Exploring and Capturing: July 2016

Walk on unknown road

Northern Areas of Pakistan Northern Areas of Pakistan, spread over 72,496 sq. km are as fascinating as its southern region. Amidst towering snow-clad peaks with heights varying from 1,000 m to 8,000 meters, the regions of Gilgit, Hunza, Baltistan and Shangri-La. The cultural patterns of these regions are as interesting as its geography. The people with typical costumes, folk dances, music and sports like polo and buzkashi,...

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Matthieu Paley Photography

Matthieu Paley Photography Fear not. My youngest son Timo (5), sets up camp (his style...) after crossing his first glaciated pass at 4690m/15490 feet (the Darkot An in the far back left), entering the Hindukush near the Afghan border / Wakhan corridor. Early season crossing means no risk of crevasses. After having the luck to explore the greater Himalaya left to right, this part of...

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Walk to the haven

Shounter Valley – Located in Upper Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. From Shounter valley, one can cross the Shounter Pass to go in Astore valley at Rattoo. May to August is the best time to go to that place. It can be gain access to through a jeep track from Kel which only gets opened for a few months of the year. A best place for camping lovers, as camping is mainly...