Upper Mustang Biking Tour

16 Days

 Mustang Biking tour highlights

  • Trip Name – Upper Mustang Biking Tour
  • Trip Duration – 16 days
  • Riding Days – 11 days
  • Total Riding distance – 196 Km
  • Difficulty Level – Challenging
  • Maximum Altitude – 5416m
  • Max Group Size – 12
  • Best Time to Visit – Feb – May & Sep – Jan
  • Lodging – Local Tea House & Standard Hotels
  • Meals – Included as per the Itinerary
  • Fixed Departure – No. All trips are organized as a private departure. If you have a group of more than 4 people, we can provide you a group discount.

Fooding at Mustang region

There are plenty of options when it comes to food in this Mustang riding or Mustang trekking. Local teahouses offers Nepali Khana Set or Noodles, Pasta, Momos, where as You can choose a varied set of food; indian, continental, american from the menu at standard hotels. You can have a 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 Power Bar, Snickers, Mars, Electrolytes etcs in your from you home country or purchase before leaving Kathmandu. It’s hard to get these things on the way.

Accommodation at mustang region

  • Local Tea House : Local Tea Houses offer basic accommodation facilities such as a bed (clean and comfortable), bathrooms (in some places you can get a 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 at 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 accomodation possible.
  • Standard Hotels : 3 star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Drinking Water : We suggest you bring water bottle and purification tablets along with you. You can refill water in your hotel, restaurants and tea houses.

Clothes & Gears you need to carry during mustang trip –

T-shirts, normal hiking shoes and biking shorts (biking trouser for the high altitude) for the ride. Bring your own Clip Paddle, Shoes and Seat, if you are comfortable using them. We recommend the following list of clothes for your backpack.
  • Sleeping Bag, Rain Jacket
  • Water/wind proof jacket, Fleece Jacket, Down Jacket (for winter)
  • Warm T-shirts, Short, Trouser
  • Sunglasses, Sun cream, Warm Hat, Sanitizers, Moisturizer cream.Scarf, Socks
  • Head Lights, Camera, Extra Battery, Power Bank, SD Cards
If you are bringing your own bike – We recommend you bring all the necessary equipments for your bikes.
Trip Add Ons – If you would like to do more than the above itinerary, please check the following trip addons.
  • Extra Day and activities in Pokhara
  • Extra Day and activities in Kathmandu
  • Domestic Flight apart from the itinerary
  • Single Supplement (if required)
  • Supporting Vehicle throughout the trip. (if you are a group of 4-6 people, this can be arranged at a low cost)
Price of trip addons varies according to activities and tours so please let us know if you would like to include any of these addons in your trip and we can send you the cost.

Overview

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.

Itinerary

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

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

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Upper Mustang Biking Tour