Hunza and Skardu Bike Tour

Day 1: Islamabad

• • Arrive in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.
  • Spend the day exploring the city, or relax at your hotel.
    
     

Islamabad, Pakistan

Day 2: Islamabad to Naran

• The first day on the bike starts with a climb out of Islamabad.
• The ride takes you through the beautiful Naran Valley, with views of the Himalayas.
• Distance: 180 km (112 mi)
• Elevation gain: 4,000 m (13,000 ft)

Day 3: Naran to Chilas

• • Today’s ride is along the Indus River, with views of Nanga Parbat, the ninth-tallest mountain in the world.
  • The route is mostly flat, with a few short climbs.
  • Distance: 100 km (62 mi)
  • Elevation gain: 1,000 m (3,300 ft)

 

Day 4: Chilas to Skardu

• • Today’s ride is the toughest of the trip, with a long climb up the Karakorum Highway.
  • The views from the top are worth the effort, with snow-capped peaks in all directions.
  • Distance: 150 km (93 mi)
  • Elevation gain: 3,000 m (9,800 ft)

 

Day 5: Skardu

• • Take a rest day in Skardu, a beautiful town located at the confluence of the Indus and Shyok rivers.
  • Visit Skardu Fort, a 17th-century fort that overlooks the town.
  • Explore the local bazaars, or take a jeep ride to Shangri-La Resort, a luxurious resort set in a stunning mountain vall

Day 6: Skardu to Khaplu

• Today’s ride is along the Shyok River, with views of the Deosai National Park.
• The road is mostly flat, with a few short climbs.
• Distance: 120 km (75 mi)
• Elevation gain: 1,000 m (3,300 ft)

Day 7: Khaplu to Hushe

• Today’s ride takes you through the Shigar Valley, a beautiful valley with orchards and traditional villages.
• The road is mostly flat, with a few short climbs.
• Distance: 80 km (50 mi)
• Elevation gain: 500 m (1,600 ft)

Day 8: Hushe to Gulmit

• • Today’s ride is along the Karakorum Highway, with views of the Baltoro Glacier, one of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions.
  • The road is mostly flat, with a few short climbs.
  • Distance: 100 km (62 mi)
  • Elevation gain: 1,000 m (3,300 ft)

Day 9: Gulmit to Karimabad

• • Today’s ride takes you through the Hunza Valley, a fertile valley with a rich history.
  • Visit Altit Fort and Baltit Fort, two ancient forts that overlook the valley.
  • Distance: 80 km (50 mi)
  • Elevation gain: 500 m (1,600 ft)

• The final day of the ride is a long descent back to Islamabad.
• Enjoy the views of the Himalayas as you make your way back to the capital.
• Distance: 300 km (186 mi)
• Elevation gain: -5,000 m (-16,000 ft)