The most remarkable bike trip in the world, the KKH Bike Tour, takes one through an area that inspired James Hilton’s Shangri-La, Hunza. This 14-day bike trip traverses the incredible Gilgit, Hunza, Gulmit, Passu, and Sost valleys through the Karakoram Highway. The KKH connects Pakistan with China and is considered an engineering feat as it winds through the narrow gorges of this remote mountain kingdom. Completed in 1974, this famous highway follows the old Silk Route, entering China at the Khunjerab Pass (16,000 feet), where our ride begins.

To arrive at our starting point (Khunjerab Pass), we fly (weather permitting) from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, to Gilgit at 4,770 feet. We are transported by jeeps to the top of Khujerab Pass in two days with an overnight hotel stay at Gulmit or Sost.

From the crest of the pass, our downhill bicycle journey takes us to Gulmit in three easy five-hour days. At Gulmit, a rest day is scheduled. This provides time for a day hike into the depths of this stunning valley. Karimabad, the capital of Hunza, is our next destination. One can do some rugged mountain biking in the nearby glacial valley called Hoper. The last leg of our tour consists of a two-day ride to Gilgit. The spectacular wall of Rakaposhi (25,550 feet) rises from the bed of the Hunza River, past the Karakoram Highway with a 20,000-foot gain, honoring it as the steepest place on our planet. With the sight of Rakaposhi rich, we roll into Gilgit and fly or drive back to Islamabad.

Departure/Return Location Islamabad Airport
Departure Time Mountain Range: Karakoram
Elevation: 4,693 m Best Time: Mid-June to End-September
Duration:  Days Zone: Open

Please get in touch with us for further inquiries at info@sunriseadventure.com.pk

Day

01: Arrival Islamabad

Arrival at the airport and then transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.

Please Note: Gilgit Baltistan flights are subject to weather and backlog, in case of flight cancellation we will travel by road, and one night of Islamabad will be adjusted in overland travel.

Services included as follows:

  • Hotel Accommodation on a sharing basis
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Air-conditioned luxury transport
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Entry fees
  • toll taxes
  • Domestic flights tickets
  • Tips for baggage handling at airports & hotels

Services not included in the given price 

  • Member international flight tickets                                                                                                                        
  • Member personal insurance and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
  • Helicopter emergency rescue fees
  • Room service, personal services, items of a purely personal nature, and any unforeseen expenses (like road block extra hotel stay), then members will be paid according to the number of days basses.