Desoai Bike Tour
Range: Karakoram / Himalayas
Best Season: Jul to Oct
Bicycling on the winding roads of the Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindukush valleys would heighten your experience as you will have an occasion of a tidies uphill paddling and then abruptly ride downhill, passing through alpine forests, open valleys, along the rivers and lakes and lush meadows. Meet friendly people on the way as you may be offered with a local taste of tea and perhaps food. We can arrange your bicycle tour with a van to follow you so that you may at any time climb aboard the vehicle in case you are tired or the weather disallow you to continue bicycling.
This trek is for real mountain bike freaks, physically well prepared people! Experience in mountain biking is a must.
Best Season: Jul to Oct
Bicycling on the winding roads of the Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindukush valleys would heighten your experience as you will have an occasion of a tidies uphill paddling and then abruptly ride downhill, passing through alpine forests, open valleys, along the rivers and lakes and lush meadows. Meet friendly people on the way as you may be offered with a local taste of tea and perhaps food. We can arrange your bicycle tour with a van to follow you so that you may at any time climb aboard the vehicle in case you are tired or the weather disallow you to continue bicycling.
This trek is for real mountain bike freaks, physically well prepared people! Experience in mountain biking is a must.
| Itinerary | |
Days
| Program |
01
| Arrive Islamabad and sight –seeing |
02
| Drive to Chilas |
03
| Karakuram Hightway by jeep to Jaglot |
04
| Dayon – Astore |
05
| Astor – Tarishing |
06
| Astore – Tarishing |
07
| Nang Parbat BC – Tarishing |
08
| Bike to Chilim |
09
| Chilim – Chackor Pass – Shaucer Lake |
10
| Rest day |
11
| Shaucer Lake Barapani |
12
| Barapani – Desoai Top |
13
| Barapani – Deosai Top |
14
| Satpara – Skardu |
15
| Skardu to Khaplu |
16
| Khaplu to Skardu |
17
| KKH via Chilas |
18
| Reserve day |
19
| Fly to next destination |
Hindu Kush Bike Safaris
Hotel Nights:
Range : Karakoram / Himalaya
Best Season : Jul to Oct
Max. Elevation : 4733 meters
Range : Karakoram / Himalaya
Best Season : Jul to Oct
Max. Elevation : 4733 meters
Mountain bike is the modern sport of the world, which is been introduced in Pakistan from the last few years on Karakorum highway. Now we are going to introduce a mountain bike tours over the high passes of mountains which covers Hindu Kush Karakorum and Himalaya in the North of Pakistan in the region of Chitral Kalash. Over Shandur Pass (3518m) Lowari Pass (3118M) and Khunjerab Pass (4733m) in Hunza on both rough and paved roads. It is a fascinating tour between the high Mountain River through the green lush valleys and lakes. This is the chance for Adventure loving people all over the world, we love those who love the Mountains and the mountains love us we are in the Nature.
| Itinerary | |
Days
| Program |
01
| Arrival at Islamabad |
02
| Islamabad to Dir (8-hour drive) |
03
| Dir to Naghar on Bike (8-hour + camping) |
04
| Naghar to Bamboret on Bike (3-hour + camping) |
05
| Bambonet to Chitral on Bike (4-hour + camping) |
06
| Chitral to Koragh on Bike (6-hour + camping) |
07
| Koragh to Mastuj on Bike (6-hour + camping) |
08
| Mastuj to Shandur Pass on Bike (6-hour + camping) |
09
| Shandur to Phandar Lake on Bike (3-hour + camping) |
10
| Phandar Lake to Gakuch on Bike (4-hour + camping) |
11
| Gakuch to Gilgit on Bike (3-hour + camping) |
12
| Gilgit to Karimabad (Drive by mini-bus, 3 hours) |
13
| Karimabad (Rest day) |
14
| Karimabad to Sost on Bike (7-hour + camping) |
15
| Sost to Khunjarab Pass on Bike |
16
| Sost to Karimabad on Bike |
17
| Karimabad to Fairy Meadows ( Drive/Trekking) |
18
| Rest + Day Hike to View Point at Beyal Camp |
19
| Fairy Meadows to Besham (7-hour drive) |
20
| Besham to Islamabad (6-hour drive) |
21
| Fly to onward destination. End of our services |
Bicyling On Karakorum Highway To Khunjerab
Range : Karakoram / Himalayas
Best Season : Jul to Oct
The most remarkable bike trip in the world, KKH Bike Tour, takes one through an area said to be the inspiration behind James Hilton's Shangri-La, Hunza. This 14 day bike trip traverses the complete length of the incredible valleys of Gilgit, Hunza, Gulmit, Passu and Sost by way of the Karakoram Highway. The KKH connects Pakistan with China and is considered an engineering feat as it winds through the narrow gorges of this remote mountain kingdom. Completed in 1974, this famous highway follows the old Silk Route, entering China at the Khunjerab Pass (16,000 feet) where our ride begins.
Best Season : Jul to Oct
The most remarkable bike trip in the world, KKH Bike Tour, takes one through an area said to be the inspiration behind James Hilton's Shangri-La, Hunza. This 14 day bike trip traverses the complete length of the incredible valleys of Gilgit, Hunza, Gulmit, Passu and Sost by way of the Karakoram Highway. The KKH connects Pakistan with China and is considered an engineering feat as it winds through the narrow gorges of this remote mountain kingdom. Completed in 1974, this famous highway follows the old Silk Route, entering China at the Khunjerab Pass (16,000 feet) where our ride begins.
To arrive at our starting point (Khunjerab Pass) we fly (weather permitting) from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, to Gilgit at 4,770 feet. We are then transported by jeeps to the top of Khujerab Pass in two days with an overnight hotel stay at Gulmit or Sost.
From the crest of the pass, our downhill bicycle journey takes us to Gulmit in three easy five-hour days. At Gulmit a rest day is scheduled. This provides time for a day hike into the depths of this stunning valley. Karimabad, the capital of Hunza, is our next destination. Here one can do some rugged mountain biking in the nearby glacial valley called Hoper. The last leg of our tour consists of a two day ride to Gilgit. The stupendous wall of Rakaposhi (25,550 feet) rises from the bed of the Hunza River, past the Karakoram Highway with a 20,000 feet gain; honoring it as the steepest place on our planet. With the sight of Rakaposhi rich on our minds, we roll into Gilgit and either fly or drive back to Islamabad.
| Itinerary | |
Days
| Program |
01
| Arrive Islamabad and sight-seeing in Islambad |
02
| Drive to Besham |
03
| Drive to Gilgit |
04
| Gilgit to Hunza |
05
| Hunza to Gulmit |
06
| Gulmit to Sost |
07
| Sost to Khunjerab pass |
08
| Khunjerab to Gulmit |
09
| Rest day in Gulmit |
10
| Karimabad – local exploration |
11
| Karimabad to Gilgit |
12
| Gilgit to Beshan |
13
| Besham to Islamabad |
14
| Flight to Destination |
15
| Sost – Passu |
16
| Sot-Karimabad |
17
| Karimabad – Duiker |
18
| Duikder – Gilgit |
19
| Gilgit – Chilas |
20
| Besham |
21
| Islamabad |
22
| Islamabad (spare day) |
23
| Departure |
Mountain Biking Amazing North Pakistan
Range : Karakoram / Himaliya
Best Season : Jul to Oct
Best Season : Jul to Oct
Mountain biking in Northern Pakistan is a very fine adventure among the beautifully snow-caped mountains through the fertile lands and fields. The unique cultures of Hindu Kush Mountains, we bike along fabulous mountain valleys on the un-paved roads.
The true adventure starts at Dir from here climbing up and down the Lowary Pass and bike through the incredible sceneries of Chitral Valley. At Kalash, meeting Kafirs, who are said to be the descendants of Alexander the Great’s Army and have a glimpse of an old life style. Here, you have a chance to experience old culture of Kafirs.
Again, by climb upwards reaching Shandur Pass, the World's Highest Polo Field and then bike through the Ghazar and Punial valleys to reach Gilgit. From Gilgit bike through Asia’s longest suspension bridge to enter into the legendary Karakoram Highway, which reaches Karimabad, capital of former Hunza State. In Hunza visit ancient Baltit Forts standing on mountain cliffs. Eric Shipton had called “Hunza the ultimate manifestation of mountain grandeur”. Hunzukuts are known for their modesty, hospitality and longevity. On the way back to Islamabad, visiting ancient rock carvings at Chilas and Shatial enriches experiences.
The true adventure starts at Dir from here climbing up and down the Lowary Pass and bike through the incredible sceneries of Chitral Valley. At Kalash, meeting Kafirs, who are said to be the descendants of Alexander the Great’s Army and have a glimpse of an old life style. Here, you have a chance to experience old culture of Kafirs.
Again, by climb upwards reaching Shandur Pass, the World's Highest Polo Field and then bike through the Ghazar and Punial valleys to reach Gilgit. From Gilgit bike through Asia’s longest suspension bridge to enter into the legendary Karakoram Highway, which reaches Karimabad, capital of former Hunza State. In Hunza visit ancient Baltit Forts standing on mountain cliffs. Eric Shipton had called “Hunza the ultimate manifestation of mountain grandeur”. Hunzukuts are known for their modesty, hospitality and longevity. On the way back to Islamabad, visiting ancient rock carvings at Chilas and Shatial enriches experiences.
| Itinerary | |
Days
| Program |
01
| Arrive Peshawar |
02
| Dir |
03
| Chitral |
04
| Kalash Valley |
05
| Rambur to Birir |
06
| Rushan S |
07
| Shandur Pass |
08
| Shandur Pass |
09
| Phander Lake |
10
| Gupis |
11
| Sher Qilla |
12
| Gilgit |
13
| Gilgit (spare day) |
14
| Hunza |
15
| Hunza |
16
| Passu |
17
| Excursion Khunjerab Pass |
18
| Hunza |
19
| Chilas |
20
| Islambad |
21
| Islambad (spare day) |
22
| Departure |
Mountain Biking Amazing North Pakistan
Range : Karakoram / Himaliya
Best Season : Jul to Oct
Best Season : Jul to Oct
Mountain biking in Northern Pakistan is a very fine adventure among the beautifully snow-caped mountains through the fertile lands and fields. The unique cultures of Hindu Kush Mountains, we bike along fabulous mountain valleys on the un-paved roads.
The true adventure starts at Dir from here climbing up and down the Lowary Pass and bike through the incredible sceneries of Chitral Valley. At Kalash, meeting Kafirs, who are said to be the descendants of Alexander the Great’s Army and have a glimpse of an old life style. Here, you have a chance to experience old culture of Kafirs.
Again, by climb upwards reaching Shandur Pass, the World's Highest Polo Field and then bike through the Ghazar and Punial valleys to reach Gilgit. From Gilgit bike through Asia’s longest suspension bridge to enter into the legendary Karakoram Highway, which reaches Karimabad, capital of former Hunza State. In Hunza visit ancient Baltit Forts standing on mountain cliffs. Eric Shipton had called “Hunza the ultimate manifestation of mountain grandeur”. Hunzukuts are known for their modesty, hospitality and longevity. On the way back to Islamabad, visiting ancient rock carvings at Chilas and Shatial enriches experiences.
The true adventure starts at Dir from here climbing up and down the Lowary Pass and bike through the incredible sceneries of Chitral Valley. At Kalash, meeting Kafirs, who are said to be the descendants of Alexander the Great’s Army and have a glimpse of an old life style. Here, you have a chance to experience old culture of Kafirs.
Again, by climb upwards reaching Shandur Pass, the World's Highest Polo Field and then bike through the Ghazar and Punial valleys to reach Gilgit. From Gilgit bike through Asia’s longest suspension bridge to enter into the legendary Karakoram Highway, which reaches Karimabad, capital of former Hunza State. In Hunza visit ancient Baltit Forts standing on mountain cliffs. Eric Shipton had called “Hunza the ultimate manifestation of mountain grandeur”. Hunzukuts are known for their modesty, hospitality and longevity. On the way back to Islamabad, visiting ancient rock carvings at Chilas and Shatial enriches experiences.
| Itinerary | |
Days
| Program |
01
| Arrive Peshawar |
02
| Dir |
03
| Chitral |
04
| Kalash Valley |
05
| Rambur to Birir |
06
| Rushan S |
07
| Shandur Pass |
08
| Shandur Pass |
09
| Phander Lake |
10
| Gupis |
11
| Sher Qilla |
12
| Gilgit |
13
| Gilgit (spare day) |
14
| Hunza |
15
| Hunza |
16
| Passu |
17
| Excursion Khunjerab Pass |
18
| Hunza |
19
| Chilas |
20
| Islambad |
21
| Islambad (spare day) |
22
| Departure |
Karakoram Highway Biking
Range: Karakoram / Himalayas
Best Season: Jul to Oct
This one is surely for the intrepid traveller. A tour of Karakoram Highway is not for the feeble heart. Though not many tourists take the Karakoram Highway as a travel destination but those who have taken the journey swear by its beauty and challenges that the 805-mile long highway throws. Once in a lifetime experience, a tour through the rugged barren and beautiful Karakoram Highway is something a dream for adventure lovers.
Best Season: Jul to Oct
This one is surely for the intrepid traveller. A tour of Karakoram Highway is not for the feeble heart. Though not many tourists take the Karakoram Highway as a travel destination but those who have taken the journey swear by its beauty and challenges that the 805-mile long highway throws. Once in a lifetime experience, a tour through the rugged barren and beautiful Karakoram Highway is something a dream for adventure lovers.
The 805-mile long Karakoram Highway starts from Havelian, which is about 100 kilometres from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The highway passes through many non-descript towns and villages in Pakistan before snaking into China. The Karakoram Highway winds through Abbottabad, Mansehra, Thakot, Besham, Pattan, Sazin, Chils, Gilgit and Hunza. Pakistan Army built the highway with the association of Chinese experts and it took about 15 years to complete the highway.
Karakoram Highway offers thrilling experience for an adventure lover. You may pass many beautiful scenic spots that offer virgin beauty untouched by the outward influence. On the other hand you may come across miles and miles of barren land with Rocky Mountains staring you in the face.
Before you jump to take the next flight to Pakistan for your dream adventure travel, it is essential to chart out a plan and duration for your tour to Karakoram Highway. Prior information is essential. If you wish to cross over China from Karakoram Highway, a Chinese Visa is a must. In the absence of the Chinese Visa, you may not be able to travel to other side of the border. If you are coming from China and crossing over to Pakistan, you can get a 14-day transit visa at Sust.
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| Itinerary | |
Days
| Program |
01
| Arrive Islambad and sight-seeing |
02
| Drive to Besham |
03
| Drive to Gilgit |
04
| Gilgit to Hunza |
05
| Hunza to Gulmit |
06
| Gulmit to Sost |
07
| Sost to Khunjerab Pass |
08
| Khunjerab to Gulmit |
09
| Rest day in Gulmit |
10
| Karimabad – local exploration |
11
| Karimabad to Gilgit |
12
| Gilgit to Besham |
13
| Besham to Islambad |
14
| Flight to destination |
Skardu Baltistan Biking
Range: Karakoram / Himalayas
Best Season: Jul to Oct
Best Season: Jul to Oct
The centre of commerce, transportation and gateway to one of the world's most spectacular landscape and head quarter of Baltistan, remained part of great Tibetian empire from 727A.D till 1840A.D. The epics, folk songs, dances, music, palaces, Buddhist archaeological sites, rock inscriptions reminds the glorious past of this little Tibet or Baltistan. It is connected from Karakoram high way with 170 kms road which cling with the bank of river Indus. The most difficult road of the world during its construction. Here one will encounter the most exciting contrast of landscapes i.e. forests, rivers, lakes, glaciers, desert and highest mountains of the world. The most famous, lush green Shigar valley on eastern side surrounded by snow clad peaks and famous treks of k-2 and Hisper glacier begins from here. Deosai plateau, 56 km long and 40 km wide at the height of 3800m covered from July to September with multicolor wild flowers in full bloom.
| Itinerary | |
Days
| Program |
01
| Arrival in Islamabad |
02
| Departure for Chilas by coach |
03
| Skardu |
04
| Short cycling to Sadpara lake on single road |
05
| Cycling to Shigar valley on single dirt road, over night at Ghulabpur in Camp |
06
| Cycling to Arandu valley and enjoy bathing in hot spring water, overnight in camp |
07
| Cycling to Shigar via K2 trek |
08
| Rest day in Skardu |
09
| To Deosai plains by jeep |
10
| Departure to Dassu by Coach |
11
| Islambad |
12
| Departure |
Hunza Biking
Range: Karakoram / Himalayas
Best Season: Jul to Oct
Best Season: Jul to Oct
A prehistoric land of peace where people never aged, a paradise for adventurer, trekkers, mountaineers and nature lover lying on legendary silk route to China. The ancestors of hunzakuits are mostly the soldiers of Alexander's army who settled down here with their Persian wives in 327 B.C. Karimabad is the only town in the world surrounded by most picturesque five mountains above 7000 m including Rakaposhi (with a 20,000 feet gain making it as the steepest place on our planet) and virgin peak Ultar. Hunza remain almost cut off till 1974 from the main civilization till completion of the 8th wonder the Karakoram highway. Now one can reach here with all comfort. Sections of ancient silk routes, carving on the rocks, early inscriptions and hunting drawing for the information of early traders, pilgrims and invaders can be seen at most places. A 600 years old Baltit fort is the former palace of the rulers till 1960s and now opens to visitors. Hoper a former kingdom of Nagar offers a magnificent view of the peaks and a glacier moving forward some 20 cm a day. This tour makes it as one of the best day’s mountain biking on earth.
| Itinerary | |
Days
| Program |
01
| Arrival islambad and transfer to hotel. |
02
| Departure to Besham and visiting Taxila Museum/world Ancient University site |
03
| Gilgit, evening at leasure |
04
| Sust and short hiking in the evening |
05
| Khunjerab pass on Chines border crest start point and down hill bicycle journey to Gulmit |
06
| Gulmit, a short trekking into the valley |
07
| Cycling to Hunza and visit Baltit fort. |
08
| Cycling in some rugged shingle dirt trek to hopper on moving Glacier. |
09-10
| Cycling to Gilgit passing by stupendous wall of Rakaposhi mountain (20,000 ft) |
11-12
| Rest and visiting Buddha Rock carving and local bazar for Chines stuff shoping |
13
| Early morning drive / fly to Islambad |
14
| Departure home |
Hike & Bike
Range: Karakoram / Himalayas
Best Season: Jul to Oct
Best Season: Jul to Oct
One can make as many routes as he/she can. Gilgit Baltistan (North Pakistan) of Pakistan offer more then ten different route suit to adventure biker combine with short hiking. New Mattel road are developing rapidly in the northern region of Pakistan i.e., Skardu - Astore road via Deosai, Naran - Chilas road via Babusar pass and Chitral - Gilgit road via Shandur pass. With the development of these all season road access to the remote valleys of Pakistan will become easy. Please contact us for program other then mentioned below or suggest us program you would like to take.
| Itinerary | |
Days
| Program |
01
| Arrive Islamabad, sight-seeing |
02
| Islambad to Swat by jeep |
03
| Swat to Besham |
04
| Drive to Gilgit |
05
| Start cycling |
06
| Continue cycling to Karimabad |
07
| Karimabad (day walk) |
08
| Cycle to Gulmit |
09
| Cycle to Passu |
10
| Walk from Passu to Batura Glacier and back to Passu |
11
| Cycle to Passu |
12
| Drive to public van to Taskurgan China |
13
| Sight-seeing around and arrangement for drive to Kashgar |
14
| To Kashgar (by vehicle) |
1 5
| Sunday market, Kashgar |
16-17
| Return to Tashkurgan – if possible via Kara Kul Lake |
18
| To Sost by public van via Khunjerab Pass (if Chinese authorities allow you we can bring your bike to the top of Khunjerab Pass and you can cycle down bill to Sost. |
19
| Sost to Passu |
20
| Cycle Passu to as far you want to cycle then by jeep to Chilas. |
21
| Chilas to Islambad by Jeep |
22
| Rest day in Islambad or sight-seeing of Rawalpindi/Islambad |
22
| Depart back home from Islambad |
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