10 Things I Would Skip in Northern Pakistan (and What to Do Instead)
Ten things I would skip on a northern Pakistan trip after years of visits, from Saif-ul-Malook to rooms in Batakundi, and what I do instead.
Shogran or Naran? Which One to Pick After 4 Visits (Crowds, Hotels, Food, Weather)
Shogran or Naran? A first-hand comparison of crowds, hotel prices, food costs, weather and things to do, especially if you like quiet.
Hunza in 2017 vs 2026: What Changed in Prices, Roads and Crowds
How Hunza changed between my trips in 2017 and 2021 and my brother’s 2026 trip: hotel prices, roads, crowds, food costs and the best time to go.
What Food Costs in Shogran, Naran, Lulusar and Fairy Meadows (2026 Prices)
What a meal costs in Shogran, Naran, Lulusar and Fairy Meadows in 2026, with the places I recommend and what to order a day ahead.
Spruce vs Cedarwood vs Luxus Naran: My Honest Hotel Review (Prices, Rooms, Food)
An honest review of Spruce and Cedarwood in Shogran and Luxus in Naran: prices, rooms, breakfast, hot water, Wi-Fi and who each hotel suits.
Faisalabad to Naran and Shogran by Road: Route, Tolls, Rest Stops and Timing
Faisalabad to Naran and Shogran by road: the route, tolls, rest stops, fuel stops, mobile signal and the best time to leave, from my 2026 drive.
How Much Does a Northern Pakistan Trip Cost? 10 Friends in 2021 vs a Couple in 2026
What a northern Pakistan trip really costs: 10 friends in 2021 vs a couple in 2026. Petrol, hotels, food and jeep prices side by side, in PKR.
Shogran, Naran and Babusar Top in May 2026: Road, Hotels, Food and Costs
My May 2026 trip to Shogran and Naran: road condition, what hotels and restaurants cost, why Babusar Top was still closed by snow, and when it opens and closes.
Shogran Travel Guide: Road, Siri and Paye, Hotels and Food (After 4 Visits)
A first-hand Shogran guide after four visits: the new road from Kiwai, the jeep to Siri and Paye, where to stay and eat, prices, and the best month to go.
How to Reach Fairy Meadows: Jeep Track, Trek, Huts and Costs (2021 vs Today)
A first-hand guide to Fairy Meadows: parking at Raikot, the jeep track, the trek from Tato, hut and food prices, and what changed since my 2021 trip.