- Explore Nepal’s diverse landscapes, terraced fields, charming villages, and wilderness.
- Witness the stunning mountainous views of Annapurna Massif, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and many more.
- Visit different pilgrimages and spiritual, historical, and religious sites in Nepal.
- Ride on the bumpy, wild roads that go through green forests and hillsides.
- Experience the unique culture, traditions, local hospitality, and cuisines.
- Encounter diverse wildlife in national parks like Chitwan and Bardia.
- Marvel at the beauty of serene lakes like Phewa Lake in Pokhara, where towering mountains surround it.
- Discover the hidden gems in remote villages, where you can immerse yourself in the local way of life.
- Connect with friendly locals along the way, who will welcome you with warm hospitality and try authentic Nepali cuisine.
- Create unforgettable memories as you conquer thrilling passes and soak in the Natural beauty of Nepal.
Motorbike Tour in Nepal
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Country
Nepal
Duration
22 Days
Difficulty
Moderate
Activity
Motorbiking Tours
Best Season
Sep-Nov, Mar-May
Start / End Point
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Max. Altitude
3850m
Motorbike Tours in Nepal Trip Highlights
Motorbike Tour in Nepal Itinerary
Kathmandu arrival
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our guide will pick you up and take you to the hotel. After getting fresh, you can explore some nearby places. We offer you traditional Nepali dishes for dinner. After dinner, we will have a small meeting regarding our bike tour.
Sightseeing Tour around Kathmandu Valley
After breakfast in the hotel, it’s time for a city tour. We explore the entire Kathmandu by motorbike. We visit Pashupatinath, Nepal’s most revered Hindu temple, and Boudhanth, the biggest Buddhist stupa architecture in the world. It really will impress you for sure. In the afternoon, the trip continues to the famous sightseeing of Bhaktapur and Patan -the mediocre view principalities of Kathmandu valley. You will visit Old royal palaces, temples, stupas, and monasteries, where we will see lots of intricate wood and stone works. In the late afternoon, we return to our hotel in Kathmandu.
Motorbike to Trisuli
Highest Altitude
845m
After breakfast, we drive along the famous and broad Trisuli River and see many traditional Tamang villages. The landscape varies much, but the green forests dominate this beautiful area. We will have close panoramas of Annapurna, Manasalu, and Langtang range mountains. After this inspiring tour, we will have our tea while waiting at the guesthouse in the village of Trishuli.
Drive Distance: 75km
Drive Hours: 5 Hours.
Motorbike to Gorkha visit palace
Highest Altitude
1600m
We drive through the Trisuli River, which offers views of the green valley and mountains. Gorkha is a scenic hill town with great historical significance. King Prithvi Narayan Shah, who unified the Kingdom of Nepal during the eighteenth century, was born in the township of Gorkha. Situated on a small hillock at an altitude of about 11600 feet, Gorkha offers a panoramic view of snow-fed mountains.
Drive Distance: 135km
Drive Hours: 5hours
Motorbike to Manakamana via Manakamana Temple
Highest Altitude
575m
On this day, we will explore the Manakamana area. The Manakamana Temple, situated in the Gorkha district of Nepal, is the sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. It lies 12 km south of the town of Gorkha. To the north of the temple, you can see spectacular views of the Manaslu—Himachali and Annapurna ranges.
Drive Distance: 75km
Drive Hours: 3/4 hours
Motorbike to Pokhara
Highest Altitude
900m
After exploring the Manakamana area and having breakfast, we start our tour towards Pokhara. We drive through the Marsyandi River, enjoying views of the green valley and the increasingly hilly area. On the way, we enjoy Ganesh, Manaslu, and the Annapurna mountain ranges.
Drive Distance: 145km
Drive Hours: 4 hours
Sightseeing of Pokhara, including Sarangkot
During the seven-day Nepal motorcycle tour, we will visit the waterfall, Japanese Stupa, and Sarangkot, from which we can enjoy great views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manasalu, and Ganesh Himala. After lunch, we will explore other places in Pokhara. At night, we will sit by the lakeside and enjoy the night view.
Motorbike to Tatopani
Highest Altitude
1140m
You will drive about 85km to Beni through the Kaligandaki River, offering scenic views of Annapurna. Beni will be the Headquarters of Myangdi District. Then, you will drive uphill about 20km through the Kaligandaki River. The trail will rise and fall through small villages. In the end, you will be able to have a nice bath in a natural hot spring, where you will enjoy the sounds of nature.
Drive Distance: 125km
Drive Hours: 5hours
Motorbike to Muktinath
Highest Altitude
3850m
After breakfast, we will leave early in the morning from Tatopani to Muktinath via Dhana, Ruptse, Ghasa, and Jomsom. The trial follows the Kali Gandaki valley. The river cuts a channel between the peaks of Annapurna 1 and Dhaulagiri, thus qualifying the Kali Gandaki valley as the world’s deepest gorge. The Muktinath is an important pilgrimage center for Hindus and Buddhists. 108 spouts, fashioned in the shape of cows’ heads, pour forth water that people consider holy at the most well-known place, a Vishnu temple. This water is sacred because it channels from a stream above the temple. They built the temple in Tibetan style and installed huge brass idols of Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma, and Kali.
Drive distance: 75km
Drive Hours: 5hours
Drive to Kagbeni and Lubra
You will drive to Kagbeni and Lubra and Panga, stopping at the Bon Monastery and overnighting in a lodge. Lubra will be the last Bon village (pre-Buddhist practice). The place will be full of legend and history. Additionally, the scenery will be beautiful as you first traverse the pasture and reach the ridge closer to the Dhaulagiri range, from where Panda Valley meets Kali Gandaki.
Drive Distance: 20km
Drive Hours: 3/4 hours
Motorbike to Beni
Highest Altitude
845m
Today, after breakfast in Kagbeni, we will embark on our motorbike journey towards Beni. The route will present us with gleaming downhill stretches, offering a thrilling bike ride to our destination. As we navigate the roads, we will see stunning views and the exhilarating sensation of cruising through the landscape. With each twist and turn, we will be closer to Beni, our endpoint for the day, where we can unwind and reflect on the day’s adventures.
Drive Distance: 105km
Drive Hours: 5/6 hours
Motorbike to Pokhara
We’ll hop on our motorbikes and head back to Pokhara. It’ll be about a 75-kilometer ride, which will take roughly four hours. We’ll cruise through small villages, getting a glimpse of local life along the way. Let’s keep an eye out for a beautiful waterfall. It’ll be a nice break from the road. As we ride, we’ll take in the lovely views around us. It will be a memorable journey back to Pokhara on our trusty bikes.
Drive Distance: 75km
Drive Hours: 3 hours
Motorbike to Lumbini via Tansen
Highest Altitude
1350m
After breakfast, we will motorbike to Tansen, a colorful hill town. Due to its location and climate, it will be the most popular summer resort in western Nepal. It will offer the most extensive views of the country’s main attraction, the Himalayas, from Dhaulagiri in the west to Gauri Shankar in the northeast. We’ll make a short visit to Tansen bazaar to see the medieval Newari brick houses, then drive along a scenic mountain highway to Lumbini, famous for Lord Buddha.
Drive Distance: 230km
Drive Hours: 6 hours
motorbike to Chitwan NP
Highest Altitude
150m
After breakfast, we will visit Lumbini Garden, which has its famous Mayadevi temple, Ashoka pillar, holy pond, eternal flame, and monasteries built by various Buddhist nations to commemorate the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Then, after lunch, we will drive to Chitwan.
Drive distance: 170km
Drive Hours: 4 hours
Activities in Chitwan
On this day, we will go on a canoe trip to explore many kinds of birds, crocodiles, and wild animals. Then, we will visit an elephant birding center. We’ll return to the hotel for lunch, and after lunch, we will go on bike ride tours to 20,000 lakes, where we can explore more wild animals, birds, lakes, and plants. We will return to the hotel for an evening cultural dance program.
Motorbike to Daman
Highest Altitude
2100m
Early in the morning, we will take a nature walk for about one hour to see birds, including many wildlife animals. Then, after breakfast, we will ride a motorbike to Daman, crossing through the village and landscape. Daman is famous for its mountain views, sun setting, and rising over Mt Everest, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Manasalu, and many more Himalayan ranges. Then, we will spend a fantastic night in a resort.
Drive Distance: 90km
Drive Hours: 5hours
Motorbike to Nagarkot
Highest Altitude
2175m
On Day 17, starting from Daman and heading to Nagarkot, we’ll see unparalleled views of the Himalayas, spanning up to 300 miles. The journey itself, lasting about 6 hours, will surely be as rewarding as the destination. After reaching Nagarkot, witnessing the sunset over the Himalayas sounds like the perfect way to end the day.
Drive Distance: 80km
Drive Hours: 6hrs
Motorbike to Melamchi
Highest Altitude
1550m
On Day 18, as you continue your motorbike adventure to Melamchi, the off-road route will offer a more rugged and authentic experience. Passing through villages like Katike Bhanjyang, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and witness the serene beauty of Nepal’s countryside.
Drive distance: 41km
Drive hours: 5 hours
Motorbike to Balthali
Highest Altitude
1785m
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise view over the great Himalayan Ranges, including Everest and others such as Langtang, Gaurishankar, Ganesh Himal, and many more. After breakfast, we will start our bike ride in a land area and reach Namo Buddha.
The place where the Buddha offered his body to the hungry mother tigress is renowned for Shakyamuni’s act of compassion. Upon encountering a hungry mother tigress, he offered her his body so that she could feed her cubs. A couple of monasteries and one ancient stupa have been erected nearby, where one can make offerings, pray, and light butter lamps. After visiting Namo Buddha, we will continue to Balthali.
Drive Distance: 55km
Drive Hours: 5hours
Motorbike to Godwari
Highest Altitude
1400m
At Godavari, there are many other things to see. A few of them are the Shrine of Bishankhu Narayan, one of the most important shrines in the Kathmandu valley, and Phulchowki Mountain, a 2760m High Mountain, the highest point around the valley. From here, we can see magnificent views from the summit. Phulchowki is famous for being the home of 570 species of flower plants. One-third of Nepal’s birds and the last surviving cloud forest are in Phulchowki. Phulchowki Mountain is more famous for its springtime flowers, particularly red and white rhododendrons.
Drive Distance: 65km
Drive Hours: 5hours
Motorbike to Kathmandu via Dhachinkali
After breakfast, we will bike to Dakshinkali, take an off-road ride down the hill from Bungamati to Pharping, and then move forward to the destination of Dakshinkali. Dakshinkali is one of the famous tourist spots in Nepal. The Kali goddess resides in the south of Kathmandu city. South is ‘Dakshin’ in Nepali.
Drive Distance: 50km
Drive Hours: 4hrs
Departure
Today is the last day of your motorcycle tour. Our guide will take you to the international airport and say a final goodbye. During your flight, you can reflect on the memories made, the sights seen, and the experiences shared. Safe travel and farewell until we meet again on another adventure.
What is included?
- Transportation to and from the airport
- Government-licensed guide for sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
- Welcome dinner by arrival
- All accommodation is on a Bed and Breakfast basis in a twin shared room
- Conservation fee and TIMS
- Hotel, resort, and lodges with breakfast
- One guide for whole tours, including his motorbike.
What is excluded?
- International Airfare
- Monument entrance fees during sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
- Travel insurance incase of emergency
- Extra transport or porter in case of emergency case
- Personal expenses like soft and hard drink, laundry, telephone
- All fuel and Mobil Oil for bike, 1-liter fuel run 30-40 km
- Tips for local staff
- and other expenses not mention above
- Lunch and dinner apart from Chitwan
Essential Information
Things to know before Motorcycle Tours in Nepal
Are you planning a motorcycle road trip in Nepal? If so, you should know some basic things before starting your journey. Consider all the below-mentioned things if you want a safe and enjoyable tour of your life. Always prioritize your safety and consider selecting the right travel agency for your adventure.
- Ensure your motorcycle is serviced correctly and in good condition before the tour.
- Familiarize yourself with the route, including road conditions, weather forecasts, and potential hazards.
- Pack essential safety gear, including a helmet, gloves, protective clothing, and a first aid kit.
- Plan your itinerary, including rest stops and accommodations, to avoid fatigue and ensure a comfortable journey.
- Check local traffic laws and regulations, which may vary from your home country or state.
- Carry necessary documentation, such as your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance papers.
- Inform someone of your itinerary and expected return time, especially if traveling alone.
- Stay hydrated, take regular breaks to prevent fatigue, and maintain focus while riding.
- Be prepared for emergencies by carrying tools, spare parts, and contact information.
- Respect local customs and cultures, and be mindful of the environment while enjoying your tour.
Best Places for Motorcycle Ride Tour in the Himalayas of Nepal
Wondering where to escape with a motorcycle? Nepal offers ample places that you can visit on your motorbike. Among them, some of the significant highlighted places for your tour include:
Kathmandu Valley: Explore the capital city’s ancient temples, historical places, and vibrant markets. On your bike, you can also go for scenic rides through the valley’s picturesque landscapes.
Pokhara: You can ride alongside the scenic Phewa Lake and witness the breathtaking view of the Annapurna range. Also, do not miss exploring nearby places like Sarangkot and the World Peace Pagoda.
Annapurna Circuit: Located within UNESCO World Heritage Site, Annapurna Circuit is one of the most popular trekking destinations. It offers stunning mountain views, landscapes, and diverse culture. Although the roads are uphill and downhill, they give you the best biking experience and a thrill in Nepal.
Upper Mustang: With a motorbike rise to Upper Mustang, you can experience the mystique of the Himalayas. You can also visit different Buddhist monasteries and caves through the arid landscapes. The major highlight of this tour is Muktinath Temple.
Besides these, you can also explore different places on your motorcycle. Our 22-day adventurous biking tour explores Pokhara, Manakamana, Gorkha, Muktinath, Chitwan, Lumbini, and many more. If you want to explore some popular areas in Nepal, consider booking us. With our 22-day itinerary, you can explore all the significant places of Nepal at once.
Why to Choose Us for Tour of Nepal?
Choosing Himalayan Leaders can be a wise choice. We ensure a seamless and memorable adventure. With our specialized expertise in motorcycle tours, we guarantee a safe and enriching experience. Our experienced guides prioritize your safety, ensuring a well-maintained motorcycle and personalized attention throughout the journey.
We also offer customizable tour packages. These allow you to tailor your itinerary according to your preferences and interests, whether you’re seeking adrenaline-pumping rides through landscapes or an immersive cultural experience. With small group sizes, community engagement initiatives, and competitive pricing, we provide exceptional value for a truly unforgettable motorcycle tour in Nepal.
In short, here are some benefits you achieve by making your booking with us:
- Expertise
- Safety
- Customization
- Small Group Size
- Local Insights
- Community Engagement
- Value for Money
- Positive Rewards
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Accommodation During Nepal Motorcycle Tour
During your motorbike tours in Nepal, you will have various accommodation options. The availability of accommodation mainly depends on the route and preference of the rider. Here are some common types of accommodations available when you are exploring Nepal on motorbikes:
Hotel and guesthouses: This is one of the most popular options if you are exploring the larger towns and cities. With ranging from budget to luxury, they offer comfortable rooms along with the best amenities.
Teahouses: These accommodation options are mainly in remote and high-altitude areas. You will find this accommodation if you are taking a motorbike tour in various trekking places. Teahouses offer basic amenities, such as shared bathrooms and communal dining areas.
Camping: Camping is an option for those seeking a more adventurous experience. You can carry all the camping gear or arrange for it to be set up by a tour operator. It is the most budget-friendly option.
Homestay: In rural villages, homestay allows one to stay with local families and experience their way of life. This is one of the best options if you want to experience the unique culture and traditions of the places.
Our motorbike tours on Nepal’s route pass through Kathmandu, Pokhara, Kagbeni, Chitwan, Lumbini, Daman, and Nagarkot. All these places have well-established accommodations, and you can experience the unique hospitality of local communities. During the tour, we will arrange your bed and breakfasts at either a hotel, lodge, or resort. We can arrange them per your preferences, but it may cost extra charges.
Foods and Meals During the Nepal Motorbike Tour
If you are on the motorcycle tour, you will get ample opportunity to taste and try different local cuisines. Every dining place offers a cozy atmosphere and a chance to refuel with hearty dishes. The most common dishes are Dal bhat, vegetables, noodles, and momos. You can find restaurants serving traditional Nepali and international cuisine along popular tourist routes, towns, and cities. While in remote areas, you are often provided simple but tasty meals with Nepali taste.
You should try local specialties and street food, such as sel roti and samosas, to taste authentic Nepali flavors. Many tour operators include meals as part of their packages. Note that our Nepal Motorbike Tour package covers only bed and breakfast except in Chitwan. We provide a welcome dinner, but the package does not include lunch and dinner.
But do not worry; there are plenty of local restaurants, and the accommodations also have their menu. Usually, you can find staple Nepalese cuisine. However, many restaurants also serve Western cuisine. If you have particular dietary needs, you can let your guide know. They will make the arrangements for you.
Guided Motorbike Tour With Himalayan leader
Our 22 Days of Motorbike Tours in Nepal Himalaya is a great way to explore Nepal. We will explore different destinations: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Kagbeni, Chitwan, Lumbini, Daman, and Nagarkot. Our guides are Government licensed and have the proper training to handle unforeseen situations. Similarly, our packages include all accommodations and bed and breakfast during the tour. Our packages include the conservation fee and TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card.
You can also customize your itinerary for a more personalized travel experience. To book the tour or for any further queries, you can contact us via our email address or contact number.
Trip Customization
Looking for a tailor-made travel experience? At Himalayan Leaders, we have a wealth of experience organizing customized tours to meet your unique needs and preferences.
Our programs are just the beginning of what’s possible! We’re here to work with you to make your dream trip a reality. Email us with your desires, and we’ll be glad to help you plan the perfect itinerary.
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Awesome motorbike tour by Himalayan Leaders!
We did a motorbike tour organized by Himalayan Leaders.
Excellent guide, nice places to sleep, interesting visits and incredible views!
Thank you for your hospitality, Nepal. Namaste!
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