Sarfaranga Jeep Rally.
Skardu is no doubt, the hub of beauty and attractions. But what is making Skardu more desirable, is the mega event that is going to happen in October 2024 in the one of highest cold deserts on the planet earth. The terrain of sarfaranga makes it the ideal site for extreme sports. Glad tidings for those who seek and crave adventure, thrill, and excitement, The Sarfaranga Desert, also known as the Skardu Cold Desert, is located in the Shigar district at an elevation of 7,500 feet. As you travel to Shigar, this desert is impossible to miss. It offers a stunning array of natural beauty, surrounded by mountains and near the flowing Indus River. The sunsets here are spectacular, and the tranquility of the desert, especially at dusk atop the dunes, provides a truly enchanting and mesmerizing experience.
Activities to do in Sarfaranga Cold Desert.
The Sarfaranga Cold Desert Rally offers a thrilling adventure with bumpy roads leading to the vast desert, giving youth a chance to escape routine and discover their potential through exciting and healthy activities. The event also features art, architecture, trekking, and the rich culture of Gilgit-Baltistan,Different food stalls and local dishes are available there. During the rally, a freestyle polo match was also organised at the Shigar Polo ground besides the rally, the festival also featured activities like free-style polo, boating, river rafting, sword dances, musical performances, and rock climbing ,all while prioritizing eco-friendly practices to protect the environment.
Sarfaranga Cold Desert Rally.
The rally is being organized by Pak Wheels and the Gilgit Baltistan Government. The track expanded by 54 kilometers in 2019 from its 35 kilometers in 2018 and the track is expanded to 80 kilometers in 2023 . A good 10 km of the track are uneven. This track has four different terrains: sandy, hilly, and powder. The track is fairly challenging, but there is a trade-off between performance and safety There were nine categories in total; 4 Stock, 4 Prepared, 1 Women, and 1 Bike category. More than a hundred drivers participated in that rally
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Sarfaranga Cold Desert Jeep Rally 2024
The 2024 edition of the rally will start on the 6th of October and the final event will be on the 8th of October. The track for the rally has now screeched to 75 kilometres as per the details shared by government officials.
Sarfaranga Cold Desert rally brought this hidden Gem to the world. The jeep rally has been conducted here for the past 3 years in August. Almost 80 to 85 vehicles and some bikers are participating in this rally. People from all over Pakistan and especially Gilgit Baltistan go there to enjoy the rally, and to support these activities in the region. Furthermore, the cold desert rally will give a chance to show the cultural variety of Gilgit Baltistan and extend the tourism industry. the aim to promote adventure tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan and boost the local economy of the remote region. The reward for the winner of this jeep rally is 3.5 million. along with a jeep rally, a marathon was also organised in 2019. A temporary Tent village on the bank of the Indus River for the participants is amazing.
