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Motorcycle tour · Gojal (Upper Hunza), Hunza
Gojal: Upper Hunza Ride
A slower exploration of Upper Hunza between Attabad Lake and Sost, with time for Gulmit, Passu, Hussaini and Borith Lake rather than a dash to the border.
- Duration
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Season
- April–October
- Price
- Price to be confirmed
Photo: Taseer Beyg · CC BY-SA 4.0
Overview
Gojal is the Wakhi-speaking upper part of Hunza, strung along the Karakoram Highway between Attabad Lake and the border town of Sost. The road runs close to the Batura and Passu glaciers and beneath the serrated Passu Cones, and the villages are close enough together that the riding is short and the stops are the point.
This concept stays in Gojal for several nights, with day rides north to Sost and short trips to Borith Lake and the Hussaini area. It can be combined with the Khunjerab ride for riders who want the pass as well. Timing varies with road and weather conditions.
- The Passu Cones (Tupopdan), the most photographed peak in the area
- Borith Lake below Hussaini village
- Gulmit, the administrative centre of Upper Hunza
- The Batura Glacier reaching close to the highway
Itinerary
Day 1
Hunza to Gulmit
Through the Attabad tunnels to Gulmit and an afternoon in the village.
Overnight: Gulmit
Day 2
Passu, Hussaini and Borith Lake
Short rides to the Passu viewpoints and Hussaini, with a walk to Borith Lake. Timing varies with road and weather conditions.
Overnight: Passu or Gulmit
Day 3
Day ride to Sost
North along the highway to Sost and back, with stops near the Batura Glacier.
Overnight: Passu or Gulmit
Day 4
Return to Hunza
Ride back down the valley; trip ends in central Hunza.
Overnight: —
Practical information
- Format
- Guided
- Rider requirements
- Provisional: comfortable on mountain tarmac with gravel patches
- Provisional: able to manage short unpaved access tracks at walking pace
- Suitable for
- Motorcyclists, Culture travellers, Photographers, Families
What’s included
Included
- Sample concept: guided riding with a local road captain (team and arrangements to be confirmed)
- Sample concept: guesthouse accommodation in Gojal
- Sample concept: breakfasts and dinners
- Sample concept: local walking guide for village stops
Not included
- Motorcycle hire (fleet and terms not confirmed)
- Riding gear
- Fuel (arrangements to be confirmed)
- Travel and motorcycle insurance
- Lunches and personal expenses
What to bring
Essential
- Important riding gear: certified helmet with a clear and a tinted visor
- Armoured jacket and trousers with a warm mid-layer for cool mornings
- Riding gloves and riding boots
- Waterproof over-layer
Optional and useful
- Light walking shoes for Borith Lake and village walks
- Wide-angle lens for the Passu Cones
- Binoculars for birdlife at the lake
Good to know
Important notes and restrictions
- Landslides can block the highway in Gojal for hours, especially in July and August.
- Some access tracks (for example to Borith Lake) may not be suitable for every motorcycle; walking may replace riding for the last section.
- Licence, insurance and document requirements to be confirmed before publication.
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