In March 2016 my Indian expedition kicked off in the border city of Amritsar, when myself with 2 of my other friends from Lahore; Syed Mohsin Gilani and Rai Shahid, traveled to India to participate in ICC T20 World Cup as a spectator. We walked over the border from Wagah (Pakistan) into Atari (India), as … Continue reading My visit to Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi
My first travel anywhere in the world outside Pakistan was in 1996, and that was India. And in that very first visa of my life, the Pink City was included. My last visit to India was in December 2017, which also included the mesmerizing pink city of Jaipur, also known as 'Gulabi Nagri'. The name … Continue reading My last two visits to Hawa Mahal in the Pink City
FIRST PART: OBTAINING VOA VISA LETTER When I planned a visit to Vietnam last year in November, it was certainly a few months ahead of time planning. I tried to shop around within Pakistan, inquired wtih some travel agents and the cheapest quote for Vietnam Visa, I could get was Rs. 25000 ($240) which was … Continue reading Vietnam Visa On Arrival (VoA) Experience on Pakistani Passport
Thailand is not only a multipurpose place for tourism, but also one of the most simplest country to travel for Pakistani travelers for lots of reasons: very easy visa, cost-effective airline routes from both Karachi and Lahore, lots n lots of super-cheap hostels, affordable street food and inexpensive public transport, makes this country the … Continue reading How to Get A Thai Tourist Visa in Pakistan
I am writing this blog today in August 2018 but this climb of Adam's Peak for me was a once in a lifetime experience which I did in 2016. But when I sit now to think back what I remember most about that day was extremely hard 2 days after I came down, my muscles … Continue reading One of the Most Beautiful Sunrise of my life: Adam’s Peak
I am often sought about Indian visa questions. It is undeniably the most challenging and longish procedure on Pakistani passport, but NOT impractical. We forget that every good that is worth possessing must be paid for in strokes of daily effort. We postpone and postpone until those smiling possibilities are dead. And especially by neglecting the usage … Continue reading An Easiest Route to Indian Visa on Pakistani Passport: Pilgrimage
Sagiang, Myanmar 2017 Nanadhaja Vipassana Center My fifth meditation retreat (first in Myanmar) was conducted so beautifully in one of the most picturesque landscape in central highlands of Myanmar in Sagaing region. After completing the retreat, among other attractions, the most beautiful one, which is recommended to visit is the Mahagandaryone monastery, which is famous in … Continue reading My 5th Successful Meditation Course, this time in Myanmar
Losing a passport or having it stolen in a foreign country is a hassle, but it doesn't mean you're stuck in that country forever. The most important rule one has to follow while traveling; never get panicked whatever happens. I am hereby sharing my own experience of losing my passport in India back in … Continue reading Passport got lost in India.
Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Nepal and Myanmar visas obtained in BKK on Pakistani passport during my 87 days trip in Southeast Asia, while Vietnam was (VoA).. Here is my story how I did that: 23 May 2017 I arrived in Bangkok on 22 May 2017 morning at 6.45 AM, booked at one of the cheapest … Continue reading Visas on Pakistani Passport in Bangkok
I have been visiting Southeast Asia for so many years and truly loved it. Laos still is on the top of my list, as the most beautiful country but Vietnam which is not much talked about Pakistani travelers is just WOWW. So, here I am writing my 4 weeks story of Vietnam, which is going … Continue reading Saigon to Hanoi on Motorcycle
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