Ainy Cooks

s24Shangrila is Heaven on Earth,  it is nestled amongst some of the world’s highest peaks. Beautiful and breathtaking peaks will mesmerize you.

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Shangrila encircles heart shape LOWER KACHURA LAKE which is surrounded by fruit laden trees and fragrant flower filled gardens.

 

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Lower kachura or Shangrila Lake is a true picture of tranquility, serenity and freshness in the air.

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Boat ride just before the sunset is truly amazing. You can  absorb Harmony in the environment into your soul.

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We went  to  Army Resorts, well maintained and beautifully designed.

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Simply loved calm and quiet surroundings. It provides an excellent opportunity to  have a break and refresh your mind and soul with  magnificent natural scenery all around.

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Just at the back side of Army resorts Snow covered mountains and forests mesmerize us.

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We took a ride of boat and crossed lake, as I mentioned above boat riding was an awesome experience for us.

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On the other side of lake Shangrila resorts and Hotel were located. Most beautiful structure surrounded with greenery and flowers.

 

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A small bird house was an attraction for kids. All local birds they have kept in that small zoo.

 

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The lake was surrounded with trees laden with fruits. Apple and Apricot were not ripe but it was truly amazing to see and inhale fresh smell of fruits.

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Cherry tree

 

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Apricots

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Apples

 

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An interesting thing for my kids was an aeroplane, Orient aircraft  DC-3 that crashed near Kachura in 1950 now used as a cafeteria. It was closed for renovation but i like the interior of Cafe.

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Sand storm was an amazing experience for us. These are road side pictures of River Indus.

 

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