Leaving Pakistan
Posted by Karen on July 4th 2006
Written on the 2006 London to Sydney expedition
So far…
After a few days in Islamabad, it was off to the Karakoram Highway. This has been without a doubt one of the most stunning places of our journey so far, up amongst some of the highest peaks in the world.
The scenery was simply breathtaking and the people (and know I keep saying this)! even more friendly. After a few days of trekking, jeep safari’s and glaciers we (had to) make our way back down. As we were so close it seemed silly not to try to get into Kashmir, managing to travel through the Pakistan administered side until being turned away at the disputed border region close to India. Although very green and lush with beautiful valleys and tiny villages, it was very sobering to see first hand the destruction from the earthquake, still very real and apparent so many months on.
We bid farewell to Pakistan as we have just now entered India, and it has to be said that the people of Pakistan could not have been more welcoming and not once did we feel, contrary to popular beliefs, threatened in any way while travelling through.
(the Karakoram itself should be compulsory)!
Currently in Dharamsala, India, with the Dalai Lama in residence!
Until next time…
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