Travel Blog Photos from Gilgit, Northern Areas (4)
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I am spending three days in Gilgit before returning back to smaller more northern villages, which are trailheads for hikes. The Medina Hotel in Gilgit is a good place to catch up with other travellers to get a bit of western company, as there ain't much ...
... find it. "Do you get to talk or hear about politics there? What are the feelings towards Israel?" Yes, elections in Pakistan have just finished this week and political debate - local and global - is everywhere. People watch the news on tv and ...
... is one of those "classic" backpacker type places & Gilgit is a great place to base oneself for treks across the Northern Areas, based on location & availability of amenities and trek food. The hotel is an oasis in a rathy dusty provincial capital. ...
Those of you who have met me on the road will know that I was considering/planning to return to Europe by land via Iran. I had applied through an online agency (www.iranianvisa.com) they seemed optimistic at first, then it all slowed down then they ...