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Pakistan Ride Suggestions?

Hi all, planning a ride in the next few weeks into the Karakorams. Looking for suggestions on the must ride, must stays and must sees in the north. Have a month to see as much as possible and really experience this incredible place.

greatly appreciate any advice and suggestions.

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The road out to Skardu is pretty scenic, they were rebuilding the road last year but I doubt if it is finished yet so allow plenty of time. For a nice place to hang out and spend a few days try Karimabad.
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The Skardu road is nice as Mark said, especially since you can make a loop back over the Deosai Plains.

The road into the Shimshal Valley is quite something, and the scenery and people there are magnificent.

The road into the Chapursan Valley is less dramatic, but the people are also awesome.

There's a nice trip across the Shandur Pass from Gilgit via Gupis and Phander, then continuing down through Chitral to Peshawar, a classic loop.

The north of Pakistan has the finest mountain scenery I have seen in Asia (or anywhere), try the Passu glaciers day hike through the Yunz Valley for unforgettable views over two glaciers and the KKH.

Trekking is as good as it gets - with several weeks to play with consider the Concordia or Biafo - Hispar / Snow Lake Trek - all on my bucket list.

A tough drive I still want to do is the Yarkhan Valley north of Mastuj (near Chitral), let me know if you make it!

Enjoy Asia's most beguiling country!

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Hi guys,

Any difficulties because of the conflict with india in Cachemire ?

Will be there in May

Cheers from Paris
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Hi guys,

Any difficulties because of the conflict with india in Cachemire ?

Will be there in May

Cheers from Paris
Not at the moment, things can change quickly but can resolve themselves just as quickly, all you can do is head out there and enjoy.
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The Skardu road is nice as Mark said, especially since you can make a loop back over the Deosai Plains.

The road into the Shimshal Valley is quite something, and the scenery and people there are magnificent.

The road into the Chapursan Valley is less dramatic, but the people are also awesome.

There's a nice trip across the Shandur Pass from Gilgit via Gupis and Phander, then continuing down through Chitral to Peshawar, a classic loop.

The north of Pakistan has the finest mountain scenery I have seen in Asia (or anywhere), try the Passu glaciers day hike through the Yunz Valley for unforgettable views over two glaciers and the KKH.

Trekking is as good as it gets - with several weeks to play with consider the Concordia or Biafo - Hispar / Snow Lake Trek - all on my bucket list.

A tough drive I still want to do is the Yarkhan Valley north of Mastuj (near Chitral), let me know if you make it!

Enjoy Asia's most beguiling country!

EO

I have nothing to share, but am joining this thread as I will be traveling through and exploring the same area this coming June, and would love to hear the same. Thanks for this information shared!
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I will also be following as will be travelling through in August.


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