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12-Day Karakoram Highway Motorcycle Expedition

📅 12 Days / 11 Nights🚗 By Road📍 From Islamabad

The Karakoram Highway is one of the great motorcycle roads on earth, 1,300km from the Punjab plains to the Chinese border at 4,693m, following the Indus gorge between the Himalaya and Karakoram. Ridden with a support vehicle carrying luggage, spares and fuel, a lead guide who knows the road, and enough rest days that it stays a ride rather than an endurance test.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1, Islamabad, briefing and bike fitting

Airport transfer, machine handover, safety briefing and a short shakedown ride around the Margalla foothills.

Days 2-3, Islamabad to Chilas

Ride the KKH north through Besham and into the Indus gorge, with the Nanga Parbat viewpoint on Day 3.

Days 4-6, Hunza

Ride to Karimabad and base there. Rest day for the forts and Eagle's Nest, then the upper valley run past Attabad Lake to Passu.

Day 7, Khunjerab Pass

The high point of the trip, Sost to the Chinese border at 4,693m and back. A long, cold, spectacular day in the saddle.

Days 8-9, Hunza to Naran via Babusar

South down the KKH and over the 4,173m Babusar Pass into the Kaghan valley, the best sustained riding of the trip.

Days 10-12, Naran to Islamabad

Ride down the Kunhar valley with a night at Shogran, returning to Islamabad on Day 12 for bike handover.

Tour Highlights

Khunjerab Pass at 4,693mIndus Gorge & Nanga Parbat ViewpointAttabad Lake & Passu ConesBabusar Pass DescentDeosai Plateau Optional Ride

✅ What's Included

Motorcycle rental (250-400cc dual-sport)
Support vehicle with luggage, spares and fuel
Lead rider guide and mechanic
Hotel accommodation with breakfast daily
Khunjerab National Park entry and permits
Airport transfers and e-visa invitation letter

❌ Not Included

International flights
Pakistan visa fee
Riding gear and helmet (rental available)
Lunches and dinners
Travel insurance including motorcycling cover

Tour Information

Duration12 Days / 11 Nights
Travel ModeMotorcycle 🏍 + support vehicle
Max Altitude4,693m (Khunjerab Pass)
Group Size2 to 8 riders
Best TimeJune-September
Visa SupportInvitation letter provided

Where You'll Stay

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Karimabad hotel
4 nights in Hunza with secure parking.
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KKH stopovers
5 nights at roadside hotels in Besham, Chilas and Sost.
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Naran & Shogran
2 nights in the Kaghan valley.

Questions About This Tour

An International Driving Permit with a motorcycle entitlement, and genuine prior experience on unsealed and mountain roads. The KKH has landslide sections, gravel and heavy truck traffic, this is not a route for a first big trip.
Yes, under a carnet de passage, though the paperwork takes time. Most riders use ours to avoid the shipping and customs. Tell us early either way so we can advise on the carnet process.
The support vehicle carries spares, tools and fuel, and travels with the group. If you would rather not ride a section, Babusar in bad weather, for example, you ride in the vehicle and your bike is transported.

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Duration12 Days / 11 Nights
Travel ModeMotorcycle 🏍 + support vehicle
Max Altitude4,693m (Khunjerab Pass)
Group Size2 to 8 riders
Best TimeJune-September
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