Throttle Through The Karakoram
Departures
Departure Date | Status |
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11th May - 19th May'24 | |
15th June - 23rd June'24 | |
06th July - 14th July'24 | |
27th July - 04th Aug'24 | |
17th Aug - 25th Aug'24 | |
07th Sep - 15th Sep'24 | |
19th Oct - 27th Oct'24 |
Tour Price
per head twin sharing room
per head twin sharing room
per head twin sharing room
per head twin sharing room
Itinerary
- 01Islamabad – Besham/Naran270 km7-8 hours riding time
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Meet at the Saiyah Office. After the briefing, we will commence our journey towards Besham. The choice of route will depend on the month. From January to May, we will take the route via GT Road, Abbottabad, and Mansehra. Otherwise, we will go through Muzaffarabad and Gari Habib Ullah.
(Lunch, Dinner)
Jan — May Via Besham (June to Sep Via Naran/Babusar Pass)
Road Condition: Paved - 02Besham – Gilgit260 km8-9 hours riding time
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Breakfast at Hotel. We start riding on Karakoram highway if departing from Besham and riding through Kohistan region which used to be one of the difficult part during construction of Karakoram Highway, There will be several stops. if from Naran then we ride towards Babusar Pass 4100 meters and after crossing Babusar pass we ride down towards Chilas and Karakoram highway. Continue drive to Gilgit, arrive and transfer to hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Road Condition: Paved: few parts underconstruction
- 03Gilgit – Passu155 km4-5 hours riding time
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Breakfast at Hotel Ride to Passu with several stops and photographs, there will stop at Attabad Lake, old Hussaini suspension bridge, and Borith lake up to passu glacier viewpoint. Arrive and transfer to hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Road Condition: Paved
- 04Khunjerab Pass excursion255 km8-10 hours riding time
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Breakfast at hotel Ride to The roof of the world, Khunjerab Pass 4700 meters, after Deh check post we will riding in Khunjerab National Park, if we are lucky enough, we may witness wildlife.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Road Condition: Paved
- 05Passu - Shimshal65 km4-5 hours riding time
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Breakfast at hotel. Test your skills and nerves, challenging road from Passu to Shimshal on our motorbike winding through rugged terrain and offering jaw dropping vistas of the Karakoram peaks along the way. Arrive and transfer to local guesthouse
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Road Condition: Dirt road
- 06Shimshal - Hunza215 km2-3 hours riding time
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Breakfast at Hotel, Today, we will ride back on the same challenging road, but thanks to the improvements, it will be easier and more comfortable. After passing the Passu Cathedral Peak, we will join the Karakoram Highway. If time permits, we will visit Borit Lake for a view of the Passu Glacier before continuing our ride to Hunza Arrive and transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Road Condtion: Paved + Unpaved
- 07Hunza – Gilgit110 km4-5 hours riding time
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Breakfast at Hotel. Half day visit of Hunza, in afternoon ride to Gilgit, lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Road Condition: Paved
- 08Gilgit - Besham/Naran340 km8-10 hours riding time
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Breakfast at Hotel, Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today, we will ride back to Besham on the Karakoram Highway, and a hot lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Road Condition: Paved
- 09Besham – Islamabad270 km7-8 hours riding time
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Breakfast at Hotel Today, we will be riding back to Islamabad, and we need to be cautious due to traffic on the GT Road, the historic road. Afterward, we will arrive and drop off the motorcycle at the office. Farewell dinner
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Road Condition: Paved
Inclusions
Cost
• Price is based per person on twin sharing basis.• For single room supplement charges
US$ 315
Bikes
• 150cc/250cc Motorbike with fuelHotels
• Hotel accommodation and camps, as per itineraryGuide
• Professional Motorbike GuideMeals
• Full Board as per itineraryLuggage Vehicle
• Luggage Vehicle throughout the tourSpare Motorcycle
• Spare motorcycle for the whole tour incase of break downMechanic
• For the whole tourEntrance Fee
• For Khunjerab National ParkLOI
• Letter of invitation & visa supportExclusions
Airfare
• International & domestic airfare and excess baggege chargeTransport
• Airport / Hotel / Airport Transfers (can be arranged with extra charges)Extras
• Extras at hotels like: drinks, laundry, phone calls, and room service.• Insurance liability and other; under force majeure conditions, medical aid etc. ** In the event of route closure due to natural causes we reserve the right to make alternate arrangements.
• Items not mentioned above.