Travel Destinations

Uchali lake, Soon Sakesar valley, Khushab, Punjab

Though we never know when our day will come and we will depart from this temporary world but we as a human always make long plans, don’t we?

Alhamdolillah, I did the treks which I had planned for 2016 and even managed to do trips which were not in plans e.g. upper Dir Kohistan trip. Following are the upcoming planned trips for 2017 (the links lead to event pages on Facebook where you can find all the relevant details):

Alhamdolillah, I once again did all the major treks I had planned for year 2017 (Chillinji pass – Karomber lake – Darkot pass loop, Upper Swat trip, Astore-Deosai-Skardu-Shigar-Khaplu trip Chitta Katha lake trip).



Though I have already cancelled my Lukpe La trekking trip for year 2018 but I am organizing following public trips which you are welcome join:

For year 2019 I have planned following trips so far:

Alhamdolillah another summer (2019) full of explorations comes to an end:

  • Kutwal, Haramosh Trip 18-23 June 2019
  • Chukail Meadows, Swat Trip 28-30 June 2019
  • Leepa Valley 6-7 July 2019
  • Mahudand Lake Trip 13-15 July 2019
  • Dudipatsar Lake and Sharan Forest Trip 25-27 July 2019
  • Makra Peak Hike 3-6 August 2019
  • Minimarg and Riat Lake to Taobat Trip 14-20 August 2019
  • Rakhan Gali Trek (Khaltaro to Bagrote) 25-29 August 2019

It’s time to get back to work because there is more to explore in 2020, IA.

Tentative list of places I wish to explore in 2020:

  • Khanbari to Bathrait trek to explore some less explored lakes
  • Lukpe La/Haramosh La/Naltar Pass
  • Shindur lake and Shadr banda in Upper Dir Kohistan
  • Revisit Khaltaro valley

If you are interested to join any of my treks and want to know more details then feel free to ask in the comments section below or inbox me through my Facebook page The Silent Traveler.

Traveling is living!



  • Imran
    May 19, 2019 at 10:37 pm

    Greaaaat. I too love travelling n every year go north. . This june expecting to go to neelam valley. How to make trip less expensive n most enjoyable. Tips needed.

    • The Silent Traveler
      May 20, 2019 at 4:34 pm

      Here is what I usually do to keep the expenses low:

      1- Travel with 2-3 friends which helps to divide the costs of fuel, room rents, jeeps etc.
      2- Stay in budget hotels
      3- Use public transport when solo

    • Saad
      August 8, 2019 at 6:00 am

      Hey man, any trips planned for September?