Pakistan – The Old Silk Route
Cycle Pakistan’s Karakoram Mountains, riding beneath 7,000m peaks through Hunza and remote glacial valleys.
Pakistan offers some of the world’s most spectacular cycling, combining the towering peaks of the Karakoram and Himalaya with remote mountain communities, glacial valleys and ancient Silk Route history. Home to K2 and some of the planet’s largest non-polar glaciers, northern Pakistan provides an unforgettable backdrop for high-altitude adventure.
Our Old Silk Route tour explores the heart of the Karakoram through the Bagrote Valley, Hunza and Shimshal, the highest settlement in the Hunza Valley. For those seeking greater comfort, our Luxury Cycling at the Top of the World tour combines exceptional riding through Gilgit-Baltistan with premium accommodation, heritage hotels and mountain lodges.
We also offer the Karakoram Highway to Kyrgyzstan expedition, an epic transcontinental journey linking Pakistan, China and Kyrgyzstan. Due to logistical challenges, this tour is not currently operating. However, if you are interested, please contact us and we will keep you updated on future departures.
Cycle Pakistan’s Karakoram Mountains, riding beneath 7,000m peaks through Hunza and remote glacial valleys.
Luxury cycling in Pakistan’s Karakoram Mountains, riding the legendary Karakoram Highway beneath 7,000m peaks.
Cycle the legendary Karakoram Highway from Pakistan to Kyrgyzstan, crossing high passes and vast mountain landscapes in three epic countries.
Pakistan is one of the world’s most extraordinary and least explored cycling destinations. Nowhere else offers such a concentration of towering peaks, vast glaciers and dramatic high-altitude valleys within a single region. Quiet mountain roads wind through remote landscapes where traffic is minimal and the scenery feels truly epic in scale. For adventurous cyclists seeking challenge, elevation and raw natural beauty, northern Pakistan delivers an experience that rivals any mountain region on Earth.
Beyond the landscapes, Pakistan offers rich cultural encounters shaped by centuries of Silk Road history. Mountain communities in Gilgit–Baltistan and Hunza are known for their warmth and hospitality, welcoming visitors into villages where traditional lifestyles continue much as they have for generations. Cycling here is not just about conquering high passes and dramatic descents, it is about immersion in a region of deep heritage, resilience and breathtaking Himalayan grandeur.