Indians Can't Go Here... My Journey into a Restricted Region | Full Film

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I go on a thrilling adventure on my Royal Enfield into one of the world's most militarised regions - Indians call it Pakistan-occupied Kashmir or Ladakh, and Pakistanis call it Gilgit-Baltistan. 1.4 billion Indians can't visit this region, so I'll give you a full tour. Watch part 2, ending at the highest border crossing in the world: https://youtu.be/LNgp16FXtcc. Want to do the same trip? See My Karakoram Highway Travel Super Guide https://blog.karlrock.com/my-karakoram-highway-travel-super-guide/. Along the way, I visited the notorious Pakistani city of Abbottabad, where Bin Laden was discovered, and Balakot, the site of India's dramatic surgical strike. Together, we'll explore the breathtaking, rugged beauty of the disputed Kashmir region, meet incredibly warm locals, enjoy delicious food, and take in the stunning scenery. This is The Impossible Journey. This travel film captures the physical challenges of my daring ride and the unforgettable experiences and awe-inspiring moments I encountered along the way. Clarification: Since India's political map update in 2019, this region is now officially referred to in India as Ladakh. However, it is still commonly known in India as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). For their map, refer to the Survey of India's website. Disclaimer: This video is a personal travel documentary and does not take a political stance on the Kashmir dispute. My focus is to share the beauty, culture, and experiences of this unique region with those who may not have the opportunity to visit. Please note that my content is in no way sponsored or influenced by any political or corporate entity. The names and terms used for these regions in the video are for ease of communication with the audience and do not imply any political affiliation or endorsement. Featuring @zenithirfan, @ZackWaheed, @adeelaraheemkhan, and @MadDogAdventures. See @MadDogAdventures's original video at https://youtu.be/_l19OTbCpvM. Motorcycle Girl (2018) is available here https://youtu.be/lHpCP5cFANE. My exact route and the locations featured in this film are Delhi, Amritsar, Attari-Wagah Border, Lahore, Islamabad, Hasan Abdul, Karakoram Highway, Abbottabad, Balakot, Kaghan Valley, Naran, Saif-ul-Maluk Lake, Chilas, Nanga Parbat View Point, The Three Mountains Junction View Point, and finally Gilgit City. 00:00 Why can't Indians visit this place? 00:41 Who am I? 02:49 The journey begins 04:44 One big problem in Amritsar 09:42 Can Indians go to Pakistan? 11:11 Crossing the Attari-Wagah border with a motorcycle 15:27 Crossing the border to Pakistan 20:35 Meeting friends in Lahore 22:38 Pakistan's 'Motorcycle Girl' Zenith Irfan 26:37 Is Hindi & Urdu important in Pakistan? 29:34 Pakistan's beautiful capital city, Islamabad 31:18 Renting a motorcycle (Honda CB150F or Suzuki 150 SE) 34:38 Problems with the bike begin 38:22 The start of the Karakoram Highway (Hassan Abdul) 42:40 Abbottabad's off-limits market 44:01 What is Abbottabad really like? 48:03 Visiting Osama bin Laden's compound 49:34 The best samosas in Pakistan 53:17 More issues with the bike! 59:45 Arriving in the infamous Balakot 01:00:19 How to blend in in Pakistan 01:01:23 Why is Balakot famous? 01:03:22 Trying the famous Chapli Kebab 01:07:23 Pakistan's instability 01:09:14 Backstreets tour of Balakot 01:13:02 Entering the Kaghan Valley 01:15:55 Breakfast in Pakistan 01:20:26 Danger & landslides in the mountains 01:23:20 Kid tries to convert me to Islam 01:29:26 Picturesque Naran 01:31:00 Visiting a mechanic in Pakistan 01:37:47 An unbelievable alpine lake (Saif-ul-Maluk) 01:41:08 About to enter a disputed territory 01:45:33 Climbing to Babusar Top 01:45:58 Boy selling eggs at a beautiful lake 01:46:41 Men enjoying 'naswar' 01:47:14 Nervously crossing into disputed territory 01:51:01 Why can't Indians visit this region? 01:52:04 Never answer THIS question 01:55:30 Mountain-side town tour 01:58:44 Can I make it to Gilgit? 01:59:51 The mighty Indus River 02:00:59 The Killer Mountain (Nanga Parbat) 02:01:41 Three mountain ranges collide here! 02:03:20 Avoiding trouble at protest 02:09:00 How to stay safe in Pakistan 02:10:13 Arriving in Gilgit City 02:10:56 Do locals here hate Indians? 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 1) SUBSCRIBE! ✔ Click https://www.youtube.com/c/KarlRock/?sub_confirmation=1 Then smash the BELL ICON so you don't miss a 🔴live stream or video. 2) SUPPORT MY CONTENT & GET SPECIAL BENEFITS 🙏🏻❤️ Press the blue JOIN button or https://www.youtube.com/c/KarlRock/join. 3) WANT TO TRAVEL TO INDIA? Read my quick-start safety guide at https://blog.karlrock.com/india-survival-guide/. 4) WANT TO LEARN HINDI हिन्दी? Learn Hindi Faster Than I Did! is free at https://blog.karlrock.com/how-to-learn-hindi-faster-than-i-did/. 5) LET'S CONNECT 👋🏻 https://www.instagram.com/iamkarlrock/ https://www.facebook.com/iamkarlrock #theimpossiblejourney #travel #food #india #pakistan #streetfood #documentary #motorcycle #royalenfield #film #motorcycles