This is NOT Mongolia
Ride stunning valleys, Cross Open Plains & Deserts, then hike to Nanga Parbat Base Camp, the Killer Mountain
Duration
8 Days
Ride Level
Level 4
Sealed/Dirt
70%/30%
Distance
~1,000km/1,600miles
Start/Finish
Skardu/Skardu
This trip is designed to provide a quick yet immersive experience of Northern Pakistan. You will visit remote mountain villages where life is both simple and challenging.
You will explore the vast open plains of Deosai National Park, the second-highest alpine plain in the world and referred to locally as "Little Mongolia" for good reason.
Few places in the world allow you to hike to the base camp of one of the 14 peaks that rise over 8,000 meters in a single day, and this trip offers you that remarkable opportunity.
Terrain & Riding: Significant stretches of off-road riding, including loose gravel, mud, shallow water crossings, and steep gradients. Longer days in the saddle require higher stamina, good balance, and confident bike handling on uneven or changing surfaces.
Cultural Experience: Immersive remote travel. You may experience distinct cultural norms, limited English proficiency among locals, basic regional sanitation facilities, and rustic accommodations. Flexibility and an open mind toward local customs are usually required.
Highlights
Sarfaranga Cold Desert & Katpana Desert – High-altitude cold sand dunes located near Skardu.
Indus River & Shyok River Valleys – Scenic rivers along the riding routes between Skardu, Khaplu, and Hushe.
Mount K1 (Masherbrum) – A 7,821m peak visible from the end of the Hushe Valley.
Haldi Cones – Distinctive granite mountain formations above Haldi village.
Shigar Fort & Shigar Valley – A heritage fort complex nestled in the Shigar Valley.
Deosai National Park (Deosai Plains) – The second-highest plateau in the world (avg. altitude ~4,100m), known for rolling alpine grasslands and wildlife like the Himalayan Brown Bear.
Sheosar Lake – A high-altitude lake situated within the Deosai National Park.
Fairy Meadows – A high-altitude grassland valley with direct views of the Nanga Parbat mountain face.
Raikot Glacier – A large glacier running alongside the trek from Fairy Meadows to Nanga Parbat Basecamp.
Nanga Parbat (8,126m) & Basecamp – Views of the "Killer Mountain" and the option for a 16–17km round-trip trek to its Raikot Face Basecamp.
Karakoram Highway (KKH) – The iconic high-altitude highway winding along mountain gorges.
Confluence of the Three Mountain Ranges – The meeting point of the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges near Jaglot/Gilgit.
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We can run this tour on any date of your choice, subject to the availability of the resources needed (Staff/Bikes/etc). The itinerary can be adjusted, including the number of days, length, road/off-road elements, etc.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Skardu/Welcome
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.
Day 2: Khaplu
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.
Day 3: Hushe or Khorkondus
Today we explore either the Hushe Valley or the valley to Khorkondus, both remote high-altitude valleys and return to Khaplu for a second night
Option 1: If we go to Hushe, we will have lunch in sight of the 7821 m mountain K1 (Masherbrun); we return via the village of Haldi in the shadow of the Granite Haldi Cones.
Option 2: If we go to Khorjondus, the scenery is in many ways more visually stunning than the route to Hushe, but there is no opportunity for lunch anywhere along the route.
Day 4: Skardu
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.
Included
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
Not Included
Alcohol
Entrance fees other than those mentioned above
Flights
Petrol
Snacks
Travel Insurance
Visa
What to Expect
The Ride
This trip is about 70% sealed roads, 30% dirt roads.
The sealed roads range from incredibly smooth bitumen on the Karakoram Highway to broken/repaired sections with usually firm, but occasionally loose, rocks.
The unsealed roads range from firm gravel/dirt tracks to loose rock; most capable road riders should be in a position to be able to ride the entire route with little, if any, difficulty.
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