Upper Mustang 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 in Kathmandu

After breakfast at the hotel and after a short flight (25 minutes) we will arrive at Pokhara. Pokhara is a tourist paradise full of natural and cultural heritage sites, such as lakes, caves and Buddhist and Hindu temples, along with its beautiful mountains. The city of lakes, welcome to this beautiful city.

Hire a boat for an hour and experience boating in Phewa Lake. Visit to the Taal Barahi temple situated in the middle of the lake to acquire some blessings.

Cycling around the lake is the best option to explore the touristic town of Pokhara. Cycling to Pame and enjoying the lake view is popular among travelers. Or, you can go cycling to the hill station in Sarangkot.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mt Kailash Resort
Flight Duration: Approx. 25 minutes
Highlight of the Day: Flight to Pokhara, Explore the City on a boat or Cycle

We have plenty of circuits to choose from. Flat Cross Country rides, hard climbs that offer stunning views of the Himalayan Range, recreational rides visiting some caves, or just enjoying our flowing single track, it is up to you. Get into the groove before jumping up into the high mountains on the next day.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mt Kailash Resort
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 4 hours/35km
Highlight of the Day: Warm up Ride around Pokhara Valley

After breakfast, you will fly to Jomsom (2700m), headquarter of Mustang, which takes around 25 minutes from Pokhara airport. The city is mostly inhabited by the Thakali people and you will have Himalayan landscapes all around you.

You will have lunch in Jomsom and get your mountain bikes ready to start the adventure. Today you will ride to Kagbeni (2900m) which takes around 2 hours.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 2 hours/20km
Highlight of the Day: Scenic Flight to Jomsom, Cycling to Kagbeni

We recommend waking up early to enjoy this spectacular sunrise and get some photos that you wouldn’t believe! Today we will be biking mostly uphill to Muktinath on a jeep track. We will have lunch at Jharkot exploring afterwards some of the monasteries and local culture.

In the evening, explore the place on your own and feel the ‘ding-dong’ sound coming from the temple.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 3 hours/22km
Highlight of the Day: Cycling to Muktinath, Sightseeing and Sunrise

In the morning, leaving the holy Muktinath and being blessed, continue your ride towards the valley down. Today you will gradually descend to Chele (3050m) which is 18 km from Muktinath. When you reach Chuksang at 9,678 feet (2,950 m), dominated by a crumbling Dzong or fortress, you'll see clusters of ancient cave dwellings high up on the dramatic rock facing across the Kali Gandaki river. As you continue on, you'll notice how the culture becomes noticeably more Tibetan. Protective cross-shaped amulets (Zor), on the walls of the houses are hung and said to capture evil spirits and protect the inhabitants of the household.

Finally you will reach Chele and explore the place and nearby monasteries on your own.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 4 hours/18km
Highlight of the Day: Cycling to Chele, Explore the Monasteries at your own pace

Be prepared for a harder day of riding today. You'll need to cross two passes, Taklam La (11,889 feet/3624 m) and Dajori La (12,253 feet/ 3735 m). However the views are worthy. On the way, enjoy great views of mountains like Tilicho, Yakawa Kang, and Damodar Danda, as well as passing through the dramatic Ramchung Cave.

Descend further to the valley below and reach Samar village. From here, ride along a trail above the village and reach a mountain ridge. Next, descend on a steep trail to a stream and finally reach Syanboche (3800m), your overnight stop.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 5 hours/28km
Highlight of the Day: Cycling to Syanboche, Crossing High Passes

There will be another couple of high passes to cross today. You will begin by ascending to the Yamda La, at 12,631 feet (3850 m). On the way, pass by a few teahouses, chortens, and beautiful villages with monasteries. Ride through the alpine landscapes and barley fields, and reach Nyi Pass, at 13,156 feet (4010 m). From here, descend again to Ghami, which is one of the biggest villages in the Lo region. Continue on to the final destination of the day, the village of Dhakmar (3820m), which is surrounded by beautiful irrigated fields and rewarding hospitality of the people.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 4 hours/23km
Highlight of the Day: Cycling to Dhakmar

The trail today begins by descending to a canyon and crossing a Kali Gandaki river, before turning uphill to the Lo La Pass, at 12,959 feet (3950 m). From the top of the pass, admire the views of beautiful, walled Lo Manthang village. From the pass, descend to Lo Manthang admiring the stunning views of the Himalaya, including Nilgiri, Tilicho, Annapurna I, Bhrikuti Peak, and Damodar Kunda (pond).

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 5 hours/27km
Highlight of the Day: Cycling to Upper Mustang/Lo-Manthang

This morning you'll visit the monasteries in the old city — morning light is the best time to see the religious artwork, as it gets much darker once the sun is high in the sky. Bring a flashlight with you, but please note that photography is forbidden inside monasteries (unless permission has been given).
In the afternoon, explore the amazing land and culture around Lo. See the land by horseback or just relax or wander the city's intriguing streets. Check out the town's Tibetan herbal medicine clinic (run by an Amchi), two schools, new stores, and a coffee shop.
You can also head up along the valley northwest of Lo to the active Namgyal Gompa (the Monastery of Victory). You'll notice that the designs here differ from those of the gompas in Lo. There are some ancient ruins, gompas and old fortresses worth visiting if you head down to the stream, then up through an extensive, irrigated system of fields to the sprawling village of Thinggar, where the King also has his summer palace.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Highlight of the Day: Exploring the Lo-Manthang

Now it’s time to leave Lo-Manthang and head back through some new single track routes. We will be crossing two passes over 4000m, looking back up the Mustang valley with some amazing views. Descending from the past and riding along the Ghar Gumbaon, we reach Ghami overnight.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 4 hours/23km
Highlight of the Day: Cycling to Ghami

We will be reversing the route we took coming towards Lo-Manthang with the views and scenery as spectacular as before! We’ll take a lunch in Syanboche and ride up the pass followed by a downhill to reach Samar.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 5 hours/27km
Highlight of the Day: Cycling to Samar, Mountain View

Today you'll start your journey back to Jomsom. Although you'll be retracing your earlier route, you'll be treated to great views of the Himalaya in front, so keep an eye on the road and enjoy the ride!

As you return to the Kali Gandaki River, brace yourself for the local afternoon winds, as the deep Kali Gandaki gorge is a wind tunnel that channels the warmer air from the lowlands up to the heights above. You'll reach Jomsom in the late afternoon; unwind with a great celebratory dinner and enjoy your last night here in the mountains.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Riding Duration/Distance: Approx. 4 hours/21km
Highlight of the Day: Cycling Back to Jomsom, Celebrate Cycling Victory

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the domestic airport in Jomsom and take a flight to the 2nd biggest tourist city of Nepal, Pokhara. It has become a very important city since the start of trekking in Nepal. The area is situated in a subtropical valley and consists of some lakes. The very popular Phewa Lake is also quite close to your hotel. You can walk by foot or rent a cycle and discover the lake side.

Upon reaching Pokhara, you will have free time to explore the city at your own pace. There are different activities to experience around the place. Hiring a boat for an hour and experiencing boating in Phewa Lake and Cycling around the lake are the best options to explore the touristic town of Pokhara. Cycling to Pame and enjoying the lake view is popular among travelers. Or, you can go cycling to the hill station in Sarangkot.
If you are interested in sightseeing in heritage sites, we will accompany you to explore the International mountain museum, Peace Stupa and caves around the city.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lakeside Retreat
Flight Duration: Approx. 25 minutes
Highlight of the Day: Activities in Pokhara Valley

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.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Aloft Hotel
Flight Duration: Approx. 25 minutes
Highlight of the Day: Sightseeing in Kathmandu

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