Karakoram Highway by Bike
Cycle the Karakoram Highway from Gilgit through Hunza toward the Khunjerab Pass, with a support vehicle behind you all the way.
The Silk Road by bike
The Karakoram Highway is one of the great cycling roads of the world: smooth tarmac, long gentle gradients and some of the highest mountains on earth on either side. This trip rides the most scenic section, from Gilgit up through Nagar and Hunza to Passu and Sost, with an optional climb toward the Khunjerab Pass.
A support jeep carries luggage, water and spares and can pick up tired riders at any time, so you choose how much of each day to ride. Bring your own bike, or ask us to arrange rental.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Days 1 – 2
Islamabad to Chilas
Arrival, bike assembly and the drive north.
- Day 3
Chilas to Gilgit
A first ride along the Indus, with a lift through the hottest stretches.
- Day 4
Gilgit to Minapin
Up the Hunza river to Minapin beneath Rakaposhi.
- Days 5 – 6
Karimabad
A short ride to Karimabad and a rest day in Hunza.
- Day 7
Upper Hunza
Past Attabad Lake and Gulmit to Passu and Sost.
- Day 8
Toward Khunjerab
Ride as far as you like toward the pass, then back to Gulmit.
- Days 9 – 10
Back down the valley
Downhill to Minapin and on to Gilgit.
- Days 11 – 13
Islamabad & departure
Fly to Islamabad, with a contingency day for weather.
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