Day 01 - Arrive Skardu

A warm welcome awaits as we pick you up from Skardu airport and transfer you to the hotel where your bikes will be waiting full of fuel. Take them for a spin around town to get to know your new steed.

In the evening, we will have a welcome Feast at a local restaurant, provide information on logistics, and answer any final questions you may have.

Day 02 - Deosai Plains National Park (~140km)

We cross the second-highest plains in the world at an average altitude of 4110m, with luck, you may spot a Bear, Himalayan Wolf, Snow Leopard, Marmot, or Yak.

Road: 80/20 Dirt/Asphalt

Day 03 - Besham (~260km)

We ride to Besham today along the ancient Karakorum Highway, part of the historic Silk Route that brought spices and other goods from China to Europe. As we follow the mighty Indus River to Besham, we pass thousands of Buddhist petroglyphs and inscriptions that line the route of the Karakorum Highway. Along the way, we will stop at some of the best of these. The road is generally sealed for most of the way so we should be able to make good progress.

Road: 10/90 Dirt/Asphalt

Day 04 - Shangla Pass (~140km)

We leave the Indus River and head towards the Swat River via the spectacular Shangla Pass. A stunning mountain pass connecting Swat District with Shangla District. Expect Breathtaking vistas with views of the Hindu Kush glaciers in the northwest and the snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas, which look like a towering wall. Some historians believe Alexander the Great’s army may have passed through this route in 320 BC, some ancient relics from Greek civilisations have been found here.

Road: 80/20 Dirt/Asphalt

Day 05 - Swat Valley (80km)

We explore the Northern Swat Valley, often called the "Switzerland of Pakistan," a breathtaking region nestled in the heart of the Hindu Kush. It is famous for its lush green valleys, snow-capped peaks, and rich cultural heritage.  We visit the Mahondand Alpine Lake located in the Usho Valley of Swat. Sitting at an elevation of 2,865 meters (9,400 feet), it is surrounded by mountains. The lake is fed by glacial meltwater and springs, making it incredibly pure and crystal clear, and the banks are covered with pine forests and alpine flowers, creating a stunning landscape.

We stay overnight in Kalam.

Road: 80/20 Dirt/Broken Asphalt

Day 06 - Kumrat Valley (80km)

Today we ride the stunning and sometimes challenging unsealed Badgoi pass to Thal and on to explore the Kumrat Valley, one of the most picturesque destinations in the region, with its lush green meadows and Kala Chashma (Black Spring): A famous natural spring known for its crystal-clear water

We stay overnight in Thal.

Road: 80/20 Dirt/Broken Asphalt

Day 07 - Kalash Valley (172km)

An early start today as we head to the Kalash Valley for a few days via the Lowari Tunnel.

Road: 50/50 Dirt/Broken Asphalt, mainly good Asphalt until Kalash Valley Rd

Day 08 - Excursion in Kalash Valley

Free day to explore the 3 valleys of Kalash at your leisure.

Road: 100/0 Dirt/Asphalt

Day 09 - Booni (114km)

Today we climb to a higher altitude following the Kunar river as we hear to Booni where we will explore its lush green Qaqlasht high-altitude meadows

Road: 60/40 Dirt/Asphalt

Day 10 - Shandur Pass - The Rood of the World (121km)

Today follow the road east over the “The Roof of the World'', the stunning Shandur Pass with its high-altitude meadows, the world's highest Polo Ground, and the source of the Gilgit River. Our overnight stop will be in the beautiful Phaner Valley

Road: 100/0 Dirt/Asphalt

Day 11 - Gilgit (170km)

We continue East following the ever-growing Gilgit River and down to lower altitudes, if we have time we may be able to explore a little of the Yasin Valley before continuing to the capital of Baltistan, Gilgit.

Road: 80/20 Dirt/Asphalt

Day 12 - Skardu

We ride back to Skardu via the main Gilgit Skardu Road where we will have a goodbye feast in the evening, and reminisce on all the things we have seen and done..

Road: 10/900 Broken Asphalt/Asphalt