The climate in Karachi changes so drastically that there has been no spring season to relish in the last 10 years. Let alone the cherry blossom season.

The arrival of the cherry blossom is keenly anticipated. Upon hearing where and when the fabled flowers will appear, I decided to be there this time around.

Cherry blossoms start blooming earlier in Karimabad, Hunza than other regions and unfortunately, I missed the peak as the blossoms start falling in about one week after the peak bloom.

While it is nice to simply appreciate the transient beauty of the blossoms at the places known for blooming cherry blossom trees, the time to enjoy it needs to be accurate. I eventually found the apricot flowers in Upper Hunza in a town

Two Markhor keeping an eye out for their mates.

The rescued Snow Leopard at a checkpoint in Sost.

Students heading to afternoon school in Sost.

On the way to Khunjerab Top

The Khunjerab Top

The night sky from PTDC Sost in minus 16C.

The Apricot tree in full bloom as seen in the village of Sost in Spring.

From Sost to Khunjerab on the Karakoram Highway.

The Apricot tree in full bloom as seen in the village of Sost in Spring.

The Apricot tree in full bloom as seen in the village of Sost in Spring.

The Apricot tree in full bloom as seen in the village of Sost in Spring.

The Apricot tree in full bloom as seen in the village of Sost in Spring.

Students heading to afternoon school in Sost.

The night sky from PTDC Sost in minus 16C.

A driver who takes locals to the nearby town of Chapursan famous for a shrine. The minibus in this case is an old Land Cruiser.

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