A Journey Through the Northern Areas of Pakistan: A Traveler’s Dream The northern areas of Pakistan are a paradise for nature enthusiasts, offering breathtaking landscapes, majestic mountains, and a cultural richness that captivates the soul. From lush green valleys to snow-capped peaks, every moment spent here feels like stepping into a postcard. My journey through these stunning regions was nothing short of magical. Scenic Beauty The northern areas boast unparalleled natural beauty. The emerald valleys of Swat, Hunza, and Kaghan seemed to emerge straight from a fairy tale. Gilgit-Baltistan, often called the "Roof of the World," offered views of some of the world's highest peaks, including K2, Nanga Parbat, and Rakaposhi. The turquoise lakes such as Saif-ul-Malook, Attabad, and Sheosar shimmered like jewels under the clear skies. Autumn in Hunza was particularly mesmerizing, with the valleys turning golden and crimson—a sight that no photograph can truly capture. Adventure and Thrills For thrill-seekers, these areas are an adventure playground. Trekking through lush meadows, crossing rickety suspension bridges, and navigating the hairpin bends of the Karakoram Highway were both exhilarating and humbling. One of the highlights was the trek to Fairy Meadows, with a panoramic view of Nanga Parbat. For those inclined toward snow sports, the ski resort in Malam Jabba is a must-visit. Culture and Hospitality The warmth and hospitality of the locals were as enchanting as the landscapes. The people of Hunza and Skardu, in particular, left a lasting impression with their kindness and openness. The vibrant festivals, traditional dances, and local music provided a deeper connection to the region's culture. A visit to the historic Baltit and Altit forts in Hunza offered a glimpse into the area's rich history. Culinary Delights The local cuisine was a delightful experience, with dishes like chapshoro (a meat-filled pastry), apricot soups, and yak meat specialties tantalizing the taste buds. Hunza’s organic apricots and walnuts were a treat, as was the traditional green tea served in wooden cups. Challenges and Tips Traveling to the northern areas, however, is not without its challenges. The rugged terrain, coupled with unpredictable weather, requires careful planning. Some remote areas lack modern facilities, but this only adds to the adventure. It is advisable to travel with a local guide and keep your itinerary flexible to accommodate any changes due to road conditions or weather. Conclusion The northern areas of Pakistan are more than just a travel destination; they are a journey into nature's grandeur and cultural richness. Whether you are seeking adventure, tranquility, or inspiration, this region offers it all. Every traveler should experience this breathtaking part of the world at least once in their lifetime.

Amazing trip and we had a lot of fun with julia, who is a great instructior! Thank you for the great adventure! Lovely greetings from Marie and Jakob from Werda, Germany🤣

The snorkeling was amazing, we have seen so much. Julia our guide was very helpful and friendly! The tour is well worth its money! Great experience!

Awesome trip to Cavoli Island! Fun boat ride - you’ll be grateful for the wetsuits 😉 Highly recommend for people who enjoy snorkeling!!

The guide was very nice. It was a very enjoyable outing, everyone was having good fun. We saw lots of fish and got told what they were. The two outings were very nice and we got to experience different parts of the nature reserve.

We were 6 people and booked a 4h snorkling trip to the capo carbonara. The jurney was stunning with good snorkling spots and interesting informations. We'd really recommend this trip for anyone who wants to explore the capo carbonara by snorkling. We visited the beautiful beach at Isola dei Cavoli and even saw some dolphins during our ride back to the harbour. Our Guide Francesca and our Captain Luana did an amazing job, thanks a lot. :)

We had a great trip for a scubadive. Fransesca, Roberto, Astrid & David fullfill their job with humor, passion & serious profession. If you want you could get a free experience with the divinggear in the hands of Roberto. The sea was rough...so we had a great trip ! Great laugh and of course great view under water!! Thanxxx

I would like to say what an amazing experience my 8 year old daughter had. I had always promised to take her diving when she was old enough. I cannot thank Luana and Alberto enough for making her first dive experience so special. Luana was so incredibly attentive to my daughter during her first ever dive at 8 years old. Alberto was likewise fantastic in making sure all was good with the positioning of the boat and our safety. I have been lucky enough to dive all over the world, but this dive operation is so slick, smooth, safe and sublime I would recommend it to anyone that is in the area. I look forward to diving again with you in September. A beautiful 🤩 unforgettable lifetime memory for myself and my daughter 🐬

Just a great trip. Recomend to everyone who wanta to see beuatiful underwater life. Beautiful setting and an outstanding informative crew.

While we enjoyed our snorkeling experience once we finally got to the snorkeling spot, we had significant concerns about the safety procedures of this company. Our tour took place on a windy morning when the waves/surf outside the marina were quite high and rough. The boats they use are small zodiacs which are easily tossed around in high surf and don't have hand holds for passengers. We were frustrated and concerned that there was 1) no safety briefing before we left the marina, 2) no life vests offered for the children onboard the zodiac (ages 7, 8, 10, and 11) -- who could have easily bounced out of the boat when it hit a big wave, 3) the guides only asked "can everyone swim?" once we arrived at the snorkeling spot. We asked the captain to stop the boat midway to the snorkeling spot and get life vests for our youngest kids when it became apparent how rough the sea was that day. We overheard one of the guides say (in Italian) that the "mothers were more nervous than the kids." We absolutely should not have had to ask for life vest for the children; they should have been offered/provided for the children (even on a calm day). Additionally the life vests were not easily accessible (in a latched storage area at the bow of the boat). I would hesitate to use this company again especially when going with children who are not very strong swimmers.

We drove 3,5 hours in order to enjoy this activity because it was praised as the best snorkel trip on Tripadivsor but actually it was the worst waste of time in my whole life of any journey that I every had. The team is great, very friendly, helpful and take good care of you BUT (!) it is totally not worth for driving 8hours a day to have this snorkel trip because we didn't see many fishes. ok differently described: we only see very very very few fishes or actually hardly any fish. I am not an expert in marine protected area but it looked like any other places on Sardinia when we went snorkeling but way deeper. we didn't see any coral riffs or anything it was just stones. It is a shame to waste travelers highly valued holiday time if you promise marine protected area with picture filled with a lot of fishes. totally waste of time - money can be saved again but not the time that went wasted. _A well meant advice_ ---> just go to different beaches for a snorkel trip, it is cheaper and you will be happy to see fishes because on that trip we hardly see any fish. Any beaches on Sardinia is beautiful, really! any beaches!

Beautiful clear water. The group here was very nice and accommodating. Surrounding scenery dramatic. Equipment rented was first-rate.

Wonderful experience, The area is just awesome ! The view, the fish, all !! It's magnificent ! We have a really great time 😀 the staff is great, very sweet and smiling ! I recommend it ! Thank you again for the moment !

We had several dives with you. Advancend, Introdive (my boys 10 and 14) and the Open water brevet for the junior 14 years. The introdives were done very professionally and 1:1. I could entrust both my boys to the instructors with a good feeling. Very nice and patient team. Gladly again. Thank you SubAquaDive-team.

Saw starfish, jellyfish, sea urchins and lots of other fish. Nothing spectacular (eg with amazing colouring or big or all that different from what I saw snorkelling at the beach) but definitely in much greater abundance. The sea grass was also mesmerising to look at. It’s important to know that you must wear a wetsuit (provided) on this trip. This was at first annoying bc it was so hot but later I was happy to have it (for buoyancy and sun protection). We had a bit of drama on the boat - first boat wouldn’t start so we piled into the dive boat - then our very full boat hit a rock at speed, and there was also a boy on the boat having a very loud extended panic attack. Kudos to the staff, who handled everything really well. Ps the snack and drink offered on the boat is water and a packet of saltine crackers - which we found very amusing!! Could have done without one of the captain’s constant vaping - but all said we had a great time and it was a pleasant afternoon.