Mountain Bike Holiday Pakistan 2025
A Mountain Bike holiday on the winding roads of the Himalaya, Karakoram, and the Hindukush mountain valleys would heighten your experience as you will have an occasion of a tidies uphill paddling, and then abruptly ride downhill, Passing through alpine forest, and open valleys along the rivers, lakes and lush meadows of Pakistan.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHT
- Epic mountain bike holiday in Pakistan
- Visit Skardu and encounter the authentic face of Gilgit Baltistan
- Treasures every way you turn
- Meet the rangers of Deosai National Park
- Bike on twisting trails and scenic slopes of the Deosai Plateau
- Unforgettable mountain bike experience.
OVERVIEW
With Snow-covered peaks, sun-kissed mountain valleys, and a shimmering coastline, Pakistan is an extraordinary natural playground fit for a modern-day Mountain Bike Holiday. Pakistan’s rugged Peaks were made for mountain biking tours. The rocky drama of the Karakoram mountain is veined with twisting trails, and the Deosai Plateau boasts some of its most scenic slopes, living up to its name as the “land of giants” between July and September when its terraces of wildflower fields bloom. If you have legs of steel, then reaching the summit of the Deosai Plateau (4,200 meters) is a tough but rewarding climb. Cycling here also reveals Gilgit Baltistan’s hidden villages, including the beautiful Astore village and Skardu Town. Deosai Plateau is great for mountain biking, a pedal to the top of the world’s second-highest Plateau offers panoramas of Nanga Parbat and Many other famous Peaks.
For many years, Trango Adventure has been organizing Mountain Bike Holidays in Pakistan for cycling enthusiasts from around the world. We offer a 09-12-day Mountain Bike Holiday in the Karakoram, Himalaya, and the Hindukusch mountain valleys. The duration and the Itinerary of your Mountain bike tour can be customised according to your available time, fitness, and areas you would like to visit.
Islamabad is the nearest International Airport to start your epic Mountain bike Holiday in Pakistan. Our representative will meet and greet you at Islamabad Airport and then transfer you to the hotel for a good rest. After spending a night in Islamabad, today you will head towards Naran Town for the night stay. You will Pass through some historical towns, Taxila, Hassan Abdal, Abbottabad, and mountain valleys to reach Naran. Naran is a small tourist town, tucked away in a small valley along the Naran river. The temperature here will be mild compared to Islamabad so you will have a wonderful sleep.
After breakfast, you will continue your epic journey via Babusar Pass (4,230 meters) to Jaglot town. From here you will have your first cycling experience on the Karakoram mountain road. You will be biking for 3-4 Hours, then use the Jeep to reach Astore Town. Astore is the capital of the Astore district of Gilgit Baltistan. You will have the choice to spend the night in a hotel in Astore or drive another hour to the PTDC hotel at Rama Lake and wake up in the morning with a beautiful view of green meadows along the blue water lake. Nothing beats waking up with a hot cup of tea and the reflection of Nanga Parbat mountain in the lake.
After breakfast, you will set off on your bike to Sheosar Lake via Chillum. Chillum is the last village of the Astore Valley before the Deosai Plateau begins. A superb mountain bike experience along with the green meadows, and Astore river. Night stay will be in a camp at the crystal clear blue water lake with a spectacular view of Nanga Parbat.
Today, you will be cycling on the rough and stony road of Deosai Plain. Deosai means the land of Giants. Deosai Plateau’s landscape also harbours diverse wildlife that is keen to protect. There are lots of elusive animals to be found across the Deosai Plateau, from the endangered Himalayan Brown Bear to the Himalayan snow leopards. A bit of luck, and you might see them along the road. You can meet the rangers of the Deosai National Park who spend all year round, protecting the wildlife of the Park. You will spend the night at the Bara Pani camping site, and the next morning continue your Mountain Bike journey to Skardu.
Cycling to Skardu will be mainly pedalling downhill. You will have a rest and sightseeing day in Skardu before you take the spectacular Mountain View flight to Islamabad. Contingency day in Islamabad in case you miss the flight from Skardu. Skardu to Islamabad flight is subject to weather, so if the flight is cancelled, you will drive on the Karakoram Highway to Naran for a night stay, then continue to Islamabad the next morning. Your Mountain Bike Holiday will conclude in Islamabad, make sure to book your flight to your home country on the last day of the Itinerary.
We strongly believe that the vibrant and charming inhabitants, strong traditions, and colourful mountain valley of Pakistan will Never fail to capture your heart. You will love nothing more than discovering Pakistan’s unique architecture, testing your taste buds with our spicy foods, and exploring the dramatic landscape, which begins in lush green Islamabad and ends in the snow-capped peaks at the roof of the world. A mountain bike holiday through the deep mountain Valleys, and high mountain towns and villages will be an experience to remember for the rest of your life.
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The best time to climb”Mountain Bike Holiday” is in the summer. We have several fixed and guaranteed departures for the Mountain Bike Holiday, starting from June until the end of August.
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Brief Itinerary
ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN
DRIVE TO NARAN (300 km) 7 HOURS
DRIVE & BIKE TO ASTORE (210 km) 7 HOURS
BIKE TO SHEOSAR LAKE, DEOSAI (70 km) 4 HOURS
BIKE TO Bara Pani, DEOSAI (20 Km) 4 HOURS
BIKE TO SKARDU (35 Km) 4 HOURS
SIGHTSEEING DAY, SKARDU
FLIGHT TO ISLAMABAD
CONTINGENCY DAY ISLAMABAD
DEPARTURE DAY-FLY BACK HOME
Additional information
| Grade | Chalanging |
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| Camping | 2 Nights |
Map & Itinerary of Mountain Bike Holiday Pakistan 2025
INTRODUCTION
Trango Adventure has been organizing Mountain Bike Holidays in Pakistan for many years. We designed our Cycling holiday itineraries based on over 40 years of experience, which is the best in terms of acclimatization, enjoyment, and safety.
We intend to keep to the day-by-day cycling holiday itinerary detailed below, although there might be some flexibility due to local conditions or other factors beyond our control. If this is the case the tour manager will do everything possible to work out the changes to the itinerary to minimize your inconvenience.
Adventure travel and cycling holidays require an open and flexible attitude. You may experience extreme conditions, unpredictable weather, and last-minute changes to the itinerary beyond our control. The ability to work in a team is an important aspect of all of our trips.
Detailed Itinerary
ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN
- ACCOMMODATION
- Hill View Hotel or similar
- MEALS
- Dinner.
ISLAMABAD TO NARAN (300 km) 7 HOURS DRIVE
- ACCOMMODATION
- PTDC HOTEL or Similar hotel
- MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
NARAN TO ASTORE (210 km) 7 HOURS CYCLING & DRIVE
- ACCOMMODATION
- PTDC HOTEL or Similar hotel
- MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
ASTORE TO SHEOSAR LAKE, DEOSAI (70 km) 4 HOURS CYCLING
- ACCOMMODATION
- Camping
- MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SHEOSAR LAKE TO BARA PANI, DEOSAI (20 Km) 2 HOURS CYCLING
Deosai National Park is home to the Himalayan brown bear, snow leopards, Ibex, Markhoor, and many other wild species. Since 1993 Deosai has been a protected wildlife park where rangers remain on duty throughout the year to protect wildlife. You will arrive at the Bara Pani Campsite by lunchtime. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the high-altitude land, meadows, and glacier water streams, and meet the Ranger of Deosai National Park. Night stay at Bara Pani in your camp.
Bara Pani means “Big Stream” as you can guess from the name that you are camping on the banks of a stream.
- ACCOMMODATION
- Camping
- MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
BARA PANI TO SKARDU (35 Km) 4 HOURS CYCLING
- ACCOMMODATION
- Summit Hotel Skardu or Similar
- MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SIGHTSEEING DAY IN SKARDU
Today is a free day in Skardu. Skardu is located on the western bank of the Indus River. It is the capital of the Baltistan region of Pakistan. Skardu is also the getaway to K2 Base Camp Trek and many other world Famous Peaks. The main sights in Skardu are Kharpocho Fort, Budha Rock, Shangrila Resort, and Upper Kachura Lake. For authentic encounters with local vendors, ramble around the bustling Skardu market located in the centre of the town. In the evening we will meet in a local Balti family house for traditional local food, which is Bhallay, Marzaan, Prapu, Kissir, and Buttermilk tea.
- ACCOMMODATION
- Summit Hotel Skardu or Similar
- MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SKARDU TO ISLAMABAD FLIGHT
- ACCOMMODATION
- Hill View Hotel or Similar
- MEALS
- BLD
CONTINGENCY DAY ISLAMABAD
- ACCOMMODATION
- Hill View Hotel or Similar
- MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DEPARTURE DAY-FLY BACK HOME
Mountain Bike Holiday Date & Prices 2025
Private groups – choose your dates.
The mountain bike Holiday starts and finishes in Islamabad.
Introduction
The above dates and prices of the Mountain Bike Holiday in Pakistan are for the fixed departure only. Private groups choose your dates and contact us for a customised mountain bike holiday in Pakistan. Private groups, please select dates and contact us for a tailored Pakistan holiday. Group, Couples, and Family discounts are available, so contact us before booking. All our Pakistan Holidays are on a full board basis, which means you can sit back and enjoy the beauty and nature of Pakistan.
Mountain Bike Holiday prices are for the itinerary based on Islamabad To Islamabad. International flights from most cities arrive in Islamabad in the morning, and return flights will depart from Islamabad International Airport on the last day of the itinerary.
Please be aware that there are often only a limited number of seats available at the advertised price for the fixed Departure Mountain Bike Holiday. We recommend you book as early as possible, especially during peak times. If we are unable to secure seats at the price shown, we will contact you with an alternative quote. Secure your place with a small deposit of 10%, and pay the remaining amount when you arrive in Pakistan.
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE – NO SURCHARGE GUARANTEE.
The price of our mountain bike holiday can change depending on different factors, but unlike some other tour operators, Trango Adventures has undertaken to guarantee the price of your mountain bike holiday will not change after you have booked. The price when you book is the price you will pay, whether you are looking for this year or the next year. We recommend you book early to avoid any price increases, get the best prices, and take advantage of our ‘No Surcharge Guarantee’. Trango Adventure is a Government-licensed and bonded tour operator that follows the strict regulations set by the Tourism Department of Pakistan.
We accept Cash on arrival, bank transfers, PayPal, and all major credit & debit cards.
Mountain Bike Holiday Information 2025
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Professional Culture Guide (Government requirement)
- Airport transfers for Domestic & international flights
- Internal flights and associated airport transfers
- All land transports involved in the itinerary
- Accommodation as described
- All meals
- All sight-seeings
- All tourist attractions’ admission fees
- All permit fees.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Travel Insurance
- Pakistan Visa Fee
- International flights
- Tips for local guides, and support staff
- Miscellaneous expenses
- souvenirs, etc
- Cycle and personal equipment.
MEAL PLAN
All meals, Tea/Coffee, and mineral water are included throughout the tour from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on the last day of the itinerary.
ACCOMMODATIONS
During the Mountain Bike Holiday, you will spend all nights in a good international tourist standard hotel. Accommodation at each of these hotels is twin-sharing with en-suite facilities. If you are traveling by yourself you will be paired with another single client of the same sex. It is possible to hire a single room for an additional cost. Additional hotel nights in Islamabad are also available. For hotel prices and single supplement costs, please refer to the dates and prices page of the trip on our website. Hotels in all cities and towns are subject to availability and prices may vary.
HEALTH & VACCINATION
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you specifically require any vaccinations or other preventive measures to travel to Pakistan. You should be up to date with all your routine vaccine courses, and boosters, as recommended in the UK, USA, and other countries. For example, diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps rubella, hepatitis A, and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is discretionary for this trip. Malaria exists in the area around Islamabad and Rawalpindi However, incidences of urban transmission of malaria are extremely low. On holidays in Pakistan’s remote areas, we recommend you to have a dentist check-up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro. Dengue fever is a known risk in Islamabad and Rawalpindi areas. Dengue is a tropical viral disease spread by daytime bitings from mosquitoes. Currently, there is no vaccine or prophylaxis available, and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
INSURANCE
It is highly recommended that you have adequate travel insurance for your holidays in Pakistan. We understand the complexity and variety of choices in the insurance market and know that many of you either have your preferred insurer or have an annual multi-trip cover in place already. If this is the case, please ensure that your insurer is aware of your Trango Adventure itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken.
Trango Adventure does not provide any advice on travel insurance, although it is highly recommended that you have valid travel insurance for a Mountain Bike Holiday, which covers the activities, that you are likely to be undertaking on your Cycling holiday in Pakistan.
Insurance service providers
Expeditions or Treks
- HCC Medical Insurance Services LLC, Ph: 001-800 605 2282
- Travelex Insurance Services, Ph 001-800 228 9792
- True Traveller Insurance, Ph, 0333 999 3140
- Austrian Alpine Club (UK). Ph: 0044 (0)1929 556870
- Snowcard, Ph, 0044 (0)1295 660836
- The B.M.C. Ph, 0044 (0)161 445 6111
- Dogtag, Ph, 0800 036 4824 (UK residents only)
- World Nomads, (up to 6000 meters)
- Insure for Less. (Australian nationals only)
Treks and Tours only
- Campbell Irvine, Ph, 00 44 (0)207 938 1737
- Rothwell & Towler, Ph, 00 44 (0)845 908 0161
- J S Insurance Ph: 0044 (0)844 848 1500
TOUR GUIDE & SUPPORTING STAFF
Mountain Bike Holiday will be led by an experienced Mountain/Culture Guide. During the tour, the group will be accompanied by a full support crew and Jeeps.
ALTITUDE
Mountain Bike Holidays in Pakistan involve going to high altitudes. During your trip, you will be above 2,000 meters for 1-2 days. This is not something you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but we must follow some simple rules to acclimatize successfully. Before coming on this holiday, you should get some basic advice on cycling tours at high altitudes.
CLIMATE
From mid-June to August, we can expect to encounter temperatures as high as 40 °c at Islamabad, Naran, Gilgit, and 25 °c in the entire Gilgit & Baltistan Region of Pakistan. Weather is generally good throughout the summer, with clear skies and little rain or snow. However, weather in Gilgit Baltistan and mountainous areas is difficult to predict, and short-lived storms can occur at any time.
BOOKS
- Trekking in Pakistan. Isobel Shaw
- Karakoram Highway. King.
- In the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods. Galen Rowell
- K2 Triumph and Tragedy, Jim Curran.
PASSPORT & VISAS
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required to visit Pakistan. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Check with the Pakistan embassy or consulate in your home country for more information about the Pakistan tourist Visa. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holidays in Pakistan. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice, so keep yourself up to date.
PAKISTAN VISA
All nationalities require a visa to enter Pakistan. The visa fee is approximately GBP 60 and you must apply for it before departure. To obtain a tourist visa for Pakistan, you will require a letter of invitation from an approved travel agency in Pakistan, which will be provided by Trango Adventure. Visa applications can be made online or in person at your nearest Pakistan Embassy in your home country. Please read our Blog and News or Pakistan Visa sections for more information about Pakistan Visa.
Note, if you are continuing your tour to China or India, then you must organize your China/India Visa beforehand.
Please visit the Government of Pakistan’s official and dedicated Online visa application website for detailed information about how to obtain a tourist visa.
EQUIPMENT LIST
As general guidance, always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum and travel light. All your gear and bags will be with you in a Jeep. You can also keep your items with you on the cycle if you wish to do so.
We will send you a list of required items for a mountain bike holiday in Pakistan closer to your departure.
Email [email protected] for more information regarding the “Mountain Bike Holiday in Pakistan.”
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