Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Upper Mustang Biking Tour in Nepal. Explore the mystical region of Upper Mustang, pedaling through ancient Tibetan style villages, monasteries, and breathtaking landscapes. Traverse challenging terrains, witness panoramic mountain views, and immerse yourself in the rich Buddhist culture of the region. Accompanied by experienced guides, this off-the-beaten-path biking tour offers a unique blend of adventure and cultural exploration. Discover the hidden beauty of Upper Mustang, previously restricted to foreigners, and create lasting memories on this exhilarating biking journey through the heart of the Himalayas.
Meet our representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel by private vehicle. Explore Thamel’s numerous bars, shops and restaurants and begin the taste of Nepali life at your leisure. We’ll meet at our office over tea to begin orientation and finalize the trip. Then, in the evening we have a general tour briefing over dinner.
O/N Standard Hotel in Thamel | Meals: Dinner
Начальная точка
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara(800m)
Early in the morning, we drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The drive on a tourist bus takes around 7 hrs to reach Pokhara. Rest of the day at leisure.
O/N Standard Hotel in Pokhara | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early morning exciting flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, we ride 14 km almost on a flat road to Kagbeni to stretch our legs. Kagbeni is a beautiful port like village located on the bank of Kaligandaki river and is the gateway to Upper Mustang, the forbidden kingdom. You can stroll around the village to get a glimpse of Tibetan culture.
O/N - Local Teahouse | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Heading north along the river, snowy Nilgiri (22,431 feet) will dominate the skyline in sharp contrast to the river canyon below. The trail is pretty level until you reach a fork - one trail is the river bed trail to Chele; we stay on the road and ride uphill to the plateau. Soon, we reach Tangbe Village, a labyrinth of narrow alleys among whitewashed houses with fields of buckwheat, barley, wheat, and apple trees. Then continue toward Chhuksang along a trail lined with Chortens (Buddhist wayside shrines) painted the traditional colors of red, black, and white - colors made from local rocks and minerals. Eventually cross the Kali Gandaki River on a steel footbridge, then climb up to the village of Chele, perched on a ridge above the gorge.
O/N - Local Teahouse | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A hard day of riding follows us today. Leaving behind Chele, we ride into the hills crossing four passes; Taklam La (3624m), Dajori La (3735m), Bhena La (3860m) and Yamda La (3860m). The trail is mixed jeep track and in some technical sections, we might have to do a little carrying and pushing. But, the landscape and scenery of this wonderland will make us smile.
O/N - Local Teahouse | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we climb a small section to cross Syanboche La (3850m) followed up by a downhill ride to Ghiling. Passing chortens and local villages we cross Nyi La Pass (4010m), witnessing amazing views of Mustang, Annapurna and Nilgiri Himals. Crossing Ghemi La (3765m), we ride downhill to the beautiful village of Tsarang, where we visit the great Budhism Library of Lo Kingdom and 400 year old Gulpa Sect Monastery.
O/N - Local Teahouse | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we ride towards the Kingdom of Lo Manthang on a mixed trail - a bit of steep climb first and then on a dirt road. Following the Thuling Khola, we pass via Sungdala pass from where we can see the eye catching landscape of Lo Manthang.
O/N - Local Teahouse | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This day is for rest and sightseeing in the Kingdom of Lo. We visit the King’s place and 900 years old monasteries which showcases traditional Thangka paintings which cannot be found elsewhere. Rest of the day at leisure.
O/N - Local Teahouse | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
O/N - Local Teahouse | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning wake up for hot breakfast, start riding back to Ghami through challenging but exciting alternative routes that take you over the Pang La Pass situated 4,132m in altitude which offer you a great Himalayan views. From here a thrilling downhill takes you to Ghar Gompa, a beautiful 1200-year-old monastery, and amazing red landscapes of Dhakmar village. The vegetation at Dhakmar is greener that in other places of Upper Mustang. After an hour’s ride on mostly undulating single tracks, we reach Ghami in the late afternoon.
O/N - Local Teahouse | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you ride to Samar from Ghami after breakfast in your hotel. There is quite a bit of climbing involved today. Mostly today you ride single track sections climbing until 3800 meters and again downhill to Syangboche. The sceneries are much more different and you,ll see spectacular view of Annapurna range. After two hours of riding a single track downhill takes you to Samar. The quaint Buddhist village of Samar is one of the larger ones in Mustang. From Samar to Chhusang ride through newly built dusty downhill jeeptracks along the Kali Gandaki River. You will be passing two small passes, Dajori La (3735m) and Taklam La (3624m). It offers an incredible rare view of Himalaya’s vultures soaring in the sky. Continue your ride downhills to Chhusang for your overnight stop.
O/N - Local Teahouse | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After heavy hot breakfast begin your cycling from Jomsom To Tatopani going through downhill section along with gentle, flat and winds in and out of the valley sides through pine forests and small villages. Following the river, there are good views of the snow capped peaks and beautiful waterfalls to reach Muktinath.
O/N - Local Teahouse | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We ride mostly downhill on a Jeep track. But, if you are really good riding on single tracks, our guide can take you via Lupra Valley through breathtaking technical single track section of 4 Km. If you are lucky you can even see wild horses and donkey on this trail. Upon reaching at Jomsom, enjoy rest of your day at leisure.
O/N - Local Teahouse | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trail Option - Ride Muktinath to Marpha via Lupra Valley - 20 Km
We take an early morning adventurous flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (25 minutes). Rest of the day at leisure in Pokhara.
O/N Standard Hotel | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trail Option - Ride Marpha to Tatopani - 47 Km
We take a tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Drive on a tourist bus is comfortable but it takes around 7 hours to reach to Kathmandu.
O/N Standard Hotel | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trail Option - Ride Tatopani to Beni. Drive to Pokhara - 21 Km
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to the airport on a private vehicle for departure.
Trail Option - Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu
Конечная точка
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal
1. Booking Policy
A deposit of 20% of the cost is required at the time of booking. Your trip will only be guaranteed or held after the booking amount is paid. Balance of payment in full is required one day before the departure.
2. Refund after booking
The client shall be returned the booking amount only before 2 weeks of the trip starting date in the condition of prior information.
3. Changes after booking
For private departures, changes in itinerary and services after booking can be made and the client shall be charged according to the existing market rates, one week prior to the departure.
For fixed departures changes in itinerary and services after booking cannot be made.
4. Trip Cancellation By Client
The client shall have the right to cancel the trip. However, if the client decides to cancel the trip after booking, the booking amount will not be refundable. If the full payment has been made, the client shall be refunded 50% of the amount with a condition the client gives notice 30 days before the trip date.
5. Trip Cancellation by the company
The company shall have the right to cancel the trip, including guaranteed trip, prior to departure due to reasons beyond its control such as natural disaster, flight cancellation, weather conditions, government intervention, strikes or similar unexpected events which is beyond our control. In such cases, the client will be returned the trip price or can choose an alternative trip.
6. Flight Delays
Nepal, being a mountainous country, sometimes the weather becomes unpredictable, resulting in flight delays. In the occurrence of flight delays, the company is flexible to change the itinerary that suits the best interest of the client. However, the client has to bear the additional cost (such as extra day food and accommodation), incurred by such an event.
Also, the company will not be responsible if the client misses international flight because of such an event. However, we will try our best to make arrangement for alternative flights.
Note – For our clients’ trekking/mountain biking in the high altitude region, we suggest them to always have an extra one/two day(s) while traveling to Nepal as the weather in the mountains in Nepal is really unpredictable.
7. Travel Insurance and Emergency Evacuation Fees
The client must possess valid travel insurance that covers accidents, injury, illness, and death medical expenses, including any related to pre-existing medical conditions, emergency repatriation (including helicopter rescue and air ambulance where applicable) and personal liability. None of our packages includes insurance for clients.
In case of emergency evacuation, the client will be responsible for all the cost incurred, such as helicopter transfer charge and medicalcharges.
8. Passport and Visa
The client must possess a valid passport (valid for six months beyond the duration of the trip) and visa. The company shall not be responsible for any kind of loss because of an invalid passport or visa. The client can get an arrival visa at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
Find out more about visa information for Nepal here.
Local Tea House during the trip.
Local Tea House - Local Tea Houses offer basic accommodation facilities such as a bed (clean and comfortable), bathrooms (in some places you can get an attached bathroom, in some places you have to share a common bathroom). Rooms are not air-conditioned. You will have a single room for two people in most places while at higher altitudes you may have to share a room with a few other people. Our guides will do their best to finding you the best accommodation possible.
Standard Hotels - 3 star hotels.
All ground transportation as per the itinerary: ( Airport pick up and drop, hotel to trailhead and trail end to hotel)
Entry Fees
Guide Accomodation and insurance.
Rental charge for mountain bikes.
Tips for guide and field staffs.
Emergency evacuation fees.
Drinks - Alcoholic Bevarages.
Meal Description
There are plenty of options when it comes to food in this trip. You can try a Nepali Khana Set or Noodles, Pasta, Momos on the way or at local teahouses.
You can choose a varied set of food; Indian, continental, American from the menu at standard hotels. You can choose veg or non-veg one as your preference. The choice of fruit will depend on the season, but, mostly it will be bananas and apples.
We suggest you bring snacks such as Power Bar, Snickers, Mars, Electrolytes etcs in your from your home country or purchase before leaving Kathmandu. It’s hard to get these things on the way.
Drinking Water - We suggest you bring a water bottle and purification tablets along with you. You can refill water in your hotel, restaurants and tea houses.
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