Annapurna Circuit Biking

Be welcomed and assisted by our representative at the airport. A short drive takes you to your hotel where you can rest or take a short walk to see the surroundings.
If you arrive early, make a visit to Asan, the central market of Kathmandu and Garden of Dreams in central Kathmandu.
In the evening, enjoy the relish welcome dinner at Thakali restaurants with some cultural music and dance.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Ganesh Himal Hotel
Highlight of the Day: Welcome Dinner

Guided activities on the first day depend upon the arrival time and preference of the traveler.

Kathmandu Sightseeing: Breakfast at hotel, Full day Sightseeing (visit: Boudhanath Stupa Kopan monastery & Swayambhunath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square.) Explore the ancient arts and crafts of Nepal.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ganesh Himal Hotel
Highlight of the Day: Sightseeing in UNESCO heritage sites-Kopan, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Patan

In the morning, after breakfast, we host a pre-biking meeting at our office and introduce you to our biking guides.
After completing all the formalities and procedures, you will hit the road to Besisahar which takes around 6 hours’ drive (200km) west of Kathmandu. The journey takes you along the bank of Trishuli River in the first half and Marsyangdi River in the second half along with picturesque terrace farms, villages and sub-tropical forests. On the way, catch the scenery of mountains Ganesh and Manaslu.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge-Besisahar
Driving Duration/Distance: Approx. 6 hours/200km
Highlight of the Day: Drive to Besisahar

The road to Chame is one of the most challenging roads in Nepal which takes you through mist shrouded villages, swaying suspension bridges, stunning waterfalls, pine and oak forests and bumpy off road throughout the journey.
The village of Chame is the district headquarters of the Manang district at an altitude of 2650m where you will find few restaurants, tea houses, banks, shops and natural hot springs nearby.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge-Chame
Driving Duration/Distance: Approx. 8 hours/67km
Highlight of the Day: Drive to Besisahar-Syange

Ascend through the pine forests as the trail opens into a fertile agricultural valley. The dirt trail leads you through villages and settlements and you get the opportunity to meet with friendly locals and snotty children. From Pisang (3130m), the route follows through a wide valley that opens up ahead of us.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge-Manang
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 5 hours/22 km
Highlight of the Day: Ride through Pisang to Upper Manang

Spend a day here to acclimatize by doing some high climbing, and then return to the lower altitude of Manang for the night. Manang, a village of about 500 flat-roofed houses, offers excellent views of Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Gangapurna and Chulu East.
Ice Lake (4600m) is around 4 to 5 hours uphill from the village of Braka, 30 minutes from Manang. Generally travelers choose this hike on the day of acclimatization which offers a panoramic view of the mountains. The trail is full of alpine bushes and yak pastures. Alternatively you can take a route to a cave near the village of Braka as well.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge-Manang
Highlight of the Day: Acclimatization in Upper Manang

Leave the town of Manang and start your ride towards Yak Kharka (4010m). Pedaling the bike could be relatively difficult due to higher elevation. Along the trail, you will enjoy the serene beauty and culture of the region.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge-Thorung Phedi
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 4 hours/19 km
Highlight of the Day: Ride to Thorung Phedi

Today begins at sunrise as this is the longest and hardest day of the adventure! Start off with a four-hour uphill to the top of the Thorung La at 17,717 feet (5400 m)—Annapurna Circuit's highest point—where you'll be rewarded with spectacular views over Mustang and Kaligandaki valleys, and the surrounding peaks. We will have time for photos as the summit opens up to reveal a sweeping panorama of snow-capped mountains extending towards Tibet. The descent is almost as demanding as the ascent, so when you get to the bottom at Chabarbu, there is a teahouse where you can relax with a cup of tea and a snack.
Continue on a long, grassy slope through a series of switchbacks towards the lower Mustang and head back to the serene village of Muktinath. This important pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus is surrounded by rugged mountains with unparalleled views of Dhaulagiri—the world’s 7th highest peak.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge-Muktinath
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 6 hours/22 km
Highlight of the Day: Ride to Muktinath, Cross Thorong La Pass

Exit the pilgrimage town of Muktinath and ride towards Dhangladanda (viewpoint) through a less frequented route. From the viewpoint on the way, ride through the impressive single track all the way down to the river bed in Lupra Valley. Finally you reach Jomsom, the Thakali Capital of the region and grab a relish lunch. Gradually cycling down the valley, you will reach Tukuche and stay overnight.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge-Tukuche
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 5 hours/32km

Highlight of the Day: Ride to Tukuche

You start with an easy ride to the beautiful waterfall, Rupse Waterfall. From the waterfall, the trail is a downhill ride to Tatopani along the rugged terrain and coniferous forest. Finally you will reach Tatopani, known for its natural hot springs.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge-Tatopani
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 6 hours/42km
Highlight of the Day: Ride to Tatopani, Relax at the natural Hot Springs

Today you will ride along the riverbeds of Kaligandaki River to Beni, the capital of Myagdi River. Along the way, you pass through beautiful Magar and Thakali communities. On reaching Beni, you will be transferred to your hotel in Pokhara. Pokhara is the adventure capital of Nepal.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lakeside Retreat
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 3 hours/25 km
Driving Duration: Approx. 3 hours/60km
Highlight of the Day: Cycling to Beni, Drive to Pokhara

Enjoy a free day in Pokhara to unwind, relax, and give those muscles a rest after all that trekking. Your leader can advise you of sightseeing opportunities. It is worth taking a boat for a row out on the lake, especially if the weather's fine. The lakeside area has great shopping and cafes. Pokhara has an interesting old area as well as an elaborate Hindu temple and a Buddhist monastery. Perhaps visit the Peace Pagoda, where spectacular views of the mountains await. You can see the Annapurna from here, and the famous fishtail peak, Machhapuchre, and back across to Pokhara. You can also visit the fascinating International Mountain Museum to learn some amazing tales of past climbing expeditions.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lakeside Retreat
Highlight of the Day: Free Day in Pokhara-Explore on your own

If you’d like us to organize guided sightseeing, we are pleased to offer the service

After breakfast in the morning, you will be transferred to the domestic airport in Pokhara for your flight back to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu, you will have sightseeing activities in the UNESCO site in Patan. Patan is full of ancient arts and architecture which is situated in Lalitpur district of Kathmandu valley. The square is a UNESCO site with pagoda and Shikhar style monuments. The carvings are so fine and perfect from every angle.
Later you will have free time to explore on your own.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Nomad Hotel
Flight duration: Approx. 25 minutes
Highlight of the Day: Flight to Kathmandu, Sightseeing in Patan

In the morning, you will be transferred to the international airport for your flight back. The check in time is 3 hours prior to your departure. We hope you had an amazing time in Nepal.

Meals: Breakfast
Highlight of the Day: International Departure