EP 6 Unseen Beauty of Pakistan PHANDER VALLRY MINI SWITZERLAND Complete Guide

Summary

The video captures a journey through rough and delicate roads leading to Phunder Valley, highlighting challenges like unpaved sections and broken paths. The travelers discuss their plans to explore the area, mentioning key spots like Yasin Valley and the need to stay overnight near scenic locations. They also encounter difficulties with navigation and finding accommodations, while expressing relief as they approach their destination. The narration reflects a mix of anticipation, exploration, and a desire to experience the beauty of the valleys despite the road conditions.

Takeaways

• 🛣️ The road has just been opened, and its condition is very delicate.
• 🌄 The area has an unpaved road visible a few days ago.
• 🛑 The Shur Festival 144 Wing encourages keeping the area clean and green.
• 🌊 There's a small waterfall nearby that isn't very deep but is somewhat difficult to access.
• 🚗 Driving on the road is challenging, and there's concern about potential obstacles like animals.
• 🏞️ The journey continues toward Ghizer with plans to stay near Yasin Valley to shorten the travel time the next morning.
• 🌐 There are areas in Jasan Valley that the narrator is interested in exploring.
• 🛤️ The roads are being widened but are broken in many places, making travel difficult.
• 🏨 The narrator seeks information about hotels or guest houses in Phunder Valley, with recommendations to stay by the river bank.
• 👋 The road to Phunder Valley has been completed, and the narrator expresses gratitude while seeking directions to accommodations.

Q & A

What is the condition of the road mentioned in the script?

The road is described as recently opened and delicate, with unpaved sections visible. There are also areas where the road has been widened but are still broken.

What is the Shur Festival 144 Wing mentioned in the script?

The Shur Festival 144 Wing is an event referenced in the script, though no specific details about the festival are provided other than a sign urging people to keep the area clean and green.

What locations are mentioned in the script?

The script mentions several locations, including Yasin Valley, Jasan Valley, Gilgit, and Phunder Valley.

What is the narrator's plan after reaching Ghizer?

The narrator plans to stay near Yasin Valley for the night and explore the area in the morning. They also mention the intention to visit Jasan Valley to explore another side of the area.

What are some challenges described about the road conditions?

The road conditions are described as being quite rough, with sections that are broken and unpaved. There are mentions of needing to drive carefully, particularly when applying brakes, and of ongoing road construction that seems poorly managed.

What does the narrator mention about the scenery or views along the road?

The narrator describes the views as varying greatly and notes the presence of a small waterfall, indicating the scenic nature of the route despite the challenging road conditions.

What are the narrator's comments about Phunder Valley?

The narrator is heading toward Phunder Valley and notes that the road to Phunder Valley has been completed, indicating a sense of relief or satisfaction. They also mention looking for hotels or guesthouses near Phunder Valley.

What are some key concerns about the road mentioned in the script?

The key concerns include poorly managed construction with incomplete patches, broken roads, and the unsafe driving conditions these create. The narrator emphasizes that the road improvements should be done more systematically.

What does the narrator say about their current state of mind during the journey?

The narrator expresses a sense of relaxation and relief after navigating some difficult sections of the road, particularly as they near Phunder Valley.

What does the narrator inquire about towards the end of the script?

Towards the end of the script, the narrator inquires about the location of a hotel or guesthouse near Phunder Valley, indicating they are seeking a place to stay.

Outlines

00:00

🚧 Road Conditions and Challenges

The road has just been opened, making its condition very delicate. While the unpaved sections are still visible, the area is marked by challenging road conditions, with deep but not overly dangerous sections. The speaker mentions a small waterfall and the road to Funder Valley, which is difficult to traverse. Despite applying brakes, it doesn't feel like a secure drive, as if cows are ready to cross. The speaker expresses frustration with the road conditions as they approach Ghizer.

05:46

🌄 Journey to Yasin Valley

The speaker plans to stay near Yasin Valley for the night to reduce travel time the next morning. They mention some exploration spots in Jasan Valley on the way. The journey involves passing through Gilgit, heading towards Yasin, with a preference for Funder Valley due to its beauty. The roads are in poor condition due to ongoing construction, with incomplete patches everywhere, making the drive difficult. The speaker describes the twists and turns near Funder Valley, where the journey will continue the next day.

11:16

🏨 Searching for Accommodation in Phunder Valley

The speaker, feeling relaxed, interacts with an uncle and inquires about the best places to stay in Phunder Valley. They express gratitude for the newly constructed road and search for a hotel or guest house near the riverbank. However, there is confusion about the exact location, as the speaker crosses a bridge and still cannot find the accommodation. The interaction involves asking for directions repeatedly, with little success in locating the desired place to stay.

Keywords

💡Shur Festival

The Shur Festival appears to be an event or gathering referenced in the video. It likely takes place in a specific location, possibly within the Gilgit region or nearby, and may involve cultural or community activities. The emphasis on keeping the area 'clean, green, and clean' suggests an environmental or communal aspect to the festival.

💡Phunder Valley

Phunder Valley is a significant location mentioned in the video. It is portrayed as a destination with scenic beauty, and there is a journey involved to reach it. The video highlights the condition of the roads leading to Phunder Valley, indicating it’s a remote area with challenging access. The valley itself is presented as a place worth visiting, possibly for its natural attractions.

💡Road Conditions

The condition of the roads is a recurring theme in the video. The roads are described as delicate, unpaved, and in some places, broken or under construction. This reflects the difficulties travelers might face when navigating to remote areas like Phunder Valley. The road conditions are critical to the journey, influencing travel time and safety.

💡Waterfall

A waterfall is mentioned as a point of interest along the journey. It is described as not very deep but somewhat challenging to access. The waterfall represents one of the natural attractions encountered during the trip, adding to the scenic beauty of the area being explored.

💡Gilgit

Gilgit is a city or region referenced in the video. It serves as a starting point or a significant waypoint in the journey to Phunder Valley. Gilgit is a well-known area in northern Pakistan, often associated with stunning landscapes and as a gateway to various valleys and tourist spots.

💡Funder

Funder (possibly a reference to Phunder or another location) is mentioned multiple times, indicating it is a key destination in the journey. The video suggests that the route to Funder involves rough terrain, and the area itself is depicted as beautiful and worth the effort to reach. The name 'Funder' may be a colloquial or alternate name for Phunder Valley.

💡Yasin Valley

Yasin Valley is another location that the travelers consider visiting. It is described as a place that might require an additional journey, and there is an interest in exploring it. This valley adds to the theme of exploring remote and scenic locations in the region.

💡Journey Time

Journey time is a crucial concept in the video, as the travelers are concerned about how long it will take to reach their destinations, such as Phunder and Yasin Valleys. The references to specific times, like reaching by 6 o'clock, underscore the planning and timing involved in the journey.

💡Exploration

Exploration is a central theme in the video, with the travelers discussing the areas they want to explore, such as Yasin Valley and Phunder Valley. This reflects a sense of adventure and the desire to discover new places, particularly those that are off the beaten path.

💡Accommodation

Accommodation is mentioned in the context of finding a place to stay near Phunder Valley. The travelers inquire about hotels or guest houses, emphasizing the need for rest and planning in their journey. This highlights the practical aspects of traveling in remote areas, where finding suitable lodging can be a concern.

Highlights

The road just opened and is in delicate condition.

The unpaved road on the remaining side was visible a few days ago.

Welcome to Shur Festival 144 Wing, keep the area green and clean.

There is a small waterfall ahead that appears deep but is not very deep.

Running on the road is fine while heading towards Funder.

The road after Funder will be slightly better.

Brakes do not seem effective, as if encountering a cow.

Reached Ghizer, planning to stay near Yasin Valley for a shorter journey tomorrow.

Exploring Jasan Valley is planned for tomorrow.

The road is being widened but is broken everywhere.

It’s frustrating that no single patch is completed before moving on to the next.

The road near Funder Valley turns right, 9-10 kilometers left.

Feeling relaxed as they near Funder Valley.

Thanking someone for providing directions to a good hotel by the river bank.

The road to Phunder Valley is completed, asking for directions to a hotel.

Transcripts

It seems that they have just opened the road, hence the

condition of the road is very

delicate. The

entire unpaved road on the remaining side is visible just a

few days ago.

Welcome to Shur Festival 144 Wing Keep the

area clean, green and clean. Here we will get the entry

done and then go ahead, there is a a

small waterfall, see how

deep it seems, it is

not very deep, but it is a

little bad,

running on the road is also fine,

while going to the funder, it is the funder that I am

going to him. The views are very l g

different types, but the

road is a little bit, we are not outside, it's

just that after going from Funder, the road will be a little

better,

Allah forgive me, even if you apply brakes, it doesn't

seem like a cow etc., it is getting seem like a cow etc., it is getting

ready, eat it. They took him, they did

not take him and kept going,

Ghizer has arrived

and

from here our only thing is that today we should

go and stay near Yasin Valley and the two

or one and a half hour journey should be done so

that this journey can be completed in less time in the morning. That's how

soon and on the other side in Jasan Valley, there is some side to be soon and on the other side in Jasan Valley, there is some side to be

explored in my heart, that will be done, explored in my heart, that will be done,

this is what you can see together on the way, this is what you can see together on the way,

friends, we are with you in friends, we are with you in

Gilgit, so now you have to do Yasin, he Gilgit, so now you have to do Yasin, he

said, what funder is funder, funder is more beautiful. There said, what funder is funder, funder is more beautiful. There

is a place where you want to stay, it is necessary anyway, it is is a place where you want to stay, it is necessary anyway, it is

5 o'clock, so just reach by 6 o'clock, 5 o'clock, so just reach by 6 o'clock,

then we will stay at Funder Valley then we will stay at Funder Valley

and till now this place was running very fast, and till now this place was running very fast,

now from here onwards, Funder Valley starts from there. now from here onwards, Funder Valley starts from there.

Then we will stay at the funder's place Then we will stay at the funder's place

and after exploring it in the morning, we will and after exploring it in the morning, we will

go further. go further.

All the roads which are being widened are broken and they are All the roads which are being widened are broken and they are

saying that this is being done for money saying that this is being done for money

and they have broken and they have broken

them everywhere. We need to complete one patch and then them everywhere. We need to complete one patch and then

do the next patch. They are broken everywhere. There is no single do the next patch. They are broken everywhere. There is no single

place where it place where it

can be. This road is a little better. Otherwise, when you come to can be. This road is a little better. Otherwise, when you come to

finish the picture, it doesn't end. As the finish the picture, it doesn't end. As the

funder is leaving, you get the fund, funder is leaving, you get the fund,

come take it. With all my heart and soul, the come take it. With all my heart and soul, the

road turns right near Funder Valley road turns right near Funder Valley

and I and I

think 9-10 kilometers ago and think 9-10 kilometers ago and

now I am very relaxed. now I am very relaxed.

Uncle keeps following me,

uncle should I take the car back, should I

take it back? No, no,

no, thank you,

thank you. I

need some medicine,

now we are moving ahead,

I just tell you any hotel here, which one is

good here, the one on the river bank, definitely please

remember, thank you very much,

thank you, I saw it only.

Ha ji ha let's go ok

Ch ok

Thank God the road has been made to Phunder Valley, your good thank you Thank you, aa aa

salaam vale kum yaar where is Phunder Valley, this is it, it

starts from R, it starts from here,

where is the hotel etc. where is the hotel etc.

It's good, it's still ahead, yes, it's also ahead, okay,

Salaam Alekum, where is the hotel here, where is the hotel, where is the

hotel, which hotel is the guest house, where is it, it is here, it is not here, it is not here, it is

not here, after crossing the bridge, it is not there, but

what? We have crossed the bridge,

what lies ahead?