Pod#82 - Ali Chaudhry Explores Chitral

Ali Chaudhry returns! Back after his last appearance way back in Pod#61, friend of the podcast and Mr Yakk Games himself is back on the show to talk about his recent travels. Fresh out of lockdown Ali Chaudhry decided to finally take up an old uni friend's longstanding invite to visit Chitral and what was expected to be a fun trip with hangouts and photography, ended up having way more eye-opening experiences than anybody could have expected. Great chat and lovely addition to our new found interest of speaking to people who have travelled. Things discussed in this episode: 1. 00:00 Intro 2. 02:36 Pakistan COVID check-in 3. 06:24 Why Chitral & how the plan came about 4. 10:38 How to get to Chitral 5. 13:36 His Chitrali Royalty friend 6. 16:48 Days 1&2 - small excursions close to Ayun 7. 19:58 Day 3 - Barmoglasht/Chitral Gol National Park 8. 23:59 Day 4 - Visiting Shandur 9. 34:03 Days 5&6- Leaving Shandur & heading to the Kalash (MUST LISTEN) 10. 59:25 Day 7 - Back to Ayun and a short trip to Garam Chashma 11. 1:05:21 Closing thoughts