Proposed journey · 2027
Grand Karakoram
A longer journey connecting the landscapes and local life of Hunza and Baltistan.
Karakoram Highway, Hunza · Irfansheen / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Illustrative regional photography; conditions vary. Photo credits.
- Working duration
- 15 days from Islamabad
- Roads
- Mostly paved mountain roads
- Riding experience
- Confident riders with touring stamina
- Pace
- Longer journey, with time to pause
A proposed 15-day, 14-night journey beginning and ending in Islamabad. Domestic flights, northern riding days and a return contingency day sit within this outline. International flights are separate.
Arrive and settle in before heading north.
Overnight · Islamabad
Deosai is not part of this 15-day base journey, preserving recovery and contingency time. Khunjerab remains conditional. Flight disruption may mean changing or shortening the programme; a long road transfer is not an automatic substitute.
The idea
More time to know the north.
Our proposed longer journey brings Hunza and Baltistan into one experience. The aim is to balance travel days with meaningful time in the valleys, rather than simply collecting more destinations.
Proposed for late August to early September 2027. Dates and connections remain subject to confirmation.
Is it for you?
The right ride for your experience.
For confident riders comfortable with multi-day touring and a longer trip. The final route will determine road surfaces, long riding days and any rough-road requirements. This is not yet graded as an advanced off-road expedition.
Tell us about your experience. Daily distances, riding hours, altitude planning and final rider requirements will follow the route review.
Ride with support
Local knowledge. Practical backup.
We’re planning around six riders, local ride leadership, mechanical backup and luggage transport. Practical accommodation and meals are part of the proposed experience, with final inclusions confirmed before booking.
See what support will look like →What happens next?
Start a conversation.
Choose this journey on the interest form and tell us about your riding. We’ll use your preferences to understand demand and discuss suitable groups as plans take shape.
No payment, deposit or card details. Joining the interest list does not reserve a place.
Still taking shape
Our 2027 journeys are being developed with local guides. These outlines show the experience we aim to offer. Roads, weather, access and local conditions may require changes to stops, riding days or accommodation. We’ll adapt the plan with rider wellbeing and the quality of the journey in mind. Final details will be shared before booking.