Much of Pakistan’s mountains splendors have been opened up to the outside world by the construction of the “8th wonder of the world” Karakorum Highway or KKH.
This 1,300 kilometers-long engineering miracle links the Pakistani Capital Islamabad with Kashgar, one of the China’s legendary Central Asian cities. Literally blasted out of rock in places, this road never fails to impress. Yet a journey along the KKH is not just about scenery, as spectacular as the views are. Former independent kingdom, the very inspiration of popular myths such as James Hilton’s Shangri-La, are now belonging to come to terms with the 20th century, welcoming visitors to their one isolated mountains fastnesses, whilst still retaining their ancient charm. The spectacular Sunday Market at Kashgar meanwhile provide an unforgettable feast for senses, and for many people is in itself reason enough to undertake a journey along the KKH.
Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival at Islamabad international airport, transfer to hotel for O/N stay.
- Day 02: Drive by coaster/Hiace Toyota van to Besham.
- Day 03: Drive by coaster/Toyota Hiace van to Gilgit. O/N stay at the hotel.
- Day 04: Biking in the Gilgit town. O/N stay at the hotel.
- Day 05: Biking to Rakaposhi viewpoint. O/N stay at Guesthouse/Hotel.
- Day 06: Biking to Karimabad (Hunza). O/N stay at hotel
- Day 07: Full day excursion of Hunza valley. O/N stay at same hotel.
- Day 08: Biking to Hopar and walk on Hopar Glacier. O/N stay at the hotel.
- Day 09: Biking to Gulmit (Upper Hunza)/ O/N stay at the hotel.
- Day 10: Biking to Passu. O/N stay at the hotel.
- Day 11: Biking to Sost. O/N stay at the hotel.
- Day 12: Full day biking to world highest border Khunjerab Pass (4733m). O/N stay at the hotel.
- Day 13: Biking back to Gulmit. O/N stay at the hotel.
- Day 14: Biking to Hunza. O/N stay at the hotel.
- Day 15: Biking to Gilgit. O/N stay at the hotel.
- Day 16: Drive by coaster/Toyota Hiace van to Besham. O/N stay at the hotel.
- Day 17: Drive to Islamabad. O/N stay at the hotel.
- Day 18: Flyback
