Motorcycle Tour To Northern Pakistan || Dancing With The Kalashi Locals EP 15

In this video we continue our ride through Pakistan and have our first armed police escort through one of the more dangerous areas as we travel into the mountains.
For those wondering - This is from 2019, just before the pandemic hit! We were lucky enough to get it in just before the world shut. Hopefully we will all be able to travel this freely soon.
This is the 8th country that we have visited on this around the world motorcycle trip and the local people of Pakistan are some of the most hospitable, friendly, welcoming and generous people we have encountered.
Once we arrive at the Kalash Valley we meet the world's best tour guide and experience the incredible Chilam Joshi festival where we witness local ceremonies, dancing and festivities.
If you're ever in Pakistan the Kalash valley is a must especially if you can time it well with the Chilam Joshi festival. The Kalash people are more European looking with their own traditions and strong culture.
We were both loving being back offroad on our Suzuki DR60s travelling between the three beautiful Kalash villages and even dusted off the tents for a few nights under the stars.
Stay tuned for the next part where we randomly become local celebrities, meet more amazing people, take on some amazing trails and keep heading towards the snow.
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[@joshwolfe5260]

With each video from you guys, the more I feel that I'm going to be absolutely gutted when this trip ends.

[@Northandleftabit]

Cheers mate that comment actually really cheered me up. If you have any feedback or tips for how we could grow the channel we would love to hear them.

[@joshwolfe5260]

@@Northandleftabit That's great! I found you guys when in a rabbit hole of DR650 mods videos, and I happened across what felt like the perfect combo of DR650 and moto travel documentary content (living in Canada we've got loads of space and scenery to ride in, but it's a VERY long trip if you want to go anywhere that isn't mostly trees and rocks). Through the magic of KZbin and channels like yours (and others eg ItchyBoots) I've been vicariously living the dream of taking the DR to all the exotic and adventurous looking places that young kids, work and finances otherwise restrict me from. I've loved every video you've put out; your personalities are inviting and engaging and the experiences really speak for themselves. As for feedback I don't really feel qualified to offer anything useful, but I'd just say don't hold back on aspects that you might think have less wow factor than the dramatic drone shots and landscapes and such; observations, mods and repairs of the bike, banter between you two, and interactions with others are every bit as valuable and engaging and really make us feel like we're coming along the trip with you. I'm no KZbin expert but frankly it's beyond me that your channel doesn't have subscribers in the 6+ digits as the quality of what you put out is every bit deserving of that. All the best

[@agul5758]

@@Northandleftabit I hv suggestions u ll grow fast. In sha Allah. Try to watch Pakistani coke studio season 14 or previous seasons, season 14 uploading new songs n songs on fire , Pakistani coke studio has international audiences so my advice u can give few minutes in Pakistan vlogs while showing Pakistan u give time to these songs "" jhooom jhoom "" 2 "" Kana Yari "". Also watch Prizad Pakistani play its massive hit Prizad review in ur Pakistani vlog 2 Sinfe Aahan Pakistani TV play also hv enormous audiences if u show ur opinion on Prizad n snfe Aahan in ur vlogs your channel ll grow. U can do some search indain Turkish Indonesia China etc doing reviews on Pakistani plays n songs n vlogs. You r already making vlogs beautifully wish u good luck 👍

[@agul5758]

@@Northandleftabit 2nd suggestion, if you visit Balochistan in Pakistan, whoever went Balochistan their channels grow fast . U can plan ur tour after ur research I ll suggest channels u watch them if u ever get free time brother ok 1 RHS bike tour in Balochistan 2 Eva zu back Balochistan tour 3 wildlense by Abrar Balochistan tour 4 being a travler 5 Angela carson 6 dodo travler 7 shahveer jaffry 8 Jazaib smaul ( Balochistan) 9 Ukhano These vlogs ll make u plan zealously

[@militaryman69]

I agree. This is some of the best moto travel videos I have seen on KZbin!

[@kdlockyer]

That film went by so quickly. Beautiful part of Pakistan I would never have known existed. I've got an old school mate who lives in Karachi so good excuse to visit him. Next one please! 😀

[@Northandleftabit]

Hi mate, great to hear you enjoyed it. Pakistan really is so underrated and a hidden gem. Definitely go visit your friend and head to the mountains if you can

[@agul5758]

Pakistan keeps surprising, Ma sha Allah my sister visited Kalash 20 years back dat time Kalash used to hv amzing festivals n thy never burried their dead ones thy used to leave dead bodies with their belonging bit far away from city in forests. Thy make their own Alcohol thy hv various unique traditions. Thy r surly beautiful their attires so attractive. Pakistan has such diversity places people languages attires shoes caps food keep changing while u explore every city every village offer unique experience. Pakistan 🇵🇰 zindabad

[@mikejones-rb7jb]

Aww, so good to see northern Pakistan! I cycled with a friend through from Iran in 1991 and up to Skardu and the Hunza valley. It is one of the best places I have been in my life. Such beautiful people. Good on you guys for your journey. You inspire me to go back there. xx

[@stevencampbell8465]

Really enjoyable. The Kalash look very different and I heard they trace their origins back to the armies of Alexander the Great. I really like the way you interact with he people.

[@Northandleftabit]

Bang on mate. We also heard potentially Alexander and his mob travelled these valleys and "interacted" with the locals resulting in this unique culture and more European looking people. Great to hear you're enjoying the videos still. We're trying to work out what else we can do to grow the channel but I guess we just keep going. Our next video will be out this weekend and is one of my favourites.

[@jdp5288]

that has been disproven by genetic studies, so although Alexander's armies were in this area, the Kalash are not related; they are actually indigenous to this area

[@GrantJ]

Another great instalment thanks...that young fella was great

[@Northandleftabit]

He was a legend and will never be forgotten. We were actually the first people he had ever been a guide for, he will go far

[@jori6001]

Really enjoying your travel through the world and for me to being able to "join this journey", lovely story telling and filming. The best is, that it still a long way to London.

[@normanklahre8074]

What a great experience and what a guy. Hope you'll really can come back after 10 years.

[@Northandleftabit]

I would love to, if/when I go back to Pakistan I definitely will try find him again.

[@soundzrinmygarden3833]

Good on you for showing what these people of Pakistan are truly about, so kind and generous. What an experience you guys are having.

[@lukasgaol]

Good people Pakistan 😊 nice smile

[@wannaride304]

Great video, wonderful experience. Your guide was great..

[@Northandleftabit]

He was a bloody legend. He really made our trip to the kalash a highlight which I won't forget. The milk however I would happily forget haha

[@iSim0641]

The guide was such a cool dude

[@Northandleftabit]

He really was, what a legend. He will go far

[@kashifali1834]

Well come to Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@robinwells8879]

Why do we never see the utterly charming side of Pakistan like this in the legacy media? I guess only bad news sells. Profoundly beautiful. 😊

[@Northandleftabit]

I know sad isnt it. Well hopefully we can help inspire even just a few people to go. One of my favourite places i have ever been and i will be back

[@candro5510]

Nice guy your guide! Back in my childhood, I use to drink freshly milked cow milk and sheep milk. I am pretty sure that I drink fresh goat bilk too. Still, the sheep milk (fresh) is a mouth full as it was very fat. We must acknowledge that these days, in the "modern world" our food is highly processed and this is not necessarily (by all means) a good thing!

[@skylinerider]

Your guide deserves his own youtube channel, what a character! A story beautifully told, thanks for this

[@575ban]

That little dude was cool 😎 I can't get over the hospitality of Pakistan. Everytime I see these types of films there, it is always amazing.

[@Northandleftabit]

Nick you have no idea. We could only include a few of our encounters but it was relentless hospitality. Actually makes me sad as I know it Aus and the UK we wouldn't treat a local Pakistani person anywhere near as nicely. I definitely make an effort to try help tourists as much as I can now

[@JagLite]

Magnificent! It is wonderful how you interact with the local people. You are excellent ambassadors to the world. Just as you will remember them, they will remember you and tell everyone they meet about how nice you are. Thank you brothers, for being good people.

[@Northandleftabit]

Thankyou, we were so lucky to meet such amazing people. I hope we can return the favour to over people we meet in our own country one day.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

This was the last video I watched and my comments are gone from before. Wow. 😲😲

[@Paolo1]

I’m delaying watching your videos bc I’ve caught up so quickly from the start and will be saddened when I can’t continue watching at this pace. The quality of your editing has improved markedly, great job boys! As for this video, it was interesting to see at 16:35 designs that are close to the Star of David on the back of the women’s headdress. Thank you for sharing this adventure with us!

[@Northandleftabit]

Hi mate, yeah that festival and area was an incredible experience. Glad to hear you're enjoying the vids and we welcome any feedback good or bad as its so hard to grow these channels. Next video should be out tonight.

[@AliAhmed-fq5lj]

You reminded us of the movie 'Easy Rider' (1969) where Peter Fonda riding his custom made motorcycle named 'Captain America'. Remember the song "Born to be Wild" from that movie ?

[@starlordstarlordman8489]

What a great video. Totally captivating. Glad you guys are having fun.

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks mate glad you're enjoying them. New video should be out today mate, I hope you like it

[@ChrisGoesExploring]

Delicious milik

[@Northandleftabit]

Seriously I feel sick just thinking about it

[@ryanroux5429]

Wow! Honestly such great content, and proper lekker vibes Just one request… Please slow the landscape pan shots down a little so we can take it all in

[@BlackThor15]

What a beautiful valley!! And people are still happy with the very few things in life!! 👍👍

[@thelightside9688]

Great vids guys. Adventure motorcycling at it's best. Keep em comin'. Thanks!

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks Liam, new videos should be out soon

[@maxell007able]

Have a safe journey ❤️ welcome to Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️

[@graemeperkins6203]

We loved Pakistan, it was just what we needed after India. "You are from Australia, Ooooh wonderfull cricket team. Do you know Ricky Ponting?" Time dictated that we missed Kalash, however we get up into the Shandhur national park from the northern approach.

[@Northandleftabit]

There is so much more we wanted to see in Pakistan but we were restricted by weather. Many of the places we wanted to see were closed due to snow. We will need to go back and do it again at some point. Pakistan really has a lot to offer

[@graemeperkins6203]

@@Northandleftabit we'll be doing the same when the oppurtunity presents iteslf.

[@mcfly19264]

Wow! Just wow!

[@Northandleftabit]

Glad you liked it mate

[@alrightdave6135]

On the list

[@mdferdoushasan1846]

wow so beautiful my second home PAKISTAN ZINDABAD Love from BANGLADESH 🇧🇩🥰🇵🇰

[@alrightdave6135]

Great episode

[@texasbaboon1028]

so cool. keep it up and let me know when you get to the states

[@boboneleg]

What a great episode, awesome scenery and what a cool guide that guy was :)

[@erikwhitley413]

Really enjoying your takes on these countries. I've watched all of Itchy Boots' travels as well as On Her Bike. They traveled through many of these countries as well, and I am really enjoying your perspectives. Keep 'em coming!

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks Erik, glad you're enjoying them. I've seen a few of their videos too and they are obviously much bigger channels than ours. how would you say our perspective is different?

[@erikwhitley413]

I hope there's enough space to explain. For 2 years I have watched and enjoyed the world travels by 2 courageous solo female riders (Noraly and Kinga) and they opened my eyes to how beautiful the rest of the world can be. And then there's you. I have heard you compared to a more entertaining pair than those in the Long Way series. I would have to agree. You both seem genuine, and have a knack for dry humor, great editing skills, and an honesty in your presentation of the journey. Hopefully my words don't swell your heads so you can still fit them in you Schuberths, and I hope your channel deservingly grows so you can devote your life to doing what you love.

[@erikwhitley413]

I have to add that you mention what things cost, which is really valuable to anyone who might want to plan a trip to these countries, and for those that won't travel, it still adds context. We like details like that, as well as the temperature of the day and what foods you are finding. It makes it more immersive. For some reason, though, my wife has started drinking Aussie wine. Should I be concerned?

[@aldyanimayazar7804]

Hello guys , it's been a while... i know you're busy and all .. but thank you for showing this amazing landscape!

[@Northandleftabit]

Cheers mate no worries. Next episode is out on the weekend, if you liked this videos landscape you will loose your mind on the next ;)

[@famous_amos]

So.... Where was the dangerous part? Haha, looks like they had a hard time following you through some of that muddy dirt road. Wow, Kalash valley was gorgeous!

[@Northandleftabit]

Yeah alot of Pakistan was a huge suprise for us, we knew it would be good but we were blown away each day by the scenery and people we met

[@tahirusman5929]

Been there.Found the village a bit scruffy.Yes the area is quite beautiful tho no doubts.The rest houses before the village are ok

[@sunnymkwa4734]

Nice people pakistan

[@HQSVlogs]

Wonderful ❤

[@Northandleftabit]

Hi, Pakistan is a very special place. Our next video should be out tonight

[@olivenolie5685]

Hey guys, really enjoying your videos😀 did you guys ever have to show your drivers license while in Pakistan?

[@ciccorilla]

Great adventure series, well done lads.

[@ronellefiji8731]

Soo looking fw to these vlogs. Love the music, content. ....tea parties😂Thanx

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks mate, next video should out today I hope you like this one too

[@PAK1STAR]

Police tea Party 😜😎

[@NaveedKhan-bm8cg]

Love from Pakistan 😍

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks mate we loved it

[@Cruiser203]

20:01 fantastic Italian accent

[@Northandleftabit]

Haha so true. That kid was a legend

[@alphawolf2993]

Really enjoying the series, food for throught for the future: Sometimes the musical overtures are nice, but sometimes it might be nicer just to hear the engine and the local sounds without voiceover

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks mate appreciate the contrstucture feedback, will definitely consider it for future episodes but no promises as we quite like the music haha

[@tahirkhan000]

Love from Pakistan.

[@nomadhabit]

I want to go there and have exactly this guide and do exactly the same activities, but I will not finish my goat milk!

[@alphasubscription6741]

You guys should change direction a bit. You might wana go to Skardu if you want to enjoy some stunning views and a good infrastructure for tourists

[@Northandleftabit]

Hi mate, we do actually head over the mountains and down that direction next. Sooo much to see and do up in Northern Pakistan

[@AYahya-oo9fd]

Goks 👍

[@storminmoorman7444]

Love the VLOG, but that music....

[@raiskhanhk]

normally there is safe we travel with out any security. you can sign them a document you don't want escorts.

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks mate that's really good to know. Luckily they didn't bother us too much and often it was nice to have a tea with the police as well :)

[@HolyMoleyJoelyPoley]

I sat down with a cold beer and turned the speaker up loud and enjoyed the trip. Was this the most treacherous roads yet? They looked very precarious with muddy road surfaces atop sheer drops.

[@Northandleftabit]

Always great to see your comments. We had some harder roads in Borneo but these were getting bad with the drops. Just wait for the next few episodes, I'm not great with heights and some of the roads we go on are quite sketchy and drop off's 4 times the height of the ones in this video. Saying that we loved every minute and its such a stunning part of the world. It's in Pakistan we both really felt like the adventure was well under way.

[@HolyMoleyJoelyPoley]

@@Northandleftabit haha sick! Thanks. I will always be watching. Love your efforts. And look forward to the next parts and such greater heights.

[@Northandleftabit]

Not too long to wait, next video is out on the weekend and I think its one of our best but you can be the judge of that one please

[@alphasubscription6741]

Some of you sound British? Do we have a brit in the team? Love the video sounds fun! Would be happy to travel to Pakistan North

[@Northandleftabit]

Yeah good spot. one of us is from the UK and the other was born in South Africa. We actually finished in my (James') home town of Harroagte in North Yorkshire after a brief party at the ace Cafe in London but that's probably another 20 videos away

[@Qqqqqqqqqaaaaaaa]

@@Northandleftabit make it 30

[@Northandleftabit]

Haha at this rate it might just be

[@user-dl9qf5vj2c]

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 😂

[@arkwaqas]

I don't know why is the Govt making the Tourists life hard as I don't see any problem when it comes to the security, like when you guys were stopped along with some other foreigners, and then the escort accompanied you to DIR you actually went through an area where I am originally from and I don't see any security issue there.

[@frenchy3609]

I always await your new videos, they are by far the best edited long distance motorcycle videos available on youtube! I’m planning to go RTW on my motorbike and I am looking for someone with a similar project to exchange ideas or potentially ride together some part of the way! I’m expecting to leave in March 2023 from Paris, ride to Australia via Iran and India (draw a line in your head), then fly from Victoria (AUS) to Ushuaia, then ride up to Newyork following the West coast, the full project timeline is to take between 12 and 18 months and I am open for modifications. I have already started saving and the planning for the project but I would really enjoy finding someone with a similar project, please send me an email (in my about) if you have a similar plan to achieve the ride of a lifetime!

[@tfortube]

Milk 🥛

[@Northandleftabit]

I believe it's pronounced "mil-ik" haha

[@schirmeyerb]

Very bad musiç

[@Northandleftabit]

What do you feel like for the next video? We can take requests 😉

[@lukasgaol]

Good people Pakistan 😊 nice smile