I Went on a Road Trip in Northern Pakistan (Crossing the Shandur Pass)

In the second and final part of my ‘road to Chitral’ series, I navigate the lesser-known roads of Pakistan, challenging assumptions and showing the true beauty of this incredible country. From unexpected hurdles to breathtaking landscapes, this was so much more than just a road trip.
The video will take you through Phander, crossing the Shandur pass, onto Mastuj, and lastly, towards the final destination Chitral.
🛣️ Journey Highlights:
* Phander: a hidden gem between Gilgit and Chitral. Great for hiking, as it offers immense natural beauty.
* Shandur Pass: brace yourself for the raw, untamed beauty of the Shandur Pass as I traverse its winding roads.
* Chitral: experience the city marked as a 'red zone' by the Dutch government. Contrary to the warnings, this might be the most hospitable place I’ve visited in Pakistan!
* Unexpected Twists: from road blockages to tricky police checks, I share the unfiltered realities of road tripping in Pakistan.
* Pakistan is Not What you Think: I reveal the truths beyond the warnings.
Thank you, your support means the world.💛
🌞 About Me:
I'm Flora, a female adventurer passionate about hiking, nature, and exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations. My goal is to show what it's truly like to travel in Pakistan - specifically as a female foreigner - and show that it isn’t like what Western media portrays it to be.
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🌍 Connect with Me:
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For Inquiries/Collaborations: floragonning@gmail.com
🗺️ Details:
Time of Visit: 29th of October - 1st of November
🎥 Gear:
All shot on iPhone 14 Pro.
📌 Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:07 - Hitchhiking to Phander
5:14 - Exploring Phander
6:52 - Crossing the Shandur Pass
8:05 - Unexpected events
9:54 - First Impressions of Chitral
12:03 - Exploring Chitral
15:45 - My Opinion about Pakistan
Don't forget to hit like, share, and subscribe to stay tuned for more Pakistan travel vlogs! 🌍
#PakistanTravel #RoadTrip #Phander #Mastuj #ShandurPass #Chitral #TravelVlog #UnexpectedPakistan

Пікірлер: 703

  • @khanadil3205
    @khanadil32057 ай бұрын

    Thanks for showing the world actually what Pakistan is and how people are

  • @bilalchohan6524

    @bilalchohan6524

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this humble comment 😊❤ love you 🥰

  • @DreamyDestinations123
    @DreamyDestinations1237 ай бұрын

    What a fabulous country.Love from UK

  • @waqar-dh2tq

    @waqar-dh2tq

    7 ай бұрын

    in pakistan kpk is best area

  • @ADil_____HUSSAYN

    @ADil_____HUSSAYN

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks my Dear Friend

  • @user-ef5gh2zb9u

    @user-ef5gh2zb9u

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for appreciating

  • @theedanyalahmad
    @theedanyalahmad7 ай бұрын

    Even I being a Pakistani, haven't enjoyed these beauties, but you guys are doing an absolute hell of a job. Thanks for visiting Pakistan. I just love your content. Keep posting more content like this 🖤

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙏☺️

  • @aseelloverkpkmardan1327

    @aseelloverkpkmardan1327

    7 ай бұрын

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  • @aseelloverkpkmardan1327

    @aseelloverkpkmardan1327

    7 ай бұрын

    Plz watch this vlog i think that will help you to explore more area of Pakistan❤❤❤❤

  • @nick-tp8qc

    @nick-tp8qc

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@floragonningthis Is northern part Of India captured by Pakistan

  • @pubgelover4884

    @pubgelover4884

    7 ай бұрын

    Plz visit ziarat balochistan

  • @moazzam661
    @moazzam6617 ай бұрын

    She is such a brave lady. Full marks to her confidence level. I have rarely seen such an adventurous lady like her. It seems that she is travelling without prior planning. As she told that she met her travel partner in a hotel in Hunza.

  • @OskarViking
    @OskarViking7 ай бұрын

    You're such a talent, Flora. Every time, you keep getting better. Your editing and storytelling are clearly improving, and I love that you’re getting more expressive with your words. The aesthetics are on point as always, and I’m so excited about what you’re gonna come up with in the future. Never stop.

  • @anahitaawan1142

    @anahitaawan1142

    7 ай бұрын

    oskar, when are u gonna post

  • @Usman27920

    @Usman27920

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@anahitaawan1142hey oskar .. do post your vids too ..

  • @abdulwaheedvlogs215

    @abdulwaheedvlogs215

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah abslouty right my dear this was really amazing ❤

  • @Haazzyy94

    @Haazzyy94

    7 ай бұрын

    So you are Oskar Award bro 😅 Thanks for visiting Pakistan 💐 Respect both of you

  • @faizanmckagan2827
    @faizanmckagan28277 ай бұрын

    I'm half Pakistani half Irish. I hope u have a fantastic time. Cheers ❤

  • @mrxubairkhan7246
    @mrxubairkhan72467 ай бұрын

    Chitral my Home Town❤ Love from Italy🇮🇹

  • @mustafainulhaque9508
    @mustafainulhaque95087 ай бұрын

    These videos make me wanna explore the whole northern side of my own country before ever travelling abroad.

  • @user-kn3gc6wn7h
    @user-kn3gc6wn7h7 ай бұрын

    Some places really look like scenery so beautiful. ❤️❤️ as a pakistani french citizen i really feel soo proud that my birth place have all land features

  • @waseemmughal343
    @waseemmughal3437 ай бұрын

    You're not tourists for us Guys. You're our Guest. ❤

  • @mohammadfaizan8054
    @mohammadfaizan80547 ай бұрын

    Flora , I personally believe that you deserve billions of views and subscribers, lot’s of love from Karachi Pakistan

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    7 ай бұрын

    🙌🙌 thank you so much. Lots of love back 💛

  • @msaeed-creative
    @msaeed-creative7 ай бұрын

    A Pakistani living in the Netherlands! You made me experience home again :) Thank you :)

  • @AL_AQSSAA
    @AL_AQSSAA7 ай бұрын

    Nepal 🇳🇵 we have mountains 🏔 Arabians: we have deserts 🏜 Switzerland 🇨🇭: we have deep blue lake greenery and snow fall But Our Pakistan 🇵🇰 have everything ❤😊

  • @ReasearchAnnalistWing

    @ReasearchAnnalistWing

    7 ай бұрын

    But you don't have dollars 😂

  • @AL_AQSSAA

    @AL_AQSSAA

    7 ай бұрын

    @@ReasearchAnnalistWing I can buy your sister I have enough dollars

  • @ReasearchAnnalistWing

    @ReasearchAnnalistWing

    7 ай бұрын

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  • @haseebali6810

    @haseebali6810

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@AL_AQSSAAdon't Reply These Mf Rund***s One day InshAllah Pakistan Have Everything and These Mf's Are crying for a Roti

  • @matifkhanyousfxai3655

    @matifkhanyousfxai3655

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@ReasearchAnnalistWingWhat is your pain? We have not asked you for anything. People of India are suffering a lot And dung and urine drinker is always like you your pilot came to pakistan to drink tea and raw agent came to pakistan to work klobushon and who is still in pakistan custody

  • @MalikArsalan
    @MalikArsalan7 ай бұрын

    Pakistani mountains never disappoint any tourist

  • @chriscaffee4932
    @chriscaffee49327 ай бұрын

    Your human message between cultures is very valuable and your work as a filmmaker can have impact in bridging the gap. Thank you for bringing your perspectives to the world.

  • @Islamic.sticker-Bar
    @Islamic.sticker-Bar7 ай бұрын

    Welcome to Pakistan and keep smiling, be happy, if there is any problem, order🎉

  • @mcmc1968
    @mcmc19687 ай бұрын

    Awvee I just wanted to cry not because it's my own country but because what you said about genorusity about the people and kind hearted Muslims ethical people that's because of our religion and that's what we are so much proud of being humble and kind at always and both of you specially you have melted my heart with such a beautiful way of describing whole of your story it's a treat to watch and view the experience from UK

  • @AbdulRauf-dy9fl
    @AbdulRauf-dy9fl7 ай бұрын

    actually they didnt see so much foreigners that why they stare at u. and nothing is there to be scared. they are the people of respect and honour. and my Mom told me the story that when my Mom came 1st time in our village in Pakistan. All women of village came to see my Mom and gave gifts and hugs and love. bcz my Mom was also foreigner.😊❤. i hope You both will enjoy ur trip❤

  • @javedKhan-ng2ip
    @javedKhan-ng2ip7 ай бұрын

    It was nice meeting you on the bus from Peshawar to Chitral. Thanks for showing our area to the World

  • @muzzammilzubair3313
    @muzzammilzubair33137 ай бұрын

    One of the best travel vlogger I've seen. Amazing quality amazing background music. Keep it up 👍

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! 🙏✨

  • @TravelbyDartTV
    @TravelbyDartTV7 ай бұрын

    Where the landscapes are so majestic, even the mountains might be getting altitude envy! But for real, Pakistan is one of those countries I am wishing my travel dart would land because it looks like a real-life adventure novel - from the stunning valleys of Hunza to the azure lakes of Skardu, every step feels like a chapter in the epic tale of Pakistan's breathtaking north.

  • @dumbbo123
    @dumbbo1237 ай бұрын

    Northern areas of Pakistan you can't beat the views... it's the Swiss capital of the world for hiking Mount K2 Nanga Parbat everything alhamdullilah! hunza ppl live a traditional life

  • @uzifi
    @uzifi7 ай бұрын

    Amazing content. Capturing the true essence of rugged, jagged and raw beauty that Northern Pakistan has to offer in a unique melancholic way. Big thumbs up 👍

  • @hamzasaeed5953
    @hamzasaeed59537 ай бұрын

    Didn't want the video to end... Finally there is content on KZread for which I wait to get uploaded The scenes...the natural feel in the video... wearing dupata to get adjusted in the environment...gifted ring...the wait for transport and the stares at the bazar coverage... Absolutely amazing ❤️ You have talent Plz keep uploading

  • @muhammadwasim6643
    @muhammadwasim66437 ай бұрын

    Thank you for coming to Pakistan thank you so much god bless you guys love from Peshawar Pakistan

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    7 ай бұрын

    I love Peshawar! Thank you for watching!

  • @baberbeyg001
    @baberbeyg0017 ай бұрын

    You are a breath of fresh air, the way you handle tough situations shows a balanced head over the shoulders. To appreciate a beautiful place, requires a keen eye, unbiased mind and a pure soul!! Please stay like this, don't run after subscribers, they will come. In the end, you got yourself a subscriber here 😊. Stay blessed!!

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    7 ай бұрын

    This made me cry a little bit 🥹 thank you so much for your kind words! 🙌✨

  • @aimalkhan6658
    @aimalkhan66587 ай бұрын

    Hi Flora! I rarely find myself commenting on KZread; typically, I prefer to immerse myself in the content. However, having just completed watching all the previous vlogs, including this latest one, I felt compelled to express my admiration. The storytelling and the exceptional quality of your vlogs are truly unparalleled. Your work is amazing, and I encourage you to continue delivering such outstanding content. Keep up the excellent work! Ps: shoutout to my guy Oskar :)

  • @waqashanif5593
    @waqashanif55937 ай бұрын

    Wao pakistan heaven on the earth 🌎 I can't believe this is pakistan ❤❤

  • @user-gv1lw3oi3k
    @user-gv1lw3oi3k7 ай бұрын

    OMG you both look awesome in Pakistani clothes 💖💖 and thanks for showing the real beauty of my country ✨✨

  • @sajibrahim2355

    @sajibrahim2355

    7 ай бұрын

    The green suits Flora so much.

  • @user-gv1lw3oi3k

    @user-gv1lw3oi3k

    7 ай бұрын

    @@sajibrahim2355 yeah

  • @hishamsounii
    @hishamsounii7 ай бұрын

    OMG I just loved this vlog! The storyline, cinematography, music everything was on point

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    7 ай бұрын

    Awww thank you!! 🙌✨

  • @a4alee
    @a4alee7 ай бұрын

    No one have explored the Pakistan so beautifully so far, thanks you Flora ❤ you are beauty with talent. Suggestion: Kindly increase the text size of subtitles😊

  • @ouzaitheronin
    @ouzaitheronin7 ай бұрын

    Man the guy who sells those rings has the biggest heart in this video imo the man barely makes his day yet has a heart of gold to offer it free .. shows a few things about Pakistani people… great video ..!!! It’s a must for me now

  • @I-NewS1
    @I-NewS17 ай бұрын

    It's such a beautiful country worth visiting and people are also very kind and friendly. I love Insane beauty of Pakistan.

  • @AdilAshfaq-kt8hg
    @AdilAshfaq-kt8hg17 күн бұрын

    The untouched phander and yasin valley, absolute marvels of nature!

  • @SkSafowan
    @SkSafowan6 ай бұрын

    The commentary of Your soothing voice paired with those wonderful music and beautiful scenery lighten my day up every time I watch your content especially in these depressing times of genocides. Never seen any better vlogging content then yours, I feel incredibly fortunate to have found your channel. Please, continue to share your enchanting journey and sprinkle a bit of magic in our lives. Thank you for brightening my darkest days.

  • @FawadKhan-br4jh
    @FawadKhan-br4jh7 ай бұрын

    Wellcome to Pakistan❤❤🇵🇰

  • @hamzatariq20
    @hamzatariq207 ай бұрын

    Wow. Amazing scenery and breathtaking footage. Feels like I'm watching a movie. Can't wait for more.

  • @mihai7911
    @mihai79117 ай бұрын

    Amazing video, Flora!

  • @sumairsaeed8309
    @sumairsaeed83097 ай бұрын

    Greetings from Pakistan. Wow! That was another marvelous vlog. Simply amazing! And those sentences that you utter are out of this world making me emotional once again. Great great effort. Best wishes to your channel and yourself. With warm personal regards

  • @London2Lahore
    @London2Lahore7 ай бұрын

    Pakistan is all about love and peace thanks for showing the true colours of Pakistan stay blessed as always

  • @Rizwan-Ali
    @Rizwan-Ali7 ай бұрын

    the mesmerizing beauty of Pakistan, and very well-shoot video. great stuff

  • @gondalvelogs786
    @gondalvelogs7867 ай бұрын

    Thanx to share a beautiful video

  • @AslamKarim
    @AslamKarim7 ай бұрын

    How lovely view and beautiful landscape ... 🤩

  • @ZauqStudio-yt786pk
    @ZauqStudio-yt786pk7 ай бұрын

    The way you are exploring our Pakistan's natural beauty, environment, people's behaviour is really amazing 🤩🤩🤩🤩 Through your video... people are getting know that "This is the real Pakistan" ❤❤ Love your photography, descriptions...Keep going 👍👍

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 🫶🙌

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens7 ай бұрын

    Masterpiece! You created masterpiece here my friend! What a beautiful presentation!

  • @victor_codm1
    @victor_codm17 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful videos with us

  • @Letsgoafghanistan
    @Letsgoafghanistan7 ай бұрын

    Wow that was such an amazing video to watch, thanks for sharing your experience with us ❤

  • @friendventure1474
    @friendventure14747 ай бұрын

    Thanks for visiting and showing the reality of my hometown ❤

  • @muhammadabdullah3848
    @muhammadabdullah38487 ай бұрын

    Amazing shorts ❤

  • @stntstnt7708
    @stntstnt77087 ай бұрын

    Great Vlog, and great commentary too thumbs

  • @naveedahmed2428
    @naveedahmed24287 ай бұрын

    Eagerly waiting for your next video of your this beautiful northern Pakistan's series.

  • @myounas8981
    @myounas89817 ай бұрын

    good like guys . thanks for sharing

  • @saffiabbas3965
    @saffiabbas39657 ай бұрын

    Loved it! Most beautiful vlog i have even seen

  • @aftabghazi208
    @aftabghazi2087 ай бұрын

    Lovely video and thanks for visiting Chitral.

  • @coffee-co8gk
    @coffee-co8gk7 ай бұрын

    Superior video just so good. Thank you

  • @ranatariq1389
    @ranatariq13894 ай бұрын

    Thank for this,and well come to again Pakistan

  • @Ali-Abbas14
    @Ali-Abbas147 ай бұрын

    It's stunning how you capture emotions , scenery and the story in one frame. Good luck for your future travels 😊

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot! 🙏

  • @OwaisAdenwalla
    @OwaisAdenwalla7 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed the vlog. Thanks for sharing the softer image of Pakistan 😊

  • @KhizzarJaved99
    @KhizzarJaved997 ай бұрын

    Wow amazing video.

  • @DesiPhotographia
    @DesiPhotographia7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for visiting us, You're welcome to Pakistan any time,and we'll make sure that you visit again n again🇵🇰🇵🇰 It's great to jell in with society but I think there's no problem on being what you are in actual, I mean everyone will accept as you are and you'll get more respect in your actual appearance as a guest.

  • @rizwanali900
    @rizwanali9007 ай бұрын

    How we perceive world is a reflection of our soul. You are a beautiful soul inside out .Thank you for visiting our country and honouring us with your presence. Hope to see you again in Pakistan :)

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    7 ай бұрын

    🥹 thank you for your kind words. I will be back for sure, and soon!

  • @WaseemKhan-fc4pk
    @WaseemKhan-fc4pk7 ай бұрын

    Wow that was such an amazing video to watch. It made my day and it was so relax & calming you’re doing an absolutely wonderful job and showing us around on your journey. Ohh my god! Northern Pakistan is so beautiful and it’s on my bucket list. Love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @Melancholic-596
    @Melancholic-5963 ай бұрын

    Made me Cry ❤ at the end. Love Pakistan Pakistan Zindabad.

  • @lovepakistanorleavepakista1696
    @lovepakistanorleavepakista16965 ай бұрын

    ❤ VERY GOOD NICE JOB, ZINDA BAD, WELCOME TO PAKISTAN ❤❤❤

  • @irfanurfi4067
    @irfanurfi40677 ай бұрын

    Love from Qatar 🇶🇦 🇵🇰 ❤

  • @gerihaldenvlogs
    @gerihaldenvlogs7 ай бұрын

    really amazing!

  • @sarfaraz1025
    @sarfaraz10257 ай бұрын

    Very good video. Your work is excellent. Thanks for visiting here.

  • @Jack-ll7qb
    @Jack-ll7qbАй бұрын

    wow just wow i love it ..😍

  • @raindrop1095
    @raindrop10957 ай бұрын

    Love to see the beauty🎉

  • @aliawan1150
    @aliawan11507 ай бұрын

    Wow Amazing ❤❤❤

  • @breakingnewshhh
    @breakingnewshhh7 ай бұрын

    Such a nice and adventurous vlog❤

  • @Shahkaristic
    @Shahkaristic7 ай бұрын

    beautiful flora just amazing sooo grateful to u for showing our country so beautifully thank u soo much, my deepest respect to u❤❤

  • @FouziaIftikhar-dq3tq
    @FouziaIftikhar-dq3tq7 ай бұрын

    ❤very good nice job welcome to pakistan ❤

  • @NoDirectionHome.
    @NoDirectionHome.7 ай бұрын

    Zindabad Pakistan ! Awesome travel vlog. Honest and compelling ethics of ocial interacting.

  • @LukeGeeTravels
    @LukeGeeTravels6 ай бұрын

    Beautiful adventure! So well documented, glad you guys made it to the end!

  • @aneesezahra7167
    @aneesezahra71677 ай бұрын

    I love your stortelling skills!! This video made me want to come back to my country and appreciate and explore what this beautiful land has to offer!!

  • @brookgeraghty
    @brookgeraghty7 ай бұрын

    Another Magical Video!!!

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot 🙌✨

  • @fieeedahusssain8407
    @fieeedahusssain84077 ай бұрын

    Thanks for showing the beautiful Pakistan 🇵🇰 luv from gojal GB

  • @ayazkhanayazkhan1767
    @ayazkhanayazkhan17676 ай бұрын

    Welcome to Pakistan, and thanks for sharing such a nice video. Maybe it'll be a good journey for both, mean memorable 😉

  • @user-xr7jy7bn8x
    @user-xr7jy7bn8x4 ай бұрын

    Pakistan very beautiful country i like

  • @M.Waleed003
    @M.Waleed0036 ай бұрын

    This is our Pakistan 🇵🇰 welcome to Pakistan 🇵🇰❤

  • @Bossyvibes1122
    @Bossyvibes11227 ай бұрын

    ❤ nice sharing good work ❤ you dear friend ❤

  • @qamarfarid5237
    @qamarfarid52377 ай бұрын

    Great video dear, keep uploading more :)

  • @ranawaqasahmad3982
    @ranawaqasahmad39827 ай бұрын

    Welcome to Pakistan. Have a good time 👍

  • @johnali287
    @johnali2877 ай бұрын

    I am extremely excited to watch your videos because you are in that part of Pakistan which most people do not go due to being too far and mountainous. I have not gone yet. When I saw your conditions during the hitchhike and journey, if I had been there I felt dizzy. But thanks to you both, on a journey in Northern Pakistan which was difficult for even locals of Pakistan. Hi, from Rawalpindi.

  • @usiomg404
    @usiomg4047 ай бұрын

    I have been waiting for a new video and its finally here!

  • @user-ix7zp5gt2y
    @user-ix7zp5gt2y7 ай бұрын

    A nice vlog. Your comments about Chitral and Pakistan seem to be emanating deep from your heart. Welcome to Pakistan

  • @Zuberisarim
    @Zuberisarim7 ай бұрын

    Amazing video Flora, really liked the way you have edited & put forward the content. So real yet mesmerizing.! Keep up the good work.

  • @doctorJamal1990
    @doctorJamal19907 ай бұрын

    Great👍

  • @gulqureshi5681
    @gulqureshi56817 ай бұрын

    Your filming is one of the greatest ever. Absolutely stunning!

  • @mianusman6488
    @mianusman64887 ай бұрын

    Pakistan a land of big hearts...

  • @StudywithmeinPakistan
    @StudywithmeinPakistan7 ай бұрын

    Showing us beautiful destinations of our beautiful country. MashaAllah you guys have great talent. I am a college teacher from Islamabad.

  • @ShahNawaz-yu7gf
    @ShahNawaz-yu7gf7 ай бұрын

    MashaAllah ♥️. Thanks for visiting Pakistan❤❤

  • @nghaider
    @nghaider7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for posting your Pakistan experience. I have shared your channel with my contacts. Wishing you a pleasant stay in Pakistan, InshaAllah.

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! 🙏

  • @livelyanimal
    @livelyanimal7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for showing this side of my country to the world ❤️❤️

  • @alexroy4235
    @alexroy42357 ай бұрын

    Clean and breathtaking places

  • @mg-2
    @mg-27 ай бұрын

    What untouched and immensely breathtaking places !

  • @zar129
    @zar1296 ай бұрын

    Beautiful 🎉🎉

  • @Routinevideos2222
    @Routinevideos22227 ай бұрын

    Amazing looks like

  • @LatestNews248
    @LatestNews2487 ай бұрын

    Appreciate that, the way you describe Pakistan. Also the editing and the content was absolutely incredible❤