Motorbike & 4x4 Tours in Pakistan
Supported motorcycle and jeep expeditions on the Karakoram Highway, Shandur, Deosai, Babusar and Khunjerab, with a backup vehicle, mechanic support and permits.
A supported motorbike or 4x4 tour of northern Pakistan runs 10 to 16 days between May and October, with a support vehicle carrying luggage, spares and fuel. The classic loop is Islamabad, Naran, Babusar, Hunza, Khunjerab, Shandur, Chitral and back over Lowari.
We supply the route plan, permits, hotels, a lead rider or driver who knows the passes and a mechanic-equipped backup vehicle. You can bring your own motorcycle or rent locally, and 4x4 self-drive or chauffeur-driven jeeps are available for the same routes.
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Expedition Facts
- Season: May to October; Shandur and Deosai open roughly late June to September
- Length: 10 to 16 days for a full northern loop
- Support: backup 4x4 with luggage, fuel, spares and first-aid kit
- Passes: Babusar 4,173 m, Khunjerab 4,693 m, Shandur 3,700 m, Deosai 4,100 m
- Bikes: bring your own, or rent 250 to 400 cc locally
- Documents: licence, carnet or temporary import papers for foreign bikes, plus area permits
Signature Riding Routes
Karakoram Highway to Khunjerab
Islamabad to the Chinese border at 4,693 m via Besham, Chilas, Hunza and Sost.
Babusar Pass Loop
Naran, Lulusar, Babusar top and Chilas, the classic summer high-pass ride.
Shandur Crossing
Gilgit to Chitral over Shandur Pass, the highest polo ground in the world, rough surface.
Deosai Plains
Skardu to Astore across the world's second-highest plateau, jeep or dual-sport only.
Chitral & Lowari
Chitral to Dir over the Lowari tunnel, with Kalash valleys as a side trip.
Cholistan Desert Off-Road
Winter 4x4 dune driving around Derawar Fort, a southern alternative.
Suggested Expeditions
| Trip | Days | Route |
|---|---|---|
| KKH Express | 10 | Islamabad, Naran, Babusar, Hunza, Khunjerab, return |
| Grand Northern Loop | 16 | Islamabad, Babusar, Hunza, Gilgit, Shandur, Chitral, Dir |
| Skardu & Deosai 4x4 | 12 | Islamabad, Chilas, Skardu, Deosai, Astore, Hunza |
| Cholistan Winter Off-Road | 4 | Bahawalpur, Derawar, dune tracks, Uch Sharif |
What Riders Should Know
- Fuel gaps of 150 to 200 km exist beyond Chilas and near Shandur; we carry reserve fuel
- Altitude gain is fast on Khunjerab and Babusar, so we build acclimatisation nights in Hunza
- Surfaces vary from smooth tarmac on the KKH to river crossings on Shandur and Deosai
- Ride only in daylight; mountain roads have no lighting and livestock on the road
- Bring your own helmet, riding jacket, gloves and rain gear
- Travel insurance covering motorcycling and high altitude is required
Questions travelers ask
Can foreigners ride a motorbike in northern Pakistan?
Yes. Foreign riders can ride with a valid licence and an international driving permit, and either a carnet for their own bike or a locally rented motorcycle. We arrange the paperwork and area permits.
What is the best season for a motorbike tour?
May to October. Babusar usually opens in late June and closes in October, and Shandur and Deosai are reliable from late June to September.
Do you provide a support vehicle?
Yes. Every expedition includes a 4x4 backup vehicle carrying luggage, reserve fuel, tools, spares and a first-aid kit, with a driver who knows the route.
Can I rent a motorcycle in Pakistan?
Yes. 250 to 400 cc bikes suited to mountain roads are available for rent in Islamabad and Gilgit, subject to availability, and should be reserved at booking.
Is Khunjerab Pass open to riders?
Yes in summer, up to the border zone, with a permit. The pass closes with heavy snow, usually from December to April.
Do you also run 4x4 self-drive tours?
Yes. The same routes can be driven in 4x4 jeeps, either self-drive with a lead vehicle or with our own drivers.
Plan a supported riding expedition
Tell us your dates, bike or jeep preference and route, and we will send a full expedition plan.
Key facts about Chaqon Global Tours
Chaqon Global Tours is a government-licensed pakistani tour operator raised in Chitral, operating across Pakistan and beyond with teams and local partners in all major Pakistani cities and tourist destinations.
- Company
- Chaqon Global Tours
- Status
- Government-licensed Pakistani tour operator
- Based in
- Near Shahi Mosque, Lower Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Origin
- Raised in Chitral; operating across Pakistan and beyond with nationwide teams
- Phone / WhatsApp
- +92 327 3950904
- Office hours
- Open daily 08:00–22:00 PKT (UTC+5)
- Response time
- Inquiries answered the same day during office hours; instant AI replies on WhatsApp any time
- Coverage
- 70+ destinations covered across Pakistan
- Trips booked
- 312+ trips booked
- Traveller reviews
- 100+ traveller reviews, 4.9 / 5 average traveller rating