Jeep Track-Gilgit to Astor-bit
dangerous and often closed. Traveling time apx.6 hours.
Requires good jeep and expert driver. Be prepared for emergency night stop
over. |
Lush green Astor Valley.
Last place for shopping (kerosen oil- vegetables- refill gas stove
etc.. Electricity available-can charge your camera's batteries here. |
Entrance of Rama
Valley. Rama Valley- 1 hr jeep track from Astor. here u can find PTDC
resort. For best camping spots move to second valley |
We recommend to
camp in the second valley. Safe Place -Hikers also camp in the woods.
Fetch water from the river at the back. Don't forget to take along water
purifiers- Available on medical stores. Collect pine cones to make fire. |
2nd Valley- Best
for camping-can find boulders for emergency shelter - plenty of river
water at the back -woods are mostly wet but use pine to
make fire. |
In the
morning Hike the nearest mountain for the exotic views of the
valley. Its under stood that jeep drivers or porters don't share your
tents at night.He will sleep in the jeep. but you can always offer them if
you can.... |
Track to Rama Lake
-Tracking time 1:30 hrs. bit steep. will find no water on the way. Must
fill your water bottles in Rama valley. |
On your way to Rama
Lake must take short Breaks , Dont try to make it in one stretch. Your Hiking
Shoes must be in good conditions. |
Camp site in Rama.
Nights are really cold . If you don't want to cook. then you can buy food
from nearest TDCP resort. |
Rama Glacier-after approx.2 hrs steep hike-very slippery - no need of crampons
or special equipment. |
2nd Glacier
you need to cross
2
glaciers to reach the lake. |
Last small lake before
the rama lake. From here track is not very steep.
|
Rama Lake.
Surrounded by mountains from three sides. If u want to camp here then be
well prepared about the cold and windy nights. No woods at all |
Rama Lake - Ali |
We use your air
mattress pump to make fire. Always assign this task to toughest
member. Take along soup and yakhni sachets for instant energy. |
Rama valley is best
for acclimatization. Wear warm clothes in the evening even if its not that
cold. while you are out zip your tents properly to avoid the invasion of
insects.. |
Karakoram Highway.
Coming from Gilgit. from Gilgit to Bunji its a proper road( 1 hour).
Bunji to Astor very rough jeep Track(4 Hours). If track is in bad
conditions, then don't take unnecessary stops. Try to cross as quick as
possible. In case of of landslide you will be in the middle of noware
(status in 2003) |
View of Rama Valley from Rama Lake track. Green patch
shown in the poto is best for camping. Jeeps can also go till 1st
rama glacier. but we did it on foot and took us 2hrs(without rucksacks). |
Rama Valley- If u
are traveling in jeep then its highly recommended to take along gas
stove. Also Take gas lamp rod and lots of Mental for the light.
Easily available in all cities and towns of Pakistan. |
Rama Lake- Good
spot for fishing .Can find trout here. Best time for fishing Sun Rise and
Sun Set. Use small size Spinners. |
