Assalam o Alaikum. Grip on Trip's new episode.
A lot of people wanted to see this episode.
I was also eagerly waiting for this journey.
Today we are traveling on Hazara Expressway.
It's part from Mansehra to Thakot is open now.
You can see it is starting from a tunnel.
Last time, we traveled from Shah Maqsood to Mansehra
Last month, it was opened. This road connects with
Karakoram Highway at Thakot.
It is a great revolution. The people who travel on
Karakoram Highway, it is a great facility for them.
It's rainy season and greenery is all around. Last section
previous journey was very exciting.
Inshallah lets see new road, stay with me.
Hazara Express project started from Burhan Interchange
at ISL-PEW Motorway.
In 1st phase, the road was completed till Shah Maqsood
This 40km phase bypasses Hassana Abdal
& Haripur.
In phase 2, to Shah Maqsood to Mansehra road was
opened. It is about 60km long. This phase provided
relief from the traffic of Havelian and Abbottabad.
Recently its final phase has been opened for all traffic
till Thakot. This phase provided bypass from Mansehra
and Shinkiyari. This phase is 80km long. Let's visit
this beautiful road.
Mansehra tunnel is 2525 m long which is about 2.5km.
Don't even think of overtaking in this single lane tunnel.
In case of fire, extinguishers have been installed.
So that it may be controlled timely.
In case of emergency, extra lane is available for parking.
So that traffic flow is not disturbed.
In you need to contact administration in emergency,
there are telephone both inside this tunnel.
If you have to get out of the tunnel, the distance to
exit towards both directions has also been mentioned
so that you may get out easily.
After Mansehra tunnel, Shinkiari cut arrives.
On left side, you can go to Baffa and Gajna, for Shinkiari
you will take right turn.
Alhamdulillah, it is a pleasant feeling to pass through
lush green mountains and fileds.
Small houses are visible from the road. Locals are
busy in chores. Greenery keeps you in good spirits.
This phase of Hazara Motorway is very beautiful.
Natural colors are so dominant that travel ends quickly.
Fatigue is out of question on such a journey.
When mountains move away from road, it seems like
a valley. At some places, mountains on both sides of the
road  make the journey more beautiful.
There were many places where I felt like stopping and
enjoying the nature for a few moments.
But I have to reach Thakot before Maghrib (sun set).
Second tunnel is of Karmong which is not much longer.
This tunnels also has the facilities of fire extinguisher,
telephone both and emergency lane. Safe flow of traffic
has been ensured.
My important viewers have come to see my drone shots
by leaving their cricket match. They are checking the
quality of my work. Let's pray I live up to their standard.
This tunnel also offers all facilities of the other ones.
Batgram cut comes after Buttal tunnel and your journey
turns more pleasant.
After Mansehra, its status of motorway ends.
The road is single and bikes and rickshaws are allowed.
I have just crossed Batgram. There were 3 tunnels from
Mansehra to Batgram. 2 magnificent tunnels are of
3km length each.
Our green journey is going on. If you like to drive, this
road is best for you. Till Mansehra, mountains are far
but after that they come close and road seems to be
a narrow passage. After Battal tunnel, down slope starts
Drive becomes a little tricky. Take care of your speed.
We saw a service area, it's under construction.
After Batgram, Thakot is hardly 15km away.
Let's move.
Here comes Thakot and it has passed.
While in tunnel, you feel like some damsel is calling you.
You feel a female whistle but it is air blower.
Watch straight, don't divert attention.
My journey on Hazara Express has ended at Thakot.
I have crossed 615 meter long Thakot tunnel.
Thakot city is 5 to 6 km far from this tunnel. This road
will link you to KKH. Then if you take right turn, you will
set forth towards Chilas, Bisham. If you take left turn,
you'll come on old route of KKH. There's no interchange
after Mansehra. All cities and villages are on this road.
Therefore there is no interchange but speed breakers
are there. This road will be open for the whole year
Inshallah because Naran-Babusar road is open for
3 to 4 months only and remains covered with snow.
So, it's a very good alternative of KKH. Now it's our duty
to take care of this road, especially my trucker brothers.
Do tell me in comments about this journey. I traveled so
far only for you. Subscribe my channel as well.
Thank you!
You watched journey from Mansehra to Thakot.
Soon, I'll make a complete episode on Hazara Express
which will be from Burhan Interchange to Thakot.
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