We are a 65-year-old Spanish couple in normal physical shape. We traveled to the North of Pakistan (Gilgit, Nanga Parbat, Hunza Valley, Skardu and Khaplu area, Chitral and Kalash Valley, and finally Swap and Taxila. It was a fantastic trip, seeing the landscapes of the 7000 and 8000 m mountains, walking above the glaciers, we saw nature with a spectacularity that is not seen in other parts of the world. The trip was very comfortable, it lasted 25 days and the two Ali guides, each one in his specialty, one more specialist in the mountain and the other in archeology and ethnology, they were magnificent, they took care of us throughout the trip. I had never been in a country where the guides are so affable and at no time heavy, they leave you enough freedom to move, by yourself if that's what you want. The car was a 4x4 in very good condition and the driver Shaid took us very safely on all the roads and roads Seeing Nanga Parbat so close has been one of the best experiences of the trip, one of the best mountain landscapes easily accessible. you. The Pakistani people were always very friendly, they continually wanted to talk to foreigners and ask us what we thought of their country, also we did not feel any dangerous situation at any time. Thank you Ali for organizing such a fantastic trip for us.
We are two french people who came in Pakistan last summer (august/september). With Adventure Pakistan, we walked on Baltoro glacier (Concordia)and at Fairy meadows. We enjoyed our trip. all was perfect: the amazing landscapes, the meetings with mountain people and the organization which was very professional, sure and safe. We had no stress because the atmosphere was very quiet. In the mountains, our team was very friendly, competent and joyful. Thank you very much at Javed, Ali Hussein and Reza. We had a nice trip together.
And, if we had some apprehension about the political situation, we were very quickly reassured because all is stable and safe. In Islamabad we were surprised by the quiet atmosphere.
Thank you very much at Ali who was listening to our waitings and Cynthia who was a good guide in Islamabad
We hope to come back next year to discover others places in NW Pakistan. Thank you very much for all. Chantal BOZONNET
Had a great time with Adventure Pakistan - did the K2 trek and afterwards visited Hunza Valley. Overall swift and proactive communication with the team, and enjoyed strong customer and service orientation. And of course was thrilled to visit the amazing landscapes, mountains, villages and appreciate the region's rich history and cultural heritage.
Thanks Team!!
Adventure Pakistan informs with great passion for your upcoming trips and give you helpful tips for your adventure.
Always close on your side for all the question you might have.
Adventure Pakistan has great guide for you personal tour.
Dear Adventure Pakistan,
We have a great time visiting Pakistan, our brother country. Thank you very much for all the things you provided us with. Thanks to Ali, the great leader of Adventure Pakistan. Also, many thanks to our wonderful and professional guide and driver.
Thanks & Best wishes,
Qiuhong Li - 15 July 2018
CONCORDIA TREK – SUMMER 2016
We were only 2 French people and we did the K2 base camp trek (Concordia trek in fact; K2 BC is optional with one day more…) from the end of July until mid-August 2016. I write these words 4 months later, but even if I’m not used to do this (whatever my trip had been good or not…), I really feel for a long time that I have to do it in a spirit of respect and friendship for Ali and Loes, and people of the Adventure Pakistan team. We received a so hearty welcome!
For many people, especially western travelers, come and walk in Pakistan for 3 weeks may first not be considered as a good idea (…). But, far from what people generally imagine or from all we can hear or read, we only met awesome and curious people, with a great sense of hospitality. Of course western travelers are rare, so you are often looked as a “curiosity” (airport, military checkpoint, visits in Islamabad…), but always as a guest!
During the trek, religion seems to be a smaller part of people life in mountains than in towns, and it’s not perceived as discomfort, even if you have to respect some “classic rules”, especially in the most remote areas. But our guide Tajammul and his assistant Jawed was totally devoted to us, and were always listening to us for anything we need to talk or do.
This trek was a “classical” (!) one, without any “piece of bravura” (if you always did ones as long as this one, in other parts of the (remote areas of the) world…). You often walk with the feeling to have reached the world’s end, on changing glaciers from one week to another, and of course surrounded every day by great mountains (very different from Nepal, the Andes, …). Obviously, the atmosphere is far away from Himalayan crowd, porters are nearer than “usually” (…) and we saw the spectacular K2, without any cloud during the 2 days we rest in Concordia. What a good reward after one week walking and before coming back! As Tajammul was always saying it to us: “you are so lucky!”.
As I say it, if you want to go to K2 BC, you still have 7 hours to walk from Concordia, so don’t think you can do it “during a rest day” (!). And it’s apparently safer to sleep at Broadpeak BC (3 hours from Concordia). But you can also stay in Concordia and meditate in front of the K2… (big enough from there!). What more? Sometimes the ford crossing can turn out to be a hazardous exercise (the last one was memorable!). And what about our unforgettable nights spent to listen songs and music with rhubarb (ethnic instrument) played by a friend of Taja, sitting in the kitchen tent with our team, or other people of the camps!
We met Ali only in Islamabad (before and after the trek) but I really discovered his “dimension” when I was back in France, by reading messages of thanks of people from all over the world. With his simplicity and humility, you could never imagine the value from the man who welcomes you warmly, or picks you up at your hotel and take you for a sightseeing tour or a (great!) dinner.
There is still so many things to see that I will probably come back to Pakistan. And I can’t imagine that I will do it without you! Ali and Loes, thank you so much!
Gil
We are a group of 4 friends (all in our '50-s) and had a wonderful trip in Northern Pakistan (Baltistan, Hunza and then the KKH onwards into China). There were no issues at all; the atmosphere in N. Pakistan was very relaxed (Aug. '16). The country & their people, as well as the mountains are great!
Due to the excellent organisation by Adventure Pakistan (Mr. Ali always responded promptly on our e-mails. And when the programme had to be adjusted last minute, they came forward with an adjusted programme at very short notice) we enjoyed our trip very much. We were also very satisfied about our driver , who is an employee of Adventure Pakistan (no external hiring). He drove very safely, was always on time etc. He also took care of our interests and was proud to be able to share info on/and show local culture and traditions.
Thank you so much!
Ali is a very nice person, he is professional in this field while, the most importantly, he is good minded person who would like to serve the best to his clients and he is a very humble man, he is always willing make friend with you where ever you are from.
Very nice person,Ali
This summer, Adventure Pakistan supported our Biafo Hispar trekking. Because it was the first time AP doing business with the Dutch, mr. Ali decided to join us on this challenging trek. This action prooves his commitment to do his utmost for excellent service delivery. The trekking has been a wonderful experience thanks to the excellent organization of material and staff. Experienced guides, cheerful porters and an amazing cooking crew were part of all this. Mr. Ali, thank you for everything. Warm regards from The Netherlands and we look forward meeting you.
Ali many thanks go out to you and your crew, who made our trekking to Snowlake so splendid! It was a pleasure being in Pakistan the last 4 weeks, en travel to the north of Pakistan. Seeing things we wouldnt be able to see without the help of you. Even the trip to fairy meadows was really awesome, what a views en then passing the Barbusar pass with a bus. Really amazing job my friend.
I hope to see you in the Netherlands next year, so we can catch a beer!
Anyone looking forward to do a mountain experience in Pakistan we can highly recommend Adventure Pakistan. We did the Snowlake trekking in a difficult year for Pakistan due to the floodings this summer. Ali and his crew arranged everything in a very professional way and succesfully improvised on the infrastructural challenges. He even managed to make more out of it then we had planned to do. He is also a very amiable, friendly person with great interest in people, he will make you feel very welcome.
The guides, kitchen crew and porters are all skilled people and made a very enjoyable atmosphere during the trek.
We always felt safe, they make you an excellent meal and will always support and assist you when needed.
After a succesfull trek we returned home with wonderful memories of the impressive Karakorum and the friendly and warm people of Pakistan.
Thank you all and we are looking forward meeting you again.
I met Ali during summer 2009 when I participated in an expedition under the leadership of Gerfried Göschl. We summited Nanga Parbat on a new Route -The Austro-Canadian-North-West-Route which was a highly great achievement. During the whole time of our expedition I was very pleased to have Muhammed Ali by my side. Not only the fact that he is a great guy but also his professionalism made our expedition a great one. I would always recommend Mr Muhammed Ali when going to that beautiful mountains again.
During summer 2009, I team up again with four Austrian friends, with whom I summitted Broad Peak (8047m) and had a first try on K2, in 2007. Our 2009 goal was to forge a brand new route on Nanga Parbat (8125m). To organize this major expedition, we work with Mr. Muhammad Ali from Adventure Pakistan. After our acclimatization on Nanga Parbat’s normal route (Kinshofer), the five of us ventured on unknown terrain, to the northwestern part of the mountain. After four days, we reached camp 4, at about 7100m, as planned. Gerfried Göschl, the expedition leader, and I reached the summit of Nanga Parbat the 11th of July. The brand new Austro-Canadian North-West route, is over 2000 meters long, and counts a few technical climbing sections. During this expedition, Mr. Muhammad Ali show us the best professionalism I ever seen on expedition filed touring. Every aspect of the organization was always clean and clear. From the beginning to the end of the expedition he was paying special attention to all our big and small needs. Along with is great sense of humour and cheerfulness altitude, he is really a diplomat and fieldworker with an incomparable expedition knowledge. For example, in one day, I saw him speak different languages during an expedition meeting in the morning, during afternoon, he fix a broken generator and late after dinner he explain all the aspect of the Northern Pakistan culture. Mr. Muhammad Ali is the kind of man that give you the drive to return again and again in the harsh Karakoram region because he can make things much more easier with is numerous “problem solving skills.
