The only good thing happened to me was ts place (Kumrat)
This was my first ever hiking experience!
Me and 2 of my friends started our journey at 11:00 pm from Islamabad and reached Thal via Coaster. From Thal, we reached Tiki Top by Jeep, and that's where the hike began.
It was a 3 to 4 hr hike from Tiki Top to Jaz Bhanda. Being a low Hb girl, it was never easy, but I had given my word to my friend, "I won't give up." And I meant it.
We finally reached Jaz Bhanda and spent the night there. The view was majestic, so unreal that I genuinely can't put it into words.
The next morning, the hike started again. From Jaz Bhanda to Mini Katora and thn to Main Katora Lake. It was almost a 3 hr uphill hike. Finally, we climbed the death zone of Katora Lake, and my eyes witnessed one of the most beautiful views ever. It was worth every step.
The same day, we down hiked from Katora Lake back to Tiki Top. It started raining midway, and the track became slippery. Idk how, but I managed to keep hiking. I felt like I was falling apart, but the only thing running through my mind was, I can endure ts too. I'm not weak. I won't give up.
After reaching Tiki Top, we continued our journey to Kumrat. By the time we reached our room, my body couldn't carry me anymore. I jus had dinner and went straight to sleep.
The next morning, we visited Kala Chasma, explored Kumrat Valley, and then travelled back to Islamabad.
Ts journey taught me sm things. I learned how to survive in situations where you lit have no one to hold you. You have to stay strong even when you want to cry, even when you want to stop.....you still have to keep moving.
Ts journey was jus like life. You get tired, but you have to keep walking. You want to fall, but you have to stay strong. You want to jus sit down and cry, but you have to pull yourself together and keep swimming.