Worst Day of My Tour in the Remote Pamir Mountains S8 EP.23 | Pakistan to Japan Motorcycle Tour
Looks like we have a major issue. I was standing here Mobile No Assalam-o-Alaikum everyone and welcome back to the channel from Dushanbe, Tajikistan. I and Rangeeli are ready to leave for Pamir today. You can say that the most adventurous and exciting days of this tour are about to begin.
Today we are planning to leave from here and go to Kalaikhum, which is on the banks of the River Panj, along the border of Afghanistan. It's a small city, which is about 320 km away from here. It has two routes, one is the North route and the other one is the South route. The South route is asphalted, but the North route is more beautiful and runs across the mountains. There're off-roads and I'm also planning to travel through the same route . ll have a know how on the performance of our motorcycle too.
Because challenging and amazing days are about to begin. For which we are absolutely ready. Let's see, we just have to stop for a while here. I have to do my breakfast. After that we'll get going. So let's leave the guest house and go to cafe.
I have exchanged some more money just to avoid any troublesome situation. Although I think, it's everywhere, yet I have exchanged another USD100. I probably have $125, exchanged into local currency.
Bismillah... In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful (Prayer for journey) May we have a blessed and memorable day today. Let's go Rangeeli. Don't disappoint me. We just have to execute this tour
the way we've planned. We've to visit all the places where we want to go. There is a cafe nearby. Let's stop there. It's quiet and peaceful early in the morning. Even in the evening, it's good.
There is not much of a population here. But still, there is hustle and bustle in the evening in this area. I think it was here Where is the cafe? There it is. We will have quite a difficult journey ahead in Pamir. So let's enjoy the city before we leave.
Because we may not find such cafes and restaurants on the way. So, have a look at the beautiful pancakes. I hope they also taste delicious. Along with flavorful Cappuccino.
I liked this cafe when I was staying here. I used to come here for coffee. The prices are reasonable. I think they cost $5.50. Let's have our breakfast and leave. As we are getting late.
Let's go Rangeeli. Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the city Now we will experience the mountains; the peace, silence, nature, adventure, river crossing and much more. I hope we will have a good journey. It was my wish to explore Pamir Highway. And now we are finally leaving Dushanbe.
I have been planning this since 2011-2012. And we finally get to experience this now. The city is very beautiful, peaceful and well-developed.
I never imagined such cities, not only here but in Uzbekistan as well. There has been a lot of development lately. Earlier, the travelers who came here never told us that these cities and countries are so developed. Let's see, but the area which we will visit today will be remote.
We will have issues with mobile network and the road as well. It's good to have some adventure. Otherwise, the journey gets boring. Which way am I supposed to go? Probably this way. Let me see.
I have removed the navigation. Because the road is bumpy. Can see both the roads.
But we will head on this road. Okay, let's stay on this one. I think he is saying that we can't go from here.
Do you speak English? Yes, a little bit Okay This is going to be an issue. We have already covered a lot of distance. 10 - 11 km Yes 11 km, yes Here? This one? Yes Okay This is an old road, a new road Okay This? Okay, thank you Google put us on the wrong route. Okay, looks like a lot of tourists come here. And they send them back. Assalam-O-Alaikum China Thank God it's only 11 km. It could have been more.
I thought he was saying that I have to go back to Dushanbe. That's where I will get the road. And I have maps.me These are offline maps. They are guiding me the right way.
The road that I had checked on the way, I had to go on the road that was in front of me. But Google guided that this road will also join with the other one. So this road ends here, as the construction is going on here.
Anyways problems are bound to happen. This is a town. After crossing the main city of Dushanbe, there were a few small towns. After those, this town appeared after 60-70 km. I think we must have traveled for like 90 km. Distance is being covered at a good pace.
The ride is going well too. After about 55-60 km, the off-road section will begin, when we will leave this road. I thought it will start from here.
As the navigation was indicating a lot of time, like 3.5 to 4 hours. Approximately 150 km I thought it might be off-road. But this section is good as the construction is going on. Check out that cyclist ahead. It's too hot.
Must have been quite tough for him. These cyclists are too courageous. On such roads And in scorching heat. When one goes up and down continuously. Wow. This is the refreshing breeze of river water.
And the river is roaring. What is the correct expression? Roaring sea or roaring river? Whatever... there is a lot of water in it. There was a very small river at the back. Here it is at its peak. Two-colored river. One is brown and the other is slightly black.
And along with it, these dusty roads. This seems like a very old bridge. We have finally reached that point. This is the way to Khor. But I am thinking of taking a break here.
Let's see if we can find some small shop here. I think I have to show him something. We will have something to eat before we leave. Walaikum Assalam I have to go to Kalaikhum, Pamir. Copy passport? Yes. What is your name? Abrar Welcome Yes. Is there any shop to eat?
Food? Yes Okay I made sure to keep some photocopies with me. People told me that they ask for photocopies on the way. I kept 10 copies with me. Of permission and passport. Camera? Yes.
We won't get a proper lunch. But at least we will get something to eat. It's fine. We found something to drink in this small shop. This is mango juice. I am not sure what it is called.
We will get some water. But we have not got anything special to eat. Biscuits and other things like that. I will get some. I have some nuts with me. I will have them on the way whenever I feel hungry.
I don't think we will find any restaurant before Kalaikhum. It's about 135 km from here. It will take us about 3.5 hours. As it will be off-road.
It's almost 2:15 pm here. I think we will reach by 6 or 7:30 pm. By the sunset.
Let's see if we can find something to eat. Otherwise, we will just drink water and leave. The last journey was good. But very tiring. Usman? The kids came here. Very curious kids.
I am not sure about the traffic here. This was a busy route. If I am not mistaken, this route goes towards Kyrgyzstan. Towards Osh. The border But we are going to Pamir.
So, we will continue on the inland road. I just spotted another biker. I think he is following me. He is from Switzerland. Hey, how are you? I am good. Where are you from? From Pakistan Traveling to Kalaikhum? No, we are going to Dushanbe. Oh ok.
Just came back to take a picture. And how was the route? Not too bad. You go, may be, 50 km, like this.
And after that it is a beautiful pass. So, enjoy your day. Nice meeting you. Thank you very much. I was a bit worried when I saw him. I thought there was no one with me. He appeared suddenly. So, he was coming from this way.
He told me that the next 50 km are like this. After that, the gravel will be a bit better. There is a mountain pass ahead. For which I have come all the way from this route because people told me it's very beautiful. Another one is coming from the front.
Solo travelers are rare here. There are groups of 2 to 4 people. Because they met on the way. And then they start traveling together. To be honest, I feel this road is better than the previous 150 km long road.
Even if it stays like this, we will be able to travel in peace. There is very little traffic here. Almost non-existent. The road is not that bad.
If we keep going at a speed of 30-40 kmph there are less potholes here. There were big potholes on the asphalt road. And the scenery has already improved a lot. There are only small villages and shepherd huts here. Wow! The scenery has improved a lot now. The mountains are very colorful and beautiful.
Red in color. And the river is flowing along. Now it feels like I am on a motorcycle tour. In a remote area like this. With such roads Less traffic That's what we call fun.
The kid is making a video. The mobile signals are available in certain locations. Not everywhere. But the signals do appear in certain places on the way. So the message can be received and sent. I think as we go ahead, the remote area will begin.
Maybe not today. But in the upcoming days, like entering Pamir. There are beautiful mountains in front of me. Some of them are green. And some of them have no trees at all.
They have beautiful shape. We might have to cross that mountain pass over there. It's full of goats.
They must be taking them to sell in Dushanbe. Looks like we are in a big problem. I flew my drone back there. I was standing there. And I placed my mobile phone somewhere. I don't know if it fell down or I left it there.
I swear I don't understand anything. It's about 15 km from here. I hope I can find it.
As it has all the data in it. Let's just assume that this could be the worst scenario. At least... I don't know where I left it. I have my passport in my pocket.
But I don't have my mobile phone with me. It was right here. I just wanted to check how many kilometers I have covered.
I don't think anything can be worse than this. I hope my mobile phone is not lost. I am getting angry at myself. I flew the drone while standing here.
That's where I put my jacket. Most likely I took it out of my jacket. I heard the message.
And then I put it back here. Some passer-by might have picked it up. I took out the drone from here. Is it here? It is also possible that while riding the motorcycle, it has dropped somewhere.
I might have left it on the motorcycle. You can say that nothing could be worse than this. Although there are many other things. But personally one thing which I never wanted to lose is my mobile phone. My account Everything is logged in there.
Everything is there. Apart from that I don't even have any backup. What will I do now? I could not find my mobile phone here.
Now what I am going to do is, I am thinking that I will go 1-2 km here to take a look. Because often when I put things here and there. Here or here.
It doesn't stay in my mind. So, it might have fallen due to bumpy ride. Otherwise, I will have to go to the town.
Where we had registered for the police. Because the internet is available there. And there I can use 'find my mobile' through my laptop. Unfortunately, I can't remember the local number. Although there is sim card inside. The presence of number in my email is quite possible which I used in booking.com.
I might find it through someone. I will keep an eye on it. What if it is lying here and there.
But if it fell, then someone might have picked it up. I do not know. If I remember the local number, then I would have called. Who knows? He would have picked it up. If someone has it.
I don't think it is here. Someone must have picked it up. So let's go back. Let's try here. May we find it.
Assalam-O-Alaikum Here mobile? No? Ok Called on WhatsApp and someone picked up the phone. Yes, I am coming. We are going to Boloi. Where are you going? I am going to my home. Assalam-O-Alaikum Hello Can you hear me? No, no There is no signal. There is no antenna.
There is no signal. I am coming. Kilometers? Ten kilometers Tractor? Ok ten kilometers, tractor.
Ok Pakistan Thank you Let's see if we find a tractor in ten kilometers. I was about to leave from here. Luckily, I thought to ask them.
I didn't even remember my local number. So I called on WhatsApp. Luckily, the person I was talking to, had the internet signals available. I hope I can find that tractor guy. We have come a long way.
But I haven't seen that tractor guy yet. He said it's only ten kilometers. So... I am getting tensed again. What is going to happen? I made a mistake.
I should have asked for his local number. So that I could ask anybody to call on his local number. It's almost night time. There seems to be tractor guy standing. May he be the one. I think I think he is the one.
Hello Oh God! I think this guy has saved my tour. Not just the tour, but from many problems as well. Thank God There is a small village about 4 to 5 kilometers from here. There is a guest house.
I can stay there for the night. and will leave early in the morning. I am not feeling well right now.
I am hungry as well. As I just had cappuccino with pancakes since morning. Because of the stress. I am thankful to this guy and gave him $100. Here is a petrol station and a shop.
I think I will need some gasoline. Assalam-O-Alaikum Guest house? Hotel? No? No, it's good. I have booked a room here as I am really exhausted. There is a guest house 20 to 22 kilometers from here.
But it will take almost an hour. as it's an off-road. I was uncertain about the road at night. I don't want to repeat the same mistake as I did in Afghanistan. I am not feeling well today. In 4 years, the biggest loss of anything for me would be my mobile phone.
I have two mobile phones. One was lost in Afghanistan. And the other one, I found here. All my two-factor authentication for logging in to different accounts were in this mobile phone. The other mobile phone had a backup. That has been lost.
Anyway, thank God I found it. We have dinner here. I was expecting that I would have to make noodles.
There is no kitchen here. I have meat and soup here. There are noodles in it. He brought them for me. Along with their traditional bread. It's like bread.
I will have it. Otherwise, I had to eat instant noodles. I will carry them with me.
In case I need it again.
2024-11-06 08:43
