Experience Three Mightiest Ranges

16 DaysMay to Oct

Designed explicitly for those who would love to witness the true beauty of Pakistan thoroughly. You can behold the wonders of Pakistan especially the northern region, including the wonderful views of the mighty Karakoram, Himalayan and Hindu-Kush ranges while riding on the Karakoram Highway —highest paved international road in the world. The journey will start from riding towards the Swat Valley, known for its beauty and ancient Buddhist ruins. Riding towards the north, you will observe the scenic landscapes of Hunza, Skardu, and Gilgit. Towards the Karakoram Highway, some of the highest mountains and glaciers can be seen, which are part of beautiful Pakistan. On the Deosai Plains, "the land of Giants" , you will get a chance to gaze upon the stars blazing in the night sky while camping under the moonlight. If lucky, there is a possibility of a sighting of wildlife i.e, Himalayan Brown Bear, Golden Marmot, Lynx, Ibex. Throughout, this journey is a golden opportunity for those who want to have a glimpse of heavens on earth, while riding through the toughest terrains and smoothest paved roads of Pakistan.

Itinerary

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01 Islamabad - Swat 270 km 5-6 hours riding time

- Meet and greet at Pakistan Bikers office.

- After a brief discussion about the tour, start biking towards Swat. Swat was home to the last isolated pockets of Gandharan Buddhism, which lasted until the 11th century.

- Several stops will be given on the way for rest, tea, and lunch breaks.

- Enroute visit to Takht-e-Bahi — an ancient Buddhist monastery. The site is considered among the most imposing relics of Buddhism in all of Gandhara and has been exceptionally well-preserved.

- Continue to Swat and upon arrival; transfer to hotel for the dinner and overnight.

Road condition: Sealed

02 Swat - Chitral 265 km 7-8 hours riding time

-After breakfast, start biking towards Chitral.

-Enroute, brief stops at Dir, Lawari Top. Lawari top is a high mountain pass that joins Chitral with Dir in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

-Lunch will be served at a local hotel. Later, continue drive towards Chitra.

-Arrive and transfer to hotel for the dinner and overnight.

Road condition: Unsealed 80 km

03 Chitral 90 km 2-2.5 hours riding time

Day Excursion to Bamborat & Rambor

- After breakfast, start biking towards Bamborat.

- Arrive and visit famous Kalasha and Rambor valleys.

- Kalasha valleys are inhabited by the Kalash people, also called Waigali or Wai and as "Kafirs" are a Dardic Indo-Aryan indigenous people.

- Arrive back to Chitral and transfer to hotel for the dinner and overnight.

Road condition: Unsealed 25 km

04 Chitral - Mastoj 120 km 5 hours riding time

- After breakfast, start biking towards Mastoj.

- Enroute visit to Zani Pass 3980m. (Subject to road/snow conditions)

- On the way, enjoy the view of Tirch Mir (7708m) — the highest mountain in Hindu Kush range.

- Continue biking towards Mastoj.

- Arrive and transfer to hotel for the dinner and overnight.

Road condition: It was sealed road upto Mastoj, but due to floods some parts became unsealed. Unsealed 40 km + to Zani pass we have to climb up to 4000m)

05 Mastoj - Gupis 150 km 6 hours riding time

- After breakfast, start biking towards Gupis.

- Crossing, Shandur Pass — world's highest Polo ground ground where Shandur Polo festival organized every year. It is often called the 'Roof of the World', Phandar valley and lake; having a look at the wonderful and mystic water of the lake.

- Arrive to Gupis and visit Khalti lake.

- Transfer to hotel for the dinner and overnight.

Road condition: Unsealed 60 km

06 Gupis - Hunza 210 km 6 hours riding time

- After breakfast, start biking towards Hunza, enveloped in the mighty Himalayas and the Karakoram mountain ranges .

- Enroute, visit to Rakaposhi view point - closest view point of the Rakaposhi 7788m.

- Arrive and transfer to hotel for the dinner and overnight.

Road condition: Sealed

07 Hunza

- Before sunrise, proceed to Duikar view point to witness the sunrise on the peaks above 7000 m.

- Arrive back to the hotel for the breakfast.

- Rest in Hunza; visit Altit, Baltit fort.

- Half day excursion to Nagar valley, for Hopper glacier.

- Back to hotel for the dinner and overnight.

Road condition: Unsealed 20 km

08 Hunza - Passu 340 km 9 hours riding time

- After an early breakfast, ride towards world's famous Khunjerab Pass 4600m.

- If lucky enough, possibility of sighting of wildlife i.e, Golden Marmot, Lynx, Ibex.

- Several stops for rest and photos, on the way.

- Pack lunch will be served today.

- Arrival to Passu and transfer to hotel for the dinner and overnight.

Road condition: Sealed

09 Passu - Shimshal Valley 70 km 3 hours riding time

- After breakfast, ride towards Shimshal valley — best 50-60 km off-roading.

- Arrival and transfer to a local style Guest house.

- Lunch, provided at the hotel.

- Later, off-road towards Yazgil Glacier and hike towards the Glacier.

- Back to the town for the dinner and overnight.

Road condition: Unsealed 50 km

10 Shimshal - Gilgit 210 km 6-7 hours riding time

- After breakfast, ride towards Gilgit —capital city of Gilgit Baltistan region.

- Hot and delicious lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

- Continue riding towards Gilgit; several stops for photo and rest.

- Arrival and transfer to hotel for the dinner and overnight.

Road condition: Unsealed 50 km

11 Gilgit - Skardu 210 km 7-8 hours riding time

- After breakfast, ride towards Skardu.

- Gilgit—Skardu road is one of the most interesting and dangerous roads, so a high concentration is required while riding on this road.

- Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

- Continue riding towards Skardu; several stops for photo and rest.

- pon arrival, transfer to hotel for the dinner and lunch.

Road condition: Sealed, but under construction; latest condition at the time of riding.

12 Skardu 95 km 3-4 hours riding time

Day excursion to Shigar & Chatrung

- Ride to Chatrung, after breakfast at hotel.

- Enroute, visit to cold desert — often sand dunes covered with snow during winter —and Shigar fort.

- Hot bath with natural spring at Chatrung.

- Lunch will be provided in Chatrung.

- Ride back to Skardu.

- Arrival and transfer to hotel for the dinner and overnight.

Road condition: Unsealed

13 Skardu - Deosai Plains 120 km 5 hours riding time

- After breakfast, excursion to Lower Kachura lake, Shangrilla.

- Lunch will be served at the hotel.

- Enroute, visit to Sadpara lake.

- Continue towards Deosai plateau.

- 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: Sealed up to sadpara lake, then unsealed.

14 Deosai Plains - Rama 110 km 4-5 hours riding time

- After breakfast, ride towards Rama.

- Enroute visit to Sheosar lake, Chilum and Astore village.

- Arrival at Rama and transfer to hotel where lunch will be served.

- Visit to Rama lake, 3-4 km off-road.

- Arrive back to hotel for the dinner and overnight.

Road condition: Unsealed 40 km

15 Rama - Naran 250 km 6-8 hours riding time

- After breakfast, ride to naran.

- Enroute, photo stop at Nanga Parbat — 8126m, "Killer Mountain"— view point.

- Lunch will be served at local restaurant.

- Later, continue ride to Naran over babusar pass about 4100 m

- Arrive and transfer to hotel for the dinner and overnight.

Road condition: Sealed

16 Naran - Islamabad 270 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 at Islamabad and drop the bikes at Pakistan Bikers' office.

- Later, enjoy farewell dinner and say last goodbye to fellow riders.

Road condition: Sealed

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Inclusions

Bikes

• Bikes are insured
• 150cc/250cc Motorbike with fuel

Cost

• Price is based per person on twin sharing basis

Hotels

• Hotel accommodation and camps, as per itinerary

Meals

• Full Board, as per itinerary

Guide

• Professional Motorbike Guide

Luggage Vehicle

• Luggage/Support Vehicle throughout tour

Substitute Rider and Mechanic

• Incase someone wants to rest in support vehicle. Not applicable for 1 pax

Mineral Water

• 2 x 500ml bottles per day

Medical Kit

• Included

Entertainment

• Tea with snacks included

Exclusions

Transport

• Airport/Hotel/Airport Transfers can be arranged with extra charges.

Airfare

• International & domestic airfare and excess baggage charge

Extras

• 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.

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