Overview
The Upper Mustang Bike Tour is intended to show you a magnificent valley with breathtaking mountain vistas while also bringing you into close contact with a remote ethnic-cultural community. This tour begins in the natural city of Pokhara and takes you to the landscape of Upper Mustang’s stunning Tibetan plateau before continuing to the Tibetan border. The Upper Mustang Bike Tour along the newly constructed dirt road that follows the Kali Gandaki River Gorge is a thrilling ride. To reach Upper Mustang Lo-manthang, travel through the lower Mustang villages of Beni, Tatopani, Marpha, Jomsom, Muktinath, and Kagbeni. Join this Upper Mustang Bike Tour to uncover the secrets of Upper Mustang.
Top Highlights of Upper Mustang
- Rugged, high-altitude terrain
- Ancient monasteries and cultural sites
- Unique Tibetan-influenced culture
- Breathtaking mountain vistas
Itinerary
You will arrive in Kathmandu valley at the Tribhuvan International Airport, and our agents from Gravity Expedition will be there to pick you up. They will take you to your hotel, where you can rest and enjoy a delicious and traditional Nepali meal. In the evening, you will have welcome dinner.
Today marks the first ride with your motorcycle. We will accompany you to the three major tourist attractions in Kathmandu Valley with our guide and backup transportation. Pashupatinath Temple, Bauddhanath Stupa, and Swayambhunath are all UNESCO historic sites. Return to the hotel for final preparations for your journey beginning tomorrow.
It takes seven hours to ride your motorcycle to Pokhara. The road is entirely a busy freeway. Pokhara is Nepal’s natural city. Your guesthouse overlooks the beautiful lakes and laps of the Annapurna range. Evening walk around Pokhara Lake.
Start riding after breakfast at the hotel. It is a paved road until Beni. It takes approximately 3 hours to travel 104 kilometers. The hard road begins after Beni. The riding track runs along the bank of the Kali Gandaki River, which contains massive waterfalls. Reach Tatopani. Continue driving to Kalopani.Kalopani offers a good view of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak, and glaciers.
Begin biking after breakfast in Kalopani. The difficult road through the Kali Gandaki River passes through the magnificent Himalayan ranges of Annapurna, Nilgiri, and Dhaulagiri. Reach Muktinath (3800m), where you can visit the sacred Muktinath temple and Buddhist monastery. Ride back down to Kagbeni for the night. Kagbeni has an intriguing spot to visit that may be appropriate for your evening walking trip.
You can also explore the typical village Kagbeni in the morning. Then, after passing through the permit checkpoint at the end of Kagbeni village, our ride arrives in the Upper Mustang area. The majority of the riding road runs along the Kali Gandaki River’s bank and past typical local settlements.
Today was a thrilling day as we traveled to Lo-Manthang, the tour’s last destination. We pass multiple Mani walls and a large settlement called Charang. Panoramic Mountain Views are constantly seen from a different perspective. You will then see the walled-in village from a distance. It is best to rest once you arrive at a tea house to allow your body to acclimate.
Today we will go on a walk to investigate our surroundings. Namgyalgumpa, located on the valley’s peak, is important to the locals. Your excursion continues to Tingkhar Village. Tingkhar is the last and most important village in Lo Manthang. If time permits, explore another site, the four-story King Palace with spectacular Himalayan views.
Ride to the Nepal-Tibet border, Kora La. It is approximately 20 kilometers one way from Lomanthang. Get a view of the Himalayas and valley. Come back to Lomantang for an overnight.
Return the same way to Ghilling. Throughout the day, the view of plateau land and the panoramic Himalayas remained consistent.
Way back to kagbeni. If you still get time, you can have a walking tour around the village, monasteries.
Ride back to Tatopani viaJomsom, Marpha, and other typical villages. Enjoy bathing at Natural Hot Spring.
It is the same way to ride back to Pokhara. Enough time to walk around Lakeside after check-in in Hotel.
The same way back to Pokhara. Major highway route.
Our representative of Gravity Expedition will accompany you to Tribhuvan International Airport as you prepare to board your flight back home. While you travel home, you can start thinking about your next adventure here in Nepal, and rest assured that Gravity Expedition will be there to provide excellent service for your future endeavors.
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Cost Includes
- 500cc E-starter Bullet motorcycles
- Petrol
- Daily meals (full-board)
- Airport transfers in a private vehicle
- TIMS card
- Mechanic back-up crew and spare parts
- Services of an experienced road captain
- Transport vehicle for luggage
- National Park entry fee
- Entrance fees
- Farewell dinner at the end of the trip
- Accommodation included
Cost Excludes
- International airfare to Nepal
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Expenses of personal nature
- Drinks or mineral water
- Phone calls and Wi-Fi
- Personal clothing and equipment
- Travel and evacuation insurance
- Tips for your crew
- Any other expenses that are not included in Cost Includes.
FAQs
Expect a mix of challenging terrain, including rough, rocky paths, steep ascents, and descents. The region features high-altitude trails with stunning views of the Himalayas, arid landscapes, and river valleys.
Previous mountain biking experience is highly recommended due to the challenging nature of the trails. Riders should be comfortable with technical descents, rough terrain, and high-altitude biking.
Wear layered, moisture-wicking clothing suitable for varying temperatures, including a good-quality biking jacket. Bring a helmet, gloves, and padded biking shorts. Essential items include a water bottle, sunscreen, high-altitude medication, a camera, and a repair kit.
The best times to bike through Upper Mustang are during the spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November). These seasons offer stable weather conditions and clear views, while avoiding the extreme temperatures of summer and winter.
Yes, a special permit is required to enter Upper Mustang, which is controlled by the Nepalese government. The permit is generally arranged through tour operators and must be obtained before starting the trip.
Safety measures include using well-maintained bikes, wearing helmets and protective gear, and following guides’ instructions. Guides are experienced and trained to handle emergencies and provide support throughout the journey.
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