Crossing Deosai Plateau
- • Camping in Deosai - 2nd Highest Plateau in the World
- • Offroad thrill
- • Maximum Altitude 4700m - Khunjerab Pass
- • Khunjerab Pass (Pakistan-China border)
Itinerary
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01Islamabad
- - Arrive and transfer to hotel for overnight
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02Islamabad - Naran270 km
6-8 hours riding time -
- Ride to Naran via GTroad.
- If time permits off-roading to Lake Saif-ul-Malook — only 9 km one way from Naran
- Arrival and transfer to the hotel for the dinner and overnight
Road condition: Sealed
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03Naran - Rama260 km
7-8 hours riding time -
- After breakfast, ride towards Rama over famous Babusar Pass 4100m.
- After crossing the pass, we will go downwards to Babusar Valley, where all of a sudden temperature changes.
- Arrive at Karakoram Highway — often described as a part of the famous silk route — and continue riding to the point where we take right turns towards the Astore Valley.
- Hot and savoury lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
- On the way, photo and rest stops.
- Arrive and transfer to hotel for the dinner and overnight.
Road condition: Sealed up to Rama but some part is under construction + from Rama to Rama lake unsealed 3-4 km one way
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04Rama - Deosai110 km
4 hours riding time -
- After breakfast, ride towards Rama Lake — a high mountain lake 3507m.
- Later, continue to Deosai Plateau — second highest plateau in the world.- Lunch on the way.
- Possibility of sighting of heavenly wildlife like Brown Marmot, Brown Bear and some unique species of birds.
- Dinner and overnight stay in camps at Bara pani, Deosai plateau.
Road condition: Unsealed 40 km
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05Deosai - Shigar90 km
3-4 hours riding time -
- After breakfast, ride towards Shigar Valley in Skardu.
- On the way, visit to Cold desert — often sand dunes covered with snow during winter.
- Transfer to hotel.
- After lunch, explore the Shigar valley.
- Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Road condition: Unsealed 25 km + going to desert is seperate, about 3 km
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06Shigar - Hunza330 km
10-11 hours riding time -
- After breakfast, ride towards Hunza.
- Skardu-Gilgit road is one of the most interesting and challenging roads, so high concentration is required on this road.
- Hotel lunch will be served on the way.
- Continue riding towards Hunza.
- Upon arrival transfer to hotel for the dinner and overnight.
Road condition: Sealed road, but 140 km under-construction.(Latest condition at the time of riding)
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07Hunza370 km
10-12 hours riding time -
- Full day excursion to Khunjerab pass
- After an early breakfast, ride towards the world's famous Khunjerab Pass 4600m.
- If lucky enough, possibility of sighting of wildlife.
- Several stops for photos and rest.
- Back to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Road condition: Sealed
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08Hunza - Naran350 km
8-10 hours riding time -
- Post breakfast, ride towards Naran over the magnificent Karakoram Highway and Babusar Pass.
- Hot lunch will be provided on the way.
- Several photo/rest stops will also be provided.
- Continue towards Naran.
- Arrive and transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Road condition: Sealed
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09Naran - Islamabad270 km
7-8 hours riding time -
- After breakfast, ride towards Islamabad via Nathia Gali — one of the beautiful Galiyats of Pakistan.
- Several photo and rest stops on the way.
- Lunch will be served on the way.
- Arrival and transfer to the hotel for the dinner and overnight.
Road condition: Sealed
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10Fly out
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- Transfer to airport.
- End of our services.
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Inclusions
Bikes
• Bikes are insured• 250cc Motorbike with fuel
Cost
• Price is based per person on twin sharing basisHotels
• Hotel accommodation and camps, as per itineraryTransport
• Airport/Hotel/Airport TransfersMeals
• Full Board, as per itineraryGuide
• Professional Motorbike GuideLuggage Vehicle
• Luggage Vehicle throughout tour
Mineral Water
• 2 x 500ml bottles per day
Medical Kit
• Included
Entertainment
• Tea with snacks included
Exclusions
Airfare
• International & domestic airfare and excess baggage chargeExtras
• Extras at hotels like: drinks, laundry, phone calls, and room service.• Insurance liability and other; change of itinerary due to road blockage under force majeure conditions, medical aid etc.
• Items not mentioned above.