I've already watched this episode twice, and I must say it's the best one yet! It literally took my breath away so many times.😍 It’s a bit sad you couldn’t get closer to the Pak-China border, but your delightful chit-chat with that uncle made up for it-it was such a treat in itself! Your "Mai tou lut gayi" moment was both funny and sweet.🥰 Honestly, I wouldn’t have let you walk on that rainbow bridge; it looked so risky! But I couldn’t stop laughing at the uncle swinging on the other bridge. 😅 Your interaction with the locals about Yaks was heartwarming, especially when you petted Zulfi!😍 And I just adore your childlike curiosity when you peek out of the car window, marveling at the scenery-you’re truly an angel. 😍 Your hitchhiking journey like the locals was inspiring-so raw and in the moment! Even though it looked tough, it added so much charm to the experience. Your visit to the Passu Glacier was simply breathtaking, a treat on top of a treat! 🥰😍 And I’m so happy you checked off the adventure of the famous Hussaini Suspension Bridge-what a thrill! Ataabad Lake left me speechless-it was beyond magical. That boat drop-off scene had me concerned, but thank God for that kind and sweet uncle who came to your rescue.😇 Your lovely conversation with the old couple collecting firewood was so touching, and that view of the Lady Finger Mountain from your hotel room-absolutely divine!💖 I can’t even express how much I love your voice, your overloaded cuteness, and your magical storytelling style. As someone with hardcore ADHD who usually can’t focus on anything for more than 30 seconds, you somehow keep me captivated in every single frame. It’s pure magic and soul healing therapy for me 🫶🫶🫶💖😍
@@peopleschoice1457 Wow wow wow! As usual such fantastic detailed feedback! This is why I always LOVE hearing from you. I always look forward to your message 😍 I really admire how creatively immaculate and descriptive you are with your breakdowns. It really is a skill. You should be a writer. Maybe you already are! Thank you for watching not once but TWICE! Wow wow. And it’s interesting how you find this episode the best one so far. Because it’s not actually my favourite, I much prefer the Wakhi one! It’s interesting how we all resonate so differently with the same thing right? I didn’t know that you had ADHD so the fact that you watched twice is such a huge compliment. Well it also depends which playback speed you’re watching in! Hahahaha. If you’ve sped it up then clearly I am not impressive enough 😂🙈hahaha. I really appreciate your kind words and thank you so much for the support. Please pray that I can get episode 4 out before the month is over! It would be my DREAM to have released two episodes in the month of Jan! 😍😍😍 P.S. Your messages are like therapy for me 😉
@asrahussainn You’re so humble and sweet, and it’s honestly one of the many reasons I admire you so much. 💖 It’s fascinating how we all connect to your episodes differently, but for me, every single one feels like a masterpiece a soul healing therapy! because of the magical way you bring stories to life😍🥰 And yes, watching it twice wasn’t even enough! I could keep rewatching it just to relive those beautiful moments you captured. Your voice, your kindness, your angel like cuteness and the way you immerse yourself in every experience are truly captivating. ❤️🫶 Oh, and no, I didn’t speed it up! I watched it frame by frame, Your energy and passion kept me completely hooked from start to finish. 🥰😍 You’re more than impressive, you’re mesmerizing. Thank you for always brightening my day in ways you might not even realize. 💕 Your words just melted my heart! Knowing that my messages can bring even a fraction of the joy you bring to my life feels so special. 💖 I’ll definitely pray that you achieve your dream of releasing Episode 4 this month, it’s going to be amazing, just like you. But please don’t stress yourself too much! Your passion and dedication already shine through so beautifully, and no matter what, your work always feels magical and soul healing. 🥰 P.S. I don't believe it that you said that 😍🙈 but if it's true it’s because they come straight from the heart! You deserve all the love and support in the world. 💕
I went Hunza in 2002. My God it was amazing & beautiful. Till today nothing compares or comes close. Lovely people , cultures , food .. Fort 👌.. P.s excellent camera work & lovely shots Thank you 🙏 Keep the good work coming.
I would love to visit Hunza & Pakistan it actually looks close to Paradise! someday before I leave this world! my Grand Parents came from Gujranwala during partition moved to India. I know the people of Pakistan are very hospitable & warm welcoming people! Wonderful Hunza no 3 video🥰👍 I see u use the phrase "Bloody Hard" I use the Same becoz of the British being in India/Pakistan😂
@@Danny-bbsrSingh Hello hello uncle Jee! Lovely to hear from you. Happy new year and hope you are doing well. Yesss I hope you get a chance to visit Pakistan too. How interesting to know that your parents are from Gujranwala! Hahahah yes “bloody hard” is something we use a lot! I’d love some detailed feedback from you! Your favourite scenes? Anything that stood out? Anything you disliked?
When Imran Khan opened the Kattahpur Corridor My local Fish & chips shop owner is Sikh. He met his family from India inside the Darbaar but he came through Islamabad sides. He said the Pakistanis showed him great respect & love. He realised don’t believe in false newspapers. Come anytime our country is warm hearted
Omg, that uncle and aunty carrying the firewood would CRUSH youngsters in a spin cycle class! What an amazingly hard but rewarding life. They do it all with a smile. Inspiring.
This video is phenomenal Asra! Music drives the story so beautifully, and the scenes are incredibly dynamic and engaging. I especially loved the segment with the bridge, that was such an adventure! And I must say, so far, you’ve done an amazing job with this series!
@@vukasinvockic Vuxxxxx thank you so much and a very very BIG thank you for all the support you give me. The best part about this episode are the animations 😜 honestly without your touch it just wouldn’t look the same ! Lots of love & wishing you the best for 2025. May it be your best year yet ! ♥️
Another magnificent episode. I watched it a couple of times already as well trying to remember the villages in your episodes. Your journeys take me back to my days doing geologic research in that area. Mostly learning and trying to finish the work. The beauty of that area, the simple life of Hunza people is what I remember the most. Little kids walking to school and back with their smiley faces. During my masters thesis, we stayed near a village called Chalt. I was saddened when I saw the videos of the landslide that created that lake in 2010. The original KKH section is under water now. It is nice to see that the tunnels are being built. These are much safer alternative to continue to cut the mountain. Asra: Thank you for posting this beautiful episode of your journey through Pakistan. Your unique way of exploring and experiencing exposes how people live in that climate. Simply Beautiful. Very powerful. Thank You again.
Bless you young lady! It’s great place to visit. People are great, great mountains and gushing waters! Wow what a great place to be in! Bless you . Shakil Nasir London.
This is an amazing series and you have done justice to the region with your personal touches. Fantastic work Asra, keep it up. Thanks for showing a very positive side of Pakistan. Pakistan zindabad 💚. Thank you Hunza community for your hospitality. 🧡
Episode 3 was definitely worth waiting for ,enjoyed every second the scenery was spectacular i would love to visit there one day but wouldnt cross the dodgy Hussainy bridge lol 😊😊😊 the people and hosts are v welcoming
You make me want to explore pakistan Just watched your new episode with the whole family. (My parents also loved it, they don't normally watch my youtube 🤣) And just wanted to say it's amazing! Although I followed your journey while you were in Pakistan, watching these episodes has been a totally different experience. Your way of editing and story telling is soooo Good! Looking forward to the next one!
@@shimafzal Thank you for watching & supporting darling sis ♥️ your message here & on Instagram really put the biggest smile on my face! I’m so happy that your parents also watched & enjoyed. I’d love for them to watch the other episodes too starting with the intro doc! Let me know what their thoughts are 😍 I’m so glad & lucky to have someone like you on this journey with me who was also with me throughout my year in Pakistan! Majority of the people supporting me are new you know! So it’s really exciting to have you here who’s been a part of it all since the beginning! Thank you again for the support. & I look forward to releasing episode 4! 😍
Mashallah. Breathtaking scenery. This video was recommended on UA-cam and we watched as a family on the big screen in the lounge. I am British born and my parents came to the UK in the 70's. However I'm sorry to say that I've have never been to Pakistan, for one reason or another.The Closest I've come to this scenic is the English Lake District (only 40 miles away from me) but this looks worlds apart. Feels like I've missed out on so much.
I've been to Skardu, the heaven on earth I would say. I've fallen in love the moment I saw em beautiful huge mountains though I'm myself from Balochistan, the mountainous state but Skardu made me his admirer. The people there are so hospitable, the vibrant culture and beautiful language Balti ❤. Gilgit Baltistan deserves much recognition
WOWWWWW!!!! The scenery especially the KKH is out of this world . This and China Border are definetly on my List when i go Pakistan next. I am absolutely blown away with them views. Glad to see you crossed The Hussaini suspension bridge (Would have to change your surname if you didn't). Would have dragged you back if you didnt complete it just becuase of a bit of wind 😅Again the people have outdone themselves with there hospitality - Love to them all especially Uncle laying the stones down for you. I do respect the effort you gone through to show us all this as you put your tripod down to record and then walk away and then have to come back to pick it up like your doing the journey twice. Can't wait for the next episode now 😉
@@mazherqureshi6079 I’m so glad that you enjoyed and thank you for always supporting me 🥰🥰 honestly I can’t wait for you to go back to Pakistan I’d love to see how your journey unfolds and where you choose to visit! Hahahaha you cracked me up over the Hussaini bridge comment. Yes you’re right would defo have to change my name if I didn’t cross it 😂🙈 I 100% agree the level of hospitality, love and care is just impeccable. Beyond expectations. I think that’s the number one factor that stands out to me regarding all the travels I have done is how much people have taken care of me in all countries, from being rescued out of the mountains to being hosted after hitching with someone. Hahaha thank you for appreciating me doing the journey twice with setting the tripod and walking back to get it. Now imagine doing all of that when I was doing all of those Bulgaria treks! 😜 Absolute HEAD ACHE! 😂😂
Yes so much information beautiful I would like to return back to Pakistan I haven't been since I was young and now I'll go to hunza just for the amazing views
Gilgit Baltistan /Chitral are really crown of 🇵🇰. Despite being 2% these people and area is known and shown as “ Representation of pakistan” to the world .. Thats how great they are ❤❤❤
@@AliSher-c8u Yesss they really are stunning places but I don’t think they should be used to represent the whole of Pakistan because they are such unique places with their own identity, culture, languages, tribes etc etc. This is why in this episode I made sure to focus on Hunza as just Hunza itself! And not as Pakistan Hope you enjoyed! I’d love to know what your favourite scenes were? Thank you for watching ♥️♥️♥️♥️
You captured some heartwarming moments with the locals.I was born and brought up in Hunza. I moved to the UK for a better life in 2021, and this makes me feel like dropping everything and moving back home. Good Job with showing the not so touristy and actual lifestyle of the locals. ❤ from London.
My friend it’s lovely to hear from you! Thank you for stopping by and watching. I’d absolutely love your feedback on my other episodes as well starting from the intro documentary. Where in Hunza are you from? And where in London are you? My home is in Karimabad you are most welcome. I always love having my friends round so do my parents! You’ll see my parents and siblings in my next Episode (Episode 4) You saw a snippet of my mother in this episode but you’ll see more of her in the next video! She’s originally from Yasin. But my father is from Karimabad. In England I am in Leicestershire but all of my family are down south so I travel south often and come to london often too. I’m sure our paths will cross at some point. You must keep in touch. Please email me and I will give you my number. I noticed that you have a channel as well! Are you a musician? I have made a note to take time out and go through your channel properly. I am very excited! Let me know here on UA-cam once you have emailed me as sometimes it goes to junk. I am very active on UA-cam I always check every comment and respond 🥰 asrahussain20@hotmail.com Happy new year. Wishing you the best for 2025 🥰🥳
@asrahussainn Happy New Year to you too. I would definitely watch the other episodes. Thanks for the lead. My maternal side is from Karimabad, and my paternal side is from Murtazabad. I moved to Gilgit for school and college and then to Lahore for university. Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing your family in Karimabad. It's amusing and nostalgic watching your vlogs and warm interactions with the locals. It's good to know you're from Leicestershire. I am based in West London, and yes, let's connect. We may cross paths here in the UK if you happen to visit. Yes, we do have a band. We work on Hunza folk music on and off, in collaboration with other artists. Thanks for sharing your email; I have emailed you. Let's connect and see if we can collaborate in any way.
@asrahussainn I would definitely watch the other episodes. Thanks for the lead. My maternal side is from Karimabad, and my paternal side is from Murtazabad. I moved to Gilgit for school and college and then to Lahore for university. Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing your family in Karimabad. It's amusing and nostalgic watching your vlogs and warm interactions with the locals. It's good to know you're from Leicestershire. I am based in West London, and yes, let's connect. We may cross paths here in the UK if you happen to visit. Yes, we do have a band. We work on Hunza folk music on and off, in collaboration with other artists. Thanks for sharing your email; I have emailed you. Let's connect and see if we can collaborate in any way. Regards,
Wishing you a day as radiant as your smile and a year as lovely as your heart, you light up every room you walk into, and your kindness touches everyone around you.May this SpEciaL day bring you endless joy, love & all the happiness you deserve. Here is to celebrating you - a truly beautiful soul, inside & outside. Have an amazing birthday.❤
@@mohammadsajidghauri6527 Thank you for such a lovely message! You’re very kind 🥰🥰 I appreciate your kind words. Happy new year and I wish you the best for 2025. May it be your most spectacular year yet. I’d love to get your feedback on episode 3! Any favourite scenes? Anything stood out for you?
What a journey! It was so good to see my family. Not many people try living the life of Hunzais and I understand now why you call it home. It must have been a wonderful experience to go through days in Hunza and how locals spend time. That's the way to explore a region. You must've noticed that people in Hunza are much healthier and are famous for their longevity. Their daily ruitine is one of the reasons why this is possible. I've crossed the Hussaini bridge once and it was an adventurous experience. When I went to the other side, I saw a path that went somewhere (maybe a small village). I really wanted to go for that hike but couldn't. I'll do it soon. It was amazing to see your hardwork in making this video. And yes yes yes, Burushaski is a hard language to learn. I'm not being biased as it's my mother tongue, but the language so beautiful :D I'm waiting for more videos. Thanks for sharing this. Cheers Asra!
Oh yeah, and the music was so awesome. When you were showing the baltit fort somewhere in the start, the percussions were hitting along with the majestic views.
@@wixzam Hoorayyyy my friend is back! I was thinking of you and then your name popped up in my notifications yesterday! I don’t know if you saw it but in my previous message (in my last episode) I had given you my number to keep in touch. But you didn’t respond so I deleted it before anyone else saw it! Haha. Thank you for watching I’m glad you got to see my new episode sooner this time seeing as you work a million hours a day 😂🙈 You’ll actually properly see in episode 4 why Hunza is home for me. You’ll see my family (our family 😜) life in more detail. I document my one month of living with them. I’m so excited for you to see. You’ll really enjoy watching seeing as they’re your relatives too! ♥️ Yesss the path after crossing hussaini bridge is also what I want to explore. It takes you to the other village. I have a couple of uncles who live there I said I would visit and then never got round to it as they come over to me in my village. But I will next time. Maybe we will go together! Im surprised you have only crossed it once despite being a hunzai. Probably because you work a million hours a day hahahaha. I’m glad you enjoyed the music. Selecting and editing soundtracks are always the hardest and most tedious part for me. The Job I dread the most and hate. To be honest I hate editing in general. Not for me. I am praying one day I can be big enough and have a team do this for me. Let’s see. Please pray for me ! Lots of love and happy New Year. May 2025 be your most spectacular year yet with health wealth love and happiness ♥️ P.S. Do you not watch my UA-cam shorts? You didn’t wish me Happy Birthday ☹️☹️ me abhi aap se katti ☹️
@@asrahussainn Hi Asra, good to have you back as always :) I just wrote a comment and included my number in it. Along with that I wrote a huge reply to your comment which got deleted. I googled and found out that it's against YT guidelines to share WhatsApp contact and comments get deleted. My reply on your last video was deleted as well as I had shared my Insta with you. And my hardwork of writing a reply was deleted as well :( I found time to watch this video sooner as it was a priority and I'd taken a much needed break. The work is gonna pile up more for me now :D, as I'm on a self improvement journey focused on education, wealth, fitness, health, and happiness. Here are some values I'm working on in 2025 to improve and be better. You may not agree with some of them but they'll definitely be some food for thought: 1:Embrace the pain!!! 2:Focus on reality 3:Channel your energy 4:Don't avoid your feelings, sit with them 5:Invest in yourself 6:Become better for yourself and others around you 7:Be brave, patient, smart, and happy 8:Do what you need to do, to do what you want to do I'm so excited for the next episode. I live in Gilgit and I don't know why but I still love to watch travel vlogs. The more detailed, the better for me. And you never disappoint so I'll definitely be waiting for it. I hope we may go for a hike to the village after Hussaini bridge. I'm always ready when I've to go out and connect with people and nature. About the editing, I know what it feels like to do what you don't wanna do. You do an excellent job at editing though. I'm not sure if someone would be able to or willing to put the energy you put into your videos. I hope you find a way around this. Maybe training somebody could do the job. Thank you for your new year wishes. Have a wonderful 2025 and win the world. Make the most out of your year and remember that the clock is ticking and doesn't stop. And don't forget to be happy and and savour the year. Late but still, a happy belated birthday to you. I wish you happiness, success, and prosperity. Aur aap kutti nahi kar saktein kyun k jab aap se mulaqat hogi toh aapki gift pending hogi IA :D Aur aap ki treat bhi pending hogi :D Cheers Asra!
Enjoy my friend! sorry again for the delay. Thank You for your patience. I really look forward to your feedback in the end! Please do share your favourite scenes, what you liked, didn't like etc etc. ❤
@asrahussainn @asrahussainn Another incredible episode! I highly recommend watching it on the big screen with the lights off to fully appreciate the stunning landscapes. The video quality was excellent, and I thoroughly enjoyed learning all the interesting facts and hearing about your interactions with the local people-they all seem so kind, caring, and helpful. My favorite moment was when the man assisted you in crossing the water by placing large stones-such a thoughtful, kind gesture. Asra, thank you for sharing your experiences. After graduating last year, I took a career break to travel, and while I initially decided not to visit Pakistan (since I had been there as a child), your documentaries have inspired me to explore the country where my family is from. I hope one day I get the opportunity. However, until then, I will see the beautiful country through your documentary. Thank you 😊 ❤️
@@nazrehman9678 Wow thank you for such a lovely message! I’m glad I compensated for the delay 😜 Great to hear your story. I’m happy you took a travelling break. It really is the best form of education! I’m glad you liked uncle Karim who helped me cross the stream. I also thought it was so very sweet how he took care of me when I was struggling SO much! 😂😂 thank you for watch and for leaving such detailed feedback. I always love hearing from you 🥰♥️ I look forward to hearing about your stories in the future in Pakistan!
Finally, I'm here again to give my two cents after watching your journey at least two times. I used the word "Watching" here, but that doesn't even begin to describe the EXPERIENCE especially if you're watching on a big screen. Yes, it's a whole experience to watch you walking up and the valleys of Hunza, randomly meeting people, hitchhiking in unconventional vehicles, living and experiencing the life of locals as they do. This is an integral part of your vlogs and this is precisely the thing which makes your journey unique. There are 3 crucial aspects of your vlogs; 1. Story telling 2. Picturesque scenery 3. Experiencing local life As far as the story telling part goes, you definitely know the way to tell your story. In a way that gives us a lot of important information about these serene places in an interesting way while making it simple and easy to understand for everyone watching. Secondly, the views are beyond a shred of doubt absolutely SPECTACULAR. Especially the way you've shown Altit and Baltit forts while telling their story, the camera angles made me realise how perfect their strategic placement is and how they must have played a great part in strengthening their defences and maintaining the control of silk road trade route for centuries. That rainbow bridge was truly exhilarating and while I was wishing for you to go to the other side. But as you came back and dubbed it "the bloody death bridge" was hilarious. Hussaini bridge seemed much more dangerous and way way longer but you managed to cross it. After all it's "Hussaini" bridge, your cross to cross. 😂 Maybe that's why Hussaini bridge survived a name giving ceremony. Passu cones view was something truly ethereal and Khunjerab Pass was also disappointing for us too. Watching those lads travelling in the back of the car made me remember a somewhat similar experience in Karachi when we were going back home after visiting Mazaar e Quaid and it was late at night and there was only one taxi available and he was saying that put these kids in the back of the car. Thank God it didn't happen but it would have been quite an experience. 😂 Anyway, it's getting too long. I especially loved your interaction with locals and how they treated to at their homes. The hospitality of these people and the purity of their hearts is simply heartwarming. Your ability to intermingle with the people is definitely something to aspire to. Thank You Asra for this surreal experience. I was especially glad to know that it was your 86th day so almost 9 months in Pakistan still remaining and many more amazing thrill induced exhilarating vlogs to look forward to. I hope the next one doesn't take too long. Cheers for another successful vlog. 💯❤
Oh and yes, I forgot to mention the Autumn season of Hunza. I have a deep love for Autumn season. There's just something about it that speaks to me and affects my soul. Therefore, witnessing Autumn in Hunza is a long held dream of mine. Your decision to stay in Hunza for witnessing that marvel of nature was something that I really loved. Thank you for showing us the mesmerizing scenery of Hunza in Autumn. I simply can't get enough of it.
Assalam-o-Alaikum Little Friend!... looking at the beauty of our country through your lens and commentary is for sure fascinating as always... There are quite a few foreigners making Vlogs of such places in Pakistan, but what makes yours different and lovable is your emotions and vibes added with immense hard work and research. May Allah keep you blessed and bring success at each step of your life. Ameen.
THANK GOD you messaged! I was literally just thinking of you whilst washing the dishes 😂😂 I was wondering why I haven’t heard from you yet! So glad you have managed to get time to watch in peace. I can’t wait for your feedback 😍 Please do share in a separate message though and not in this thread. You always have the Besssst feedback so I’d love for others to see too 😍😍♥️♥️
@asrahussainn Wow! I'm honoured beyond words that you actually thought of me. Me, a mere fan. I'm feeling like a celebrity. I've sent you the video too (on messenger) as promised and will surely give a detailed feedback after finishing it and maybe watching it again because the first time had too many interruptions.
@ I’ve seen both your messenger videos (thank you very much!) and your long detailed fantastic feedback. I’m going to take time out & respond properly. On messenger I asked you to leave feedback as I hadn’t checked UA-cam at the time! Haha Haha you’re not a “mere fan”. I’m simply a “mere creator”. I always remember people who stand out. You write such creative & immaculate responses that you’re hard to forget! So credit goes to you !!
@@asrahussainn Thank you very much. I don't think I've seen anyone other than you who replies to their followers and that too in such detail. That's very nice actually. Also, you deserve the feedbacks back you get and more because obviously one can't possibly comment on every single aspect of your masterpiece. They're bound to miss somethings. Now, I'm just waiting for the next one, which I hope will come before this month is over.
Asra................................stunning. Can't write anything right now as my heart is still there. everyplace you went has a story when I went there first time in 1985. It is not justified to write a comment right now by viewing it once, I will write in detail after 3 more views on Biggest screen I have. ☺
Asra! What can I say! What an absolute awe inspiring episode. And lots of laughs along the way - whether you intended them or not. It was a pleasure to journey with you to the homeland of your ancestors. I indeed watched it on my TV and your scenery shots were breathtakingly beautiful. I could certainly see why one area was called Little Switzerland. And Lady Finger Mountain, so imposing but so magnificent. I applaud you for how you present yourself and the stories you tell with such passionate rhetoric. Episode 4 please? I am staying tuned to your journey as I am captivated. ❤
@@lizmattock5937 Liz! So lovely to see your message it put a smile on my face. Thank you for watching on the telly! You have to agree it really is a different experience watching it on the big screen 😍 I’m so glad that you enjoyed & had a few giggles along the way. “Shit the bed” hahahaha 😂😜 I’m glad you like lady finger as much as I do! Shes a stunner. Mysterious, dangerous & incredibly elegant 😍 Thank you for your kind words and I’m soooo excited to release episode 4! 😍😍😍 Happy new year. I hope that 2025 is your most spectacular year yet ! 😍🥳♥️
What A Beautiful Video you Made Asra Enjoyed Watching it the Beautiful Karakoram Highway Hunza Valley so Beautiful Landscape & The Bridge which you Crossed in Hunza Valley very Bravely Watching your Whole Video was Like Watching A Super Hit Bollywood Movie Inshallah will be Waiting for Episode 4
I remember walking on those bridges further south when I was working there. I think it was near Raikot (Chilas area), that you could drive on. Driving on the suspension bridges is very scary. You are supposed to just crawl forward. Any faster and it disturbs the bridge and creates a wave of wooden planks ahead of you. I remember driving our department old Land Cruiser and I was scarred to death, my legs were shaking. Once crossed, the reminder of the day, on the other side of the valley, all I can think of I have to cross that bridge again (LOL). So when we got back, the wind picked up as I got to the middle of the bridge and it started to swing from side to side. OMG. I thought to myself, this is it Mr. I think I almost stalled the Land Cruiser. The local guide shouted at me to keep moving and do not stop. Afterwords, I pretended that it was fine, LOL.
@@Fuzail_Siddique Thank you! Well this was during the one year that I spent there. I didn’t go back. I’d love some detailed feedback from you! Your favourite scenes? Anything that stood out? Anything you disliked?
@@Nomaan_M Thank you so much for watching! I’m really glad that you enjoyed 😍 Canada really is stunning. It’s on my Bucket list I’d love to visit one day! Were there any favourite scenes for you out of this episode ? Anything that stood out ?
Smart and courageous Girl ❤ I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the video! It’s absolutely amazing and beautifully narrated. Thank you so much for showcasing the positive and breathtakingly beautiful side of our region and our people. I’m confident that your efforts will inspire many others to visit our stunning Hunza. I regret that I couldn’t join you on the trip to Khunjerab, as you know how busy things were at home.😌 Looking forward to more of your wonderful work😊❤ Uncle@Didarkarim😁
@@abidajehan4805 Thank you my sisss! I appreciate your feedback. Yes you were very very busy so maybe next time I come we can do some site seeing together! Maza ayega 😉 I’m looking forward to the kids watching! Please do tell them to leave their feedback too I can’t wait to see what they have to say. And don’t forget to send me a video when they’re watching on the TV! Happy new year to you & your beautiful family. May 2025 be your best year yet with health wealth love & happiness ♥️♥️♥️
You make me fall in love ❤️ with amazing hospitality of my Gbians brothers and sisters and so much addicted your videos I wish it's never end ❤️ keep up the good work you are doing ❤️ Aunty Sahi kah rahi thi aap khushnasib ho!
@ You beautifully described the anticipated colors of coming fall pointing to all the trees lined up against the River side . You brief and edited scenes made it very interesting , I had seen all your vlogs , including the ones of Europe . You explained very well the culture and history ! Thanks a lot ❤️❤️❤️
You are such a beautiful soul, have subscribed since your first introductory video. But 2:40 you need to be very careful with the choice of your words, thank God most of the people might be thinking that you must have said "Oh my bloody gosh"
Your accent is British but which part of you are from? I am from Peshawar Pakistan living in Michigan USA. I commend you for having the courage to explore this treacherous mountains. I am amazed from your Urdu how you communicated with locals. When did you start exploration & videos.
my toxic trait is believing I could summit Lady Finger... I mean... how hard can it be? 🤷♂️ I'm sure we've all seen pictures of that bridge before, but the way you filmed it made it feel like we were the ones wobbling across - one loose plank away from an unexpected swim 😅 it's funny how a video can give you such an experience 😅 Khunjerab Pass is one of those places that really messes with your sense of geography. Like, you never realise just how close China and Pakistan actually are - because the cultures seem like they couldn't be more different, but somehow it works and the views 🤌 you managed to make even the scariest moments feel like an invitation to adventure... it’s not just visually stunning - it’s immersive, and I think that’s what makes it so special 💯
@@billy.kebabs My friend do you know you write REALLY well. You’re incredibly eloquent, articulate, creative & descriptive with your writing. You should be a writer! Maybe you already are?! 🤷🏽♀️ You made me laugh about lady finger. Initially that was my thought too 😂 so I guess we’re both as toxic as each other! 😂🙈 I’m so glad you liked the scene with Hussaini Bridge! Despite it being quite a short scene it took me a while to put it together as I was trying hard to build the suspense & make it very dramatic! So it took A LOT of creativity ! I’m so proud of the scene that I shall be clipping it & posting it as a separate UA-cam video 😉 You made a really fantastic point about khunjerab pass. It was something that had crossed my mind at the time that I completely forgot about until you reminded me just now. You really don’t think Pak & China are next door to each other because of how DIFFERENT they are. Completely worlds apart ! I hope to cross the border into China at some point. Now that would be one hell of a documentary to make! 😉 Thank you to you & your sister for watching & thank you for your support. I feel honored that you put me before wicked! 😜 Happy new year. I pray that 2025 is your most spectacular year yet with health wealth love & happiness ♥️♥️♥️
I don't know about this women nor I have seen any videos of her except for this video but the way she uses the word bloody this bloody that I am guessing she is from Britain who has come back to her native country to enjoy beautiful cities and mountains of her home. Welcome BACK to Pakistan🥰
Hey Asra...remember me?😁 Remember I told you to do a road trip vlog... preferably in Car from Karachi to Kashgar (China)? From Karachi via Multan, Islamabad and Hunza to Kashgar. You remember... right? Right?😭 Did You forget🥺
Mom stares at the TV, completely zoned out, staring at Asra's end card and Thumbnails Me: So what did you think? Did you like it? Mom, quietly: yes. It was beautiful, bohot acha banaya. Me: that's it? What are you thinking? Mom: does she have a photographer? Me: no, she's alone. Why? Mom, after 3 seconds of silence: She's alone? I'm thinking this, larki akali hai?? Akeli jaarehi hai? Ghairo ke ghar? Bridges par? It's dangerous! Iski maa kitni pareshaan hogi! Me: 😂 🤣 I won't tell you about her trip in Bulgaria
Hahahahahaha yes you are right. I was kicking myself looking back that I called such a young guy ‘uncle’ when I should have been calling him ‘Bhai’! Everybody else called him uncle so I just joined in 😂😂🙈🙈 hahahaha. But I hope you enjoy the episode! Would love to know your feedback 🥰
@@karimazeez1145 Thank you my dear friend & thank you for supporting me so much. Episodes like this couldn’t have been possible without wonderful people like you! 🥰♥️ I’m really looking forward to shooting with you in person! You are very talented!! Happy new year. May 2025 be your most spectacular year yet 🥳
I've already watched this episode twice, and I must say it's the best one yet! It literally took my breath away so many times.😍 It’s a bit sad you couldn’t get closer to the Pak-China border, but your delightful chit-chat with that uncle made up for it-it was such a treat in itself! Your "Mai tou lut gayi" moment was both funny and sweet.🥰
Honestly, I wouldn’t have let you walk on that rainbow bridge; it looked so risky! But I couldn’t stop laughing at the uncle swinging on the other bridge. 😅 Your interaction with the locals about Yaks was heartwarming, especially when you petted Zulfi!😍 And I just adore your childlike curiosity when you peek out of the car window, marveling at the scenery-you’re truly an angel. 😍
Your hitchhiking journey like the locals was inspiring-so raw and in the moment! Even though it looked tough, it added so much charm to the experience. Your visit to the Passu Glacier was simply breathtaking, a treat on top of a treat! 🥰😍 And I’m so happy you checked off the adventure of the famous Hussaini Suspension Bridge-what a thrill!
Ataabad Lake left me speechless-it was beyond magical. That boat drop-off scene had me concerned, but thank God for that kind and sweet uncle who came to your rescue.😇 Your lovely conversation with the old couple collecting firewood was so touching, and that view of the Lady Finger Mountain from your hotel room-absolutely divine!💖
I can’t even express how much I love your voice, your overloaded cuteness, and your magical storytelling style. As someone with hardcore ADHD who usually can’t focus on anything for more than 30 seconds, you somehow keep me captivated in every single frame. It’s pure magic and soul healing therapy for me 🫶🫶🫶💖😍
@@peopleschoice1457 Wow wow wow! As usual such fantastic detailed feedback! This is why I always LOVE hearing from you. I always look forward to your message 😍
I really admire how creatively immaculate and descriptive you are with your breakdowns. It really is a skill. You should be a writer. Maybe you already are!
Thank you for watching not once but TWICE! Wow wow. And it’s interesting how you find this episode the best one so far. Because it’s not actually my favourite, I much prefer the Wakhi one! It’s interesting how we all resonate so differently with the same thing right?
I didn’t know that you had ADHD so the fact that you watched twice is such a huge compliment. Well it also depends which playback speed you’re watching in! Hahahaha. If you’ve sped it up then clearly I am not impressive enough 😂🙈hahaha.
I really appreciate your kind words and thank you so much for the support. Please pray that I can get episode 4 out before the month is over! It would be my DREAM to have released two episodes in the month of Jan! 😍😍😍
P.S. Your messages are like therapy for me 😉
@asrahussainn You’re so humble and sweet, and it’s honestly one of the many reasons I admire you so much. 💖 It’s fascinating how we all connect to your episodes differently, but for me, every single one feels like a masterpiece a soul healing therapy! because of the magical way you bring stories to life😍🥰
And yes, watching it twice wasn’t even enough! I could keep rewatching it just to relive those beautiful moments you captured. Your voice, your kindness, your angel like cuteness and the way you immerse yourself in every experience are truly captivating. ❤️🫶
Oh, and no, I didn’t speed it up! I watched it frame by frame, Your energy and passion kept me completely hooked from start to finish. 🥰😍 You’re more than impressive,
you’re mesmerizing. Thank you for always brightening my day in ways you might not even realize. 💕
Your words just melted my heart! Knowing that my messages can bring even a fraction of the joy you bring to my life feels so special. 💖 I’ll definitely pray that you achieve your dream of releasing Episode 4 this month, it’s going to be amazing, just like you.
But please don’t stress yourself too much! Your passion and dedication already shine through so beautifully, and no matter what, your work always feels magical and soul healing. 🥰
P.S. I don't believe it that you said that 😍🙈 but if it's true it’s because they come straight from the heart! You deserve all the love and support in the world. 💕
U Speak english fluently and it made u beautiful
Those mountains are so majestic Masha Allah! Can't believe this is all in South Asia! Picture perfect!
I went Hunza in 2002.
My God it was amazing & beautiful.
Till today nothing compares or comes close.
Lovely people , cultures , food ..
Fort 👌..
P.s excellent camera work & lovely shots
Thank you 🙏
Keep the good work coming.
I would love to visit Hunza & Pakistan it actually looks close to Paradise! someday before I leave this world! my Grand Parents came from Gujranwala during partition moved to India. I know the people of Pakistan are very hospitable & warm welcoming people! Wonderful Hunza no 3 video🥰👍 I see u use the phrase "Bloody Hard" I use the Same becoz of the British being in India/Pakistan😂
@@Danny-bbsrSingh Hello hello uncle Jee! Lovely to hear from you. Happy new year and hope you are doing well. Yesss I hope you get a chance to visit Pakistan too. How interesting to know that your parents are from Gujranwala! Hahahah yes “bloody hard” is something we use a lot!
I’d love some detailed feedback from you! Your favourite scenes? Anything that stood out? Anything you disliked?
Never knew an angel came here❤
@@owaiskhan1017 awww you are from hunza?! Where abouts?
When Imran Khan opened the Kattahpur Corridor My local Fish & chips shop owner is Sikh.
He met his family from India inside the Darbaar but he came through Islamabad sides.
He said the Pakistanis showed him great respect & love. He realised don’t believe in false newspapers.
Come anytime our country is warm hearted
@arshadmohammed786:@༺𝑲𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒎𝒊𝒓𝒊༻:Gilgit-Baltistan is not a part of Pakistan, it is a part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir under international law
My favourite place on earth! I so wish I could speak Urdu or a local language to be able to talk with the older people! Great job with the editing!
Home is home and Pakistan is your own home .. love n respect from Pakistan ❤
Omg, that uncle and aunty carrying the firewood would CRUSH youngsters in a spin cycle class! What an amazingly hard but rewarding life. They do it all with a smile. Inspiring.
This video is phenomenal Asra! Music drives the story so beautifully, and the scenes are incredibly dynamic and engaging. I especially loved the segment with the bridge, that was such an adventure! And I must say, so far, you’ve done an amazing job with this series!
@@vukasinvockic Vuxxxxx thank you so much and a very very BIG thank you for all the support you give me. The best part about this episode are the animations 😜 honestly without your touch it just wouldn’t look the same ! Lots of love & wishing you the best for 2025. May it be your best year yet ! ♥️
*Mesmerizing Pakistan!*
Another magnificent episode. I watched it a couple of times already as well trying to remember the villages in your episodes. Your journeys take me back to my days doing geologic research in that area. Mostly learning and trying to finish the work. The beauty of that area, the simple life of Hunza people is what I remember the most. Little kids walking to school and back with their smiley faces. During my masters thesis, we stayed near a village called Chalt. I was saddened when I saw the videos of the landslide that created that lake in 2010. The original KKH section is under water now. It is nice to see that the tunnels are being built. These are much safer alternative to continue to cut the mountain. Asra: Thank you for posting this beautiful episode of your journey through Pakistan. Your unique way of exploring and experiencing exposes how people live in that climate. Simply Beautiful. Very powerful. Thank You again.
Bless you young lady!
It’s great place to visit. People are great, great mountains and gushing waters!
Wow what a great place to be in!
Bless you .
Shakil Nasir London.
I was waiting for ur video so badly ... I understand good things take time ... may Allah bless you ... Keep it up the great work ....❤ From Pakistan
@@adnanimtiaz8705 Thank youuuu for taking the time out to watch! I’d love to get your feedback. Any favourite scenes? Anything stood out for you?
This is an amazing series and you have done justice to the region with your personal touches. Fantastic work Asra, keep it up. Thanks for showing a very positive side of Pakistan. Pakistan zindabad 💚. Thank you Hunza community for your hospitality. 🧡
You are a great tourist guide as well, I never knew that.
Good luck young lady.
Episode 3 was definitely worth waiting for ,enjoyed every second the scenery was spectacular i would love to visit there one day but wouldnt cross the dodgy Hussainy bridge lol 😊😊😊 the people and hosts are v welcoming
You make me want to explore pakistan
Just watched your new episode with the whole family. (My parents also loved it, they don't normally watch my youtube 🤣) And just wanted to say it's amazing!
Although I followed your journey while you were in Pakistan, watching these episodes has been a totally different experience. Your way of editing and story telling is soooo Good!
Looking forward to the next one!
@@shimafzal Thank you for watching & supporting darling sis ♥️ your message here & on Instagram really put the biggest smile on my face!
I’m so happy that your parents also watched & enjoyed. I’d love for them to watch the other episodes too starting with the intro doc! Let me know what their thoughts are 😍
I’m so glad & lucky to have someone like you on this journey with me who was also with me throughout my year in Pakistan! Majority of the people supporting me are new you know! So it’s really exciting to have you here who’s been a part of it all since the beginning!
Thank you again for the support. & I look forward to releasing episode 4! 😍
Mashallah. Breathtaking scenery. This video was recommended on UA-cam and we watched as a family on the big screen in the lounge. I am British born and my parents came to the UK in the 70's. However I'm sorry to say that I've have never been to Pakistan, for one reason or another.The Closest I've come to this scenic is the English Lake District (only 40 miles away from me) but this looks worlds apart. Feels like I've missed out on so much.
Northern areas of Pakistan are outstanding. Beautiful and greenery everywhere
The lake is amazingly beautiful mashallah- imagine what Jannah will look like ❤️🤲🏽 great video
I've been to Skardu, the heaven on earth I would say. I've fallen in love the moment I saw em beautiful huge mountains though I'm myself from Balochistan, the mountainous state but Skardu made me his admirer. The people there are so hospitable, the vibrant culture and beautiful language Balti ❤. Gilgit Baltistan deserves much recognition
Beautiful video with Amazing scenes
Thanks
WOWWWWW!!!! The scenery especially the KKH is out of this world . This and China Border are definetly on my List when i go Pakistan next. I am absolutely blown away with them views. Glad to see you crossed The Hussaini suspension bridge (Would have to change your surname if you didn't). Would have dragged you back if you didnt complete it just becuase of a bit of wind 😅Again the people have outdone themselves with there hospitality - Love to them all especially Uncle laying the stones down for you. I do respect the effort you gone through to show us all this as you put your tripod down to record and then walk away and then have to come back to pick it up like your doing the journey twice. Can't wait for the next episode now 😉
@@mazherqureshi6079 I’m so glad that you enjoyed and thank you for always supporting me 🥰🥰 honestly I can’t wait for you to go back to Pakistan I’d love to see how your journey unfolds and where you choose to visit!
Hahahaha you cracked me up over the Hussaini bridge comment. Yes you’re right would defo have to change my name if I didn’t cross it 😂🙈
I 100% agree the level of hospitality, love and care is just impeccable. Beyond expectations. I think that’s the number one factor that stands out to me regarding all the travels I have done is how much people have taken care of me in all countries, from being rescued out of the mountains to being hosted after hitching with someone.
Hahaha thank you for appreciating me doing the journey twice with setting the tripod and walking back to get it. Now imagine doing all of that when I was doing all of those Bulgaria treks! 😜 Absolute HEAD ACHE! 😂😂
Yes so much information beautiful I would like to return back to Pakistan I haven't been since I was young and now I'll go to hunza just for the amazing views
You have a very unique style of story telling which is very engaging. Loved the vlog. Keep it up.
Masha Allah very impressive and you are a very brave kid be safe
Gilgit Baltistan /Chitral are really crown of 🇵🇰.
Despite being 2% these people and area is known and shown as “ Representation of pakistan” to the world ..
Thats how great they are ❤❤❤
@@AliSher-c8u Yesss they really are stunning places but I don’t think they should be used to represent the whole of Pakistan because they are such unique places with their own identity, culture, languages, tribes etc etc. This is why in this episode I made sure to focus on Hunza as just Hunza itself! And not as Pakistan
Hope you enjoyed! I’d love to know what your favourite scenes were?
Thank you for watching ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Doesn't feel like it's your second home, feels like it's your first one!
@@sumik8273 Awww that’s sweet baji 🥰🥰
One word..Beautiful..
You captured some heartwarming moments with the locals.I was born and brought up in Hunza. I moved to the UK for a better life in 2021, and this makes me feel like dropping everything and moving back home. Good Job with showing the not so touristy and actual lifestyle of the locals. ❤ from London.
My friend it’s lovely to hear from you! Thank you for stopping by and watching. I’d absolutely love your feedback on my other episodes as well starting from the intro documentary.
Where in Hunza are you from? And where in London are you?
My home is in Karimabad you are most welcome. I always love having my friends round so do my parents! You’ll see my parents and siblings in my next Episode (Episode 4) You saw a snippet of my mother in this episode but you’ll see more of her in the next video! She’s originally from Yasin. But my father is from Karimabad.
In England I am in Leicestershire but all of my family are down south so I travel south often and come to london often too. I’m sure our paths will cross at some point.
You must keep in touch. Please email me and I will give you my number. I noticed that you have a channel as well! Are you a musician? I have made a note to take time out and go through your channel properly. I am very excited!
Let me know here on UA-cam once you have emailed me as sometimes it goes to junk. I am very active on UA-cam I always check every comment and respond 🥰
asrahussain20@hotmail.com
Happy new year. Wishing you the best for 2025 🥰🥳
@asrahussainn Happy New Year to you too. I would definitely watch the other episodes. Thanks for the lead. My maternal side is from Karimabad, and my paternal side is from Murtazabad. I moved to Gilgit for school and college and then to Lahore for university.
Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing your family in Karimabad. It's amusing and nostalgic watching your vlogs and warm interactions with the locals. It's good to know you're from Leicestershire. I am based in West London, and yes, let's connect. We may cross paths here in the UK if you happen to visit.
Yes, we do have a band. We work on Hunza folk music on and off, in collaboration with other artists. Thanks for sharing your email; I have emailed you. Let's connect and see if we can collaborate in any way.
@asrahussainn I would definitely watch the other episodes. Thanks for the lead. My maternal side is from Karimabad, and my paternal side is from Murtazabad. I moved to Gilgit for school and college and then to Lahore for university.
Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing your family in Karimabad. It's amusing and nostalgic watching your vlogs and warm interactions with the locals. It's good to know you're from Leicestershire. I am based in West London, and yes, let's connect. We may cross paths here in the UK if you happen to visit.
Yes, we do have a band. We work on Hunza folk music on and off, in collaboration with other artists. Thanks for sharing your email; I have emailed you. Let's connect and see if we can collaborate in any way.
Regards,
Wishing you a day as radiant as your smile and a year as lovely as your heart, you light up every room you walk into, and your kindness touches everyone around you.May this SpEciaL day bring you endless joy, love & all the happiness you deserve. Here is to celebrating you - a truly beautiful soul, inside & outside. Have an amazing birthday.❤
@@mohammadsajidghauri6527 Thank you for such a lovely message! You’re very kind 🥰🥰 I appreciate your kind words. Happy new year and I wish you the best for 2025. May it be your most spectacular year yet. I’d love to get your feedback on episode 3! Any favourite scenes? Anything stood out for you?
What a journey! It was so good to see my family. Not many people try living the life of Hunzais and I understand now why you call it home. It must have been a wonderful experience to go through days in Hunza and how locals spend time. That's the way to explore a region. You must've noticed that people in Hunza are much healthier and are famous for their longevity. Their daily ruitine is one of the reasons why this is possible.
I've crossed the Hussaini bridge once and it was an adventurous experience. When I went to the other side, I saw a path that went somewhere (maybe a small village). I really wanted to go for that hike but couldn't. I'll do it soon.
It was amazing to see your hardwork in making this video. And yes yes yes, Burushaski is a hard language to learn. I'm not being biased as it's my mother tongue, but the language so beautiful :D
I'm waiting for more videos. Thanks for sharing this. Cheers Asra!
Oh yeah, and the music was so awesome. When you were showing the baltit fort somewhere in the start, the percussions were hitting along with the majestic views.
@@wixzam Hoorayyyy my friend is back! I was thinking of you and then your name popped up in my notifications yesterday! I don’t know if you saw it but in my previous message (in my last episode) I had given you my number to keep in touch. But you didn’t respond so I deleted it before anyone else saw it! Haha.
Thank you for watching I’m glad you got to see my new episode sooner this time seeing as you work a million hours a day 😂🙈
You’ll actually properly see in episode 4 why Hunza is home for me. You’ll see my family (our family 😜) life in more detail. I document my one month of living with them. I’m so excited for you to see. You’ll really enjoy watching seeing as they’re your relatives too! ♥️
Yesss the path after crossing hussaini bridge is also what I want to explore. It takes you to the other village. I have a couple of uncles who live there I said I would visit and then never got round to it as they come over to me in my village. But I will next time. Maybe we will go together! Im surprised you have only crossed it once despite being a hunzai. Probably because you work a million hours a day hahahaha.
I’m glad you enjoyed the music. Selecting and editing soundtracks are always the hardest and most tedious part for me. The Job I dread the most and hate. To be honest I hate editing in general. Not for me. I am praying one day I can be big enough and have a team do this for me. Let’s see. Please pray for me !
Lots of love and happy New Year. May 2025 be your most spectacular year yet with health wealth love and happiness ♥️
P.S. Do you not watch my UA-cam shorts? You didn’t wish me Happy Birthday ☹️☹️ me abhi aap se katti ☹️
@@asrahussainn Hi Asra, good to have you back as always :) I just wrote a comment and included my number in it. Along with that I wrote a huge reply to your comment which got deleted. I googled and found out that it's against YT guidelines to share WhatsApp contact and comments get deleted. My reply on your last video was deleted as well as I had shared my Insta with you. And my hardwork of writing a reply was deleted as well :(
I found time to watch this video sooner as it was a priority and I'd taken a much needed break. The work is gonna pile up more for me now :D, as I'm on a self improvement journey focused on education, wealth, fitness, health, and happiness. Here are some values I'm working on in 2025 to improve and be better. You may not agree with some of them but they'll definitely be some food for thought:
1:Embrace the pain!!!
2:Focus on reality
3:Channel your energy
4:Don't avoid your feelings, sit with them
5:Invest in yourself
6:Become better for yourself and others around you
7:Be brave, patient, smart, and happy
8:Do what you need to do, to do what you want to do
I'm so excited for the next episode. I live in Gilgit and I don't know why but I still love to watch travel vlogs. The more detailed, the better for me. And you never disappoint so I'll definitely be waiting for it. I hope we may go for a hike to the village after Hussaini bridge. I'm always ready when I've to go out and connect with people and nature.
About the editing, I know what it feels like to do what you don't wanna do. You do an excellent job at editing though. I'm not sure if someone would be able to or willing to put the energy you put into your videos. I hope you find a way around this. Maybe training somebody could do the job.
Thank you for your new year wishes. Have a wonderful 2025 and win the world. Make the most out of your year and remember that the clock is ticking and doesn't stop. And don't forget to be happy and and savour the year.
Late but still, a happy belated birthday to you. I wish you happiness, success, and prosperity. Aur aap kutti nahi kar saktein kyun k jab aap se mulaqat hogi toh aapki gift pending hogi IA :D Aur aap ki treat bhi pending hogi :D Cheers Asra!
Another amazing chapter of life
@@musafir880 Thank you! I’d love to get your feedback. Any favourite scenes? Anything stand out for you?
Yeyyyyyyyy - can't wait to watch ❤
Enjoy my friend! sorry again for the delay. Thank You for your patience. I really look forward to your feedback in the end! Please do share your favourite scenes, what you liked, didn't like etc etc. ❤
@asrahussainn @asrahussainn Another incredible episode! I highly recommend watching it on the big screen with the lights off to fully appreciate the stunning landscapes. The video quality was excellent, and I thoroughly enjoyed learning all the interesting facts and hearing about your interactions with the local people-they all seem so kind, caring, and helpful. My favorite moment was when the man assisted you in crossing the water by placing large stones-such a thoughtful, kind gesture. Asra, thank you for sharing your experiences. After graduating last year, I took a career break to travel, and while I initially decided not to visit Pakistan (since I had been there as a child), your documentaries have inspired me to explore the country where my family is from. I hope one day I get the opportunity. However, until then, I will see the beautiful country through your documentary. Thank you 😊 ❤️
@@nazrehman9678 Wow thank you for such a lovely message! I’m glad I compensated for the delay 😜
Great to hear your story. I’m happy you took a travelling break. It really is the best form of education! I’m glad you liked uncle Karim who helped me cross the stream. I also thought it was so very sweet how he took care of me when I was struggling SO much! 😂😂 thank you for watch and for leaving such detailed feedback. I always love hearing from you 🥰♥️ I look forward to hearing about your stories in the future in Pakistan!
Finally, I'm here again to give my two cents after watching your journey at least two times. I used the word "Watching" here, but that doesn't even begin to describe the EXPERIENCE especially if you're watching on a big screen. Yes, it's a whole experience to watch you walking up and the valleys of Hunza, randomly meeting people, hitchhiking in unconventional vehicles, living and experiencing the life of locals as they do. This is an integral part of your vlogs and this is precisely the thing which makes your journey unique.
There are 3 crucial aspects of your vlogs;
1. Story telling
2. Picturesque scenery
3. Experiencing local life
As far as the story telling part goes, you definitely know the way to tell your story. In a way that gives us a lot of important information about these serene places in an interesting way while making it simple and easy to understand for everyone watching.
Secondly, the views are beyond a shred of doubt absolutely SPECTACULAR. Especially the way you've shown Altit and Baltit forts while telling their story, the camera angles made me realise how perfect their strategic placement is and how they must have played a great part in strengthening their defences and maintaining the control of silk road trade route for centuries.
That rainbow bridge was truly exhilarating and while I was wishing for you to go to the other side. But as you came back and dubbed it "the bloody death bridge" was hilarious. Hussaini bridge seemed much more dangerous and way way longer but you managed to cross it. After all it's "Hussaini" bridge, your cross to cross. 😂
Maybe that's why Hussaini bridge survived a name giving ceremony.
Passu cones view was something truly ethereal and Khunjerab Pass was also disappointing for us too.
Watching those lads travelling in the back of the car made me remember a somewhat similar experience in Karachi when we were going back home after visiting Mazaar e Quaid and it was late at night and there was only one taxi available and he was saying that put these kids in the back of the car. Thank God it didn't happen but it would have been quite an experience. 😂
Anyway, it's getting too long. I especially loved your interaction with locals and how they treated to at their homes. The hospitality of these people and the purity of their hearts is simply heartwarming. Your ability to intermingle with the people is definitely something to aspire to.
Thank You Asra for this surreal experience. I was especially glad to know that it was your 86th day so almost 9 months in Pakistan still remaining and many more amazing thrill induced exhilarating vlogs to look forward to. I hope the next one doesn't take too long.
Cheers for another successful vlog. 💯❤
Oh and yes, I forgot to mention the Autumn season of Hunza. I have a deep love for Autumn season. There's just something about it that speaks to me and affects my soul. Therefore, witnessing Autumn in Hunza is a long held dream of mine. Your decision to stay in Hunza for witnessing that marvel of nature was something that I really loved. Thank you for showing us the mesmerizing scenery of Hunza in Autumn. I simply can't get enough of it.
Assalam-o-Alaikum Little Friend!... looking at the beauty of our country through your lens and commentary is for sure fascinating as always... There are quite a few foreigners making Vlogs of such places in Pakistan, but what makes yours different and lovable is your emotions and vibes added with immense hard work and research. May Allah keep you blessed and bring success at each step of your life. Ameen.
Pakistan 🇵🇰 is a home of majestic snow covered peaks.
Mountains are green, huge, snow covered , streams and river flowing there.
Finally, I've started watching the vlog without any interruptions during the silence of the night. Let's see where you take us this time.
THANK GOD you messaged! I was literally just thinking of you whilst washing the dishes 😂😂 I was wondering why I haven’t heard from you yet! So glad you have managed to get time to watch in peace. I can’t wait for your feedback 😍
Please do share in a separate message though and not in this thread. You always have the Besssst feedback so I’d love for others to see too 😍😍♥️♥️
@asrahussainn Wow! I'm honoured beyond words that you actually thought of me. Me, a mere fan. I'm feeling like a celebrity. I've sent you the video too (on messenger) as promised and will surely give a detailed feedback after finishing it and maybe watching it again because the first time had too many interruptions.
@@asrahussainn Feedback Done.
@ I’ve seen both your messenger videos (thank you very much!) and your long detailed fantastic feedback. I’m going to take time out & respond properly.
On messenger I asked you to leave feedback as I hadn’t checked UA-cam at the time! Haha
Haha you’re not a “mere fan”. I’m simply a “mere creator”. I always remember people who stand out. You write such creative & immaculate responses that you’re hard to forget! So credit goes to you !!
@@asrahussainn Thank you very much. I don't think I've seen anyone other than you who replies to their followers and that too in such detail. That's very nice actually. Also, you deserve the feedbacks back you get and more because obviously one can't possibly comment on every single aspect of your masterpiece. They're bound to miss somethings. Now, I'm just waiting for the next one, which I hope will come before this month is over.
Asra................................stunning. Can't write anything right now as my heart is still there. everyplace you went has a story when I went there first time in 1985. It is not justified to write a comment right now by viewing it once, I will write in detail after 3 more views on Biggest screen I have. ☺
Asra! What can I say! What an absolute awe inspiring episode. And lots of laughs along the way - whether you intended them or not. It was a pleasure to journey with you to the homeland of your ancestors. I indeed watched it on my TV and your scenery shots were breathtakingly beautiful. I could certainly see why one area was called Little Switzerland. And Lady Finger Mountain, so imposing but so magnificent. I applaud you for how you present yourself and the stories you tell with such passionate rhetoric. Episode 4 please? I am staying tuned to your journey as I am captivated. ❤
@@lizmattock5937 Liz! So lovely to see your message it put a smile on my face. Thank you for watching on the telly! You have to agree it really is a different experience watching it on the big screen 😍
I’m so glad that you enjoyed & had a few giggles along the way. “Shit the bed” hahahaha 😂😜
I’m glad you like lady finger as much as I do! Shes a stunner. Mysterious, dangerous & incredibly elegant 😍
Thank you for your kind words and I’m soooo excited to release episode 4! 😍😍😍
Happy new year. I hope that 2025 is your most spectacular year yet ! 😍🥳♥️
Beautifuly captured its definitely your second home 🏡 🇵🇰🇵🇰😍👍🏼💚💚💚
@@mohsenkhan741 Thank you so much! I’d love to get your feedback. Any favourite scenes? Anything stood out for you?
What A Beautiful Video you Made Asra Enjoyed Watching it the Beautiful Karakoram Highway Hunza Valley so Beautiful Landscape & The Bridge which you Crossed in Hunza Valley very Bravely Watching your Whole Video was Like Watching A Super Hit Bollywood Movie Inshallah will be Waiting for Episode 4
I remember walking on those bridges further south when I was working there. I think it was near Raikot (Chilas area), that you could drive on. Driving on the suspension bridges is very scary. You are supposed to just crawl forward. Any faster and it disturbs the bridge and creates a wave of wooden planks ahead of you. I remember driving our department old Land Cruiser and I was scarred to death, my legs were shaking. Once crossed, the reminder of the day, on the other side of the valley, all I can think of I have to cross that bridge again (LOL). So when we got back, the wind picked up as I got to the middle of the bridge and it started to swing from side to side. OMG. I thought to myself, this is it Mr. I think I almost stalled the Land Cruiser. The local guide shouted at me to keep moving and do not stop. Afterwords, I pretended that it was fine, LOL.
Do you really go again Pakistan just to make this magnificent video ❤
Truly appreciate able ❤❤
@@Fuzail_Siddique Thank you! Well this was during the one year that I spent there. I didn’t go back. I’d love some detailed feedback from you! Your favourite scenes? Anything that stood out? Anything you disliked?
@asrahussainn there is no thing that I can not understand or dislike the whole video is very adorable just like a documentary of national channel 😍
@ Awwww Shukriyaa dost 🥰🥰🥰
Astonishing
@@waseemakhtar4110 Thank you! I’d love to get your feedback. Any favourite scenes? Anything stand out for you?
Beautiful place and excellent job with videography! Keep up the great work and sharing stories. Watching from Canada another heaven on earth.
@@Nomaan_M Thank you so much for watching! I’m really glad that you enjoyed 😍 Canada really is stunning. It’s on my Bucket list I’d love to visit one day!
Were there any favourite scenes for you out of this episode ? Anything that stood out ?
Smart and courageous Girl ❤
I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the video! It’s absolutely amazing and beautifully narrated. Thank you so much for showcasing the positive and breathtakingly beautiful side of our region and our people. I’m confident that your efforts will inspire many others to visit our stunning Hunza. I regret that I couldn’t join you on the trip to Khunjerab, as you know how busy things were at home.😌 Looking forward to more of your wonderful work😊❤
Uncle@Didarkarim😁
@@abidajehan4805 Thank you my sisss! I appreciate your feedback. Yes you were very very busy so maybe next time I come we can do some site seeing together! Maza ayega 😉
I’m looking forward to the kids watching! Please do tell them to leave their feedback too I can’t wait to see what they have to say.
And don’t forget to send me a video when they’re watching on the TV!
Happy new year to you & your beautiful family. May 2025 be your best year yet with health wealth love & happiness ♥️♥️♥️
Wonderful presentation. ❤
You make me fall in love ❤️ with amazing hospitality of my Gbians brothers and sisters and so much addicted your videos I wish it's never end ❤️ keep up the good work you are doing ❤️
Aunty Sahi kah rahi thi aap khushnasib ho!
Amazing
Keep that connection Pakistan it's a beautiful country 🇵🇰
wonderful wonderful
So beautiful, your vlogs are amazing love it , anxiously waiting for new ones , thanks a million ❤❤❤
@@mazharimahmood1 Thank youuuu! I’d love to get your feedback. Any favourite scenes? Anything stood out for you? ♥️♥️
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You beautifully described the anticipated colors of coming fall pointing to all the trees lined up against the River side .
You brief and edited scenes made it very interesting , I had seen all your vlogs , including the ones of Europe .
You explained very well the culture and history !
Thanks a lot ❤️❤️❤️
You are such a beautiful soul, have subscribed since your first introductory video.
But 2:40 you need to be very careful with the choice of your words, thank God most of the people might be thinking that you must have said "Oh my bloody gosh"
Mashallah Great ❤
Very interesting and well explained. Congratulations
@@abduhukr1 Thank you! I’d love to get your feedback. Any favourite scenes? Anything stand out for you?
Home ❤
Absolutely incredible,❤
Mera pakistan 🎉🎉❤❤
Love it !
@@arslanchaudhry9458 Thank you! I’d love to get your feedback. Any favourite scenes? Anything stand out for you?
Pakistan loves you ❤
My hometown Hunza valley ❤️
Outstanding trip🥰
@@sobiazara6185 Thank youuu 😍♥️ I’d love to get your feedback. Any favourite scenes? Anything stand out for you?
Whilst visiting Pakistan 🎉 please visit Valhalla Resort Kumrat 🎉
@@tamoorkhan3091 Oooh yes next time!
Love your Uncle, Mad Hatter 😂 Respect 😅
Isra ji nice video
Your accent is British but which part of you are from? I am from Peshawar Pakistan living in Michigan USA. I commend you for having the courage to explore this treacherous mountains. I am amazed from your Urdu how you communicated with locals. When did you start exploration & videos.
She is born British...her parents are Desi. From India and Pakistan.
Amazing Vlog
@@amertariq2460 Thank You! I’d love to get your feedback. Any favourite scenes? Anything stand out for you?
@@asrahussainn i have seen some videos from Hunza Valley, but your video mesmerized me. Keep it up and good luck.👍
Welcome to Pakistan 🇵🇰
beAuTiFuL 💚
my toxic trait is believing I could summit Lady Finger... I mean... how hard can it be? 🤷♂️
I'm sure we've all seen pictures of that bridge before, but the way you filmed it made it feel like we were the ones wobbling across - one loose plank away from an unexpected swim 😅 it's funny how a video can give you such an experience 😅
Khunjerab Pass is one of those places that really messes with your sense of geography. Like, you never realise just how close China and Pakistan actually are - because the cultures seem like they couldn't be more different, but somehow it works
and the views 🤌 you managed to make even the scariest moments feel like an invitation to adventure... it’s not just visually stunning - it’s immersive, and I think that’s what makes it so special 💯
@@billy.kebabs My friend do you know you write REALLY well. You’re incredibly eloquent, articulate, creative & descriptive with your writing. You should be a writer! Maybe you already are?! 🤷🏽♀️
You made me laugh about lady finger. Initially that was my thought too 😂 so I guess we’re both as toxic as each other! 😂🙈
I’m so glad you liked the scene with Hussaini Bridge! Despite it being quite a short scene it took me a while to put it together as I was trying hard to build the suspense & make it very dramatic! So it took A LOT of creativity ! I’m so proud of the scene that I shall be clipping it & posting it as a separate UA-cam video 😉
You made a really fantastic point about khunjerab pass. It was something that had crossed my mind at the time that I completely forgot about until you reminded me just now. You really don’t think Pak & China are next door to each other because of how DIFFERENT they are. Completely worlds apart ! I hope to cross the border into China at some point. Now that would be one hell of a documentary to make! 😉
Thank you to you & your sister for watching & thank you for your support. I feel honored that you put me before wicked! 😜
Happy new year. I pray that 2025 is your most spectacular year yet with health wealth love & happiness ♥️♥️♥️
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Which months off yeas best to visit?
Any hotels 🏨
Hey Asra...is this latest videos of your 2021 visit?? I think you visited in 2021 or 2022 last time....right?
I don't know about this women nor I have seen any videos of her except for this video but the way she uses the word bloody this bloody that I am guessing she is from Britain who has come back to her native country to enjoy beautiful cities and mountains of her home. Welcome BACK to Pakistan🥰
A Padmani Princess from England in the Fairy land..❤
@@warriorrs9166 wow what does padmani mean ? 😜🙈
@asrahussainn see in my mail
Is it easy to pirchase homes in Hunza.?
Watching From KP District Dir Lower
Love from Indian held kashmir hunza is paradise
Indian Occupied Kashmir hota he.
Btw kya ab wahan settlements ban rahe hain in the name of housing projects?
Hey Asra...remember me?😁
Remember I told you to do a road trip vlog... preferably in Car from Karachi to Kashgar (China)?
From Karachi via Multan, Islamabad and Hunza to Kashgar. You remember... right? Right?😭 Did You forget🥺
Hunza is in Gilgit Baltistan region of Northern Pakistan.
You used word "ridiculous" more than once in the video. I think you wanted to say spectacular. Beauty can't be ridiculous
@@TravelwithTS64 No you are incorrect. I meant exactly what I said. You clearly didn’t understand the context.
Mom stares at the TV, completely zoned out, staring at Asra's end card and Thumbnails
Me: So what did you think? Did you like it?
Mom, quietly: yes. It was beautiful, bohot acha banaya.
Me: that's it? What are you thinking?
Mom: does she have a photographer?
Me: no, she's alone. Why?
Mom, after 3 seconds of silence: She's alone? I'm thinking this, larki akali hai?? Akeli jaarehi hai? Ghairo ke ghar? Bridges par? It's dangerous! Iski maa kitni pareshaan hogi!
Me: 😂 🤣 I won't tell you about her trip in Bulgaria
Not good at all but excellent like heaven, sister take my salam and love from Bangladesh.
I love your Urdu. I had better clean my up! Been practicing my parents Hindko too much lol (they are from Azad Kashmir)
That (excuse for a) bridge! Unless there's a pot of gold on the other end, who would want to cross it?! 😂
@@sumik8273 Hahahah you made me laugh. Good job I only went halfway then hahaha 🤪
Why you keep saying uncle to this young driver 🤔
Hahahahahaha yes you are right. I was kicking myself looking back that I called such a young guy ‘uncle’ when I should have been calling him ‘Bhai’! Everybody else called him uncle so I just joined in 😂😂🙈🙈 hahahaha. But I hope you enjoy the episode! Would love to know your feedback 🥰
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a1
Are you married?
Sanathan Dharma
Wow this episode was the best, i loved it Asra
@@karimazeez1145 Thank you my dear friend & thank you for supporting me so much. Episodes like this couldn’t have been possible without wonderful people like you! 🥰♥️ I’m really looking forward to shooting with you in person! You are very talented!!
Happy new year. May 2025 be your most spectacular year yet 🥳
beAuTiFuL 💚
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