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Swat, Kalash, and Chitral Valley(s)
Murree and Surrounding areas and Valley’s
A few adjectives to describe this area- majestic, awe-inspiring, attractive, exotic, and simple. I could keep writing paragraphs and paragraphs of adjectives, but the photos will speak for themselves as they say a picture is worth a thousand words or a few thousand words. To me parts of it look a bit like Southeastern US/El Paso/West Texas.
Just in the event you didn’t see enough beauty, here is some more in this wonderful area:
Khunjerab Pass/National Park is the tail end of the Karakorum Highway on the Pakistan side which actually goes right into the China border. The Park has heaps of wildlife despite the inhospitable conditions of the climate and these animals have adapted to it over the years. Snow Leopards, Marco Polo Sheep, Ibex, and Marmots are just a few of the animals. Before the China border, there is also what claims to be the highest ATM in the world, however I did not check to see if my card worked.
Food in this region is to die for. If you can imagine the best mountain food you have tasted, combined with local ingredients, this would be it. I never had a bad meal here including yak, homemade cheese on paratha, and Trout!!!! The mixture of Pakistani, American, Indian, and Chinese makes for some exquisite mixtures on the palate.
