A 16-day bike tour through Kashmir and Neelum Valley.
Roam the lush meadows of Batakundi.
Discover the serene beauty of Taobatt.
Follow the Neelum River’s sparkling path.
Connect with the culture of Taobatt.
Traverse breathtaking high-altitude routes.
Duration: 16 Days
Cost: 85,000 PKR
Route: Multan → Rawalpindi → Balakot → Batakundi → Babusar Top → Naran → Kundal Shahi Waterfall → Upper Neelum → Arangkail → Taobatt → Kundal Shahi Waterfall → Rawalpindi → Multan
Details: A 16-day bike tour in July 2024 with my wife through Kashmir, Taobatt, Naran, Kaghan, and Babusar Top, featuring alpine meadows, Neelum Valley’s rivers, and cultural villages. Hotel stays increased costs, but camping offers a cheaper alternative.
Note: Hotel stays added ~50,000 PKR to expenses. Camping at hotspots like Batakundi or Arangkail can reduce costs significantly.
Camping Gear: Tent, sleeping bags (2)
Warm Clothing: Jackets, thermals (2 sets)
Helmets: 2 units
Food Supplies: For 4 days
Water Bottles: 2 units
Traveled by bus from Multan to Rawalpindi with bike, rested upon arrival.
Rode bike from Rawalpindi to Balakot, stayed overnight in a hotel.
Biked from Balakot to Batakundi, stayed overnight in a hotel.
Rode to Babusar Top, explored, returned to Batakundi, stayed overnight in a hotel.
Biked from Batakundi to Naran, stayed overnight in a hotel.
Explored Naran’s surroundings, stayed overnight in a hotel.
Rode through Kashmir to Kundal Shahi Waterfall, stayed overnight in a hotel.
Explored Kundal Shahi’s surroundings, stayed overnight in a hotel.
Biked to Upper Neelum, stayed overnight in a hotel.
Rode to Arangkail, stayed overnight in a hotel.
Explored Arangkail’s surroundings, stayed overnight in a hotel.
Biked to Taobatt, stayed overnight in a hotel.
Explored Taobatt’s surroundings, stayed overnight in a hotel.
Rode back to Kundal Shahi Waterfall, stayed overnight in a hotel.
Biked to Rawalpindi, stayed overnight in a hotel.
Traveled by bus with bike from Rawalpindi to Multan, concluding the tour.
Note: Bring high-altitude camping gear for remote sites.
Relive the moments of Batakundi to Taobatt 2024
