Three Ranges Deep
Grand Cross-Country Traverse: Himalaya, Karakoram & Hindukush
Islamabad → Balakot → Kaghan → Babusar → Hunza → Khunjerab → Shimshal → Gilgit → Phander → Shandur → Mastuj → Ayun → Kalash → Islamabad
Secure your place with a $700 deposit. Choose your motorcycle and room preference now; the remaining tour balance will be arranged through a secure payment request. We’ll clearly show what you’ve paid, what remains, and when it’s due.
Tour Parameters & Quick Facts
15 Days / 13 Riding
1,850 Kilometers
4,693 Meters
8–10 Riders
Islamabad
12 September – 26 September 2027
The Journey
A long cross-country northern route connecting the Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindukush. This expedition covers the full breadth of Pakistan’s northern mountains in optimal late-summer weather, uniting alpine pine forests, world-class high passes, and remote tribal valleys.
Why This Route
September brings the clearest skies, settled weather, and golden light to northern Pakistan. Riders cross three legendary mountain ranges in a single grand loop.
Who This Trip Is For
Riders wanting the definitive, expansive grand tour of Pakistan covering every iconic region in one seamless itinerary.
Riding Style & Terrain
65% mountain tarmac / 35% gravel passes and canyon roads.
Major Tour Highlights
Rider Prerequisites
- •Valid motorcycle license with International Driving Permit
- •Good physical stamina for a 15-day expedition across varied terrain
- •Flexible mindset for changing mountain conditions
The Daily Timeline
Every day is balanced with riding, scenic photography halts, and comfortable mountain lodging.
Airport welcome and transfer into the capital. Meet the riding group and review the journey across three major mountain systems.
Leave Islamabad and head toward the Himalayan foothills. Meet and prepare the motorcycles before entering the higher mountain country.
What Is & Is Not Included
Zero hidden costs. Every service on the official tour is clearly scheduled.
INCLUDED ON THIS TOUR
- Personal airport welcome and private airport transfers
- Motorcycle 150cc and full tour fuel
- Support vehicle for passenger luggage and spares
- English-speaking lead guide and expedition tour manager
- Full-time motorcycle mechanic throughout all riding days
- Essential tools, motorcycle spare parts, and first-aid medical supplies
- National park permits, road fees, and scheduled itinerary entries
- Twin-share accommodation (comfortable hotels, mountain guesthouses, camps)
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during scheduled expedition dates
- Daily drinking water on the road
- Visa support documentation for Pakistan tourist e-Visa
NOT INCLUDED (RIDER EXPENSE)
- International flights to and from Pakistan
- Personal motorcycle riding gear (helmet, jacket, armor, gloves, boots)
- Comprehensive medical and emergency evacuation travel insurance (mandatory)
- Pakistan visa processing fee
- Alcoholic beverages, specialty drinks, personal snacks, and laundry
- Single room supplement (available for +$600 USD)
- Optional CFMOTO 450MT upgrade (+$750 USD)
- Tips for local drivers, mechanics, lodge staff, and guides
- Expenses resulting from unforeseen delays, roadblocks, or flight cancellations
Download Waiver for Signing
All participants are required to review and sign the full Rider Safety, Assumption of Risk & Liability Waiver before participating in an expedition.
Please download the waiver, read it carefully, complete the required details, sign it, and return the signed copy to The Scenic Mistake before your expedition.
A signed waiver is required from every rider before participation. Booking an expedition does not replace the requirement to complete and sign this document.
Available Motorcycle Fleet
Purpose-chosen adventure motorcycles engineered for high-altitude passes and mountain asphalt.
Motorcycle 150cc — Included
150cc Single Cylinder
Lightweight dual-sport motorcycle prepared for mountain terrain. Dependable, agile in tight switchbacks, and equipped with protective bars and luggage support.
CFMOTO 450MT — +$750
449cc Parallel-Twin DOHC, 44 HP
Dedicated adventure tourer with 21/18 tubeless spoked wheels, adjustable long-travel KYB suspension, robust crash bars, high windscreen, and luggage rack.
Three Ranges Deep Tour FAQs
Why choose the September departure for Three Ranges Deep?
September is northern Pakistan’s golden month with virtually no monsoon rain, crystal-clear skies, comfortable riding temperatures, and uncrowded mountain roads.
2027 Motorcycle Tours
From Dust to Snow
Islamabad → Skardu → Sarfaranga → Nomal → Passu → Khunjerab → Shimshal → Karimabad → Minapin → Naltar → Chilas → Besham → Islamabad
Beyond Shandur
Islamabad → Dir → Ayun → Kalash Valleys → Mastuj → Shandur Pass → Phander → Gilgit → Hunza → Khunjerab → Shimshal → Skardu → Islamabad