Night Bearings: Low‑Tech Night Navigation for Northern Pakistan

In this five‑minute monologue Sharjeel Shahid gives a clear, entertaining primer on night navigation tailored to the high valleys of northern Pakistan. He explains how to spot Polaris, use familiar constellations and ridge profiles as bearings, and blend simple compass techniques with landscape clues when the sky is partly cloudy. The piece focuses on practical, respectful methods that suit hikers, campers and drivers: estimating direction from mountain silhouettes, choosing safe decision points, and knowing when to stop and wait. Sharjeel packs a concise kit list of low‑weight items, a step‑by‑step routine listeners can practise on a clear night, and a short personal anecdote that illustrates the approach. The episode finishes with safety limits and a signpost to the show site where listeners can download printable star‑finders, route templates and a nighttime checklist.