PAKISTAN: 13 DAYS | DESERT TO GLACIER | JUNE 2027

DESCRIPTION From the raw, wind carved valleys of northern Pakistan to the ice lined passes of the Karakoram, Desert to Glacier 2027 is a journey that captures the full spectrum of this region. Over nearly two weeks, you’ll ride through landscapes that keep changing. Riverbeds, desert canyons, pine forests, glacier fed valleys. The route connects sections of the old Silk Road with quieter mountain trails, remote villages, and some of the highest paved roads in the world. August is a great time to ride through Gilgit-Baltistan. Days are generally warm and comfortable in the valleys, with cooler mornings and evenings as we move higher into the mountains. Around Khunjerab Pass and Rakaposhi Base Camp, temperatures can drop significantly, so good layering is essential. The long summer days give us plenty of time on the bikes and access to the high mountain roads that make this route special. August is still part of the summer travel season, so the popular areas can be lively, but much of the ride takes us into quieter valleys, remote roads and high-altitude landscapes. Mountain weather is always unpredictable. Expect sunshine, wind, rain and cold at different points along the journey. Come prepared for a bit of everything. It is, after all, a ride from desert to glacier.