PIA flights from Islamabad to Gilgit

turbotraker · Post by **turbotraker** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:09 pm

Salaam all.
I need some information on flights from ISB to Gilgit.

I am due to fly to Pakistan in April/May, then catch a flight to Gilgit.
From experiences last year, it seems I just cannot turn up and get on the flight.
Does anyone know how is the best way to go about this? There will be 3 of us hoping to fly into Gilgit and onwards into the mountains.

My questions are:
Can I book and pay for flights from UK?
Will I be garanteed the seats on the days booked (weather permitting)?
Is it safe to travel in a private/public vehicle up the Karakoram Highway to Gilgit?
Can anyone recommend any safe places near ISB airport where I can do some photography?

Thanks
Murtaza

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skycruiser · Post by **skycruiser** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:49 am

hi Murtaza.!
whenever u come to visit gilgit I will Inshallah Let u Know about Northpakistan.especialy about travel to gilgit and karakuram Valley.my email is , [email protected].

turbotraker · Post by **turbotraker** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:32 pm

skycruiser wrote:hi Murtaza.!
whenever u come to visit gilgit I will Inshallah Let u Know about Northpakistan.especialy about travel to gilgit and karakuram Valley.my email is , [email protected].

Thank you, I am just waiting for the elections to take place. Then see how the situation is. If everything calms down, Inshallah, I will be flying into Lahore in April then onwards to Islamabad and either flying or driving into Gilgit. Any information would be appreciated.

I came to PK last year but only got as far as Swat Valley before I ran out of time, this year I have 4 weeks to explore and photograph.

Thank you
Murtaza

skycruiser · Post by **skycruiser** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:40 am

Dear murtaza! Month of April is a month of flowers and Cherrys in Gilgit.Japnesse and Koreans like to visit gilgitin this month,especialy to see cherry blossom.PIA ATR seat confirmation is subject to weather.I know some ATR Guys. its no problem to avail one or two seats,...if you wish to travel by a public transport coach or a coaster,then there are so many transport companies around Rawalpindi and Islamabad.and if u need a tour operator then let me know.