021 Cycle Touring Pakistan

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8 Once across the border, the news that biking wasn’t allowed between the border and Quetta (the next ...

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10 A short cycle ride led to the city to find accommodation, refresh and do the usual things one ...

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12 A more significant problem was the sleeping arrangements. Camping or sleeping at just about any accommod ...

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14 The route to Islamabad ran over the well-known Bolan Pass, a desolated mountain area freq ...

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16 Islamabad The windowless room made sleeping considerably later than usual, and it was late before I ...

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18 Midday, a suicide bomber walked into the crowded Melody Market and killed 15 people and injured man ...

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20 Besham – Skardu The following day, we were on our way by 05h00 as the drive to Skardu was l ...

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22 Skardu – Askole - 3000m asl I further discovered I was the sole guest. It felt strange ...

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24 Askole – Jhola Camp - 3200m asl The weather was beautiful, warm and quite hot at times as I set off ...

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26 The porters were exceptionally superstitious and performed their usual rituals and prayers even d ...