEMIC CRISES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Seeing in
the Dawn News on 12<sup>th</sup> July 2020, about the tourism reopening and the
situation in the bustling touristic parts Gilgit-Baltistan without people, is
surprising during the pandemic which hit the tourism industry not only in
Pakistan but in the whole world is unbelievable. It is unfortunate for Pakistan
because it was declared the top tourism destination in the world for the year
2020 in the whole world. For Gilgit-Baltistan it is more unfortunate because it
has a very short season of tourism and 70% tourism in Pakistan is in Gilgit-Baltistan,
right at the beginning of tourist season the pandemic broke out. It forced to
cancel the people of their trips and some delayed wishing for possibilities of visiting
later on, but unfortunately, this almost going to be the end of the tourist season
still there are no possibilities for the tourist visit to their planned areas in
Pakistan. Most countries in the world have opened tourism properly with
clear guidance for the safety and security of travelers and locals. But
Pakistan has been one of the misfortune countries nothing has been done for the
reopening of tourism properly. Every week we get different notifications of
opening and then ban nothing understanding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBe0lfSUB3TSzSJmw5FuhFZ2SduD-9Z2pBwSvCd0qjFA5foy7EiyjaEYex2zyzAnGj3t9PJR5xMCwprYFTt4thR-tkQqQTIQSWfwzOZ-EI4SmmJ-Y-WJhbB2fnMv6YDNERxsO0JcDqsoE/s720/FB_IMG_1549337358867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBe0lfSUB3TSzSJmw5FuhFZ2SduD-9Z2pBwSvCd0qjFA5foy7EiyjaEYex2zyzAnGj3t9PJR5xMCwprYFTt4thR-tkQqQTIQSWfwzOZ-EI4SmmJ-Y-WJhbB2fnMv6YDNERxsO0JcDqsoE/s640/FB_IMG_1549337358867.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">How does the Dawn Report
On the Situation?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">As the country reels under a pandemic, tourism in GB has been
hit particularly hard. The prime minister announced the reopening of tourism,
hoping it will provide some relief. But was the solution too simplistic in its
haste?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">It’s rare to
see Karimabad so quiet this time of year. In a video posted by popular Instagram
account </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/incrediblehunza/?hl=en" target="_blank"><span style="color: #901f1f; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">@IncredibleHunza</span></a><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">, the cameraperson walks through the uncharacteristically still
streets of one of Hunza’s most visited neighborhoods. To see a popular tourist destination
without swathes of people during peak tourism season is the dream. But this is
no dream scenario.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Soon one
notices the closed shops. The guesthouses without the guests. And clothes
hanging idly with no customers at the usually bustling market.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Karimabad
looks like a ghost town.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The caption
on Instagram, video carries the hashtags #visitPakistan and #travelPakistan.
But as Covid-19 disrupts tourism around the world, one wonders when #travelling
will even be possible again.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">As I replay
the 32-second video over and over, I can’t help but remember my walks on these
very streets years ago. Sitting in my bedroom in Karachi, working on a piece
about Covid-19’s impact on tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), the sound of local
Hunzai music plays in my head. I am reminded of how one could hear music from
across the valley as if it were being played right in front of one — something
to do with the acoustics of the mountains.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">I am reminded
of tourists losing their breath climbing up the incline on the main streets.
And local grandmothers, with babies strapped to their backs with a sling
fashioned from a dupatta, doing the same climb almost effortlessly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Younger
people would converge at Cafe de Hunza, a place that guaranteed free ‘working’
internet, real coffee, and their signature walnut cake. And then you’d spot the
foreigners and among them ‘old’ mountaineers, who’ve been coming here for
years. These foreigners seemed more at home in GB than you and clearly knew
their way around this region like the back of their hand.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 200%; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">“After 9/11, we survived for 18 years. Those were difficult
times,” says mountaineer Nazir Sabir. At that time, most of the tourists GB
catered to were foreign and only a handful were domestic ones. After 9/11 they
stopped coming. Until recently.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">As my experience, we had
not such crises during the period of 9/11 somehow adventure tourism was running
during that time where most people the lower classes in the part to
adventure tourism would get jobs as porters, cooks, and guides. This pandemic brought
100% unemployment to the country was in the first two months were too hard
for the lower class people there were restrictions on daily laboring and
compete for lockdowns in the country that led to crucial situations. The shops
were closed; transports were off nothing open during the days.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGSycyuJRX8zUdxmqY3bQXV6uVrlJ57mmKH975B5r7jXBT2_Zrj1A7CfVLG_OwpK6Kn0hD_nbpE6KRGIMJXC-AufYfPZYXQeN6SKl1djodND2eCnxqft_i1fm9zSazGmDqhzCGlxc-utM/s2048/Attar+Pass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGSycyuJRX8zUdxmqY3bQXV6uVrlJ57mmKH975B5r7jXBT2_Zrj1A7CfVLG_OwpK6Kn0hD_nbpE6KRGIMJXC-AufYfPZYXQeN6SKl1djodND2eCnxqft_i1fm9zSazGmDqhzCGlxc-utM/s640/Attar+Pass.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The first Notification for Reopening Tourism was in
the Early June (As D</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>awn Stated</b>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">In early June</span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">, </span><a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1560666"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Prime Minister Imran
Khan announced the reopening of the tourism industry</span></a><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">. He pointed
out that this was the peak season for tourism and added that many livelihoods
are entirely dependent on travel. A continued lockdown would only contribute to
these individuals’ financial woes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">He wasn’t
wrong. The tourism industry, much like practically every other industry, has
been hit hard by the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. But, ironically,
soon after the prime minister presented the reopening of tourism as a solution,
the government’s own Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) announced
the closure of all its motels in the northern areas. Employees of PTDC were
also let go.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">“Due to
continuous and irreparable financial losses [and] having no other resources
[during] the current Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government, and PTDC Board
of Directors unanimously resolved to close down the operations of the company,”
the PTDC’s notification said.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">It was encouraging at the
moment but it started delayed gradually week after week now we are moving towards
mid-August still we are waiting for the day properly open the tourism. Most of
the tour agencies in Pakistan are dependent on international customers, but this
not possible now some of the domestic travelers wish to move towards
Gilgit-Baltistan, but they are not allowed and make a stop on the entry points
along the way. This makes disappointments in the people of Gilgit-Baltistan
especially for tourism supply chains and stakeholders. The tour operators,
Transporters and hoteliers from Gilgit-Baltistan condemn it but there is none
to hear it. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">As most
tourism-dependent nations are reconsidering their dependence on foreign
tourists, Pakistan finds itself in a unique position. Over 71 percent of all
tourism here is domestic. While domestic tourism has been rising slowly since 2010,
in the past four to five years, there has been an unprecedented boom. This is
in part due to the fact that it’s very difficult for most Pakistanis to travel
abroad — even for those who can afford it, visa application processes can be
very discouraging.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">About the analysis of Dawn about the tourism support
to Locals is as follow<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Travel pages
on social media have also helped the trend. </span><a href="https://web.facebook.com/groups/thekarakoramclub/?_rdc=1&_rdr" target="_blank"><span style="color: #901f1f; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The Karakoram Club (TKC)</span></a><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">, has over 332,000 members who share photos and anecdotes from
their travels. Platforms such as </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/travelbeautifulpakistan/?hl=en" target="_blank"><span style="color: #901f1f; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">@TravelBeautifulPakistan</span></a><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> (TBP)
and </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/incrediblehunza/?hl=en" target="_blank"><span style="color: #901f1f; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">@IncredibleHunza</span></a><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> have 211,000 and 173,000 followers on Instagram
respectively. All they do is post photos of stunning vistas around the country
— especially GB and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — whetting the appetite of a
whole new generation of connected and moneyed aspiring adventurers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stuck at home
for months in lockdown, many are now looking at those photos, planning their
dream vacations. It’s only a matter of time before they start making their way
to the north, especially come holiday season.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">In fact, some
already have, despite the lockdowns. “We drove all the way from Karachi to
Nathiagali during Eidul Fitr break,” says Moin Ijaz, a Karachi-based businessman. “Lockdowns were lifted and we decided to take advantage of that,” he says.
“How long can you stay cooped up in one place? We were careful — six people in
two cars. We rented a house because every other guesthouse was completely
booked that weekend. People need to get out.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">With a fancy
newly-paved highway cutting the journey from Karachi to Islamabad from 25 hours
to 16 hours, and having made that trip already, he’s now confident about going
further. His group is aiming for the northern areas next if restrictions are
lifted. And he is not the only one.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Tourism has
proven to be very resilient in previous crises and has often shown a very fast
recovery. According to data by the United Nations World Travel Organisation
(UNWTO), when it came to previous global crises, tourism bounced back by 4
percent in the sixth month after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World
Trade Centre in New York, by 2 percent in the fifth month after the SARS the outbreak in 2003 and by 4 percent in the tenth month after the global economic
crisis of 2009. The UNWTO expects global tourism to increase by the end of this
year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Last year, 2
million domestic tourists visited GB, but there’s a chance that, with lockdowns
lifting and continuing heavy restrictions on international travel for
Pakistanis, this number could increase dramatically.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQr13icjhdFLSD1vCMYyB-zxsJrpMupRqmn8A9yixjt3ifLAQOqGJ3RAQXqkVFFg1Lhd4lshTFywcXNlkz6x8QfXtsca3L0HYC5JFc7Q1C45x6auE1Jbv_PuBaY0Ibm4lCt_QLYtmehs/s720/FB_IMG_1556250783827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQr13icjhdFLSD1vCMYyB-zxsJrpMupRqmn8A9yixjt3ifLAQOqGJ3RAQXqkVFFg1Lhd4lshTFywcXNlkz6x8QfXtsca3L0HYC5JFc7Q1C45x6auE1Jbv_PuBaY0Ibm4lCt_QLYtmehs/s640/FB_IMG_1556250783827.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">While some
may think of this as good news, local operators such as Sabir and Ali also fear
an uncontrolled boom. They believe that it will contribute to the degradation
of popular sites in GB.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">So, if we
look </span><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="300" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFOTNB3eRbNmTn8BRUj0PCFDsHYIhtnSCcLhT7-fuQuhyphenhyphenk4fqN4awX3WyvzLYJNNMBf7MCy8nwSzHi1pZGEXR9sXykAUHQN3GI5DeGqomjT6RFj3ZC95ipoxYloSvUre17F15fR9mIZF8/w320-h267/MN2ExG_classifiedsubmissions-350-banner.gif" style="background-color: transparent;" width="320" /><span style="color: #252525; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">into this survey we had g</span><span style="color: #252525; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">reat losse</span><span style="color: #252525; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">s in the economy this year and it will
take years and years to recover </span><span style="color: #252525; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">again.
As years took to restart of international tourism since the 9/11 tragedy in the
United States, Pakistan impacted more than the loss in the world trade Center because
of it. Misconception spread all over the world about Pakistan. All western
countries restricted their citizens to visit Pakistan. The coronavirus
pandemic led to worst conditions than 9/11.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Our government needs to take positive steps looking to the situation like the other
parts of the world. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><br />Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-84746663053120940492020-07-31T10:10:00.002-07:002020-07-31T10:10:59.006-07:00COVID-19(The fear of human in crises)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8a3mJM38CK_jWzBjzxkEjFv8I656wohvsOJ7zU7DHc7rcqPhUHz8hcp8q6gtAALS_NsvQN7iMmtkmRKnKKkgzU-UXkYGSomFQo5tcS6HO9uzAM0ZFTY0WkCkMKRvTqyvcLZSP2W2GFn8/s600/coronavirus-china-novel-2019ncov-people-600w-1629512083.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8a3mJM38CK_jWzBjzxkEjFv8I656wohvsOJ7zU7DHc7rcqPhUHz8hcp8q6gtAALS_NsvQN7iMmtkmRKnKKkgzU-UXkYGSomFQo5tcS6HO9uzAM0ZFTY0WkCkMKRvTqyvcLZSP2W2GFn8/s0/coronavirus-china-novel-2019ncov-people-600w-1629512083.webp" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Today I am thinking to express my views on the global crises
in the world because of the crazy pandemic break out especially the tourism
sector went into the worst position because of restrictions all over the world.
I went through a post few days ago by Mr. Mike Atkinson on the above mentioned
title mentioning about the impact of the global out break we hoped would never
happen. It was encouraging that he had mentioned about our disappointments on
such things happen in the life but we have face challenges in the life. As we
believe that every human born on the planet earth comes with purpose of life
and attending examinations in life.</span></div><div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I am being
part of tourism industry see a great disappointments in those who related this
industry directly or indirectly. To encourage my colleagues I would like to
write this post for their kind information to be courageous and do not afraid
of this situation we are not hopeless one day we will be again back to our
position and enjoy the life, ‘’ there is always a bright morning after a dark
night’’.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mike Atkinson is the head of life
sciences for </span><a href="https://myrtlegroup.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Myrtle
Consulting Group</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, a firm that drives
operational transformation within global manufacturing, processing, and
distribution organizations enlightens his views about such situations very
interestingly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It was
encouraging, providing hope, reassurance and guidance for all of us. Among life
science companies, continuity of supply is paramount, so it is like our
organization planned for some level of crises it is guide for us to be
preparing for the future. Most of never think about such up and downs in the
life if have enough for our needs we play with it and never look down our heads
always go up. Sometimes in such a circumstances we get below all, so this kind
of events teach human to be human and look at each and we need adjust with life
changing circumstances always the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It recalls
each year we would ‘’dust off’’ disaster recovery plan and take part in
exercises simulating crises.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is like
the saying “Plan, but when the battle starts, know that plans must change.’’
How quickly you adapt to change is one of the key factors successfully getting
through this situation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If we have not
already, recommend documenting as much as possible, ourselves<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and our organization a great service by
capturing and recording things that are happening in real time. Pour brains and
memories can only recall so much, and the further we move away from an event,
the harder is recollect what actually occurred. We all know the “postmortem”
are coming, and we will need that documentation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Data is changing fast,
so, Should You?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mike
Atkinson writes, the world, our country, and the areas where we live and
operate are changing rapidly. In such situations, we do not need to afraid of
the change. Change is inevitable, and it may happen frequently. As leaders, we
like to make decisions and stick with it. However, in crises situations, a
great leader wouldn’t be afraid of to change as frequently as the data
suggests. To do this we need steady access to data that we can review it often
and reach quickly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If we have
not already, I encourage to create a data and information team. It’s too late.
We can create a small core team and task it with mapping out and ensuring that
we have clear understanding of the data and information that are more important
for us, our team and our services or products and supply chain organizations
and also stay focus on critical data sets. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lastly,
don’t wait for until the perfect data and information it is not going to be.
The key point here is that we are able to react quickly to what is in front of
us, but also take care not to be blind to what is coming. Continually scan the
horizon of what could come and think about the information as well. While, that
might seem like a tall task, thinking about what lies ahead will help clearing
in our mind by getting out of the weeds and back into a strategic mindset.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Your
People Need You Now More Than Ever<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As an
operations or supply chain executive, there are many people in the organization
that depends on the leadership, guidance, and communication. Our team needs our
leadership now more than ever. In this pandemic the leadership could play
pivotal role to encourage the whole team.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Consider the following
words of Encouragement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lead from the front- be strong
positive, transparent and honest. People need to know you are sincere.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Communicate often---- Get information
as quickly as possible and don’t hold back. Your people are waiting for your
information as soon as possible<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Don’t wait for all the answers- share
what you know and be forthright in stating that it is not everything, but that
more information will follow. People will appreciate that you are at least
keeping them in touch and let them know about the current time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Recognize that people are nervous and
anxious-----this gives the team assurance that you are going to help them get
through this. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Believe in yourself-----have faith
and courage to know that you are doing the right things. Recognize that
everything is going to going according to plan, and there will be mistakes, but
don’t let those discourage you and get in the in the way of moving forward.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Your Customers Need You
Too<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As tour operators the services we are providing are either
sustaining someone’s life or making it better. As such our services are needed
in the market and our customers are depending on to keep in touch in order to
update about the situation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We probably won’t get all the kudos we
deserve, but if we stick to our company’s purpose and vision, we’ll get the
satisfaction we need because through all the adversity, challenges and hurdles,
we and our team delivered on products that save or improve the lives of people.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In the end, your customers were able to
count on your team and they, along with their families and friends, will thank
you. If that doesn’t make it worthwhile, I don’t know what does.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguOEjRV6uobxr3oX2pZTPFUnznVwkKIGyRdAdwj3NJVZuNq9yCuU_V5rTaAubaX79cRvhKrrIK4bgfzIgDCWNb9cJ9Wn3QeWQ7QQmERIp-uH4KOwLZEml6gHTHcevbPNYb6ogG7uVfM1I/s2048/IMG_20180707_093845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguOEjRV6uobxr3oX2pZTPFUnznVwkKIGyRdAdwj3NJVZuNq9yCuU_V5rTaAubaX79cRvhKrrIK4bgfzIgDCWNb9cJ9Wn3QeWQ7QQmERIp-uH4KOwLZEml6gHTHcevbPNYb6ogG7uVfM1I/s640/IMG_20180707_093845.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There Is Hope, There Is A Tomorrow<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">At the time of my writing this, no one
can accurately predict when the pandemic will peak, how severe it will get, or
when life will start to resume some form of normalcy. But everyone agrees on
one thing — it will end. We will get through this, and we’ll be stronger as a
result.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When this
goes over our organizations will likely conduct reflection. That review will
look back at how we, our team, the organization, process and systems, and
everything in between, responded during the crises. At that time, we will need
to recount what went well and what didn’t, what we would have done differently,
and anything else that would be of value to better prepare for future
disasters. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I mentioned earlier that if we wait
until “the dust settles” or to “catch our breath” to capture our thoughts, we
won’t remember everything the way we would if we captured it in the moment.
Understandably, things are happening right now at the speed of light and
finding time in the day is a challenge. However, we would do ourselves and our
organization a great service by taking a few moments out of the day or even
every other day to reflect. Capture your thoughts while they are fresh and top
of mind … they don’t have to be perfect.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In summary, thank you for all you’re
doing. We are not alone. People everywhere are banding together and ready to
help, so do not be afraid to ask for it. Stay positive and know that everyone
is working together to get through this.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <a href="https://www.coolmarketingsoftware.com/g.o/Amin"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><img border="0" src="https://www.coolmarketingsoftware.com/affiliatetools/images/banners/Free_Marketing_Software_2_468.png"></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><a href="https://www.coolmarketingsoftware.com/affiliatetools/">https://www.coolmarketingsoftware.com/affiliatetools/</a></p><br /></div>Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-73114884716616122812020-07-28T00:53:00.003-07:002020-07-28T05:12:06.246-07:00COVID-19 (The journey of tourism industry from 9/11 to COVID-19 in Pakistan)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQWzi9vpDGLdwCYkTjr8SWbGsqwUIJKoYPzysHB7J6QJ8EH_xmWrRfdk9QLF-oolpJXSBUul7lnUut6dSFRRHB9EstM0NjyeORGkUNRCZTO03JWFyNmqJ-T6ucovprBNAn5TzCl_tYNY/s143/download+%25284%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="137" data-original-width="143" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQWzi9vpDGLdwCYkTjr8SWbGsqwUIJKoYPzysHB7J6QJ8EH_xmWrRfdk9QLF-oolpJXSBUul7lnUut6dSFRRHB9EstM0NjyeORGkUNRCZTO03JWFyNmqJ-T6ucovprBNAn5TzCl_tYNY/w400-h383/download+%25284%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>
It is astonishing to this world the journey of tourism industry, why did I choose this topic to write on? You will be surprised to see this strange topic because some people are not related to this industry and even they don’t know tourism is an industry and its impact on the people and economy of a country. The ones who know about it and its impact during the years once the 9/11 happened the attacked on World Trade State in the United States of America on 11th of September 2001. The planes were hit in the world largest centre thousands of people died of it and billions cost of the materials destroyed because of the attack. It was one of the enormous lose for the United State of America. The news spread all over the world like fire in seconds many people in the world surprised on the strange event that was unbelievable and unexpected.
Impact of the 9/11 on Tourism
The terrorists attacks of September 11, 2001 in the United States of America exposed the vulnerabilities of the tourism industry to changes in perception as to travel safety and security. Terrorism and threads to national security are documented to have impact on tourism demand. Tourism activities are multi pronged with mostly positive impact on any economy. The study attempts to investigate impacts of terrorists’ incidents in Pakistan. The proposed approach is stated OLS and Autoregressive distributed lag Modem Model from 1985 to 2008 taken at different points in time in relation to terrorists’ attacks. Result shows that the attacks caused a shock to tourists’ utility, and change the image profile of destinations. Moreover, it was found that destination experienced a strongly negative impact on their image and attractiveness.
The impacts of terrorism on states on economy may enormous, leading to unemployment, homelessness, deflation, crime, and other economic social ills. According to Adam Blake and M. Thea Sinclair, two who have studied the impact of September 2001 Al-Qaeda strikes on the US tourism industry, ”The contribution of tourism and travel both industrialized in developing countries is now so great that any down turns in the level of activity in the industry cause of concern. The repercussions extend beyond activities directly associated with tourism notably airlines, hotels and catering, to sectors that supply intermediate or final goods that purchased by firms and employees in the industry, so that all sectors of the economy are affected to a greater or lesser extent,”. This comes to play an increasingly important role in many developing countries. In the late 1960s, and 1970s, tourism was often promoted as way to reduce persistent balance of payments deficit as a major source of foreign exchange. In the late 1980s, and throughout the 1990s, tourism was recognized for its direct and indirect impact on government revenue, national income and employment. In addition, tourism is recognized as means to diversify the economy and reduce reliance on traditional agriculture and industry. In a general tourism is one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the developed world and can be characterized as having multinational effects. Tourism is an industry where both demand supply can be sensitive to economy of the country.
TERRORISM AND TOURISM IN PAKISTAN
Pakistan became in the top list of welcoming war against the terrorism after 9/11 terror incident in the United States of America. Terrorist employ the extra normal violence or its threatened use to gain the political objective through intimidation or fear. The political turmoil, judiciary problem, high inflation, food and energy crisis created the uncertainty situation in the country. On the other hand Pakistan faced the terror and militants problems from 2001 in the borders linked with tribal areas. The military presence was growing by day and acute thread to security and had already altered the very face of our country and society. Harvey fighting in the area has also created damages to agriculture, to homes and to the environment. Worse still, the loss of tourism means source of livelihood have been badly hit. Throughout in the tourist areas special in Swat region, people can be found who have lost their jobs, incomes, and who curse the militant armies that have cursed havoc across their once tranquil valley. According to an official estimate that it may be years before tourism in the Swat valley can be revived. Tourism has been completely destroyed by the terrorist attacks and military operation against the militants, because tourist is very sensitive to the law and order situation of the destination and cannot take any risk about security measures. Later on the assassination of Banazir Bhutto on 27th December 2007, which led to another negative impact not only on tourism while on the whole economy of the country. The escalation of terrorism over the last five years may have had a significant impact of terrorism on the tourism trade in the country plagued with the terrorist incidents. There is much speculation on the economic of terrorism on tourist trade and other tourism related industries in the country, thereby imposing cost and pressure on the government through loss of foreign exchange earnings, employment and reduction of activities in the tourist areas.<div><br /></div><div>
<b>TOUERISM ACTIVITIES FROM 2001-2020 </b><div><b><br /></b><div>Soon after this happened the eyes of the United States got on the Muslim countries blaming this was done by any of the Muslim countries in the world Afghanistan was the top in the countries and United States sent his huge troops military and attacks on Afghanistan because of the Taliban Net work in the country which was a net work against the non-Muslims countries and their culture. Secondly, our country Pakistan was also in the list of those countries Talibanization is actively working against the non-Muslim country especially UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Pakistan came into the list as a close neighbor Muslim country to Afghanistan. United States of America and all the non-Muslim countries in the world became against Pakistan and closed and restricted their citizen to visit Pakistan and the neighboring countries that impacted the tourism in Pakistan for years and many people still afraid to visit Pakistan. The western media put misperceptions news against Pakistan and the presence of Taliban in different part of Pakistan who are active against the foreign visitors and people in the country. It did not only impact on Pakistan but also other large Muslim countries in the world. Pakistan was on the top list because being close through geographical bordering with Afghanistan. Osama Bin-e-Ladeen of Afghanistan vanished from Afghanistan and was suspected to be in Pakistan and the US searched for him for years. The tourism industry in Pakistan impacted very badly and many of the tourism related people skip the tourism industry and adopted other professions because of the restriction on tourism industry. After decade tourism started to be recovered and every the number of visitors to Pakistan increased yearly but everyone with fear. Once we received a group the first surprise for them was the answer to their question is it safe to go here? Yes no problem. By end of the trip they used to declare Pakistan one of the safest countries in the world and friendly people. All these positive comments of the visitors make tourism flow in Pakistan and the year 2020 was declared the top tourist destination for tourism in the world. Thousands of foreign tourists had booked their tour trips in Pakistan for this summer but unfortunately, the breaking out of the crazy pandemic of Corona Virus band on all to go out of their homes that led to cancel the trips all over the world.
There is the worst impact on tourism industry all over the world. It was misfortunate for Pakistan because there is seasonal tourism unlike the other parts of the world. Right the beginning of tourist season the pandemic broke out in Pakistan and spread speedily in the country but not this single country in the whole world got into the same situation.
Being part of tourism industry I have been through different experiences of life the first 10 years after 9/11 we passed through hard times of the life then tourism recovered after long time but suddenly an incident happened with climbers at Nanga Parbat base camp killing 11 people by attacking unknown attackers again tourism industry of Pakistan especially, Gilgit-Baltistan suffered of it for next 7-8 years. Many of the people connected to tourism skip tourism and joined other activities disappointing by the tourism in these years. With efforts of tour operators in Pakistan and concerned authorities and the special interest of the Prime Minister Imran Khan with some great policies highlighted the tourism sector of Pakistan in the world. The online visa systems, visa on arrival made it easier for people to visit Pakistan. For last two years the number of tourism was increasing gradually encouraging the tourism industry and tourism related businesses.
The corona virus impact is unlike the other years led to collapse the world economy not only the tourism Pakistan but also the whole world.
</div></div></div>Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-55937760717950635842020-07-24T09:37:00.000-07:002020-07-24T09:37:25.916-07:00Adventure story of the First Pakistani on Mount Everest<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Nazir Sabir the
Proud Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi038QGhK4N0xN15wilUyQROACDsVrx0ZQV1ldjuoTmZvkGthsMLcTKQ4Z5J5AQ1wbEJv-y-D_1qiAFvF2YEwD_m1XBsmsTacyjLUGjPZrBETphhE5XQba7AIoqjuSt6wWpTECrexsFl68/s714/facebook_1595552625280_6692232758425865394.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi038QGhK4N0xN15wilUyQROACDsVrx0ZQV1ldjuoTmZvkGthsMLcTKQ4Z5J5AQ1wbEJv-y-D_1qiAFvF2YEwD_m1XBsmsTacyjLUGjPZrBETphhE5XQba7AIoqjuSt6wWpTECrexsFl68/d/facebook_1595552625280_6692232758425865394.jpg" /></a></b></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The
story of proud of Pakistan is an amazing and heart touching I have little
information about it and want highlight them as much I know in the future will
provide all the exciting stories of the adventurous climbers of
Gilgit-Baltistan who hoisted the flag of Pakistan on the different high
mountains in the world putting their lives into the high risk that are
admirable and write the names of the heroes in Golden words in mountaineering history
of Pakistan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The
inspiring stories of our heroes will lead the new generation of the country to
attract towards this interesting sport to adopt and enjoy the adventurous
experience in life. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Sabir began his Himalayan climbing
career with a Japanese expedition to the 7284m <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passu_Peak" title="Passu Peak"><span style="color: black;">Passu Peak</span></a> in Hunza in 1974. In 1975 he was part of a
German Expedition as a trainee that attempted <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanga_Parbat" title="Nanga Parbat"><span style="color: black;">Nanga Parbat</span></a> (8125m) and only went to 6700m up the south
west ridge. On 17 July 1976 he made the first ascent of 6660m virgin Paiyu
followed by Colonel Manzoor Hussain and Major Bashir with the first Pakistani
expedition organised by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alpine_gelato_in_1276_of_Pakistan&action=edit&redlink=1" title="Alpine gelato in 1276 of Pakistan (page does not exist)"><span style="color: black;">Alpine gelato in 1276 of Pakistan</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">In 1977 Sabir joined the largest Japan/Pakistan joint
expedition to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K2" title="K2"><span style="color: black;">K2</span></a>, attempting the traditional South East Abruzzi Ridge. It
was a huge expedition, using bottled <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxygen" title="Oxygen"><span style="color: black;">oxygen</span></a>; this team had an army of 1500 porters and 52 members.
However Sabir's first assault team including four Japanese had to turn back due
to snow storms from 8280m. Another attempt with the same team had to be
abandoned again from 8150m when they had to come down searching for two missing
colleagues who were found alive below Camp 4 the next day. However they put
seven members of the team on the summit making the second ascent of K3. Till then
only two mountaineers of the 1954 successful Italian expedition had stepped on
the K2 Summit.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Sabir was invited to climb K2 in 1981 by his friends by
the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waseda_University" title="Waseda University"><span style="color: black;">Waseda University</span></a> Expedition
attempting the West and South West ridges rather than the usual Abruzzi
ridge. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_of_Abruzzi" title="Duke of Abruzzi"><span style="color: black;">The Duke of Abruzzi</span></a> had,
in 1909, surveyed K2 from all its sides. He felt that K2 could only be assailed
from the South East Ridge, which was to be named Abruzzi Ridge. In 1978 the
famous British climber <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Bonington" title="Chris Bonington"><span style="color: black;">Chris Bonington</span></a> made his first attempt on this new route
up the West Ridge. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Estcourt" title="Nick Estcourt"><span style="color: black;">Nick Estcourt</span></a>, a member of this team, was
swept to his death by a slab avalanche on the way to Camp 2 while <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Scott" title="Doug Scott"><span style="color: black;">Doug Scott</span></a> barely survived. It involves a difficult grade
on a mixed ground of snow and rock at higher elevations. Scott, who was a
member of the 1978 expedition, led another team strong teams of five top
British climbers but they gave up at 7300m due to bad weather.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Sabir, followed by Eiho Otani, reached the summit of K2
on 7 August 1981. Sabir and his team from the Waseda University created history
by successfully climbing K2's West/South West Ridge for the first time. A
documentary film of the climb, <i>50 Day Struggle</i> was shown all
over Japan, made Sabir a household name there.<sup id="cite_ref-6" style="unicode-bidi: isolate;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazir_Sabir#cite_note-6"><span style="color: black;">[6]</span></a></sup><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">In 1982, Sabir along with Sher Khan and the famous
Italian mountaineer <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reinhold_Messner" title="Reinhold Messner"><span style="color: black;">Reinhold Messner</span></a> climbed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasherbrum_II" title="Gasherbrum II"><span style="color: black;">Gasherbrum II</span></a> 8035m and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broad_Peak" title="Broad Peak"><span style="color: black;">Broad Peak</span></a> 8047m. Both Gasherbrum II and Broad Peak were
done in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_style" title="Alpine style"><span style="color: black;">alpine style</span></a> in a period of just one
week, the fastest ascent of two 8000m peaks at the time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Here is the brief story of our Hidden
Peak (8068m) Expedition 1992:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">An
interesting story of the proud of Pakistan the Gilgit-Baltistan the man “pride
of Performance” Mr. Nazir Sabir the first Pakistani on Mount Everest the
highest mountain in the World to celebrate the Golden Jubilee Celebration of
Pakistan in 1997. He along with his other Pakistani renowned climbers struggled
to reach the top the world to hoist the flag of Pakistan during its Golden
Jubilee year make the record of being the first Pakistani, but by that year he
returned with unsuccessful, but later in 2000 he made it successfully. We are
always proud of his contribution towards promotion of Pakistan being of the “son
of soil’’ of Pakistan Gilgit-Baltistan (Hunza). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nazir Sabire does not only made this record
being first Pakistani on Mount Everest but also made K-2 the second highest and
most challenging mountain of the world on new route with another record. He
climbed all the five 8000s in Pakistan and many other challenging mountains in
the country will see here below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">I
am taking a breath on Gondogoro La on our way back after climbing Hidden Peak
1992 in a for more dramatic circumstances and in a different fashion. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">After
failure of the second serious attempt where we were forced to abandon the
summit by merely 120m below the summit due to blasting storms nearly lifting us
off the face my Japanese colleagues called off the expedition. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
weather turned superb as we were descending to base camp and as l reached base
camp I hot the news our return porters would take six days to reach us and that
created an urge to go for another attempt instead of sitting at BC n consume
dall n chappatis. I proposed it to my longtime friend and team leader (with
whom I had planned this expedition while on a visit in Japan) but he not only
refused to go up with me for another attempt but also opposed my plan to go it
alone. Luckily l was also acting as the official liaison officer of the team
and as per rules l was independent to make my decision but was obliged to give
in writing informing the team leader of solo climbing plan the next morning. He
came to my tent three times to convince me to abandon the plan but l had made
my mind thus was adamant to going alone. Late in evening we had long
discussions in the community tent till late and our BC manager Asghar and the
entire crew tried their best to persuade me to give up my plan but when they
saw my sheer determination they convenienced me to take along a local crew. I
agreed and asked for a volunteer and Ibrahim from Hunza took no time to wish to
go up together. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJtsb7gRfsMA_U4oZT3GamzO_U0QppPiYrlWxLl3I696WVb_xuGrkY0PehkI_GO97tLbj0pUlyTr_fV_3o1kW5CIoroPnfz8gFk3_gq_ax9FcNMYPt5WgX1pe9X3X4Xb7ccgEc8V3tn6g/s720/FB_IMG_1550790866820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJtsb7gRfsMA_U4oZT3GamzO_U0QppPiYrlWxLl3I696WVb_xuGrkY0PehkI_GO97tLbj0pUlyTr_fV_3o1kW5CIoroPnfz8gFk3_gq_ax9FcNMYPt5WgX1pe9X3X4Xb7ccgEc8V3tn6g/d/FB_IMG_1550790866820.jpg" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Before
I'd leave for the attempt at the dinner our senior crew Rajab Shah and Mehrban
came up with a proposal and insisted to go up with me saying that they were
seniors and deserved to be given the chance. This was discussed and Ibrahim
agreed to this new proposal and three of us left early the next morning. After
nine hours of continuous climbing up this very long Wedt Ridge we got to our
camp 3 sight at 7450m. We spent the night and my usual summit fever didn't let
me sleep all night and we left the tent after some breakfast. The spell of the
superb weather continued on this second day also and after 7 hours we were on
the summit. We radioed to base camp and funny enough first the Japanese
colleagues refused to talk but then the leader came on the radio and he was
emotional speaking from BC obviously there were mixed feelings as one could
see. We had some of the amazing moments up there with tentalizing views of
Siacahen in the east to K2 in the west and perhaps this is the summit from
where you could see the major mountains of Baltito region. After 'Hilali
percham' ceremony and dozens of pictures we left the summit reaching the tents
for a night's sleep and on the third day we descended back to BC making one of
the fastest ascent of Gasherbrum1 more known as Hidden Peak to be received by
our Pakistani colleagues with huge hugs and warmth while only few Japanese
colleagues came to meet us and several of them even stopped communicating
since. The best part of the celebration was the much awaited warm Pakistani
lunch.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">While
l was ready for this attempt at first the team even refused to hand me the
radio for communication but before leaving that morning I was able to get
one. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">This
was perhaps the first ever expedition when the Liaison officer and two crew
members climbed a summit on a foreign expedition while the visitors had decided
not to go for a third attempt........<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><br />Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-59699722990672126282020-07-24T02:06:00.001-07:002020-07-24T02:06:58.701-07:00Tourism Restarts soon after COVID-19 Pandemichttps://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J9ZE8pnLWYY/XxqjYHKf_XI/AAAAAAAABjw/qNEeD-Dhq00UZm7WonCwwHh9VcwPPGDTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s720/FB_IMG_1550790851539.jpg<div><b>Tourism and COVID-19</b></div>Every knows that tourism industry was completely got silent with the breakdown of Corona Virus in the whole world. All the stake holders and employees in the tourism industry loss their jobs because of the pandemic, many of the tourism related people have to skip the tourism industry and adopted other jobs and businesses. especially those countries badly impacted with 80% of the economy depends on tourism industry such as Nepal. It was miss fortunate for those countries of breaking out of this crazy pandemic by the very season of the tourism flow and continue still almost the season is over.<div> Pakistan is in the list of those countries where tourism pays pivotal role in the economy especially for the lower people. This pandemic impacted tour operators, the hoteliers, transporters guides, cooks, porters and other business related people which led to unemployment thousands of the lower class people in the parts of the country where people this job in the only short season. In beginning of this pandemic everyone has an expectation from the government of Pakistan that will support the people in the hard time of the life but nothing has been done for the tourism sector until now. Pakistan Association of Tourism struggled in different ways to support for those who have been suffered by this pandemic but nothing worked off. In the very beginning it was hoped that the government will help the tourism related people as the Prime Minster of Pakistan has special interest in the promotion of tourism in the country that in his first priority from the very start of his government in the country.</div><div> It was his great policy making the visa processes easier for the foreign visitors to Pakistan especially the online visa system. Thousands of people visited our country with this easy visa granting who applied from their homes and got the visa in less than week time.</div><div>This year making Pakistan the top tourism destination world was another encouraging moment for the tourism related stake holders, but the corona virus made it all vain. Thousands people had booked tour packages with tour operators in Pakistan but the pandemic made all to cancel the trips and which was bad luck for this industry at all.</div><div><b>Reopening Of Tourism</b></div><div> Tourism season is almost going to be end in Pakistan unlike the other countries which have the tourism all over the year time but we have very short season. This good news roaming around that the tourism has been restarted and we see some domestic tourist in Gilgit-Baltistan but not the foreign tourist could be seen yet and know that most of the countries in the do not allow people for tourism activities until the completely mitigation of corona virus which is discouraging for the tourism industry in the world. </div><div><b>Gilgit-Baltistan the hub of tourism in Pakistan</b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXff3dA2un-kr9wVPEFNXsZgbekvhtaqPs7HlxdBzhDYZslvolus9wTfeoyhtb-sNMAsPJKhqGiFQKNIeq_eYCRzukprHqQin_qy40WTXNzoCLWWnUzh-Zry_ZoKyhQR6ZW6emzQSjHxc/d/FB_IMG_1546149061973.jpg" /></div><b><br /></b></div><div>Gilgit-Baltistan formerly it was known as Northern Areas Pakistan is the hub of tourism because of its great potential and tourist attraction, especially the mountains of Karakorum, Hindukush and Himalaya are the great attraction for the adventure lovers thousands of people used to visit North Pakistan to enjoy the natural beauty and for adventure activities climbing on the high mountains, trekking into the beautiful valleys crossing passes to kill the thirst of their nature. The north Pakistan has bestowed by the God of beautiful landscape, such as high snow covering mountains, giant glaciers, lush green meadows, roaring rivers, crystal clear stream, blue sky lakes, high challenging passes, waterfalls,thick forests, animals above all the unbelievable hospitality of the people has no parallel anywhere else.</div><div><b>Gilgit-Baltistan is open for all kind of Tourism </b> </div><div>Gilgit-Baltistan is now open for all kind of tourism now after long break. All the tourism activities are reactive to start work, businesses and happy to invite all interested visitors to visit us and enjoy their holidays as earlier. The spring season went without any activities the summer season is in the middle and Autumn and Winter tourism bookings on their way to invite people who wish to see North Pakistan the colorful yellow autumn and white dressed winter with different beauties.</div><div><b>Divisions of North Pakistan</b></div><div>Gilgit-Baltistan (North Pakistan) has distinctive division of landscape, culture, traditions, people and their languages. Once you travel to the North east you will enjoy the high mountains of Karakorum with giant glaciers and high passes that is always recommended for those who love adventure tourism and have long time of holidays more than two weeks of time period is needed visit this part of Pakistan. These lovely tour packages and services are provided for K-2 8611 m the second highest mountain in the world in first in in Pakistan. You need three weeks of holidays with trekking experiences of above 5500 m. On this trek you will be able to see the K-2 and its siblings Broad Peak (8051 m) Gashbrum-1(8068 m) and Gashabrum-II (8035 m) the four 8000s, one hundred 7000 and numerous above 6000 during trek of Baltoro Glacier along with its tributaries of long glaciers out of Poalr Region. The people Skardu will be accompanied you as your crew members making your journey enjoyable with their traditional songs and dances even above 5000 meters you never imagine such activities.</div><div><b>Southern North Pakistan </b></div><div>The Nanga Parbat 8125 m the second highest in Pakistan and 9th in the world is located here which called the killer Mountain because many people lost their lives attempting this giant mountain of Himalaya in Pakistan. Reaching its Base camps in different ways are amazing life time experience along with beautiful landscapes, valleys, spectacular views along the way lush green grassy campsites in the thick forests add to the joy of your holidays. The people who will be accompanied you are always there to helpful and make your days joyful. You can view Nanga Parbat and other mountains in the surrounding while you travelling to Gilgit-Baltistan on the 8th wonder of the world the Karakorum Highway( which one of the sign of China and Pakistan friendship) either by traveling in the plane to Skardu and Gilgit. Deosia National Park between Skardu is another highlights of the travelling to the southern north Pakistan.</div><div><b>Western North the Hindukuh and Hindu Raj</b></div><div>A mind-blowing and exciting journeys in north Pakistan to the western part of north Pakistan will take you to amazing landscape of the "Land Of Lakes" Ghizar District which is connected to Chitral and to Afghanistan to the west and to Hunza to the east through high mountain passes. The journey through the Shandur Road (Shandur is the highest Polo ground in the World at 3742 m) in between Chitral and Gilgit-Baitistan. You will travel along the charming village and Ghizar River on your way all the way this river is famous for rafting and trout fish in Pakistan. There great potential for nature and adventure lovers to enjoy their holidays. For trekking, there are numerous opportunities a day hike to month long circle treks along the incredible valleys and unique culture. The people of the Hindukush and Hindu Raj mountains are tourist friendly and extraordinary hospitable in North Pakistan. You will enjoy your trip to this part of Pakistan where you will not see any more tourist like the other parts of North Pakistan, because it is not well advertised. We welcome people to explore it. There numerous snow-capped mountains from 5000-6700 m the highest mountain in Hindukaus is Tirichmir(7769 m) located in Chitral and accessible from both Gilgit and Chitral. The easy access from Chitral. </div><div><b>Hunza Valley:</b></div><div>Hunza Valley the most popular and famous part of Pakistan for tourism is located in the North East of Pakistan on the Karakorum which base of Khujerab Pass the border between Pakistan and China. Hunza Valley is famous because of the surrounding mountains of Karakorum and their great views and thousands of people connected to the tourism department from very early ages of the promotion of tourism in Pakistan. The Climbers from Pakistan on Mount Everest and K-2 are from Hunza and 80% of the tour agencies in Pakistan are running by people of Hunza who brought it on the top list in the country. Hunza stays crowded in the season with thousands of national and international tourist. I can say that everyone who visit Pakistan do not keep untouched Hunza during his/her trip.</div><div>I hope you will enjoy reading this post. If you wish to visit Pakistan you could visit our website (www.hkttreks.com) or write us (info@hkttreks) to have our services.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvUcdnVkHH8eBvW33xSFZXL_dRLwbKebQtQdzEnXp5-nDz5i44v6SgZT6Z780FYpg-8GVreND5S-zq5RXHhLaeRphbAHZ-FsxTvnuwl-UWeRgg5WKYuBu5mDztPpdiTXI39xosbWti-E0/s720/FB_IMG_1550790851539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvUcdnVkHH8eBvW33xSFZXL_dRLwbKebQtQdzEnXp5-nDz5i44v6SgZT6Z780FYpg-8GVreND5S-zq5RXHhLaeRphbAHZ-FsxTvnuwl-UWeRgg5WKYuBu5mDztPpdiTXI39xosbWti-E0/d/FB_IMG_1550790851539.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-21134111902273642822020-07-07T10:15:00.001-07:002020-08-16T22:47:07.420-07:00Corona Virus and Response of the people in the world<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzJyuRscDShnIyjdDYpYVG3gDCnCDbGUbid0vmW-xz_yyKwaHhiJ-olRaTZVkKKqIn5ZQPkbQ3uIWaIdJxD_B989-CltTmLOiXnd1SaCw9KHqLYUwN1IW2s6akTDEFKddcfnmguiOxBpo/s400/family-in-thailand_400x300.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzJyuRscDShnIyjdDYpYVG3gDCnCDbGUbid0vmW-xz_yyKwaHhiJ-olRaTZVkKKqIn5ZQPkbQ3uIWaIdJxD_B989-CltTmLOiXnd1SaCw9KHqLYUwN1IW2s6akTDEFKddcfnmguiOxBpo/w500-h375/family-in-thailand_400x300.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
<p class="MsoNormal">The pandemic coronavirus broke down in China by the last the month of year 2019, which gives it the name COVID-19. It was an unexpected and
unbelievable once it was spread in the city of WAHAN China taking the lives of thousands
of the people in the city and it was discussed in the whole world as new
diseases break down in China and no one knew any treatment. Its symptoms were
like a normal flue and not known it was contiguous, people did not think of
social and physical distance and about the isolation that happened to take the life
many people in Wahan and spread in some other cities. People found out its
spreading from one person to another person after a month-long time thousands
of people became victims of it in China and reached to other countries of the
world none of the country in the word leftover from it. China controlled on it
by locking down, social distances and isolation of the people who fell of the
pandemic, some news spread in the world they used to kill<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>those who got the symptoms of corona I don’t
know how much true it. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The world perception
of Corona Virus: </b>In the beginning, once it has happened in China many people
in the blame on the United States of America, a conspiracy that it is the trick of The United States of America against China and there were thousands of assumption
on this pandemic. Then after months, it started to spread all over the world
gradually, from one country to another country and the United States became the
worst of the hit of the coronavirus thousands of people died of it in a day
and then some of the European countries became the second such as Italy, and
Spain was the top victims of the pandemic. It sad to say that all the
scientist and high researchers in the field of medicine are unable to discover
the pandemic and invent any medicine for last seven moths millions of
people died of it and billion have been
affected by this disease until now. Some countries controlled on it with lockdowns, and social distances still none could be able to out of this pandemic in
100%. Many countries in the world thousands of lives lost of the pandemic.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">https://referralrock.com/blog/how-to-find-high-quality-affiliates/</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpm_kLqdyEX805USSpsgLOdxYO5LZhnFr3fkm068Ve9LwEEuamUMxi-3Zmifn2pG7z8DIGfmWkRQ1UUeqFqSs3F0p12uvqdAioPB8nNaJuWmaauKL2sOkhdbcZNki_NdoJBBN9QFvpfM/s450/roundup-450x300.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpm_kLqdyEX805USSpsgLOdxYO5LZhnFr3fkm068Ve9LwEEuamUMxi-3Zmifn2pG7z8DIGfmWkRQ1UUeqFqSs3F0p12uvqdAioPB8nNaJuWmaauKL2sOkhdbcZNki_NdoJBBN9QFvpfM/s0/roundup-450x300.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Responses of the
people<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In the very beginning once it was in China, the other
countries went on different myths as mentioned blame on the United States of
America as conspiracy, and especially the Muslims unbelievable comments passed
through as they will not be touched by the virus. It began to spread fast to other
countries, the first very Islamic country was hit by the virus and continuously
all over the world, then different countries began to ban on traveling from
one country to another country and on the people from the countries where the
pandemic hit. All the international flights stopped by the government and
domestic flight within the countries closed. Gradually as the pandemic went
higher people response began more cautious the inter cities transports were
banned, social and physical distances implemented, but there was not any the positive impact of it, the positive cases became higher and higher and became
lockdowns and another safety measure like no public gatherings, even places of
prayers mosques and churches closed and markets were closed except grocery and
medical stores. Transport system completely closed and screening of travelers
from one destination to the other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>People faced challenges as well the government during the pandemic to
hear the comments of the public. The pandemic still goes higher and the world
went all lockdowns all over the world, all the supply chains of daily needs
closed for days, weeks and months with the advice of the World Health Organization and
the respective health departments of the respective countries. In some
countries got positive impacts of these lockdowns but some countries like
Pakistan the people did not follow the advice and still, the cases go
higher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The public of the whole world
did not follow the rules same and some countries followed the strictly and some
countries did not do so now the result different now. The countries that
followed the rules have positive impacts their life retained to normal life,
all the supply chains and stakeholders are open to their work and do their activities
but the countries that did not follow the rules and safety measures advised by
the concern authorities are still in crises and positive cases increase daily
as usual and the government of those countries unable to control on the corona
cases.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Some of the countries opened the transportation systems the
air travels and land travel within their countries and beyond the countries.
All the supply chains are normal now. At this moment the whole world is still
in crises because the world economy badly affected by this pandemic, many of
the people lost their jobs, businesses flopped for months, life activities
broke up staying at homes expenses increased like this the world is now in the
worst condition crises and still on the way to find out the ways to face the
pandemic. The world has been failed to find a solution to get free of the
pandemic. The whole world is busy in search of any ways to mitigate this the disease which claimed billions of lives and affected the world economy beyond
the reach of human beings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Economy the world and COVID-19</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The outbreak of the pandemic Corona Virus all over the
world has disturbed the political, social, economic, religious, and financial
structures of the whole world. World’s topmost economies such as the US, China,
UK, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, and many others are on the verge of collapse.
Besides, Stock Markets around the world have been pounded and oil prices have
fallen off a cliff. In just a week 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment
and a week later another million people
started searching for jobs. Also, many experts on economic and financial
matters have warned about the worsening condition of global economic and
financial structure. Such as Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of
International Monitory Fund (IMF), explained that “a recession at least as bad
as during the Global Financial Crisis or worse”. Moreover, Covid-19 is harming
the global economy because the world has been experiencing the most difficult
economic situation since World War-II. When it comes to the human cost of
the pandemic it is immeasurable
therefore all countries need to work together with cooperation and coordination
to protect human beings as well as limit the economic damages. For
instance, the lockdown has restricted various businesses such as traveling to
contain the virus consequently this business is coming to an abrupt halt
globally.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 15pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="" style="color: black; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Keeping in a view the staggering situation G-20
nations called an emergency meeting to discuss worsening conditions and prepare
a strategy to combat Covid-19 as losses could be reduced. The spread of the
epidemic is picking up speed and causing more economic damages. It is stated by
the U.S. official from federal reserve’s that American unemployment would be
30% and its economy would shrink by half. As for the jobs of common people
are concerned, there is also a real threat of losing their jobs because with
business shutting down that shows that companies will be unable to pay to
workers resultantly they have to lay off them. While when it comes to the stock
market, it is severely damaged by Covid-19 such as the stock markets in the
world is down about thirty percent. By looking over the existing condition of
several businesses, most of the investors are removing its money from multiple
businesses in this regard $83 billion has already removed from emerging markets
since the outbreak of Covid-19. So, the impact of Covid-19 is severe on the
economic structure of the world because people are not spending money
resultantly businesses are not getting revenue therefore most of the businesses
are shutting up shops.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; font-size: 1.1rem; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0in 0in 15pt; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; vertical-align: baseline; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span face="" style="color: black; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">It
also observed that the economic recovery from this fatal disease is only
possible by 2021 because it has left severe impacts on the global economy and
the countries face multiple difficulties to bring it back in a stable
condition. Most of the nations are going through recession and collapse of
their economic structure that points out the staggering conditions for them in
this regard almost 80 countries have already requested International Monetary
Fund (IMF) for financial help. Such as Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan
also requested IMF to help Islamabad to fight against Novel Coronavirus.
Furthermore, there is uncertainty and unpredictability concerning the spread of
Coronavirus. So, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD) stated that global growth could be cut in half to 1.5% in 2020 if the
virus continues to spread. Most economists have already predicted about
the recession to happen because there is no surety and still no one knows how for this pandemic fall and how long the impact would be is still difficult
to predict. Besides, Bernard M. Wolf, professor, Economics Schulich School of The business said that “it is catastrophic and we have never seen anything like
this, we have a huge portion of the economy and people under lockdown that’s
going to have a huge impact on what can be produced and not produced”.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; font-size: 1.1rem; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0in 0in 15pt; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; vertical-align: baseline; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span face="" style="color: black; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">As
Covid-19 has already become a reason for closing the multiple businesses and
closure of supermarkets which seems empty nowadays. Therefore, many economists
have fear and predicted that the pandemic could lead to inflation. For
instance, Bloomberg Economics warns that “full-year GDP growth could fall to
zero in a worst-case pandemic scenario”. There are various sectors and
economies that seem most vulnerable because of this pandemic, such as, both the
demand and supply have been affected by the virus, as a result of depressed
activity Foreign Direct Investment flows could fall between 5 to 15 percent.
Besides, the most affected sectors have become vulnerable such as tourism and
travel-related industries, hotels, restaurants, sports events, consumer
electronics, financial markets, transportation, and overload of health systems.
Diane Swonk, Chief Economist at the Advisory Firm Grant Thornton, explained
that “various nations have multinational companies that operate in the world
because the economy is global. For instance, China has touchpoints into every
other economy in the world, they are part of the global supply chain. So one
should shut down production in the U.S. by shutting down production in China”.
Besides, Kristalina Georgieva in a press release suggested that four things
need to be done to fight against Covid-19 and avoid or minimize losses.
Firstly, continue with essential containment measures and support for the
health system. Secondly, shield affected people and firms with large timely
targeted fiscal and financial sector measures. Thirdly, reduce stress to the
financial system and avoid con tangent. Fourthly, must plan for recovery and
must minimize the potential scaring effects of the crisis through policy
action. Concerning the serious and worsening conditions all over the world,
nations need cooperation and coordination among themselves including the help
and mature as well as sensible behavior of people to effectively fight against
Coronavirus. Otherwise, because of the globalized and connected world, wrong
actions and policies taken by any state will leave a severe impact on other
countries as well. This is not the time of political point-scoring and fight
with each other rather it is high time for states to cooperate, coordinate, and
help each other to defeat this fatal pandemic first for saving the global
economic and financial structure.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; font-size: 1.1rem; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0in 0in 15pt; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; vertical-align: baseline; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStXvJ5DiHA3BBqjZiByG7Tn3amAMQ2aC4k8wtFexeaDYuO-c1jlptB5ivtNmH0FXCS9_dfcqyMsk8GQyrZDkHkzPIz4S5GgfzuAbd1yGzkz0B4Jr6jo2lFJ1Vy3tJWGaei4khDNj0J0c/s300/300-250.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStXvJ5DiHA3BBqjZiByG7Tn3amAMQ2aC4k8wtFexeaDYuO-c1jlptB5ivtNmH0FXCS9_dfcqyMsk8GQyrZDkHkzPIz4S5GgfzuAbd1yGzkz0B4Jr6jo2lFJ1Vy3tJWGaei4khDNj0J0c/s0/300-250.gif" /></a></div><span face="" style="color: black; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><br />Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-56659931713791198652020-06-29T05:58:00.001-07:002020-08-31T02:09:55.493-07:00COVID-19 and Restart of Tourism<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvM8nvQKsWg99SvnGvgUgHbVWAPNV9MPgrhmXtMFQZbgA275HL3nbnxUderJ6epgHR9BTa1U8VMMcfaZih9WHMDWXoe42WYZJCny8q5apJhBunlpD7yC64YFNbuEj2b4DC5LBRMhJeLk/s512/HK2000-26.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="512" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvM8nvQKsWg99SvnGvgUgHbVWAPNV9MPgrhmXtMFQZbgA275HL3nbnxUderJ6epgHR9BTa1U8VMMcfaZih9WHMDWXoe42WYZJCny8q5apJhBunlpD7yC64YFNbuEj2b4DC5LBRMhJeLk/w625-h420/HK2000-26.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">The tourism industry is going to reborn after a long waiting. The
breakdown of COVID-19 standstill the tourism industry that suffered the world
of tourism and the people related to this business went into the worst crisis situation.
It does not only affect the tourism-related but also the other business-related
people who are indirectly benefiting from this industry. The world is in a miserable
position because of this pandemic that destroyed the economy every lifestyle
has been affected by it where tourism is the top hit of the pandemic. Some of the
countries have 80 percent of their economy depend on tourism such as Nepal,
Thailand and some others are now in a vulnerable position, the top category of the
people to the lowest category of the people being the victim of this pandemic that
is beyond imagination. The situation shows that it will not last soon and the
life of the people is going to be into more and more crises. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are hearing some good news from the world that tourism is
going to be restart with some strict rules and regulations with the advice of the World Health Organization and the World Travel Organization that encourages tourism-related people. On the one hand, it is encouraging, but on the other hand, it discouraging. Tourism is a word that means to enjoy life, to spend some
leisure time being free of all the tensions of the world some hide him in
joys and spend time visiting places offer excitement. Once someone leaves his
home towards a place where he/she has not been in life, but sometimes people
visit their places of choice continuously for again and again to kill the
thirst of nature and enjoy their holidays. At this moment and situation, all
these are not possible because you see the standards implemented for visitors. The
visitors are bound to stay in their places of choice, not free to move around as
they want. This means it not a holiday. The SOPs are set up for each and every
individual and bond to follow up them, in any case, in anywhere you go. As we see
the whole world is afraid of going out home and from one place to another place
from one country to another country. The places of visit need to be sterilized
by using chemicals that affect real nature and it does not stay as natural as
it is. Staying the night in a hotel and places of eating in the same way, people
are bond to keep a physical distance that is another disturbance during the
holidays. Looking to all these SOPs, and endorsement I am not sure people go
out of their homes on holidays and would enjoy it. It seems another risk of caring for the virus to and from the places and people they visit. It is not out of danger
for tourism in this way that I mentioned in this post. I would like to see the
feedback in the comment box below whether I am right or wrong.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Advantages of restarting
tourism <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The second very important as a tour operator for me is
encouraging about the rule set up for the visitors compulsory to book the trip
with tour operators is encouraging for the tour operators, but discouraging for
domestic visitors. The travel agent and tour operators will directly benefit
from it, and the other business-related tourism will indirectly benefit from
it. As we talk about adventure tourism mostly related to the north the great
mountainous part of Pakistan which has a very short season for it, already passed
more than half of the season. Restarting tourism will be encouraging for the
mountain communities such as the porters in Skardu and other parts where huge
groups of adventure travelers use to go and become a source of economy for the
mountain communities. The coronavirus has left the worst affect them to along
the tour operators. This will not only encourage the tour but also the business
in north Pakistan who are part of the supply chain of tourism, such as the
transporters, shopkeepers who provide food items for trekkers and climbers
throughout the season. As we think about the tourism industry there is not any
business side that has not connected with the tourism industry. The hotel industry
has been the worst hit of the corona, reopening of tourism will encourage this
industry the employees of the hotel have lost their jobs they will be back to
their jobs and continue it. Most of the hotels are on rent in the country again
this short of reopening will be source those people to pay some part of the
rent from it.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Disadvantages of
restarting of the tourism industry<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With the advantages of reopening it is not out of some
disadvantages. The very first one is huge and extra responsibilities on tour
operators to make sure the implementation of the SOPs by the visitors, staff, and all the counterparts of the tour. The prices of the trip will be more than
usual prices because of extra services such as having sanitizers, globes, and other equipment against the virus. The hotel prices will be more than as
usual to make sure the provision of all the necessities for the visitors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The visitors will not be relaxed as following
the SOPs, stopping on entry points for screening waiting on lines. In case of
having symptoms of the virus will be disappointing to cancel the trip and
rushing to quarantines. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Challenges for the supply chain of the Tourism Industry<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The very first challenge is the provision of all those
equipment in order to comply with SOPs for the stakeholders and manage by the
visitors themselves that will be the top priority in the SOPs.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There is a mass of other challenges for all the supply chains of the tourism industry like implementations of the safety measures that have been set
up. It is not easy to maintain for all properly because in some areas we do not
have facilities to keep update the safety measures, especially domestic visitors
are challenging for all we are not well followers of rules and regulations and
do not take care of things going bad or well. The international visitors will
not be challenging. It will be challenging for the hoteliers to maintain the
safety measures properly as mentioned in the government notification keeping
all the things update disinfecting time to time is not an easy job and there
are still risks for the whole workers in the field. For adventure tourism we
have challenges to adjust porters in a camping area in physical distances,
especially on Baltoro K2 Base Camp trek where we need a huge group of porters for
few people it will be challenging to make sure the safety measures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Taking actions against the SOPs violators
will be a challenge for concern departments in different parts of the visiting
areas. Setting check posts, screening points, and other such things are
challenges for the government. For the suppliers of food and other supplies
need to be disinfected, for the transporters disinfect the vehicles twice
before and after us, by people, all these are top challenges for the
stakeholders. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8kOQQxRZQogSOFxr2B7hApLggu_LmBj3Pn1V0dfEuzGJczjoRMvhCsTIisRL0qPnfvewAB7DNcKNbonNnoBUny2Z6bdOImDGdR4oUpBDXuND7pp9uZsYHzFxfutY2doVEjma-CORrgT0/s3140/01_A_007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2042" data-original-width="3140" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8kOQQxRZQogSOFxr2B7hApLggu_LmBj3Pn1V0dfEuzGJczjoRMvhCsTIisRL0qPnfvewAB7DNcKNbonNnoBUny2Z6bdOImDGdR4oUpBDXuND7pp9uZsYHzFxfutY2doVEjma-CORrgT0/w625-h406/01_A_007.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Risks factors</b></p><p class="MsoNormal">It is not out of risk restarting tourism during this
pandemic because this is something not knowing how and when this virus attacks
and the symptoms could not be known anytime. There is a big risk to take people
from one place to another place. Keeping people in the physical distance during the
traveling is not an easy task while seating in vehicles and seating for eating
if you don’t keep distance it is high risk. People will carry viruses from one
place to another place it is not easy to maintain the safety measures during adventure tourism. It is another risk if someone attacks by the virus in the
mountains it is not easy to access to a hospital there is a high risk expiring
once the virus attacks someone. In the wilderness, there are no facilities of
treatment properly and the virus can spread highly to other people, carrying
all the safety measures is impossible at all. The risk of carrying the virus by
the visitors to the unaffected areas is a high concern. The local people's
interaction is not without risk.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqwKSnjUchVS-GitIHz5W425jDubjfY2ULLH_aDaEZoPz-RUdSoSnKtzGjyS3Ky70mGjOgSaiTFwI5SXBtxR98yx4u3AkCNEcJmF7eeLcoJNeQgNK5kxTciTdqgU8Us3d42CdQDwuWAZ4/s300/300-250.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="300" height="489" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqwKSnjUchVS-GitIHz5W425jDubjfY2ULLH_aDaEZoPz-RUdSoSnKtzGjyS3Ky70mGjOgSaiTFwI5SXBtxR98yx4u3AkCNEcJmF7eeLcoJNeQgNK5kxTciTdqgU8Us3d42CdQDwuWAZ4/w586-h489/300-250.gif" width="586" /></a></div>
<p class="MsoNormal">In conclusion, I can favor the control of tourism by
following the SOPs strictly making sure the safety of all supply chains of
tourism. This will encourage both the risk-taking visitors and tour organizers
who are optimistic to restart tourism during this situation. It is very
important to operate with specific counters such as opening some of the hotels
with good management and fewer interactions with locals. The tourist spots need
to be chosen to looking to the safety measures, otherwise, it will be crowded
will not be free from risk at all if we open all parts of tourism spots and all
the hotels. It will not be possible to make sure the implementation of the SOPs
and safety measures if we open it for all. The tour operators and hoteliers need
to be more active and responsible for their duties making sure all the
activities are going smoothly and safely. This will not only beneficial for the
moment but will leave a positive impact on tourism to continue for the future
too. If it does not go well then we will be waiting for longer to recover
tourism because it is a sensitive industry that needs safety and the travelers
visit somewhere to enjoy their holidays not to be in risks. As I mentioned
earlier we will have more domestic tourist and less foreign tourist I am afraid
we are more careless than the foreigners, the concern authorities need to be
more responsible to make sure the implementation of the safety measures that
will enable us to reopen and recover tourism industry as usual on the other
hand if we keep ourselves less responsible this will leave negative effect and
will take years and years to recover tourism in Pakistan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At last but not least I hope our
concerned departments and responsible will do their best to restart and safe
tourism in the country. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I will appreciate your positive feedback in the comment box
below. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhumS2VJ7n0eJRiQpd6dxdm5Z-7DZvokltazRu64E-0_F9lYDh9unfw1VgQhyphenhyphenlryWzhzXDQl8oVtZA7gZSASJJCD3BHfs3-WZWXJDLeTo5rYVtm612KJ7-wgsIGRJsFb0gSCZMtlcFzJQw/s512/HK2000-57.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="512" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhumS2VJ7n0eJRiQpd6dxdm5Z-7DZvokltazRu64E-0_F9lYDh9unfw1VgQhyphenhyphenlryWzhzXDQl8oVtZA7gZSASJJCD3BHfs3-WZWXJDLeTo5rYVtm612KJ7-wgsIGRJsFb0gSCZMtlcFzJQw/w625-h408/HK2000-57.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><br />Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-39922142315219886182020-06-26T04:40:00.001-07:002020-06-26T04:40:29.808-07:00COVID-19 and Tourim<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> TOURISM RESTARTS IN COVID- with <o:p></o:p></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">SOPs</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Tourism is one of the worst-hit industries globally by
Covid-19.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is feared that the losses
from the pandemic can be substantially higher than the estimated figures, as
the world is facing an unprecedented situation. Local economic crisis on the tourism sector, owing to Covid-19 is an unparalleled scenario with further
uncertainties, as how long it is going to last and thus losses will have to be
constantly revised as circumstances change. Therefore, the tourism industry all
over the world is devising different policies and strategies to switch on to
the survival mode by initiating controlled tourism activities. This refers that
some activities pertaining to the tourism industry may be initiated, while
minimizing the risk of pandemic of Covid-19 with minimum public interactions.
It is will support the stakeholders related to the industry for survival and
will help in avoiding the complete collapse of the tourism sector. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DkFpPFMiqSj-9aS5QTJVggL8J-dY9672tKf0NvJjbGk66oM2Z1gGwnx-iuaQ5rOQBJ-D3NdWfdO1eXz4ZaAohrmFceu9neaIafJVbdQ9Bc6pLpJAt6eksheEBO5NWjtm6BYgrxrDDe8/s720/FB_IMG_1572985132068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DkFpPFMiqSj-9aS5QTJVggL8J-dY9672tKf0NvJjbGk66oM2Z1gGwnx-iuaQ5rOQBJ-D3NdWfdO1eXz4ZaAohrmFceu9neaIafJVbdQ9Bc6pLpJAt6eksheEBO5NWjtm6BYgrxrDDe8/w625-h469/FB_IMG_1572985132068.jpg" width="625" /></a></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Keeping in view the national and
global scenario in view, it is imperative for the Government of GB, to provide the
industry with the right tools, resources, and relief packages for its survival
and to bounce back effectively, during this difficult time. As the tourism
business model in Gilgit-Baltistan is primarily focused on catering to the
needs of national and international tourists, therefore, the domestic and
foreign tourist may be attracted to visit un-crowded tourist destination like
natural parks, mountains, rocks, forests, etc. Similarly, activities which
involves less crowed and public alike mountaineering, trekking, paragliding,
and rock climbing can be promoted. We may initiate all necessary measures to
attract tourists to visit an un-crowded touristic destination instead of
visiting crowded places. This mode of controlled tourism may be helpful in
attracting foreigners and domestic tourists to GB, thus giving the industry
some necessary support for survival in this time of Covid-19. The following
SOPs are devised by the Department of Tourism GB in consultation with all
stakeholders to initiate Controlled Tourism Activities in GB.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"> SOPs</span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-top: 3.75pt; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 76.0pt 76.05pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><span style="text-align: left;">FOR TOURISTS
VISITING GILGIT-BALTISTAN</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">“No Mask No
Tourism”<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">For the survival of the tourism sector in GB during the pandemic of
COVID-19, tourism activities shall be started in controlled mode, wherein, all
the Tourists shall be bound to visit GB thorough registered Tour Operators.
Group tourism shall be encouraged in GB to avoid minimum community interactions
and to follow social-distancing guidelines. Adventure Tourism for trekking,
expeditions, and hiking will be encouraged, wherein minimum community
interaction will be ensured. Tour operators shall be bound to take the tourist to
the designated tourist destinations defined by GB Government.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Tourists shall not be allowed in red zones, declared by the government of GB during this COVID -19 Pandemic. This information will be
disseminated at entry points of GB in view of the Daily Situation Report.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Tourists must be bound to reserve/ book rooms/hotels
through Tour Operators in tourist facilities prior to visiting Gilgit-Baltistan.
All necessary documentation and record shall be compiled by the tour operator.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The fresh COVID-19 test result will be mandatory for all
travelers/tourists (not older than 07 Days). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In case of positive results, they shall not be
allowed to proceed further from entry points. The tour operator shall share all
information pertaining to the tourist i.e. medical and travel history etc.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Screening and Registration of the Tourist will be
mandatory at all screening points/ entry points. The Tourism Department, GB will
register and develop a database reflecting all the details of tourists
(domestic and international separately) in the jurisdiction of Gilgit-Baltistan,
whereas, Health Department will carry out screening. Tour Operators shall be
bound to provide all necessary information pertaining to visiting groups.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Tourist Police shall be deployed at each entry point in
GB and each district to assist the Tourism Department, and District Administration.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Information Desks shall be established by District
Administration, Tourist Police, Tourism Department, and Health Department GB for
close coordination. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tour Operators must
remain in close contact with all stakeholders for the submission of information
pertaining to a visiting group of tourists.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">SYMPTOMATIC/COMORBIDITY</b>
tourist should be <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">QUARANTINED</i></b> immediately at his own expense at the hotel and return
to his native residence as soon as possible. It will be the responsibility of the
Tour Operators to quarantine the symptomatic tourist in hotels, Government of
GB will not bear any expense for the tourist infected by COVID-19 within GB.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">District Administration, 1122 Department, Tourism
Department and Tourist Police 1422shall ensure the establishment of Helpline for
tourists. The Directorate of Tourism will establish control room for
coordination with all stakeholders.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">If someone gets symptoms of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">COVID-19</b>, they shall call the helpline of 1122 and 1422, Tourist Police
through a tour operator, before visiting hospitals, concerned Assistant Director
and District Administration shall compile information and maintain a database
though designated Tour Operator.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p>SOPS FOR HOTELS/ GUEST HOUSES /CAMPING SITES ETC.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p>District Hotel Associations will make a list of Hotels
and submit it to the Tourism Department, GB and tour Operator who are willing to run
their hotels under the defined SOPs.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Tourism Department, GB will draft a checklist along with the
SOPs already defined to allow the Hoteliers and Tour Operators to open their
business. The undertaking of this checklist will be vital to each stakeholder.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The Tourism Department, GB will issue NOC to the Hotels
for Operationalization after setting certain criteria. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Paying guests shall not be allowed to enter in GB.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Prior to the operationalization of hotels PCR testing of
employees of the hotel are mandatory. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Display posters for promoting respiratory hygiene.
Combine this with other communication measures such as offering guidance. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Information pertaining to COVID-19 and the importance of social
distancing should be placed at the reception of hotels and conspicuous areas of the
facility.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">CCTV camera should be installed at Entrance, Reception
and Restaurant with a minimum of 24 hours of recording.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Rooms should be disinfected prior to check-in of each
guest. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Mask, gloves, and sanitizer should be placed in each
Rooms. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The Hoteliers and Tour Operators must share the booking
of each tourist with concerned district tourism office on a daily basis. The
report must contain information regarding visits of the tourist and latest
medical history in the form of daily basis declaration form (prepared by the health
department) of the tourist reflecting all the details i.e. daily tourist plan,
medical history. The manager of the hotel shall be responsible to maintain all
records and registered. The AD Tourism will further disseminate it with the Directorate/ Secretariat of Tourism and Concerned DC on a daily basis. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Local Government/ Waste Management Company will be
responsible for waste management i.e. installation of the waste bin at tourist
places, waste collection, and disposal in proper waste bags. Littering on the
tourist destination must be dealt with relevant laws by imposing fines by the Local
Government Department.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The employer shall monitor their employee’s temperature each
day with thermogenic. If found fever or comorbidity, the employee shall be sent
to the hospital, and information thereof be sent to AD Tourism. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Display posters with a message regarding COVID-19 in
Hotels, Restaurants, and Tour Operator offices, etc. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The information shall be in Urdu/ English language or in
the form of pictorial presentation. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The distance of 6 feet shall be maintained.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">All employees including managers and allied staff of the facility must be trained on COVID-19.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Temperature checks at the entrance of the hotel should <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be </span>mandatory with thermal guns at the <span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">main entrance</span>.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Guests having fever and comorbidity should <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be </span>requested to return or should be
Quarantined on his own expenses at the hotel and return to his native residence as
soon as possible.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Arrangements to <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be
made </span>for indicating social distancing, e.g. by marking the ground with adhesive tape, and drawing lines <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">in </span>areas
such as the reception desk or areas where crowds can be expected. Information
brochures and notes <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">are </span>readily
available <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span>guests <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">at the</span> first touchpoint <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">in </span>order to familiarize themselves with
the measures are taken and practices adopted regarding health and hygiene <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">in </span>the hotel</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Keep sanitizer for guests to use at the <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">main </span>entrance of the hotel.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Masks shall be made available in the hotel, guest house a rest house, and in other facilities.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">To ensure disinfection and clean guest luggage after
informing the guests</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">If the guest <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">is </span>arriving
from restricted countries or regions, the concerned management of hotel must
ensure to get detailed information from the guest upfront before arrival or <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">at </span>time of <span style="letter-spacing: -.1pt;">making </span>the reservation and share with Tourism Department and Home
Department</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">For all pre-booked guests, all check-in formalities should
<span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be </span>completed online <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span>reduce contact and time at the front desk.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dissemination of safety, hygiene, and other instructions
to the guests as per the new SOPs.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Ensure staff members are wearing masks & gloves at all-time.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Keep paper, envelopes and all equipment sanitized.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">If dealing with cash <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">money,
</span>ensure both employee and guest use hand sanitizer after each
transaction.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Due to Social Distancing norms, allocate 01 room for one
person/1 family and 75% occupancy should be maintained out of 100 %. However,
individuals in the groups should be given separate rooms, the remaining 25% should
be kept for the quarantine facility.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Guests’ instructions given at the reception should
include instructions on how the rooms are sanitized at regular intervals.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Hotel management must ensure Housekeeping staff to wear safety
gear.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Keep sanitizer at regular intervals <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">in </span>the corridors and small dispensers <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">in </span>the rooms.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Laundry, <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">room </span>service
instructions should <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be </span>available <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">in </span>the room for the new SOPs being implemented.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Room linen <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span><span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be </span>changed on a daily basis.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Create a separate check-out area <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">if it</span> getting over-crowded.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Advise the guests <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span>inform
their check-out plans <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">in </span>advance so
that bills can be made ready.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Waste Management protocol <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span><span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be </span>prepared by the
hotel management and these measures should <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be
</span>recorded and checked by the relevant manager. However, the quarantine room’s
waster must be dealt with separately according to the protocols of health
department.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Hotel management and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>should appoint an officer to <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">follow </span>the entire process on waste
management.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Sanitation items and personal protection equipment (PPE)
shall be properly and safely dispose of. Keep swabs that guests can use with
sanitizer to clean their cell phones or credit cards etc. in the Hotels. A trash can and other cleaning equipment shall be periodically disinfected.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Necessary cleaning and disinfection processes required <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span><span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be </span>carried
out <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">in </span>the garbage rooms periodically.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEing0ALoGY7Yu1AuTmQcebFrWP8Evi9_8ZdXt675_SW71KNUwaT4x2K4nn9GCivYnI1qpWOSl3s7QuBuW29EYbaPYuYVGV7sKzstYzVYhnGbMA5PRhgRHeN6iRUYunrTZxFVy3b7dV9xfw/s720/FB_IMG_1540683397710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="720" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEing0ALoGY7Yu1AuTmQcebFrWP8Evi9_8ZdXt675_SW71KNUwaT4x2K4nn9GCivYnI1qpWOSl3s7QuBuW29EYbaPYuYVGV7sKzstYzVYhnGbMA5PRhgRHeN6iRUYunrTZxFVy3b7dV9xfw/w625-h391/FB_IMG_1540683397710.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">SOPS FOR RESTAURANTS </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p>Prior to the operationalization of the Restaurant PCR testing
of employees is mandatory.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">To reduce the number of tables <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span>maintain Social Distancingnorms, seating for the dining tables <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span><span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be </span>reduced
to half <span style="letter-spacing: 0.266667px;">of the capacity</span> of the restaurant.
There should be no crowed in a restaurant, management should inform the guests
about the availability of dining tables.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">On arrival, instructions should explain <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span>guests that they should come down <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to the restaurants</span> only when a table <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">is </span>available to <span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">avoid crowding</span>.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Staff must <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be </span>trained
for minimal contact/communication during service.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Ensure staff <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">is </span>wearing
protective equipment <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">like </span>masks,
gloves and <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">hair</span>nets.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Use disposable napkins which are pre-packed or
individually packed serviettes.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Keep sanitizer for guests and staff use on the reception counter.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Keep swabs that guests can use with sanitizer to clean
their cell phones or credit cards etc.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The "Open Buffet arrangement" should have
social distancing measures have been taken <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span>prevent
hygiene and contamination</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Operational kitchens <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">must
be </span>sanitized at regular intervals.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dettol must be kept in all washrooms </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">Limit </span>the
number <span style="letter-spacing: .2pt;">of </span>staff <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span>the minimum required staff can <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be </span>organized into teams to</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">reduce interactions between teams.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">All staff should wear disposable masks, gloves, hair nets
and all other safety gear.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Run limited menus and ramp-up <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">in </span>a phased manner.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Ensure proper cleaning <span style="letter-spacing: .2pt;">of
</span>vegetables, fruits, meats and all other materials that are required</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">in </span>the
kitchens; use approved sanitizing agents to disinfect.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">All supplies need to <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be
</span>fully sanitized before entering the stores and refrigerators.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Employees must report any situation <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">in </span>case there <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">is </span>suspicion of Covid-19 or <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">signs
</span><span style="letter-spacing: .35pt;">of </span>illness to </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">the relevant manager.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Waste Management protocol <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span><span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be </span>prepared by the
hotel management and these measures should</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be </span>recorded
and checked by the relevant manager.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Hotel management should appoint an officer to <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">follow </span>the entire process on waste
management.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Sanitation items and personal protection equipment (PPE)
shall be properly and safely disposed</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Trash can and other cleaning equipment shall be periodically
disinfected.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Necessary cleaning and disinfection processes required <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span><span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be </span>carried
out <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">in </span>the garbage rooms periodically.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Time Management should<span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">
be ensured </span><span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span><span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">allow </span>smaller groups over a <span style="letter-spacing: -.1pt;">longer </span>period of time to avail restaurant
facilities.</p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">SOPS FOR TOUR OPERATORS/ TRANSPORTERS</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Tour Operators shall be responsible for submission of
proper itinerary of the group to the Department of tourism<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for vetting reflecting all the details i.e the route, expected tourist destination to be visited, date,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and time of the visit.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The Tour Operators and Transporters must share the
booking of each tourist with concerned district tourism office. The AD Tourism
will further disseminate it with Directorate/ Secretariat of Tourism and
Concerned DC on a daily basis. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">All employees including drivers, crew, etc. <span style="letter-spacing: -.2pt;">must </span>be well-informed about all COVID
related operating SOPs.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The driver/crew shall wear protective gear such as <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">mask, </span>gloves, <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">etc. </span><span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">during </span>the entire
journey.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The operator/owner/driver shall ensure to disinfect the vehicle
according to the set procedures prior to commencement of Journey and before
boarding <span style="letter-spacing: .2pt;">of </span>passengers.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Keep sanitizer for use by driver, crew, and guests <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">in </span>the vehicle.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The driver should <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be </span>instructed
to <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">limit </span>conversations <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span>minimal.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Temperature checks at the start of the trip should be
mandatory for guests, tour guides, and drivers. Anybody having fever/comorbidities/symptom should<span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">er </span>asked <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span>stay back and contact the nearest
hospital/medical facility immediately.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Any traveler having symptoms or feelings of COVID-19
including but limited <span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;">to </span>shortness of
breath, coughing, high fever, and sore throat during the trip <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">must </span>immediately inform the nearest health
facility on the way through designated Tour Operator. The Tour operator shall be
bound to submit all the details to the tourism Department GB.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Travel companies shall ensure that the tourists are
seated in half of the total capacity of the vehicle to ensure social distancing
and must <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">require</span><span style="letter-spacing: .1pt;"> to </span>wear masks and gloves throughout the<span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;"> journey.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The operators/driver shall avoid an overcrowding inside the vehicle.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The traveler shall not <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">be
</span>allowed to congregate <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">during the </span>journey.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">List of use fulltime such as hand sanitizer, tissue paper,
surgical masks, thermometers, and <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">vomit </span>bags
<span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">must be </span>kept for the customers.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">During the <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">journey, </span>patronize reputable and hygienic
restaurants which adopt/practice precautionary measures and provide liquid
soap/ handwashing facilities etc.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Travelers should avoid visiting business centers, malls,
markets etc</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Keep enough space between work desks in the offices of
tour operators</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">Limit </span>the
number of guests <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;">in </span>the area</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Disinfect each desk, equipment, and work area after the guest has <span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">moved out</span>.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">While visiting the historical monuments social distancing
must be practiced and all necessary gears must be adopted.</p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p><br />Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-27260503632633050652020-06-24T18:03:00.003-07:002020-07-28T09:23:13.992-07:00The best Tourism Destination in the world<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Hindukush Karakorum Tours and welcome
all the adventure and nature lovers to enjoy their holidays in the ultimate destination for the lifetime rejoice. Breath-taking nature, enchanting
tradition, and beautiful culture with extra treks -ordinary art and architecture
are awaiting you with warm greetings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The magical scenario of the naturally blessed Pakistanis something
worthwhile to visit by everyone,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>either by
trekking or tour and travel in the country from snow to land in amazing places
of different geographical landscapes one will get to live his/her dreams
definitely. It offers one of the exciting tours to North Pakistan and hopefully, you will enjoy the diverse cultures, traditions, and landscapes from the valley to
valley. It is the difference from other agencies mostly offering unspoiled parts of
Pakistan such as the Hindukush Range. There are several Treks and mountains
that are still waiting to discover and explore. We are there to provide our
services by taking you to new places.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT9Uu0TZSvH7RUS9H2vW1SZhM3HuNv95jUkLmRWT37ZkYabxdAo4hBGAE2_C3q2_ZWr0noyxkQeMjq-uOGcYZRLR-Xs1onZhVLNapseV8CkXDN0IeP_2-et0J2Ibbvmflxf7ayRp9e3GA/s720/FB_IMG_1578204290732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT9Uu0TZSvH7RUS9H2vW1SZhM3HuNv95jUkLmRWT37ZkYabxdAo4hBGAE2_C3q2_ZWr0noyxkQeMjq-uOGcYZRLR-Xs1onZhVLNapseV8CkXDN0IeP_2-et0J2Ibbvmflxf7ayRp9e3GA/w625-h469/FB_IMG_1578204290732.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Day
1-Drive to Chilas</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> 10-12 hours drive on Karakoram Highway,
prepare for a simply astonishing journey along what was once an ancient Silk
Road and now an international highway connecting Pakistan and the entire Indian
subcontinent to China. Traversed for centuries by traders and travelers alike,
the route will take us into the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Highway through Kohistan
Region of Khyber Pukhtun Khaw Province, en-route stop at Shatyal rock
inscriptions. This morning, a lifetime adventure begins from Besham, leaving
the green hills behind, we start driving our day in the black rocks on
Karakoram Highway, carved by the brave hearts of Pakistan and China. At Shatyal
we take a break to visit the rock carvings left by traders, Buddhist pilgrims, and historians on their way to Taxila and the Middle East. Overnight at a hotel.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Day
2-Drive to Tato& trek to Fairy Meadows:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Drive to Raikot bridge (1.5 hr) where we will leave our car and
take a jeep to reach to Tato (2 hrs). From Tato, there is another three hours trek
to Fairy Meadow. As we reach our camp late afternoon, we will take rest
at an Alpine Hut surrounded by trees and lush green meadow. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Day 3-Free
day or day hike to Nanga Parbat Base camp and back to Fairy Meadow for
overnight:</span></b><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The optional day hike up to Nanga Parbat base camp does involve a
relatively long day of trekking. The trek follows a walk on a narrow goat path
along a ridge overlooking Raikot Glacier; it descends to a stream originating
from the melting Ganalo Glacier. Once across the stream, the trek rises to the
top of a ridge on the base of the snowy mountains. Another descent leads to a
narrow reach of Ganalo Glacier marked by ice walls and big boulders affording
access across the glacier. Following the glacier, the trek rises again leading
now to a wider grassy plane and meadows in the wilderness with wildflowers
above the tree line. Nestled between the monumental peaks, Nanga Parbat base
camp (3,967 m) offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, glaciers, and huge masses of snow and frozen world.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Day-4 Trek
to Tato and drive to Gilgit after lunch drive to Karimabad Hunza:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Trek to Tato and drive to Gilgit, it is located in the heart of
the Karakoram Range, surrounded by lofty peaks, the most majestic being
Rakaposhi. Gilgit is both accessible by road and by air; the road, journey
along the path of the ancient silk route, is an unforgettable experience
through winding valleys and tumbling waterfalls. We will visit Kargah Buddha, a
rock carving beside the KargahNullah (steam) 6km west of Gilgit along the old
road to Punial, which is the most popular short outing from Gilgit. The Buddha figure
is about 3m tall and looks down protectively over Gilgit. It was carved in the 7th century and its workmanship reveals a talented master. After lunch drive to
Karimabad, the former capital of Hunza Valley, a princely state. The natural
beautify of the Hunza valley and hospitality of its people is beyond description.
We will rest in the afternoon at our hotel.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Day
6-Visit to Altit& Baltit Forts, hike to Duiker. After sunset drive to
Gulmit for overnight: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We will start our day by visiting fairy-tale like a castle of
Baltit, above Karimabad, is a landmark built about 900 years ago, in 2004
tentatively enlisted UNESCO’s World Heritage. After the visit of Baltit Fort, we
will walk along the Barbar irrigation channel with a striking view of Karakoram
mountains adds more essence to our journey. After lunch at a traditional Hunza
home, we will visit Altit Fort and Duiker. We will witness the mesmerizing
sunset view at Eagle’s Nest Duiker and an awe-inspiring view of Hunza. Duiker
is situated at an altitude of 2935 meters high above sea level. Drive to
Gulmit for overnight. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghx8ccLzXDHQK87ZZWCC9iHSoSySL9WGgKfHbrD9jPJd2_R6tAAIJR986IU5iDb8HM2n-3d1OyZzu7Y1JqmY0Uu66ZE0gFCKwSVytnhLl_lbI0SE1IhX7t8mRGVCrlgB2rbCT6qi0bR7w/s4128/20190825_150935.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2322" data-original-width="4128" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghx8ccLzXDHQK87ZZWCC9iHSoSySL9WGgKfHbrD9jPJd2_R6tAAIJR986IU5iDb8HM2n-3d1OyZzu7Y1JqmY0Uu66ZE0gFCKwSVytnhLl_lbI0SE1IhX7t8mRGVCrlgB2rbCT6qi0bR7w/w625-h351/20190825_150935.jpg" width="625" /></a></div> <o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.8pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Day
7-Gulmit-Passu – Gilgit, overnight in a hotel: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Gulmit</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> is </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">the
capital of Gojal, is a small village at about 2400m, well above the flooded
river. Much has changed here since the rise of the new ‘Attabad Lake’. There
are also many superb days walks near the Karakoram Highway from Gulmit. The
Gulmit Museum, full of traditional ethnic artifacts, is in a room of Raja
Hussain Ali Khan’s house, beside the Marco Polo Inn, and is well worth a
visit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Old Gulmit is at the north end of
the polo ground. Here you will find the Mir of Hunza’s summer residence, which
is no longer used, the old Shia mosque with carved woodwork, the Tomb of Silum
Khan III, water mills, and old houses. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">D</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">rive to
Passu</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">,
</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">offer some of the best day walks and longer
hikes in the area. The village is over 150 years old and owns the grazing
rights up the north side of the 56km long Batura Glacier, so is able to support
large herds of yaks, cattle, sheep, and goats, but is less fortunate with its
agricultural land.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Drive back
to Gilgit for o</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">vernight in hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.8pt; margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Day
8- Sightseeing around</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Visit
to Khujerab Pass 4700m: </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">sightseeing around Gulmit, if wish to
visit Borith Lake and have two hours to the viewpoint of Passu Glacier and
surrounding mountains worth visiting (instead of the visit to the Chinese border
between Pakistan and China, it is 7 to eight hours driving on the 8<sup>th</sup> wonder of the world Karakorum Highway along Atta Abad Lake, Gulmit, Passu and
the dry port Sust is a fascinating day. We leave early in the morning from
Gulmit and visit to the pass drive back to Gulmit for overnight stay. </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Day 9-Drive to Ishkoman Valley:</span></b><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">2 hours
driving on KKH</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> to </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Gilgit
which is the administrative headquarter of Gilgit Baltistan formerly known as
Northern Area, after Lunch we will drive to Ishkoman </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Valley it is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3-4 hours</b>
on the Shandur Road to the west of Gilgit </span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The Ishkoman valley,
running north to south to join the Gilgit Valley, divides the Karakorum Range
from the Hindu Kush. It was once the principality of Chitral when there was the
Kingdom system before 1972. It incorporated to Pakistan by the same year. The valley is a junction of numerous trekking routes with beautiful landscape and
amazing natural sceneries. The people here mostly speak the language of Chitral
named Khowar. Some parts of it the people speaking Shina the language is spoken in Gilgit and Punial. There are Wahki speaking people in the valley, in
Ishkoman we can walk around different villages, experience the living standard
and culture of the region, being a female tourist you will be warmly welcomed by
the people to visit homes and talk with the families everywhere you will see someone speaks English. We have
spots of hiking for a day too there hopefully you will enjoy it. Overnight stay
in the evening you will enjoy a local musical show with dancing and singing in
your guest house.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">10-Drive to Yasin Valley</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Like the Ishkoman
Valley, the Yasin Valley is to the northwest of the Ghizar District. It lies
to the east of Ishkoman at an altitude of 2100 meters to 2800 meters. In its the lower part of the valley is wide flat and well-watered, making it completely
fertile, with irrigated fields on either side of the Yasin River<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> The people here
speak the original language of Brushaski which is also spoken in Hunza and
Nagar valleys. It has played a leading role in the history of the region
continually fought over by the rulers of both Chitral</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">
</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">It has played a leading role in the history of the
region continually fought over by the rulers of both Chitral and Gilgit, the
history of the ruler of Yasin reads like a catalogue of patricide, fratricide and
avanculicide.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Until the twentieth century, Yasin was an important Kingdom controlling the shortest and the easiest route between the Oxus and Indus Valleys. In the early centuries AD, it
was the capital of the Little Bolor, which ruled Gilgit, the early in the
eighth the century, the Tibetans, who controlled Great Bolor (Baltistan) tried
to gain access through Yasin to the Oxus Valley in order to join forces with
Arab and attack China. With Chinese help, Yasin kept the Tibetans at bay until
742, when the Tibetans persuaded the king of Yasin to marry a Tibetan princess
and align himself with Tibet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> The Chinese
retailed by attacking in747. With 10,000 troops they crossed the Pamir and
defeated an equal force of Tibetans on the Wakhan side of the Broghil pass,
then chased them across the Broghil and Darkot passes. The Chinese then took
Yasin and cut the birch-rope bridge across the Gigit River at Gupis which was
a source of access, it took one year to rebuild. Thus blocking the advance of
Tibetans reinforcement coming from Gilgit, as the Gigit River cannot be forded
in the summer and there is no route along its north bank. Chinese rule proved
to be short lived, however, as a defeat in 751 near Tashkent at the hands of
Arabs lost control of Central Asia. The Chinese returned in 1749. In the
eighteenth century, the king of Mastuj controlled Yasin and at times Gilgit as
well. The Ghizar Valley west of Yasin smooth as the Shandur Pass is making it was easy
for Mastuj to communicate with Yasin.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Yasin has playe
pivotal role in the history of Gillgit Baltistan. It came to the attention of
Victorian Britain following the murder of British explorer Goerge Hayward in
Darkot village in 1870 (will describe in the next pages about this).
Russian advanced through Darkot and Broghil pass in order to capture
Gilgit but they were stopped at Darkot pass. The British took an interest in
the valley and opened its agency at Gilgit in 1877, British and Russian
continued to jostle for control. Russian spies stood at the top of the Darkot
Pass at 1890, peering down into Yasin, but retreated unseen. Five years later
the Pamir Boundary Commission crossed the Darkot Pass with 600 ponies to survey
the frontier. The Russian threat subsided, and in the twentieth century, Yasin
became another small kingdom ruled by raja. It was absorbed by Pakistan in
1972.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Geographically, Yasin
Valley of Gilgit Baltistan is the meeting point to the Central Asian countries
in the Hindukush range of great mountains Gilgit Baltistan, to the Northeast
its borders connect with Ishkomman Valley which has a long border along the
Korumbar and Wakhan Corridor and Chilinji Pass to Chupusan upper Gojal, to the
South its border connects with the Yarkun Vally of Chitral district of NWFP
now KPK to continue to Afghanistan. Because of this geographical importance, ancient invaders and conquerors used these passes to proceed to the
Sub-Continent.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> It was
considered one of the remotest regions in Gilgit Baltistan but the modern
technology and sacrifice of martyr (shaheed) Lalik Jan Nishan-e- Haider made it
accessible in a short time by improving the road to Yasin, once it took eight
hours from Gigit to reach there, but now it takes only four hours. The valley
is very beautiful with spectacular views of the snowcapped mountains of Hindu
Kush and passing through the beautiful villages of Punial and Gupis on the
Shandur road leads to Chitral. The people of Yasin are unique in their
hospitality as compare to any other part of Gilgit Baltistan. There is unique
beauty for travelers to enjoy their holidays. It has camping spots simple
reasonable hotels to stay and easy and challenging trekking routes for trekkers
and mountains for climbers (most of them are unclimbed yet). You can go on a
day short trek or a month long trek from the valley crossing passes from a part
to another part of the district. The detailed itineraries and descriptions of
the trekking routes will be shared in the next posts. Some of them have been
described already in the previous posts.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7M5K_CBDZLyj6V6TD78sJ5qCKKvuXqYRmNPX_9TUpaZf9dxsCDy2Ys2L01gNDPSfFqE4CCIgZBLnV_mAqubGB8LG8e2I8X14rePca-KOssm-Fu2fQSaSKSGHNCJb-4y9uRfy8MWgosXM/s720/FB_IMG_1558488362956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7M5K_CBDZLyj6V6TD78sJ5qCKKvuXqYRmNPX_9TUpaZf9dxsCDy2Ys2L01gNDPSfFqE4CCIgZBLnV_mAqubGB8LG8e2I8X14rePca-KOssm-Fu2fQSaSKSGHNCJb-4y9uRfy8MWgosXM/w625-h416/FB_IMG_1558488362956.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I hope you will find this article interesting and
comment on it. As the Ishkoman
valley, Yasin is also an interesting village with hospitable people and some
hiking resorts you will enjoy visiting there. T</span>his will be an interesting shooting along the Phunder River,
through Gupis, Khalti lake is one of the attractive spots on the way which is
full of trout fish. Beyond Khalti passing through charming villages and fantastic landscape with rock
carving on the roadside. These art forms illustrate the lives of pastoral
nomads who may have moved here in early Christian times and show great
continuity with similar designs found in the Pamir region. Many shows mounted
horsemen, solar motifs, hunting scenes, and long-horned ibexes Furthermore
Bathrath River flowing from Swat Kohistan and leads South towards Tangir Valley
that needs to be explored. Chashi, the
valley widens greatly, and augmented by tributaries by both the N and S, which
provide access to Tangir and Darel Valleys. The main Phunder Valley has
loveliest scenery in the whole Pakistan. The blue Phunder Lake is magnificent with
the Ghizar River. The lake situated at an altitude of 2800 m full of trout
fish. To the west of Phunder Valley a side valley leads to South Hundrap Lake,
also renowned for its trout fishing. There is a possibility to trek South from
here across the Dadarilli Pass into Swat Valley it takes 4-5 days easy trek
from either side.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The roads up to Shandur Pass (3737m) to Chitral a jeep road
between the two regions of Pakistan Gilgit and Chitral interesting. The Shundur
Polo ground is famous for the Shandur Festival which is celebrated every year
with different events. The polo match between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit
is famous in the world. There are numerous tourist attractions in this valley
as Yasin and Ishkoman need to explore more and bring to the map of tourist
attraction. The day will be ended with trout fishing experiences in the Phunder
River and having for the dinner to enjoy the last dinner and overnight. Guest
House or PTDC MOTEL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Day-12 Drive to Gilgit/Astore for overnight stay</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">:</span><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-no-proof: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We will visit the upper Gahkuch above the district quarter is a great
viewpoint of the Ghizar River and the valleys around if you interested in
history will pay a visit to historical Gahkuch Fort. There are some of the
remains of the Fort. En-<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">route visit Kargah Buddha, a rock carving beside the Kargah Nullah
(stream) 6 km west of Gilgit along the old road to Punial, is the most popular
short outing from Gilgit. The Buddha figure is about 3 m tall and looks down
protectively over Gilgit. It was carved in the 7th century and its workmanship
reveals a talented master. Overnight at Serena Hotel. If we have enough time in
the after will drive to Astore valley to the South of Gilgit to make the next
day shorter.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Day-13
Drive to Skardu via Deosia Plateau: </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Eight hours drive via Astore and
stunning road via Astore and Deosia Plateau it is one of the highest Plateaus
in the world, a lifetime experience along a beautiful landscape one of the
world largest Plateaus. It is only possible if the tour scheduled from mid-June
to mid-October.s.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Skardu
city is a major trekking and expedition hub in Gilgit–Baltistan. Visit its many
bazaars known for their hand-woven woolen cloth and elaborate, colorful embroidered
local gowns, or take a stroll up the hill to the ancient Fort overlooking the
town. The awesome sight of the mighty Indus twisting beneath you. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Overnight stay in the hotel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDVDmLP6BZPGJ0JP58FvM7zCm-N9NQsTBnZFlnL9cz0QLjxP32ygNCI8x_F83iZoGZwZTDmdDr-Kc_fPhSmQ0b0xltCMVKYwiwOjICJZChO6xWZJ_lVaT5StX2uCTEkJ-_vzz11ZeR3A/s4160/IMG_20190801_114028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2352" data-original-width="4160" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDVDmLP6BZPGJ0JP58FvM7zCm-N9NQsTBnZFlnL9cz0QLjxP32ygNCI8x_F83iZoGZwZTDmdDr-Kc_fPhSmQ0b0xltCMVKYwiwOjICJZChO6xWZJ_lVaT5StX2uCTEkJ-_vzz11ZeR3A/w625-h354/IMG_20190801_114028.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Day
14-excursion to Shigar Village:</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> 32 KM to the North of Skardu Shigar the village is an interesting village with Shigar Fort once it was the center of the kingdom and there is an old mosque of 700 years old with the Mughal architecture we
can have two hours' walk to Thale Valley to enjoy the beauty of Shigar Valley.
We will have lunch at the Shigar Fort Hotel which is running by Serena groups of
hotels in Pakistan you can also see the real culture of Baltistan most of the
villagers live in simple houses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will
be able to meet some local population to experience the living standard of the
people. In the afternoon drive back to Skardu/ overnight stay in Serena Shigar
Fort.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Day 15-Day
excursion to Khapulu District Ganche: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Khapulu under the shadow of Masherbrum Peak is a gateway many peaks
and glaciers like Siachin 103 Kilometers three hours drive<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>mostly along the Shyoke River.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Khapulu Fort Palace and Chaqchan Mosque are interesting places to
visit. The mosque built around 1500 AD is the oldest mosque in Baltistan. The
building shows Buddhist influence and Tibetan architecture. If you have enough
time can overnight stay there or drive back to Skardu.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Day 16-Fly
Islamabad:</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> One hour exciting flight to Islamabad it always depends on
weathers’ condition in case of no flight it takes two full days to drive to
Islamabad. You need to courageous to travel on the astonishing Karakorum
Highway again as came up to Gilgit.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><br />Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-87899103946012240072020-06-23T21:01:00.001-07:002020-06-23T21:01:38.715-07:00COV-19 and Tourism Industry in the world<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The tourism industry plays a pivotal role in the economy of every country in the world. It has an effect on a life all circles of life, especially
in the businesses.</p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnOnSVoijrxh788NzdC8XqIWEXPmZPn-cBOQvBhpO9h0P9_6uqMigk0FfzdtUyntc_6i-hWIb4PcYslJKE-HjbJJSrwguE36-Smqs149bpfR7WvbNpouq6JXliwPXCA20u0ZExbcYijI/s620/Corona-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="620" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnOnSVoijrxh788NzdC8XqIWEXPmZPn-cBOQvBhpO9h0P9_6uqMigk0FfzdtUyntc_6i-hWIb4PcYslJKE-HjbJJSrwguE36-Smqs149bpfR7WvbNpouq6JXliwPXCA20u0ZExbcYijI/w640-h478/Corona-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">The pandemic <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">COVID-</span>19 effects on the life of the people in the world cannot be described in words where it affected the life of the people
socially, physically, economically, psychologically, especially the health of the human
being and on the politics of every country in the world. Socially it made a gap
in the social and physical relationships among family members, relatives, and friends
all over the world every one afraid of seeing, visiting, and meeting his/her
nears and dears. Economically, all the businesses in the whole world suffered
from it we cannot look someone for help to or from which makes gaps among the
people, countries, and communities. Some people still not agree with</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>this is
something diseases some are very concerned about it. Politically, it made gaps among
people and government (political leaders) none of the people any country is
satisfied from the leaders and government who seek help from them it is rather impossible
for the government to reach out the whole part of the country and each an individual that is challenging for the government. Once we look into the
situation our country Pakistan on media unbelievable comments are running it is
not only in Pakistan but the whole world is suffering from it. <p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The tourism industry in the world completely destroyed which is
one of the important source of economy for a country some of the top
destinations’ 80 percent of the economy depends on tourism such as Nepal and
Pakistan and many other such countries where the situation is miserable, thousands
of people lost their jobs such as guides, cooks, porters, and other daily wagers
along with the tour operators compelled to decrease the number of employees in
their offices. Once we look towards businesses related tourism but not only the
hotels, travel, and tour agencies but also the other business-related people
suffered too of it. Tourism-related people are the top suffered ones in this
pandemic. As we look back on the tourism in Pakistan was suffering from some
other problems such after the 9/11 and then terrorists’ activities and
political up and downs for the decades it was vulnerable many tour agencies
quit the tourism businesses and switched into other business but it was not
like what is happening today. In the last few years, there was anyhow little business
was on the way where people could survive but this pandemic suffered it 100 percent which leads to the miserable condition it takes a more long time to over of
this pandemic. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Psychologically, now people are going to be suffered from it no doubt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of the people had hopes
on the government seeking help but as I mentioned how the government will
be able to cope with this 100 percent is impossible at any cost. Some of the
developing countries depended on developed countries in the past but now the situations
of the developed countries are more miserable than the developing countries. When
we look into the current situation of this pandemic everyone losses his/her
hope to survive only 10 percent of the people may not be frightened of it who
have huge properties, but still, I think they will be suffered too one day if
every field of life stops its activity they also need some supplies to survive
for their life. Now at this moment, everyone is hopeless.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The tourism industry in the world is unstable many people make
myths about the future for the recovery will take years that is disappointing and
discouraging which unbelievable. The tour operators in Pakistan are curious to
reopen the tourism in the country domestic and international both with clear
SOPs and following them. There was a zoom webinar around 50 top tour operators who participated in the webinar and warmly discussed the negative and positive
points opening tourism. Some of the senior tour operators shared their ideas
clearly with the observation and cooperation of the government to make sure the
following SOPs by the visitors and organizers. Some of them showed their
observations on the negative impacts and spread of the virus by opening tourism.
Anyway, the majority of the participants favor opening tourism by keeping three
main categories to make sure the safety of the visitors and local communities.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Controlled tourism: This means some of the
visitors will be allowed in Pakistan with specific members in the group both
domestic and international visitors who will be visiting with negative corona
certificate from their living destination and they will be screened too on
airports and bus stations where they come and go.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Use Legal Tour operators: The second point was
focused to use of legal tour agencies for the visitors they will book their
tour properly and the tour operators will organize the trip properly making
sure the corona free trip throughout the trip with the help of
government(especially tourism departments of each respective province).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBY1uVaXsV-HpK3NNQnCzfX8TDeMIhyEAH3tKGNaF9anQWBh9S8JRrWctVJsPEoZn8XBdsQr6S6839IoMi_QNJhwubXvSszLuHnfbHa2ARIbkTKS4zTypBqW4u0NYGI1JsPHb_M1WOPig/s4160/Attar+Lake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBY1uVaXsV-HpK3NNQnCzfX8TDeMIhyEAH3tKGNaF9anQWBh9S8JRrWctVJsPEoZn8XBdsQr6S6839IoMi_QNJhwubXvSszLuHnfbHa2ARIbkTKS4zTypBqW4u0NYGI1JsPHb_M1WOPig/w640-h480/Attar+Lake.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Adventure tourism: this point was raised by the
top adventure related tour operators that this part of the tourism is less risk involving
which will go through wilderness and there are no connections of crowds and
infections. The adventures stay out of villages and crowds on the mountain areas
but still, some showed observations too in it rising points about situations
porters who are part and parcel of adventure tourism this could risk for them
if visitors carry corona. It is also difficult to manage for the porters to keep physical distances while trekking and camping in the mountains, they walk, eat
and, sleep together during the whole trip.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">At the end, the webinar ended with
positive decisions that were suggested by the participants rose during the
webinar. One of the top fruitful decisions was to conduct some pre-training
program for the guides, cooks, and managers of the tour agencies on the safety
measures during the tour. Hotel management will also be part of this training
to make sure to be well prepared in the opening of tourism in following the
SOPs and other safety measures. The guest houses in the congested villages will
not be encouraged to open during this control tourism opening. Every tour
operator will sign on the paper with SOPs and other safety measures will be
prepared by the tourism department and Pakistan Association of Tour Operators
(PATO).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">To make sure the booking of the
visitors will be checked the license of the company on the entry points that
will be mentioned in the SOPs. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><br />Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-69939424456375067722020-06-17T22:33:00.003-07:002020-07-29T03:11:08.956-07:00The best trekking in Pakistan for beginners<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As I
mentioned in my previous post that why did I choose the field of tourism which
was my desired wish in the very early age of life inspiring by some people working
in this field. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20OQMzmizi6OMMetqcG5e42WLgEHhSc2CVmg-VQc_W9WN9dLyDOVyzVqhPkkEChcXfpLoqvoiGDc0uk6jQftjwW6LtT44AmbRE3r7GSkB-j2NUXbctMODS5NzFE-eq2Zl0AulGOhgPmY/s4160/IMG_20190827_155317+-+Copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20OQMzmizi6OMMetqcG5e42WLgEHhSc2CVmg-VQc_W9WN9dLyDOVyzVqhPkkEChcXfpLoqvoiGDc0uk6jQftjwW6LtT44AmbRE3r7GSkB-j2NUXbctMODS5NzFE-eq2Zl0AulGOhgPmY/w640-h480/IMG_20190827_155317+-+Copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I got an
opportunity, 1991 I was on summer holidays in my village a trekking group from
Chitral over Thui Pass to my village came across and camped near my house.
There were 8 British members and four Pakistanis in the group. Their next plan
was to go to Sandi Village and trek to Ishkoman Valley via Assumbar Pass it is
lovely five days trek along the beautiful landscape with forests, lakes,
streams, and spectacular views. You will be warmly welcomed by the local
communities in the villages and summer villages during the whole trek. The
people of Sandi go to the summer villages during the summer from Yasin side and
Gujar Nomads in the Ishkoman side who are popular for their extraordinary
hospitality in north Pakistan. I heard about it and requested a guide for joining
them fortunately he agreed and the next morning we left early in the morning to
Sandi from Thui and reached there around 2 p.m in the after-noon camped there.
I was as a porter there but tried to help the staff members in the kitchen,
the porters we were around 25 people from Thui until to Sandhi and then he had
changed the porters from there. He discharged all the porters except me and one, my cousin, as I requested him to continue us in order to learning. The guide
agreed and I was very happy to be with them I was speaking little broken
English with group members and helping in the kitchen. We stayed overnight there
and the next morning we left early in the morning the guide and the kitchen the staff made my load a bit lighter than the previous day as I was helping them in
them. We stopped for lunch somewhere in a beautiful place under a shade of some
trees and walked around two more hours and arrived at a beautiful small village
with a couple of summer houses and the landscape in the surrounding is incredible
that adds to the joy my trip and speaking English with people was something
unbelievable for me the people around were surprised as I was speaking English
most of them were appreciating and asked where did you learn this English, they
did not know how was speaking? It was more enjoyable for me and interesting.
The place was Anno Tek (means on the Pass) it is summer village with some
fields crossing a long ascent that gives its name. There are a clear stream
flowing and the camp on the grassy land. We pitch the tents over there and stayed the night. It was an exciting night for me counting the stars night as we were
sleeping in the open air. I was waiting for the morning light as it happens to
get up and speak with the people. It was awesome for me every moment of my life
and was asking the guide about the procedure on how to become. He was a great guide
who guided me positively encouraging replying to all my stupid questions with
smiling face telling the members too as what wanted. The British members
were too great people one of them was English teacher he taught me on the as
remember the things today too like he taught me yesterday. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The next
morning, we woke up early morning the guide asked me to serve the bed tea to
the clients teaching me the (Hello ladies and gentlemen it is your wake up time
here is your bed tea) the members encouraged me saying me Amin you speak very
good English, that made my head up. After the breakfast we left towards the
next camp we walked about two hours, it was shocking news for the guide decided
to return back from there rather than going up showing some snow-covered
mountains as saying that the pass will not be easy to cross because there is a
lot of snow but it was not that much snow there as I think today gaining
experience in the field. I don’t know why he took that decision as he did not
want to go across the pass. Assumbar Pass is not difficult to cross in snow
as last year we organized a winter group to cross because it is not dangerous.
This was some disappointing moment for me we returned back to Sandi village on
the same day after six hours camped in the same garden. By the evening the
guide paid us some money and the clients gave me some tips too. It was very
interesting to me. We stayed overnight there in the camp. The next morning
they hired s jeeps to Gilgit I with my friend walked our village as there were
rarely few 50 model jeeps were running in our area most of the traveling was
done on foot and some horses were used. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXhS2NPth5zmfV7beNIZPHZggAhK9xXZ8P2qXvX1gtvU2R-7K0RMcMGKqU0JmIqCxRnp-eeaedvI6q7Pg9W3albs9i1rGx0gwEmqgKA6EylAR-3FJR_qC7FjD7zTdP6fSz5AQ2u8umr-4/s512/HK2000-31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="512" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXhS2NPth5zmfV7beNIZPHZggAhK9xXZ8P2qXvX1gtvU2R-7K0RMcMGKqU0JmIqCxRnp-eeaedvI6q7Pg9W3albs9i1rGx0gwEmqgKA6EylAR-3FJR_qC7FjD7zTdP6fSz5AQ2u8umr-4/w640-h430/HK2000-31.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It was an
interesting trip of my life where I got an opportunity to begin towards to
bring my dreams true that’s why I remember every moment time today after 30
years. From here I began my career as to become a guide finding people in the
summer vacations for the next two years and I had to quit my studies because of my
father’s passing away as being the eldest among my family members’ two
sisters and four brothers. I used to work as a freelance guide accompanying some
guides and some times organizing single members or a couple of small groups on my
own. After three years I was fortunate to join one of the largest tour agencies
in Pakistan and led many large groups of trekkers to the mountains of Pakistan,
cultural and historical groups in the plains of Pakistan. Today having a mass of
experience in the field of tourism and being part of my own tour agency
organizing groups in the country. I m proud to be a first-ever tour operator from
Ghizer District.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br />Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-9998080229853939592020-06-12T08:01:00.001-07:002020-06-12T08:01:36.289-07:00Why did I choose tourism as my profession<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Why did I choose tourism as my profession</u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><br /></u></b></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FNoTS9dAx-O0nEq7i8hMV14G3UKDbGhNgRoRbEujq8HA1ovDRotGlqmQ3I5UDAx0KQZndh8wCMWFmNOoyTnTK8L-JOkN1gAUbLd-3pntYTx_50KkBQYV-tEZsuZJBzXdKTmfYCTOllo/s900/IMG-20200226-WA0021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FNoTS9dAx-O0nEq7i8hMV14G3UKDbGhNgRoRbEujq8HA1ovDRotGlqmQ3I5UDAx0KQZndh8wCMWFmNOoyTnTK8L-JOkN1gAUbLd-3pntYTx_50KkBQYV-tEZsuZJBzXdKTmfYCTOllo/w640-h426/IMG-20200226-WA0021.jpg" width="640" /></a></u></b></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><o:p></o:p></u></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 274.5pt;">Life is not only to pass at the
earth, bringing a human on earth has an aim to live with purposes and fulfill
the duties assigned by God. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone
wants to live happily throughout his/her life it is natural for that we need
to keep an aim afore, but most of us don’t do it 5% of people to my experience
has this idea but not the other 95% in my context. I born in 70s schooling in The 80s and came to college life in 90s to the professional life in this 21<sup>st</sup>
century in a big competitive technological world now a day. Today I am happy to
be in the place as I wished in my very childhood.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 274.5pt;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The story of my life is very exciting and interesting for
me, my dreams always came true amazingly and surprising. I also came across
some challenges an unexcited happen and face them taking part in life. The most shocking
and hard time of my life was the day once my father passing away at my young
age and making the responsibility of a huge family and discontinue the studies I was
found of studies that were disappointing. Secondly, the 9/11 collapsed the
tourism sector making jobless and turned me to move towards teaching. It was an
honor for me to be part of this noble profession. It was a great opportunity
for me to learn something very different from my profession in ten years of my
life.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The story goes back to my very childhood once I was 7 or 8
year-old I used to go to the mountains where my grandmother lived with goats
and sheep for the summer. On year we were there in the summer some of the
climbers came there and camp near our village. They were 10-15 people I don’t
remember exactly the number of people. I and my colleagues used to go there
to the campsite and looking at their activities, everything was new and
surprising for such as the tents, the kitchen utensils, the noisy stove was
funny for us. The chairs and tables were beyond our imagination because by that
time in our region a chair was for only school teachers and a nurse in health
post who was called doctor by the people rarely someone was found for these
jobs in the village. All the people were inspired by them once they send their
children to school the used to say my son will become a teacher or doctor
(nurse). Anyway looking at everyone sitting on a chair was something big
surprising, everything inspired me campsite of this climbing team the top ones
were the English Language the guide/liaison officer or the cooks inspired me the
most. I was saying how lucky these people who are speaking English with the
foreigner (we used to tell them Angraiz it is Pakistani word for British). </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Once I completed my school studies it was 1990 free from the exam and on holidays a trekking group came across me in my village which was
going to Ishkoman over Assumbar Pass from Yasin a beautiful four days trek. I
requested the guide to take me with them and he hired me as a porter. We went to
Sandi Village from Thui where I live and camped over there, it was a hard job for
me to carry 25 kgs of load by that age. The next day we walked another 5 hours from
the village Anotek camp there, this day the guide gave me a light bag it was a good
day. I was very happy with my broken English with the team and asking the guide about
how to become a guide he helped what to do, I was very eager in everything
working with kitchen crew pitching tents and setting the campsite very happily.
The third day we started early morning towards the next camp below Assumbar
Pass this day the kitchen crew gave me more lightweight than the previous days
as I used to help them in the Kitchen and fetching water and doing the dishes.
Unfortunately, this day the guide decided to return back on the same route
after walking two hours towards the pass without any reason I didn’t understand
is why? We returned to Sandi Village by the evening me with my colleagues
discharged. It was the first time I went with this group for four days trek as a porter and learned some
basics. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The next year in 1991 I was a college student during the
summer got free (holidays) in the summer I used to look around in Gilgit city
for guides who were leading groups and some compensated me and worked very hard
with them gradually I became familiar some of the trekking routes wrote my
diary regularly reading trekking guide book of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Isbol Shaw</b> and working learned how to become a guide. For the next
four years I worked as a freelance guide and achieved great experiences my hard
work paid off. I was fortunate to be part of the world-leading tour agency
Adventure Tours Pakistan runs by Mr. Ashraf Aman the first Pakistani K-2
climber. I got an opportunity to lead large trekking groups, climbing groups;
research groups etc where I used to work very hard for twenty years with great
reputation never give any chance to complain to my clients during my job with this
company. My dreams always came true and have to lead some groups to the place
where I inspired by the people once in my guiding I camped exactly in the Place
and recall my memories of childhood and thanks to God of paid me off my work what
I wished. During my guiding, I got numerous opportunities to cover the most
popular treks and explore some new trekking routes now there is pass in
Hindukush between<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ishkoman and Broghil
(Amin Pass 5,500 m) I explored this route in 2004 with some Italian climbers
climbed in Hindukush for 10 years continuously in Attar Valley from 2000 to
2010 but some people still busy there climbing around mostly unclimbed peaks in
the region.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL_FLV-d0pIpj6RI2F_Clak5bHCxfiQiRc8OgspNiENJwkMBcKcQz8s-1VVciD08UviIKT04zKo4WPPlAG0o7YNo5DCg2m_-I1CDJJV28ZObD0PDM4e2C6sCkoaUGy2Vmkc_wxy8pH1-U/s4160/IMG_20180723_160336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL_FLV-d0pIpj6RI2F_Clak5bHCxfiQiRc8OgspNiENJwkMBcKcQz8s-1VVciD08UviIKT04zKo4WPPlAG0o7YNo5DCg2m_-I1CDJJV28ZObD0PDM4e2C6sCkoaUGy2Vmkc_wxy8pH1-U/w640-h480/IMG_20180723_160336.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.5in;">During the
guiding after ten years another dream clicked me in my mind to be a tour
operator with the name of Hindukush as I began this blog with (Hindukush Explorer)
but unfortunately, one of my friend stole my company name and registered a tour
agency (but no any development just named and registered) with some of his
friends and could not get this name for my company but anyway I came up <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>with a <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tour Company Hindukush Karakorum Tours and
Trek after 20 years of experience as
co-founder and today proud to be a tour operator. Our company is focusing on
Hindukush region has great potential for tourism. I am working in most of
the least touristic areas and exploring new areas in Pakistan. Our team has
years of experience in the field of tourism and understands the market. Each of
the team members has a dedication and commitment to his responsibility. Our
teamwork paid off soon and developing quickly we could be able to make our market
effective in a very short time. Now I am working for hard organizing groups eagerly
because my dreams always come true and that makes me more happy and inspiring
towards it. </p><br />Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-18322972991050961182020-06-11T01:40:00.003-07:002020-06-11T01:42:09.893-07:00Where you will enjoy the Natural Beauty<p><font face="trebuchet"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><b> </b> </span><font size="2"> <u>Batura Trek in Karakorum Upper Hunza Valley Pakistan</u></font></span><u><span style="color: black;"><font size="2"><o:p></o:p></font></span></u></font></p>
<p style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="color: black;"><font face="trebuchet" size="2">This the trek goes along one of the largest glaciers in Pakistan Karakoram Range located in upper Hunza Valley measured 62 kilometers long starting from the Karakorum Highway ( the eighth wonder of the world while traveling China). The trek is exciting
with superb views of Batura peaks in the Karakorum Range. There is five to seven days trek passing through a mesmerizing landscape, lush green meadows, icefalls from the Karakorum mountains incredible. The walk along the glacier is exciting.</font></span></p><p style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="color: black;"><font face="trebuchet" size="2"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></font></span></p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none;"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 91.5pt;" valign="top" width="122"></td><td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 370.6pt;" valign="top" width="494"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 16.35pt;"><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB"></span></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxRFYY8TVDOPKaF0V3KTIjJjhFe9-JVsmfDF4jJJJj2Y_p4O9fwR5UdWKbYGQUZhux54a1dko5Cmbi9MTDzfBVsdVCXZUitB5_LEB3em5jRAGDvfmM0jT1EZgwThFx3mAn-G5knouc1M/s720/FB_IMG_1584289863758.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font size="2"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="720" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxRFYY8TVDOPKaF0V3KTIjJjhFe9-JVsmfDF4jJJJj2Y_p4O9fwR5UdWKbYGQUZhux54a1dko5Cmbi9MTDzfBVsdVCXZUitB5_LEB3em5jRAGDvfmM0jT1EZgwThFx3mAn-G5knouc1M/w640-h494/FB_IMG_1584289863758.jpg" width="640" /></font></a></div><font face="trebuchet" size="2"><br /></font><p></p>
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<p><font face="trebuchet" size="2">Day1 Arrival Islamabad and transfer to hotel in the afternoon visit to the federal capital of Pakistan which has been built under the shade of MargallaHills of Photwar mountains of Pakistan. You will visit Shah Faisal Mosque it is one of the largest mosques in South Asia built-in 1977 with a donation of King Shah Faisal of Saudi Arabia. The architecture of the mosque gives an amazing experience of the Muslim Worl. There is the Islamic University in-ground flower. <o:p></o:p></font></p>
<p><font size="2"><font face="trebuchet">Day2 Drive to Chilas </font><span style="font-family: trebuchet; text-align: justify;"> (10-12 Hour</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet; text-align: justify;">s)</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet; text-align: justify;">The journey on the Karakorum Highway is most exciting and
thrilling. It is a monument to the engineering feast and one of the most
spectacular roads and the world’s highest metalled border crossing. It connects
Pakistan and China stretching over a distance of 1300km between Islamabad and
Kashgar, winding through three mountain ranges and following the ancient Silk route
along the Indus Valley to the Chinese border at Khunjerab Pass. Soon after an hour drive from Islamabad, we pass through the historical town of Taxila,
beautiful hill station of Abbottabad, quake-affected lush green towns of
Mansehra, Shinkiari, and finally meet the great Indus on Thakot Bridge. From
there onward the road snails along the bank of the Indus with contrasting
landscape after every two kilometers. We pass through Besham, Dassu, Komila and
Shatial to arrive at Chilas with many rocks carving and inscriptions along the
way left by Chinese pilgrims and ancient travelers of 5th century A.D. </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet; text-align: justify;">Overnight at Shangri-La Midway House.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333;"><font face="trebuchet" size="2"><o:p></o:p></font></span></p>
<p><font face="trebuchet" size="2">Day3 Drive to Passu five to six hours exciting journey on Karakorum Highway starts from Chilas visiting the ancient rock carvings along the mighty Indus River left by travelers, invaders, conquerors and pilgrims on their way to the subcontinent from central Asian countries who crossed the mountain passes of Hindukush and Karakorum mountains to access sub-continent. -You will the giant Killer Mountain Nanga Parbat 8,125 m the second highest in Pakistan and ninth in the world from the viewpoint. You will also view Rakhaposshi 77,88 m, Haramosh 7,400 m, and Diran Peak 6225 m to the north from the same viewpoint. The interesting moment is to stop at the junction of three mountain Ranges of Pakistan to the North Karakorum, to the South Himalaya, and to the west Hindukush along with the meeting point of Indus and Gilgit River. Three hours after Chilas you will turn towards Hunza Valley before entering Gilgit city which the administrative center of Gilgit-Baltistan. Another mind-blowing highlight of the day is the old Silk route on your way. We will cross Central Hunza Valley passing through Attabad Lake and charming villages Gojal Upper Hunza Valley and will reach Passu a beautiful village with superb views of Passu Cones and numerous snow-covered mountains in the surrounding. Overnight stay in the hotel and preparation of the porters for the next days trekking.</font></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDGX-Us8voVjd9v97FiN15MO0nwpFqxO6DBvARkcHN4YgkLKkrrEFvv8soykRKsKnDDWUXhDUq6Df-KqsTace0SzBmdQ2qw-bQtDlG4s8sUCrdfq3qOVE6Xx3kOZXfQdGqlVa3vz2rAc/s720/FB_IMG_1578204290732.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font size="2"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDGX-Us8voVjd9v97FiN15MO0nwpFqxO6DBvARkcHN4YgkLKkrrEFvv8soykRKsKnDDWUXhDUq6Df-KqsTace0SzBmdQ2qw-bQtDlG4s8sUCrdfq3qOVE6Xx3kOZXfQdGqlVa3vz2rAc/w400-h300/FB_IMG_1578204290732.jpg" width="400" /></font></a></div><font face="trebuchet" size="2"><br /></font><p></p>
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4<span> </span>Trek to Yazbin It is an easy three hours walk from Passu to the camp along the left side of Batura Glacier will be hot if there is a sunny day. The campsite on the moraine Glacier with a single hut which is used by the people on their way to summer pastures and trekking the water source from the glacier camping on the sandy campsite. In the afternoon there is an interesting hike up to Yazbin Pass above the camp. It takes two ascending to the pass a baren flat ground with magnificent views of Batura Glacier and the mountains ahead where you will go in the next days. It is worth going on this hike in order to acclimatize. <o:p></o:p></font></p>
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5<span> </span>Trek to Yashprit(6-7 hours) this morning we will walk about two and a half hours on the moraine of the glacier on a clear path and then crossed to the lateral moraine of the Batura Glacier sometimes you will come across under trees and sometimes in baren land breezing from the glacier. You will reach in a beautiful lush green summer village with a couple of huts which was used to full with the people who stayed for the summer with cattle but now a few male use to live here. It is one of the beautiful campsites with spring water and view at 3800 m. <o:p></o:p></font></p>
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6<span> </span>Trek to Kalohukhil(3-4) This morning we live Yashprit along the lateral moraine with lush green meadows to right and snow-covering mountains towards the left side of the glacier. The mind-blowing views are inspiring and lifetime experience it is not parallel to any other trek of the Karakorum Mountains. You will arrive at Khikhil a summer village with a couple of small huts with flower sheets in the surroundings you will find hundreds of colorful herbs and bushes. Camp at 4000 m. <o:p></o:p></font></p>
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7<span> </span>Trek to Guchisum(4-5 hours) It is an exciting walk to the next camp following the stream flowing from Urthom Nala from the northeast. We get to the huge plane meadow with an amazing landscape, unlike the other days as we go higher new views with different clours and natural beauty, the Yaks around here add to the beauty of the valley looking surprisingly. The day is easier than the previous days. you will reach a place with some remains summer house with stone circles which was used to stay during the summer by the people Passu some years ago, but now everyone went out home the advent of education change the life of the people from the beautiful mountains to the crowded cities of the country and some moved beyond the country too. You will camp here at about 4,500 m with superb views of Batura Glacier and the sky-touching mountains.<o:p></o:p></font></p>
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8<span> and 9 </span>Trek to Yashprit and Passu: you can return back to Passu easily in two days I have done it several times in this way. If you wish to stay more days here Yashprit is the best place to have a day to relax and enjoy the natural beauty.<o:p></o:p></font></p>
<p><font face="trebuchet" size="2">Day 10 Drive to Karimabad two hour drive to Karimabad <o:p></o:p><span style="text-align: justify;">Visit to Altit & Baltit Forts, </span></font></p>
<font face="trebuchet" size="2"><span style="line-height: 107%;">We will start our day
by visiting fairy-tale like a castle of Baltit, above Karimabad, is a landmark
built about 900 years ago, in 2004 tentatively enlisted UNESCO’s World
Heritage. After lunch at a traditional Hunza home, we will visit Altit Fort and Duiker.
We will witness the mesmerizing sunset view at Eagle’s Nest Duiker and an
awe-inspiring view of Hunza. Duiker is situated at an altitude of 2935 meters
high above sea level. Overnight stay at Egle Nest Hotel</span></font><p><font size="2"><font face="trebuchet">Day
11 Drive to Gilgit: This morning we will drive two-hour drive to Gilgit and visit the Gilgit City and British Graveyards who were buried here during the Brish era in Gilgit-Baltistan, this visit will give you the brief history of Gilgit-Baltistan and British rule in Pakistan. Another highlight in Gilgit is worth visiting Kargah Budha 6 Km to the west<o:p></o:p></font><font face="trebuchet">Kargah Buddha, a rock carving beside the KargahNullah (steam) 6km west
of Gilgit along the old road to Punial, is the most popular short outing from
Gilgit. The Buddha figure is about 3m tall and looks down protectively over
Gilgit. It was carved in the 7th century and its workmanship reveals a talented master.</font></font></p><p><font face="trebuchet" size="2">Day 12 Fly to Islamabad and overnight stay. A wonderful one hour flight over the great mountains Karakorum, Hindukush, and Himalaya. </font></p><p><font face="trebuchet" size="2">Day 13 Fly to home sweet home</font></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><font size="2"> </font></span><br /></p><br />Amin Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09150659339442837347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185950598244859507.post-45917398268046009092019-10-05T01:33:00.003-07:002020-06-22T10:20:31.931-07:00Tour the Pakistan Land of Adventures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">HK Tours & Treks </b>is your travel
buddy welcoming you to the land of Adventures to explore Pakistan’s diverse
cultures and landscapes with towering mountain peaks in the North, Arabian Sea
to the South with Indus Valley one of the world’s first Civilization nearly 3,000
to 1,500 BC. To the east historic city of Lahore rich in Mughal Architecture,
culture and cuisine whilst to the west footprints of Alexander the Great and
archaeological sites of Gandhara Kingdom, the gateway to Central Asian<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="background-color: white;"> Countries- A trip of a lifetime.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Hindukush Karakoram Tours &
Treks proud to be present itself being the first tour agency from District Ghizar
rich in exciting destinations in Pakistan with magnificent landscapes to enjoy
the holidays, the spectacular snow-covering mountains, mighty glacier, lush
green meadows, blue sky lakes, crystal clear springs, rivers full of trout
fish, unique cultural festivals, above all the extra-ordinary hospitality of
the people have no parallel anywhere else. It is one of the regions in the North
Pakistan with less tourist visiting and HK Tours & Treks invites the nature
lovers to enjoy holidays in a real natural beauty in a calm atmosphere. Come on
and let us take you to explore the hidden treasures in Ghizer and rejoice
yourself in the natural beauty.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7pt "times new roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Ghizar GB and Chitral Tour D</span></b></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white;">duration 14 days Best time: June to October</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Islamabad Chila/Naran, Gilgit,
Punial Ishkoman, Gupis, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yasin, Phander, Shandur
Pass, Mastuj, Chitral Town, Kalash Valley, Nagar Fort, Lawari Tunnel and Swat
Valley.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="font-family: wingdings;"> </span><b>Hospitality and Homestay Trips (Stay, Eat and Talk with local
Communities)<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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Round the year<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An opportunity to experience life and the living standards of the mountain communities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Islamabad, Naran/Chilas, Gilgit,
Punial, Ishkoman, Yasin, Gupis, Phandar <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white;">Duration: 10 days <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Best
time:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Different times of the year<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">We offer such tours during the
celebration of different festivals which are celebrated by the mountain
communities of North Pakistan and Chitral with their long live culture and
colorful activities every year.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Kalash Festivals:</b> (Chilim Josht mid-May, Phool Festival Last week
of September, Chow Mass mid-December.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white;">Duration:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>10 days<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Best
time: Second week of July<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Islamabad, Naran/Chilas, Gilgit,
Punial, Ishkoman, Yasin, Gupis, Phandar, Shandur, Hunza<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">The freestyle polo match between
the teams of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral on the roof of the world at the altitude
of 3,730 meters is celebrated with colorful activities. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white;">Duration<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>14 days<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span> Best time: March to October<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Islamabad,
Naran/ Chilas, Gilgit, Gupis, Batharath Nala, Phander, Handarap, Khukish Lake,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">In the crystal
clear Ghizer River and the Lakes in the surroundings are full of trout fish we
can have fishing permits on the spot or from the main offices of the fisheries department.
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7pt "times new roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Family Trips and day hikes</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white;">Duration:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>8 days <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Best time: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>March to November<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="background-color: white;">Highlights:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><br />There are
interesting places for family members to spend holidays in the Ghizar Valley
interacting with local communities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Islamabad,
Chilas, Fairy Meadows, Gilgit, Ishkoman, Gupis, Yasin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white;">Duration: <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>7 days<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Best time:
September to May<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Taxila, Peshawar, Charsada,
Takht-e-Bai and Swat Valley.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Gandhara Civilization in Pakistan is worth
visiting it gives amazing stories of ancient civilization in the sub-continent.
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7pt "times new roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">The glory of Mughal Architecture Historical City Lahore:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white;">Duration: <span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>7
days<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Best
time: October to April<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque,
Wazir Khan Mosque, Jahangir Tomb, Noor Jahan Tomb, Shalimar Garden, FWagah
Border closing Ceremony, Rothas Fort, Hiran Minar, Khewra Salt Mines, Katas Raj
Fort, Takht-e-Baberi.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Multan the city of Shrines to the Indus Civilization of Mohenjadaro</span>:<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white;">Duration:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>13
days<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Best time: <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>October to April<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Shrine of Shah Rukn-e-Alam, Shams
Tabrez, Bahawalpur, Uch Sharif, Drawer Fort, Cholistan Desert, Sukkur, Fort
Deji Khan, Shrines of Seven Sisters, the Indus Valley Civilization Mohenjadaro,
Shrine<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>of Sehwan Sharif, Ranni Kot Fort,
Hyder Abad, Umer Kot Fort ( birth Place of Akber) Jerek (the birthplace of
Jinnah) and home of Agha Khan 4th, Thatta, Shah Jahan Mosque, Makli Hills,
Bambore (known old Dabul), Chukhandi Tombs, Karachi the largest city of
Pakistan and the Arabian Sea, worth visiting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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A British mother and son arrived on Monday 23rd
August 2019 at Islamabad Airport 9:30 a.m and continued to Naran by the same
day for the first three hours on the Karakoram Highway to Manserah and towards
Kaghan and Naran which is full of highlights and one of the amazing tourist
destinations in Pakistan thousands of nature lowers visit here during the
summer to enjoy their holidays. The lush green meadows, alpine forest,
waterfalls, site streams, and beauty of Kunhar River add to the joy of your
holidays, and it one the unforgettable moments of life going through these
valleys. We had some lovely stops and reached our hotel Parina Cottage that welcoming
with natural beauty and welcoming staff. The infrastructure and location at the
side of the Kunhar River flowing make it more attractive and enjoyable. The food
in the hotel is awesome and spent a homelike stay at this hotel.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Day-2<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">On the second day, we woke up at 6:30 a.m and continued journey on the
Babusar Road along the beautiful Kunhar River and charming villages early
morning scenario is mind-blowing along with the people working in the fields and
women with animals to graze it is full of joys and interesting. We stopped in a restaurant for breakfast which was so delicious especially the Chole (a kind of
lentils) in breakfast has no words to describe. We continued our journey and
passed through many highlights Lulusar Lake on the way is one of the charming
lakes in Pakistan. Further up on hour from here takes you the Babusar Pass
4,100 m between Chilas and Naran with lovely breeze welcomes with fantastic
views gives joys of life and makes your journey full funs. We continued down
from the pass and came down to Karakoram Highway the eighth wonder of the
word. We came to the viewpoint of the giant mountain Nanga Parbat (8,126 m) the
ninth highest mountain in the world and second after k 2 in Pakistan we had a great view and enjoyed shooting it. The Junction and meeting point of the three
great mountain ranges (Karakoram Hindu Kush and Himalaya) in Pakistan, joining
of mighty River Indus and Gilgit, and historical Purtab Pul are the great
highlights on the Karakoram Highway. In the afternoon we continued to Hunza and
Gulmit as our plan to stay there. Hunza is the greatest destination for tourism
in Pakistan Raka Poshi (7788m) mountain in the Karakoram adds to the beauty and
attractions of the valley. We stopped at the viewpoint of Rakaposhi and took
pictures and had Chap Shero one of the greatest fast foods and appetizers of
Hunza Valley. Our journey continued another two hours to get to Gulmit passing
through Hunza and Nagar Valleys passing along the Ataabad Tunnel Lake which
took us to Upper Hunza which is call Gojal the center of upper Hunza Vally.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Gulmit is
the capital of Gojal, is a small village at about 2400m, well above the flooded
river. Much has changed here since the rise of the new ‘Attabad Lake’. There
are also many superb days walks near the Karakoram Highway from Gulmit. The
Gulmit Museum, full of traditional ethnic artifacts, is in a room of Raja
Hussain Ali Khan’s house, beside the Marco Polo Inn, and is well worth a visit.
Old Gulmit is at the north end of the polo ground. Here you will find the Mir
of Hunza’s summer residence, which is no longer used, the old Shia mosque with
carved woodwork, the Tomb of Silum Khan III, water mills, and old houses. Drive
to Passu</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">, </span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">offer some of the best day walks and longer hikes in the area. The
village is over 150 years old and owns the grazing rights up the north side of
the 56km long Batura Glacier, so is able to support large herds of yaks,
cattle, sheep, and goats, but is less fortunate with its agricultural land. We
ended the day visiting to Local Restaurant Bozlanj with traditional organic
local food dinner at the small restaurant the delicious food prepare by ladies
in the restaurant in the village. It was a great experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Day hike over Gholkin Glacier to Borith Lake
and Passu Glacier </span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Breez Hotel (Apricot Cake). It was an interesting day for my clients
because the mum had never been on such a walk on the glacier even she had not seen a
glacier-like this as she went and walk on this day. It took us two hours to
Borith Lake from Gholkin a small village above Karakoram Highway from Gulmit in
the snout of the glacier. We went to the glacier which has large boulders in the
beginning and moraine with gravels it is an easy walk for normal trekkers we
enjoyed a delicious tea with double parathas on the Borith lake and walked up to
the village and viewpoint. We had a great opportunity to visit a local home to
explore the local culture and living standards of the people. We went to the
viewpoint and took an unusual way down to get to Glacier Breeze Hotel along
the left side of Passu Glacier on a moraine with great views of Passu Glacier,
Passu Peak, Shispar, Batura Peaks, and Passu Cones it was very interesting to walk
of two hours downwards from the viewpoint I can recommend for all to do this
tour if you are there. We came to the Glacier Breeze and enjoyed the apricot
cake. We had some rest and derived up to the snout of Baltoro Glacier to some
pictures of Batura Glacier (62 Km long one of the largest Glaciers in the Karakoram) on the way back we had a short visit of Shamshal Bridge too nearby
the Karakoram Highway.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">We came back to Passu by late afternoon and ended
our day having dinner in another local restaurant with local dishes of Upper
Hunza. Yes I should miss mentioning the wonderful music of this evening at Silk
Route Lodge celebrated by the locals with local songs and dances it was an
amazing event and full of funs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">This day we left Gulmit early morning visited
Karimabad Hunza and the 800-year-old Baltit Fort which shows the history of the
region it was a beautiful morning we could be able to Rakaposhi, Diran, and the
surrounding peaks Karakoram and shooting were awesome. We left around midday
towards Ishkoman via Gilgit en-route visited Gilgit Bazaar, Kargah Budha, and
other tourist attractions in Gilgit. In the afternoon derived westwards on the
Shandur Road along the Ghizar River through charming villages of Punial,
arrived Royal Guest House Birgal Ishkoman for an overnight stay it is a paradise
with fruit trees and fantastic garden make flowing sound of the Running Rivers
make your night joyful. You will have great sleep and sweet dreams.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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interesting three days of the trekking take you to the real natural beauty and the calm atmosphere of the pastures of Hindukush. The first two days ascending to
the 4,100 m Asumbar Pass along the charming summer villages of Asumber along
the crystal clear Asumber stream and side by springs, charming summer villages
and the hospitable inhabitants are warmly welcoming on the trek invite you for
the tea that is unlike anywhere else in the world. The camping sites and the
trails are grassy and meeting the domestic animals' goats and sheep, yaks and
cows all along the way and numerous species of colorful birds are another
highlights of the trek. The fragrance of the many kind flowers and herbs and The thick forest on both sides of the pass are amazing. The view from the Asumbar
Pass is mind blowing you will have a great view of the highest mountain <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Tirichmir 7790 m)</b> of Hindukush Range
in a distance is mind blowing you will witness the great accomplishment of the
nature from here. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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another beauty you will walk on grassy flats with small bushes of tamarisk for
first one hour and come across many beautiful spots, springs, lakes, lush green
meadows, old summer houses(not in use anymore) calling golden marmots is
another great experience on this trek. You will go through all along the
juniper and birch thick forest. Having lunch seating nearby a fast flowing
stream under the shade of trees has no words to describe. The young staff
of HK Tours & Treks, services are extraordinary. The last part of the trek
approaching to the beautiful village of Yasin Valley is a bit hot if there is
clear. I recommend it early morning or late afternoon is the best. Your
treks end here and you say goodbye to your lovely porters who carried your
language for the last four days and accompanied. There are many options once
you get to Yasin whether if you have more days to enjoy trekking or drive to
Gilgit or to Chitral over Shandur Pass 3743 m to Mastuj and Chitral and down to
Peshawar through <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lawari Tunnel</b>, Dir
and Swat Valleys en-route staying in Chitral and visiting Kalash Valleys (it is
another experience in Pakistan especially in Chitral) there are many to see and
enjoy. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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