Notes From The Flyway

Lakes of the North

Pakistan has a wealth of beautiful serene lakes, some which are pristine and remain untouched by the rapidly growing tourism. On our trip to the Hunza valley last year, we were fortunate enough to visit a few of these lakes – some of which have made it to my ‘must visit again’ list. Jheel Lulusar,…

Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park, Pakistan

When travelling to Hunza via Naran, you will drive through the Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park. This huge national park protects the pristine nature of Lulusar, Dudipatsar and Babusar valleys. The names are a mouthful but they are a gorgeous sight. The Lulusar lake is the most popular tourist destination in the park, perhaps because of the…

The Legend of Jheel Saif-ul-Mulook

Jheel Saif-ul-Mulook is a gorgeous lake atop the mountains of Naran Valley, and is a favourite for locals and tourists alike. Not only does it offer a breathtaking landscape, the stunning landscape will make you forget the crowds of visitors, enveloping you in a sublime serenity. Everything about the lake and its surroundings has an…

Happy New Year!

We welcomed 2019 at the lantern festival in Chiang Mai. This had been a dream especially since I watched Disney’s Tangled. The lantern festival in Thailand was an absolute wish come true and perhaps my favourite way to celebrate new year’s eve. What’s your favourite thing to do on New Years? Throwback to that amazing…

Hunza Valley, Pakistan

With every vacation comes a fair share of learning and adventure, with a family vacation the adventure is amplified. Our roller coaster vacation to Hunza Valley was full of exciting twists which had us through interesting hotel reservations, tumultuous road trips and wholesome experiences that took our breath away. Enveloped by mountains as far as…

Sights and Sounds of Chiang Mai

It is a must for me to travel to a location which is exactly the opposite of my home city Karachi, which means getting away from the fast-paced city life and the crowd. My husband and I were looking for a break from the craziness of wedding planning and a place where we could do…

Officiating Travels

Living in Pakistan, if you have grown up listening to the sorry tales of making your passport, which sound akin to a scene of a battlefield; you will understand the anxiety I had when going to apply for my first passport. Being a girl on your own is an even bigger bullseye to put on…

The Grand Badshahi Mosque

This beautiful frame was captured at the iconic Badshahi Masjid in Lahore, Pakistan. It was completed in 1673 as part of the Lal Qila, and can house around 10,000 worshippers at one time. Every entrance opens to another… The grandeur and craftsmanship of the mosque left quite an impression on me. I was going through…

The Taxi-con

The public transport in Thailand is pretty good based on convenience and availability. Whether you hail a tuk tuk, grab a songthaew or board the Skytrain, you will easily find an easy fix for your travelling comfort. With a great experience going around in Chiang Mai, Bangkok upended all our expectations. We paid 100 Baht,…

On to Divine Hikes…

A peaceful silence and soft morning is how I can best describe waking up in Chiang Mai. The rain from the night before was still fresh with its earthy scent and thin rivulets of water. The city laid quiet and undisturbed in front of me with the stupa of Wat Lok Moli visible ahead. I…