THIS IS NOT MONGOLIA
PAKISTAN
Short of time? Ride stunning valleys, Cross Open Plains & Deserts, then Hike to Nanga Parbat Basecamp, the Killer Mountain
This tour is for you if you have limited time, into both Adventure riding and hiking as we take you through some of Northern Pakistan's most diverse landscapes.
We get up close and personal with some of the highest mountains on Earth with views of K1 (Masherbrun) along the way. We cross the Deoasi Plains National Park at an average altitude of 4,100m and take the easy 16km round trip trek to the Nanga Parbat Basecamp on the Raikot Face.
NANGA PARBAT (8,126M)
HIGHLIGHTS
When you land at Skardu Airport, we will transport you and your luggage to the hotel where your bike will be waiting. After your flight, it's time to get settled, chill out, or jump on your bike and take it for a spin around Skardu. In the evening we will have a great welcome feast to allow everyone to get to know each other, go through a few logistics, and answer any last-minute questions you may have.
The first few days of riding take us to Hushe, "the last village", a launching point for those attempting to summit K2 and others. Along the way are waterfalls, rivers, and dodgy-looking suspension bridges (they look unsafe, but looks are deceiving). We have lunch in the shadow of K1 (Masherbrun) before returning to Skardu, for those that want to, a ride on the dunes of Sarfaranga and Katpana Deserts is fun, these are the highest cold deserts in the world.
We cross the stunning Deosai National Park in the foothills of the Himalayas. The Deosai National Park has been described by many as a mini Mongolia and is a very unique environment with its wide open spaces, rolling hills, and lush green grass. At an average height of 4,100m Deosai is the second highest plateau in the world and is populated by Himalayan Brown Bear, Snow Leopards, and Himalayan Wolves,
We travel to Fairy Meadows for an optional 16km round trip trek to Nangar Parbat (The Killer Mountain) Basecamp. The trek has been described as, spectacular, epic, not to be missed, one of the best in the world, you get the idea. Or just laze around Fairy Meadows, there may be a Polo Match on, or take one of the shorter walks around the area.
We then ride the Karakoram highway to Gilgit via the spot where the Himalayas, Karakorum, and the Hindu Kush all collide.
ROUTE
ITINERARY
Day 1
Our team will meet you at the Airport and transfer you to our Hotel where you can get acquainted with the bikes you will be calling home for the next couple of weeks. After a welcome dinner, it's time to get a good night's sleep. Dinner and overnight stay in Skardu
Day 2
The first day is a nice easy day to ease you into the trip, the roads are good, and there is generally very little traffic, We set off from Skardu and head East following the mighty Indus River you will get great views of Sarfaranga, the world's highest Cold Desert on the far side of the river. Dinner and overnight stay in Khaplu.
Day 3
Today we explore the Hushe Valley to its very end where we have lunch in sight of the 7821m Mountain K1 (Masherbrun), we return via the village of Haldi in the shadow of the Granite Haldi Cones. Dinner and overnight stay in Khaplu.
Day 4
We cross the Sarfaranga Cold Desert, and visit the oldest Mosque in Northern Pakistan and the old Shigar Fort before we return to Skardu. Want to get better at riding on the most fun surface of all, sand, today is the day if you want, or don't, it's up to you. Dinner and overnight stay in Skardu.
Day 5
Today we enter and cross the Deosai Nation Park, it is the second-highest plateau in the world averaging 4114m, also known as Little Mongolia. Keep an eye out and you may spot a Himalayan Brown Bear, Siberian Ibex, Himalayan Wolf, or even a Snow Leopard if you are lucky. Dinner and overnight stay in Astore.
Day 6
Today we travel the second most deadly road in the world (according to the WHO) to Fairy Meadows, The last 5km we have to walk or ride on horses, Fairy Meadows is a high-altitude grassland valley next to the Raikot Glacier with views of 8126m Nanga Parbat, the Killer Mountain. Dinner and overnight stay in Fairy Meadows.
Day 7
Take the 17km round trip walk to Nanga Parbat basecamp. This walk has been described as one of the most spectacular in the world, with Raikot Glacier on your left and Nanga Parbat in front of you. Or just take a short walk to one of the many viewpoints of Nanga Barbat. Dinner and overnight stay in Fairy Meadows.
Day 8
We ride to Gilgit the capital of Baltistan with its bazaar if you want to pick some souvenirs to take home. Overnight stay in Gilgit before your flight back to Islamabad the following day.
What's Included |
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4x4 Support vehicle to carry your luggage |
All Meals |
Hotel Accommodation |
Local Tour Guide |
Mechanic |
Motorcycle Hire |
National Park entry fees |
Pakistan VIsa Letter & Support |
Skardu airport transfers |
What's Not |
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Alcohol |
Entrance fees other than mentioned above |
Flights |
Petrol |
Snacks |
Travel Insurance |
Visa |