Kashmir, Pakistan | Solo Female Traveller Road Trip
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- Travelling Kashmir as a solo female traveller has long been a dream of mine and I rather lucked out because -- until recently -- it was quite difficult to travel most parts of Kashmir without special permission. But last month the government lifted restrictions on most areas, which is wonderful news for anyone wishing to travel there.
There are no flights in or out of Azad Kashmir so the only way to arrive to this beautiful region is by road. My Kashmir road trip journey began at the Jhelum and Neelum rivers in Muzaffarabad and from the start, nothing went as planned. Come along with me as I fly from Karachi to Islamabad with bookme.pk and then travel by car to Muzaffarabad to start my adventure. I didn't end up shooting any historical sites on day 1. Instead, we drove what seemed like the entire length of Kashmir, from Muzaffarabad to Mirpur. But it was a fun day spent mesmerised by the countryside, it's breathtaking mountains, rivers and lakes, and its kind people.
Kashmir offers rugged landscapes, where around every corner you'll find paradise. Kashmiri chai is liquid gold. And it's an adventure that few embark on, making it extra alluring 😉
SHOUTOUTS IN THIS VIDEO:
BOOKME.PK
Since January when I flew from Quetta to Lahore, I've been buying all my flights from bookme.pk because they have the BEST prices in Pakistan, especially went you compare buying directly from the airlines. One trick I also found is that if you pay with a local Pakistani credit or debit card, they also give a very deep discount for that (I saved almost 2k on my last flight using a friend's local credit card). They also offer bus tickets (hotels too, I think) so I'll try to book my next bus with them, too, and report back on those prices.
GHULAM
If you need a trustworthy driver in Islamabad, Ghulam is who I use whenever I'm in town. His English is great, just whatsapp him and let him know what you need. His prices are fair and he's always been dependable with me. SORRY FOR THIS BUT HE HAS JUST ASKED ME TO REMOVE HIS # ... I GUESS TOO MANY PEOPLE WERE CALLING :-( I'LL UPDATE THIS LATER IF GHULAM CHANGES HIS MIND OR FINDS A DIFFERENT NUMBER FOR PEOPLE TO CONTACT :-)
XOXO ~ Angela
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Lots of love from Afghanistan to the beautiful Pakistan. 🇦🇫❤️Pakistan ❤️
Thanks. We are honoured
I was not expecting kashmir to be this beautiful. So green and serene. More people need to go there.
Yesssss, and I haven't even visited any sites in that video. I hope you'll like the video Friday with a few sites, too :-)
@@AngelaCarson were did u go in Kashmir
@@oneallah5281 only this video and Mirpur (launching Friday) will be from this trip, in April I will launch 2 hotel reviews and the rest of my series ... another 5 or 6 travel videos
@ychaman Great suggestion, thank youuu
Kashmir used to be regarded as Paradise on Earth by Mughals.
NOC or no NOC, more foreigners need to go to kashmir. It's a hidden gem ♦️♦️🌲
Agree!
I dont think NOC is needed except a special stamp for Army operations areas.
@@AngelaCarson where are you from
Beautiful shots and explanation of everything you are experiencing around, Kashmir is one special place! Happy to hear there are less restrictions now, last time we went in Muzaffarabad we were only allowed to stay there and avoid roaming around. Looking forward to your Kashmir experiences !
Ohhhhh that's not fun to be so confined. Yes indeed, the new relaxed restrictions make for a very different experience ;-)
Watching from Indian occupied Kashmir
May Allah unite the departed families very soon.
Nature tv ,,Pakistan loves you ❤ 🤗 insha Allah soon this occupation will end stay strong❤
Kashmir is india 🇮🇳🇮🇳
@@lahoreaskari2651 very good reply 😂😂😂😂😂
@@lahoreaskari2651 very good reply 😂😂😂😂😂
Beautiful kashmir my mother lands love from Hong Kong China
Ahhhh I hope you saw something that looked familiar to you!
I like your all video I thank you enjoy beautiful n peaceful pakistan thank you so much you come pakistan love you madam
I am from Kashmir..You should must visit neelum valley and tollypeer in Kashmir.
Yep most peaceful place
You look more relax and beautiful now. I wish you will have wonderful experience of Neelum valley too.
Ahhhh plastic surgery ;-) hehe Feeling almost back to normal again, thanks for saying it :-)
Finally kashmir 🤍🇵🇰🤍
:-)
In kashmir you will feel real happiness. May be more than Balochistan. I have been visiting Balochistan since 2003. I visit kashmir upto Kel in 2019. It was out of the world experience. Even today I feel like it was a beautiful dream.
Sadly my heart still belongs to Balochistan for some reason but I haven't seen enough of Kashmir to really form a full opinion yet :-) It is lovely though
Have you ever been to Bloch villages?????
@@arminius6506 just this video and Mirpur launching Friday ... the rest I need to do when I return in April
I'm from kashmir rawalakot 😍😍😘😘😘
U should have checked temperature before going any where as Pakistan is mashallah so diverse u would fine hell heat in Karachi and at the same time hell cold somewhere in north that's Pakistan for u🇵🇰❄️😍
I had all my proper clothes in my luggage but I came from a fancy ladies event at Serena direct to Muzaffarabad so my travel outfit day 1 was not the most sensible hehehe
Watching your videos and enjoying Pakistan in USA… it’s amazing 🤩… big thanks to you
ah thank youuu
I am so proud of you of recommending local people on your channel it creates job for them well done 👍
Thank youuuuu! My driver in Islamabad is wonderful. And the local booking site is way cheaper than global booking sites. :-)
i have watched jones family there amazing even when things dont go to plan ,,.....there working on tour trips to pakistan ..i think from south to north gilgit tour..i wish them good luck. azad kashmir is mountaineous area above sea level mountain fresh air , surrounding arable land and forests...thats why islamabad is very close to azad kashmir
I'm not sure who that is but I've never done a tour trip yet ... always plan (or not plan haha) these myself :-)
@@AngelaCarson i'm not sure but i think he is referring to a family who visited Pakistan last year. ruclips.net/channel/UCfAT4jdyHOXat5Snrax9pHg
I just love your vlogs more power to u
Yay! REally appreciate that
Hi Angela nice kashmir vlog and yes after surgery your eyes looks wonderful 👍👍👍
I appreciate that soooooo much!
Dreams came true. 😁
I literally say that at the start of the video hahhaha
@@AngelaCarson Hahaha. 😁😁😁
@@AngelaCarson You lier
Very warm welcome to #AzadKashmir.💐💕
I am from Muzaffarabad and really happy to see international traveler visit to Muzaffarabad... You are amazing girl... Arrange a meet up somewhere it will be a real fun
we have pikistan's best paragliding site (pir chanasi) in muzaffarabad. if you have not tried paragliding there, you re missing something.
Ohhh I'm a private pilot (Cessnas and small single engine planes) ... I've honestly never considered paragliding .... maybe I should?
@@AngelaCarson i have experienced both , cessna aircraft in malaysia and paragliding in pakistan. trust me paragliding is much more fun.
Best travel/tourism related videos i appreciate your efforts
So nice of you
Thanks for this wonderful premieres.
That was awesome! I bet the views were amazing in real life. I've not been, it's on the list. So many wonderful Northern areas.
Ever since Led Zeppelin's song Kashmir I've had it in my mind, since I was a little girl:
"Oh, pilot of the storm who leaves no trace, like thoughts inside a dream
Heed the path that led me to that place, yellow desert stream
My shangri-la beneath the summer moon, I will return again
Sure as the dust that floats high in June, when movin through Kashmir"
@@AngelaCarson wow your dream came true! Travelling is a beautiful thing. A real education, in my opinion. You cling to it, so many things are changing.
@@AngelaCarson I saw this video and thought of you - I know how you love UNESCO sites. Alula in Saudi Arabia - can picture you here. (I definitely want to visit this place 😍)
You Vloggers are heaven for us. You are playing a key role in promoting tourism in Pakistan
wellcome to muzaffarabad dear😍😍😍🥰
Thank youuuuuu
Hi angela love from:🇵🇰this ia awesome trip Take care
Thanks Shan!
@@AngelaCarson You Welcome
Besutiful place. Enjoy the natural beauty of Kashmir.
I really appreciate the hard work done for this amazing presentation!
Thank youuuuu
Angela I'm waiting for to watch your Kashmir road trip 👍
Thanks ;-)
I think you would visit whole parts of Incredible Pakistan🤔😊
@@khawajakhurramshahzad2820 I really am trying hhahahha still a lot to see but I'm getting close :-)
Still so many beautiful places to visit perticularly in kpk province
Hi glad you could make it to muzaffarabad..... an amazing city!!! my city :-)
Thanks, I have 2 hotel reviews and a WHAT TO DO IN MUZAFFARABAD video coming out in mid-April also :-)
@@AngelaCarson look forward to it
Kashmir is very beautiful I am your new subscriber from Afghanistan.
Go in summer you will love it.❤
Love from Azad Kashmir
Thanks for visiting us ❤️
❤️🇵🇰❤️
Amazing!💕
Thank youuuuu
In summer it's much greener and beautiful ❤
That's what Asim kept saying, I believe it too because of certain wet areas we saw tht were covered in beautiful grass
@@AngelaCarson I use to watch your videos from Sweden. I was in Pakistan for 3 weeks and I am missing 🙄☹.
Assalam u aliakum everyone
Nice
I'm from Pakistan and Peshawar city
Live USA
wow the hills and rivers are so beatiful along the way.nice
I am from Kashmir muzaffarabad but you not go on real amazing awasom places in my city my be you was not have good travel guide thats why you miss tham but if you see tham you never forget in you whole life its heaven in the earth but thank you for visiting my city hop you injoy
In April I hava a full 25 minute WHAT TO DO IN MUZAFFARABAD video and 2 hotel review videos :-) Please wait just one month for when I return to finish my trip
The Pakistan you saw is much more than I ever saw in my entire life. Awesome 👍😎
:-)
I'm happy that you are getting sponsors
Thank youuuu! I found bookme.pk because I had used them as a customer for my Quetta to Lahore flight (they were the cheapest) and now I love them so it's a win-win :-)
Wish you safe and beautiful journey. Make sure to visit Taobat, kel and arangkel. They are just more than heaven on Earth
Angela you sure have an eye for beauty amazing photography again great local knowledge, I can see you have done your homework. I almost had a heart failure at 9:20 🤣. Keep up the good work. Stay blessed.
hahaha YOU DID! Ya when that wooden step moved a bit i almost pee'd myself hahaha :-) (thank you for the kind comment)
Ur videos are superb thanks for sharing lovely pakistan
Doginara 😳😳😳 near my village 😱😱
yay, so happy you saw something you recognised in the video
Wow
Made me feel at home..
My Kashmir...
T
Lots and lots of love.. To my people..
Thanks for these visuals..
I have already lived half of my life and Haven't been to azad kashmir! A sight yet to be seen!
Another great video
Thanks again!
I really enjoyed your video. ⭐️ 😍
Thanks for Sharing! 👍🏼
Roads are impressive. Was not expecting that.
Honestly they were much better than I expected as well. They are better than Balochistan for sure.
OMG! I thought you were going through those planks on that bridge! Glad you stopped! Meanwhile on the other side of the world, Happy St.Patrick's Day! Erin Go Bragh!
Beautiful place and vlog.
Visit kel and Anang kel it's hell beautiful. Also neelum valley and others muzafarabad looks like some where in Europe
will do my best
Super awesome super beautiful video 🌹🌹I m lovin it 💚🇵🇰
Great upload thanks for sharing stay safe and healthy 🙏
Pirchanasi is beautiful place in Muzafarabad
And Neelum vally also a good tourist destination
Also bagh and rawlakot two beautiful cities are next to Muzafarabad
Once you're in Muzaffarabad, you have to make a plan where to go further. There are three different roads leading to Neelum valley, Jhelum valley and Bagh. Won't say which is better than the other. However, do visit the lake created after the 2005 earthquake near Hattian Bala.
Will do. Firday I'm launching my WHAT TO DO IN MIRPUR video as a start...
Hey Angela enjoyed watching 👀ur video beautiful people beautiful country Pakistan 🇵🇰. Love from Canada 🇨🇦
Welcome to my city KOTLI
ahhh yes, I went through Kotli! :-)
My motherland amazingly beautiful, heaven on earth, love from UK 🇬🇧
I haven't been back in like 13 years now, feels a lifetime. Inshallah once Covid restrictions are eased in UK will fly out to AJK.
I lived in Kashmir in 2012 for a year and a half. A beautiful place to live at. I hope you'll enjoy your trip too. 'm smiling to see the happiness on your face...stay safe & healthy. Love you videos 💕
Thank youuuuu
Must visit
ratti gali lake.
Baboon valley.
Kutton colony.
Uran kel..
Love from kashmiri living in Karachi ❤️
Thank u so much to exploring end the video my beautiful city kotli Azad kashmir I really appreciate you work and god bless you.
Please stay tuned for Friday, WHAT TO DO IN MIRPUR ;-)
@@AngelaCarson maybi in theses days mirpur city and tourist places are shutdowns because of increased coruna virus cases in city
wish u enjoyed your best tour in kashmir
Mangla Daim waterfalls
Jinnah stadium 🏟
kashmir park mirpur
Mirpur food 🥘 and stress view
Asian biggest brigade etc.
Kashmir is so beautiful, lovely vlog 🥰
Mashallah very beautiful my kashmir.
The bunch of love from karachi Pakistan....our Pakistan is so so beutyfull...you exploring thts wonderful .be happy sister
Amazing vlog ❤ love nd respect for u from Dubai..Pakistan is beautiful
Thanks a ton
Dear sister.... At this age ur fitness is amazing and ohhh yesss...ur vids regarding exploring pakistan is simply incredible....pray for u.
Nice video! Salute from Norway. Kashmir is very beautiful ☺
Lovely to watch ur videos..... v all warm welcome in Pakistan
Wow fantastic good luck with good health ☺️👍
Kashmir always part of Pakistan 🇵🇰🔥🇧🇬
Thanks for sharing 😊
Amazing location you looking so lovely.
Ah thank you! Hey was thinking maybe that interview could happen later this week?
@@AngelaCarson Ma'am You are not going to believe that. That show host resigned recently from the channel. She tweet about it. I will tag you the tweet. Omg You must be laughing after reading this, cus I'm 😂
@@Faizjanjua18 Noooooooo hahaha my eyes are finally camera-ready just about and was super excited! :-) I hope she has moved on to better things and is happy :)
@@AngelaCarson Yes as you know she is a Finnish 🇫🇮 national and she just wants to focus on her book and some traveling.
@@Faizjanjua18 That's my goal too ... but I keep just travelling haha
Angela! Bravo, for going all the way #Kashmir, great vid, done that with my family few yrs ago on my trip back home, after #Pochonos Kateskill, #Delaware river, 🗽
hi there glad to hear another vlog friday update,i look forward, i dont know much about azad kashmir although i have visited before..its more of mountains & forrest areas & also where locals kashmiri people reside, but there also mixture of people from peshwar and surrounding other provinces..its abit like cowboy country with amazing views of mountains..
SUCH amazing views, 100% agree :-)
Have good time . Take good care of yourself specially take all precautions to escape Covid 19.
So happy to see u enjoying the scenic Azad Kashmir/Pakistan .
Beautiful Pakistan
Thank u so much Madam for visiting pakistan ...love and respect from.Lahore
Welcome to mansehra ❤️
Truck behind you were Amazing.
Visited Muzaffarbad and Neelum Valley a couple of years back. Neelum Valley is heaven on earth. Spectacular vistas everywhere you look. God bless you Angela, stay safe and have a wonderful time.
Thank youuuu
You are exploring my country and making great videos.Be Blessed dear Angela ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰💖💖💖💖💖
Welcome to the paradise on earth.
Really beautiful n bit looks like seychelles 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Good job 👍👍👍
Thsnks for visiting kashmir 😍
Assalaam Alaikum my lovely sis Angela. New subscriber here. I have been to Pakistan once but want to visit again some day, lol. ❤️❤️❤️
Looks amazing wonderful
Welcome to kashmir
Pakistanis are loving your videos... Dear Angela
That warms my heart, thank youuu
Thank you Angela.
This is just incredible♥️
I am very happy to see on hydersbad ralway satation during the vusit lahire to karachi
Ur dress is incredible looking simpley marvelous
Thank youuuuu, love Pakistani dresses!
Thanks for exploring my Kashmir especially Rawalakot..
Welcome welcome to your own country 🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹
You are amazing 🇵🇰❤
I'm just having a lot of fun :)
@@AngelaCarson mashallah ❤
Oh you have been to kotli but I didn't see much stuff from kotli there were many pre partition buildings and places to see!
Go to nelum valley, u will amaze and love the natural beauty.