Long day today folks. Early brekkie then a 2.5 hour drive tour project partner. Thanks to you coming on the trip, you’ll have funded this entire project. Right now, as i mentioned earlier, we will fund a pop-up clinic for a remote mountain community who has no current access to health care. This pop-up clinic will bring doctors and nurses into the community and treat all the ailments they can, for free, to the community.

After witnessing the amazing work these guys do, we’ll have a local Pakistani lunch with the community and make our way back to Islamabad for the evening.

Get ready folks. Kashmir is calling. We’ve got our tickets ready and we’re flying from Islamabad right into Gilgit-Baltistan’s main airport, Skardu. And so it begins. The roadtrip of all roadtrips. 

We start on the ancient silk road route, following the Karakoram Highway all the way to China. And it all starts here. We land in Skardu and wind through the mountains to Gilgit, where we overnight.

Today’s route sees up slowly make our way from Gilgit to Skardu. Each day on our road-trip, we’ll stop at the small community mountain villages, eat local Pakistani fare and soak it up. The views just don’t get better than this place.

Wind through the majestic Karakoram Range, witness turquoise lakes, and marvel at ancient Buddhist relics. Discover the rich culture of Gilgit-Baltistan while taking in awe-inspiring vistas. This journey promises unforgettable memories.

Hunza Valley is next up. Today see’s us push on through epic hikes at the lake, then travel-insurance type suspension bridges, then on to Sost.

Experience the ultimate adventure on a road trip from Gilgit to Hunza! Immerse yourself in the dramatic landscapes of Gilgit-Baltistan, from rugged mountains to serene valleys. Explore ancient forts, savor local cuisine, and witness the beauty of Hunza Valley. This journey is a tapestry of natural wonders and cultural treasures.

The most epic border crossing the world. And the highest.

We’ll cross the border into China through the famous Khunjerab Pass. Now, we’re venturing into the remote Chinese Uyghur autonomous region of Xinjiang, home to China’s large Muslim population. 

Upon arriving in the Chinese border town of Tashkurgan, we’ll take a leisurely evening stroll after the stress of border guards and paper work, then maybe a few celebatories chinese beers! We’ll rest up for the night in Tashkurgan

Deep into China we go.

Tashorgan road trip to Kashgar, it’s about a 5 hour drive. But we make an epic day of it with stops at Karakul Lake, the White sand mountains and gorgeous Oytagh Red Mountain. Overnight Kashgar.

We’ll explore Kashgar today. Abakh Hoja Tomb & Id Kah Mosques are the highlight, then a trip to the supermarket to fuel our 16 hour night train through Northern China. Some local China Baiju may be the perfect fuel to help us get some sleep on the train.

Back to civilization. We pull into Urumqi, a city of 4 million people. We’ll check into our hotel, grab a shower and then take a half day tour in the city, including the incredible Xinjiang Bazaar. Then it’s an evening of local Chinese-Muslim food. 

This city is fascinating with the cultural blend of Central Asian and Chinese aspect.

That’s all folks! We are done, what an epic ride. Pakistan, Kashmir, and a part of China few people ever see. As promised, a trip of a lifetime.