Solo Ride to Broghil 1: Chitral to Yarkhoon Valley | Delayed by NOC, Then the Real Journey Begins

It all started back in 2012, when a dear friend of mine, Ali Murtaza from Sahiwal, recommended a book that changed the way I looked at travel: *Yak Saraye*, by Sir Mustansar Hussain Tarar. Ever since then, I’ve dreamed of tracing Tarar Sahib’s footsteps, especially his journey to Karomber Lake through the wild Chuinj Valley and over the mighty Darkot Pass.

For years, I waited for a companion to join me on this journey but that moment never came. So in 2024, I finally decided to begin the first leg solo: on a motorbike, from Booni to Broghil Valley, and then on foot to Karomber Lake.

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🎬 In this first video of the series, I share my ride from *Booni to Unauch*, after being delayed in Booni for three days waiting for my **NOC**. I spent the night in *Power Village*, and reached Unauch by midday of the second riding day.

You’ll experience:
🏍️ Remote mountain riding in northern Chitral
🕒 The wait and challenges of securing a NOC
🏞️ Starkly beautiful valleys, rivers, and raw terrain
🪪 What travelers need to know about permits and ID checks
🧭 Why solo travel in these areas is rewarding—but not without risks

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This is just the beginning.
🧭 In *Part 2*, the scenery becomes unreal, the giant Wadeenkot glaciers, lush meadows, and views of *6,500m+ Hindu Raj peaks*.

🥾 Part 3 will cover my solo **trek to Karomber Lake**, wild camping, and the night I got lost on my way back.

I hope this inspires others to chase their own version of Tarar’s path—and one day, I’ll return to finish the journey through **Ishkomen - Karomber Valley and Darkot Pass**, just like I dreamed.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Setting Off Solo from Booni – Overview
02:50 NOC for Broghil – All You Need to Know
05:33 Broghil Road from Mastuj
07:53 First Stop at Chuinj
10:23 Brep – Second NOC Copy Handed Over
11:40 Scenic Ride on the Other Side of the River
13:34 Nightfall Near Power Village
15:40 Morning – Day 2 Begins from Power
17:53 Gaze Bridge – Gateway to Zhupu
21:05 First Incline on Offroad (Surprisingly Easy)
24:55 Landscape Changes – Stunning Views Begin

📍 Route Covered: Booni → Mastuj → Chuinj → Brep → Dizg → Power → Unauch

📝 Important for Travelers:
CNIC or Passport is a must
NOC is mandatory for everyone (Foreigners and Pakistanis too, depending on the area)

Come self-sufficient remote areas, no fuel stations, weak signals, but amazing people

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