by calamitytravels@gmail.com | May 5, 2022 | Pakistan
Sogha Lake in Pakistan is a crystal clear lake I distinctly remember this day because before visiting yet, another gorgeous lake in Pakistan, neither of us had even heard of this lake. However, after a quick google, we knew we had to make an effort to travel here, and...
by calamitytravels@gmail.com | May 5, 2022 | Pakistan
As I write this in April 2022, Pakistan’s democracy has come under attack. I won’t bore you with the details, but it essentially boils down to this. The country’s people want their Prime Minister Imran Khan to stay, whilst the elected officials want...
by calamitytravels@gmail.com | May 5, 2022 | Pakistan
Driving through Machlu Valley As we continued our drive through the gorgeous landscapes of Pakistan, we headed into remote territory. This is Machlu Valley. Deep inside unexplored remote Pakistan! The reason is that a visit to Machlu Valley on a clear day will reward...
by calamitytravels@gmail.com | May 5, 2022 | Pakistan
In northern Pakistan, there are mosques. Of course, there is; Pakistan is an Islamic country, so what would one expect? But you perhaps didn’t know that most of the mosques in the Himalayan region of Pakistan were once home to Buddhist monasteries. Buddhism...
by calamitytravels@gmail.com | Apr 29, 2022 | Pakistan
The views of Pakistan from Khaplu are incredible! Finally, our four-hour journey from Skardu came to an end. We had our van break down, enjoyed some of the best food in Pakistan and witnessed the majestic landscapes for a fourth consecutive day,...
by calamitytravels@gmail.com | Apr 29, 2022 | Pakistan
Is it in Lahore? How about Karachi? No. Ok, well, then it must be in Islamabad? Or perhaps Faisalabad? Ah, ok, ok, I get it. It’s obviously in Hunza. It’s Hunza everyone! What do you mean it isn’t? ….Gol? What’s Gol?. The best Pakistani...
