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8 Day Khunjerab Special Guided Motorcycle Tour in Pakistan
“Ride on the Karakoram Highway”
(No availability) 8 Day Khunjerab Special Guided Motorcycle Tour in Pakistan
Besham, Pakistan
Exciting Motorcycle Tour Pakistan
On this tour, you will be crossing the Karakoram Highway, riding to the Khunjerap Pass, and seeing the breathtaking landscapes of Gilgit. If lucky, you might even have a chance in wildlife sightseeing and see marmots, markhor, snow leopards, and blue sheeps! No doubt, this visit will be loaded with the miracles of the unbelievable north of Pakistan.
Key information
- Terrain: mostly sealed roads
- Bike: rental bike (Suzuki GS 150cc, Rx-3 Cyclone 250cc)
- Mileage: 1780 kilometers / 1106 miles
- Daily rides: 150 - 370 kilometers / 93 - 230 miles
- Riding gear: included: helmet, knee guard, and elbow guard
- Meals: all meals
Meet the guides
Agha
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Highlights
- Starts and ends in Islamabad
- Enjoy an excursion to Khunjerab Pass
- Have a rest in Hunza and visit Altit, Baltit Fort
- Ride towards Gilgit via the magnificent Karakoram Highway
- Possibility of sighting of wildlife i.e marmot, markhor, snow leopard, blue sheep
- Witness the sunrise on the peaks of Duikar View Point
- Go on a half day excursion to Nagar Valley
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Advanced
Styles
8 riding days
Group size: 5-15 participants
Airport transfer available:
Islamabad International Airport (US$40 per person)
Islamabad International Airport (US$40 per person)
Accommodation
During this tour, you will be staying in standard hotel accommodations on twin sharing basis.
Program
Day 1: Islamabad - Besham (280 kilometers / 174 miles / 8 - 9 hours)
- Road condition: sealed
- Meet and greet at Saiyah Travel'a office.
- After a brief discussion about the tour, start ride towards Besham.
- On the way, several stops for rest and photos.
- Hot lunch will be provided on the way.
- Arrival at Besham city and later transfer to hotel for the dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Besham - Gilgit (320 kilometers / 199 miles / 9 - 10 hours)
- Road condition: sealed (some parts under construction)
- After an early breakfast, ride towards Gilgit via the magnificent Karakoram Highway.
- Hot lunch will be provided on the way.
- Several stops for photo / rest on the way.
- Continue riding towards Gilgit.
- Arrive and transfer to the hotel for the dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Gilgit - Hunza (150 kilometers / 93 miles / 5 - 6 hours)
- Road condition: sealed
- After breakfast, ride towards Hunza.
- Several stops for photo / rest, on the way.
- Lunch will be served on the way.
- Later continue ride to Hunza.
- Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Hunza - Khunjerab Pass - Hunza (370 kilometers / 230 miles / 9 - 10 hours)
- Road condition: sealed
- Excursion to Khunjerab Pass is subject to the weather condition.
- After breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Khunjerab Pass (4700 meters).
- En route, possibility of sighting of wildlife i.e marmot, markhor, snow leopard, blue sheep.
- Hot packed lunch will be provided.
- Later drive back to Hunza.
- Arrive and transfer to the hotel for the dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Hunza
- Road condition: 20 kilometers unsealed
- Before sunrise, proceed to Duikar view point to witness the sunrise on the peaks above 7000 meters.
- 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.
Day 6: Hunza - Chilas (230 kilometers / 143 miles / 5 - 6 hours)
- Road condition: sealed
- After an early breakfast, start ride towards Chilas.
- Hot lunch will be provided on the way.
- Several stops for photo / rest on the way.
- Continue riding towards Chilas.
- Arrive and transfer to the hotel for the dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Chilas - Abbottabad (280 kilometers / 174 miles / 8 - 9 hours)
- Road condition: sealed
- After breakfast, ride towards Abbottabad via Mansehra.
- On the way, several stops for rest and photos.
- Hot lunch will be provided on the way.
- Arrival at Abbottabad and later transfer to hotel for the dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Abbottabad - Islamabad (150 kilometers / 93 miles / 4 - 5 hours)
- Road condition: sealed
- After breakfast, ride towards Islamabad.
- On the way, several stops for rest and photos.
- Hot lunch will be provided on the way.
- Arrival at Islamabad and drop the bikes at Saiyah Travel's office.
- Later, enjoy farewell dinner and say last goodbye to fellow riders.
Bike rentals
Suzuki GS 150cc
- Displacement: 150cc
- Engine type: 4-Stroke Single Cylinder Air Cooled
- Compression: 9.2:1
- Bore x stroke: 57.0 x 56.8 mm
- Valves per cylinder: 4
- Transmission: 5-speed. Wet Type Multi-Plate
Rx-3 Cyclone 250 cc
- Displacement: 250CC
- Engine type: Liquid-cooled single w/ counterbalance
- Compression: 9.2:1
- Bore x stroke: 77mm x 53.6mm
- Valves per cylinder: 4
- Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated wet clutch
Skill level(s) required for this tour: advanced
Advanced:
- can ride for 5-6 hours
- extensive riding experience
- assistance on demand (if required)
- experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
- comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions
Guides
Agha Sajjad
A native of Skardu Valley. His enthusiasm for motorbikes and urgency to explore new travel destinations for motorbike lovers made him join Saiyah. Mr. Agha at present handles the motorbike department, Pakistan Bikers – a subsidiary of Saiyah. He has led a plethora of tours as a motorbike lead guide with mainly foreigners from Malaysia, Japan, Germany and Australia. Regardless of what kind of road or track there is Mr. Agha can maneuver any type of motorcycle till the end of the journey professionally. Languages he can speak, Urdu, Punjabi, English and Balti.
Location
The compelling Karakoram Highway is one of the most elevated paved highways on the planet, crossing the Karakoram mountain extend at the greatest rise of 4714 meters near Khunjerab Pass. This thruway associates the Gilgit Baltistan locale to the more noteworthy old Silk Road.
On the Karakoram Highway, you will navigate through the Khunjerab Pass which is the highest paved international border crossing in the world and the highest point on the Karakoram Highway. Its name is gotten from two expressions of the nearby Wakhi dialect 'Khun' signifies Blood and 'Jerav' signifies a stream originating from spring water.
Afterward, you will get a chance to see breathtaking landscapes of Gilgit - capital city of Gilgit Baltistan region - and stupendous Naltar Valley.
Food
All three meals are included throughout the tour, except for breakfast on day 1.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 150cc / 250cc motorbike rental with fuel (bikes are insured)
- Helmet, knee guard, and elbow guard
- 7 nights hotel accommodations, as per itinerary, on twin sharing basis
- Full board, as per itinerary
- Professional motorbike guide
- Luggage vehicle throughout tour
- 2 x 500 ml bottles of mineral water per day
- Medical kit included
- Tea with snacks included
What's not included
- Airport / hotel / airport transfers can be arranged by paying extra charges
- International and domestic airfare and excess baggage charge
- 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
How to get there
Recommended Airports
ISB
Islamabad International Airport
151 km
Transfer available for additional US$40 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Islamabad International Airport (ISB). Transfer from this airport is available for an additional cost of 40 USD.
Airport: Islamabad International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Islamabad International Airport (US$40 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 10% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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