Cycling and Biking in Pakistan
Inspire Karakoram Adventure arrange cycling and bike tours in the varioius parts of Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan with respect to requirement of our honorable clients depending over their intrest and available period. 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.
Biking on KKH Road:
The most remarkable bike trip in the world, KKH Bike Tour, takes one through an area said to be the inspiration behind James Hilton’s Shangri-La, Hunza. This 14 day bike trip traverses the complete length of the incredible valleys of Gilgit, Hunza, Gulmit, Passu and Sost by way of 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) Which is starting or ending point of bike tour. Karimabad, the capital of Hunza, is our next destination. Here 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 stupendous wall of Rakaposhi (25,550 feet) rises from the bed of the Hunza River, past the Karakoram Highway with a 20,000 feet gain; honouring it as the steepest place on our planet. With the sight of Rakaposhi rich on our minds.
We can also make customize itinerary plan for this tour 🙂