Through the eyes of our travellers
We will begin our tour in Pakistan’s green capital, Islamabad, nestled between the Margalla hills. It is at once a bustling urban town with restaurants full of foreign diplomats and journalists, and wide boulevards that lead to the mountains beyond the city.
We will explore Islamabad on our motorcycles to get you accustomed to riding in Pakistan and learn some of the local words (and swear words to vent any frustration on the roads!) before we head up to Murree, a famous old hill station that once popular with the British for its close proximity to the city, its tall pines, colonial architecture and winding roads. It’ll be a short, easy ride the first day so everyone can ease into riding on the “wrong” side of the road and get comfortable on their motorcycles. The next day, it’s a straight shot to Naran, the gateway to the world’s biggest mountain ranges – all within a stone’s throw from the edge of the town.
We’ll make our way across the first high pass- Babusar Pass- and will test our bikes as they climb up to 13,700 ft. It is a breath-taking mountainside ride, with surprises at every turn. We’ll head towards Rama Lake and take a break next to its quiet blue. Sometimes, you can opt to join the local boys in a game of cricket, or get lost for a while between the oak trees off the beaten path.
It’ll be your first day on the motorcycle in Pakistan so we leave early in the morning to beat the traffic and get into the
mountains. Breakfast is going to be one of those hidden gems on the side of the road and you’ll get to ride along the
famous Kunhar River, We try our best to stay at a family run guest houses/hotels for a more personalized experience.
Naran is known to be the entry point to the mountains, you get to cross Babusar Pass 13,700ft one of the most
spectacular high passes in the country. You finally get a chance to ride the world famous Karakoram Highway today!
Gilgit is home to a few ancient buddha sites and we will pay a visit to Karga Buddah before riding up to the jewel of the
country, Hunza. A lot of Fruit sellers on the way, don’t shy away from stopping over and picking up some fresh apples or
cherries for us! Get to hunza, relax and go for a stroll around Karimabad.
Hunza has a lot to offer, one of the most vibrant bazaars in GB has to be the Karimabad Bazaar. From old ancient jewels,
to hand made handicrafts, silk carpets and clothes.. Karimabad is also home to the famous Walnut cake at Cafe de
Hunza. A lot of history too so you’ll be visiting some 1000 year old forts too.
My favorite is the all women furniture factory, Hunza has a 95% literacy rate, one of the highest in the country.
An exhilarating ride up Karakorum highway to the Pakistan/China Border, 15,400ft above sea level is a real treat to
experience on 2 wheels. You might also get lucky and see the super rare Markhor, Ibex or even the snow leopard.
An easy short day on the road as the next day is going to be a long day!
The road is under construction for over a year now, so get ready for a bumpy ride, although they have widen the road
quite a bit, it’s still an experience to ride alongside the mighty Indus river. Take lots of snacks with you because you
getting lunch on the road is rare, Heavy breakfast before you leave Gilgit and a bunch of snacks for the road will help you
get to Skardu.
Skardu has a lot of history, all the world class climbers land in skardu before climbing the world’s biggest mountains. All
the major expeditions start from skardu so you usually bump into famous climbers here. Gazing at the stars.
You’ll be crossing the second highest plateau in the world, Deosai Plains also known as the Land of the Giants is a high-
altitude alpine plain with an average elevation of over 13,500Ft. above sea level.
A rest day in Rama is a must, surrounded by green meadows and a 8000ner Nanga Parbat right in front of you is quite a
site. Rama Lake just 15 minutes away is also a fun short ride with gorgeous views
We head back to over Babusar Pass 13,700ft one more time. Climbing up Babusar Pass from this end is challenging as it
gets quite steep however the super nice paved road makes it really fun.
One last day of riding through the hustle bustle of Abbottabad, we go through Nathia Gali before entering Islamabad.
Rest, shop, eat, sleep. It’s your last day in beautiful Pakistan. We’ll take you to the airport and leave you with a lifetime of incredible memories.
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