Kuch Gali…

Many people have been asking about the itinerary for Kuch gali trek. I thought to write it down here…
Stage1: Leave from Islamabad for Mahundari via Balakot. If you leave in the evening then night has to be spent at Balakot. We have identified a nice potential camping site along the river kunhar around one kilometer [...]

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Makra!

If doing Makra means standing right at the top of it, then I am afraid I still have not been on the top of it  despite my three attempts.
It was summers of 2002 when we went to the Kaghan valley with AFP as part of our final year trip. That was the trip that introduced [...]

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Trail 5

CDA in coordination with Himalayan Wildlife Foundation has recently opened up a new walking trail in the Darra Jangla valley of Margalla hills. Previously, this part of Margalla was occupied by some intelligence agencies. Enclosed by barbed wires, it virtually became a No-Go area for hikers.
The starting point for trail 5 is just before the [...]

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