Nepal: 17d Annapurna Circuit Mountainbike Tours

Day to day schedule to Nepal: 17d Annapurna Circuit Mountainbike Tours

• Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m / 4,430ft)

  On your arrival our representative will greet & warmly receive you and assist you to transfer to the hotel. After having some refreshment,we will meet in the office and briefly discuss the last-minute specifics of the trek and have a Nepali dinner. In evening time you can explore around Thamel area by ourself.

  Overnight in 3*/ 4* Hotel in Kathmandu
  Included standard meal ( Welcome Dinner)

• Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley

  After breakfast, we get acquainted with the bikes and start our adventure with sightseeing tour of three of the most famous sightseeing spots: first, we visit Soyambhunath, which is a beautiful Buddhist monastery perched at the top of a hill that offers a splendid viewpoint to see Kathmandu city. Next, we cycle to Pashupatinath Temple (the most important National Hindu temple) and will also visit and explore Boudha Natha (the world famous Buddhist monastery). These places are of interest because they were built up towards the 5th century, rich in their architecture and religious meanings. After all visiting those historical heritages of great influence, we leave the rest of the day at leisure. At your interest, you can wander around the streets and shop along full with hundreds of colorful shops.

  Overnight in 3*/ 4* Hotel in Kathmandu
  Included standard meal (Breakfast)

• Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (760m/ 2,493 ft) and ride to Bulbule (840m/ 2,755 ft)

  Drive Hours: 7-8 hours
  Drive Distance: 175 km/ 108.7 miles
  Ride Distance: 15 km/ 9.3 miles
  Ride Hours: 3 hours
  Ridability: 100%
  Maximum Altitude: 840 meter/ 2,755 ft

  After having breakfast, we pack our bike and put it in the bus & headed towards Besisahar. Following the famous Annapurna Circuit trek route, our drive will go through the beauty of the countryside of Nepal. The trek began with a remarkable sight—an amazing footbridge spanning the powerful Marsyandi River. After 7-8 hours of drive we will reached to Besisahar. Then after we fix our mountain bike and start our ride to Bhulbhule. Riding through a maze of footpaths leads across a small pass and climbing uphill towards Bulbule. The entire experience has been filled with excitement of what lies ahead.

  Overnight stay in Guest House
  Included standard meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Day 04: Mountainbike from Besisahar(760m/ 2,493 ft) to Tal (1700m, 5,577 ft)

  Ride Distance: 30 km/ 18.6 miles
  Ride Hours: 5-6 hours
  Ridability: 100%
  Maximum Altitude: 1700 m/ 5,577 ft

  Crossing the long suspension bridge over Marshyangdi, the trail continues up the east bank of the river with good views of Manaslu (8156m/ 26,758 ft) to the north-east. Through the villages of Ngadi and Lampata, the trail leads to Lili Bir and continue high above the river eventually dropping to cross to the western side of the Marsyangdi at Syange (1,100m/ 3,608 ft) after which the trail becomes steep in parts, reaching the ancient village of Jagat(1,300 m/ 4,265 ft). From Jagat, the trail descends to the Marsyangdi following the riverbank before climbing up through forests to Chamje (1,430m/ 4,691 ft). The trail initially crosses the river to the east bank and climbs up to the large settlement of Tal (1,700m/ 5,577 ft), where there are many shops and lodges.

  Overnight stay in Guest House
  Included standard meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Day 05: Mountainbike from Tal (1700m, 5,577 ft) to Chame ( 2,670m/ 8,760 ft)

  Ride Distance: 26 km/ 16.1 miles
  Ride Hours: 5-6 hours
  Ridability: 90%
  Maximum Altitude: 2,670 m/ 8,760 ft

  As you pass through a narrow field from the village, the Dudh Khola, which originates from the south face of Manaslu. The Marsyangdi River then veers to the left, and as Annapurna‘ll become visible ahead, you arrive at Bagarchhap(2,160 m/ 7,086 ft), a Bhote village with prayer flags fluttering in the breeze around Buddhist Monastery. Continuing climb through forests of pine and oak, the trail goes through flat leave until you reach Chame where there are government offices, shops and, hotels. Chame is the district headquarters for the Manang district.

  Overnight stay in Guest House
  Included standard meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Day 06: Mountainbike from Chame ( 2,670m/ 8,760 ft) to Manang ( 3540m/ 11,614 ft)

  Ride Distance: 32 km/ 19.8 miles
  Ride Hours: 7 hours
  Ridability: 95%
  Maximum Altitude: 3540m/ 11,614 ft

  Today we continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Anapurna Range. People of this region, herd yaks & raise crops for part of the year besides, they also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784.
  Leaving Pisang, we have alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River which meets up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde, with its airstrip, at 3325m involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga.

  Overnight stay in Guest House
  Included standard meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Day 07: Rest day in Manang and hiking around

  Today we spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day we spend by doing some fine day walks and overviewing the magnificent views around the village & the daytime is best to gain altitude. At the end of the day, we return back to our accommodation & have a night rest.

  Overnight stay in Guest House
  Included standard meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Day 08: Mountainbike from Manang ( 3540m/ 11,614 ft) to Thorung Pedi (4,525m/ 14,845 ft)

  Ride Distance: 16 km/ 19.8 miles
  Ride Hours: 5-6 hours
  Ridability: 90%
  Maximum Altitude: 4,525m/ 14,845 ft

  Today after breakfast, we continue our ride from Manang to Thorung Phedi. We ride gently ascent up the mountain path on the right bank. Continuing our ride, we decent to cross river and we then climb up to Phedi. On the way, you can see many majestic peaks and mountains of Annapurna Himalayan range in which we can have the view of the Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Pisang Peak, Thorung peak, Chulu, Tilcho peak and many more. Overnight stay in Thorung Phedi.

  Overnight stay in Guest House
  Included standard meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Day 09: Mountainbike from Thorung Pedi (4,525m/ 14,845 ft) to Jomsom (2,720m/ 8,923 ft ) via Throng pass (5,416m/ 17,769 ft)

  Ride Distance: 38 km/ 23.6 miles
  Ride Hours: 8-9 hours
  Ridability: 70%
  Maximum Altitude: 5,416m/ 14,845 ft

  Today we start early for our crossing of Throng-La (5416m/ 17,769 ft). The trail becomes steep immediately on leaving camp but as this trail has been used by local people for hundreds of years the path is well defined. The gradient then eases and after about 4 hours of steady climbing, you reach the Chorten and prayer flags of the pass.
  The descent to Muktinath is a knee-pounding 1600m but it’s compensated for with excellent views of Dhaulagiri. Eventually, the moraines give way to grassy slopes before a pleasant bike along the Jhong Khola Valley to Muktinath and its shrines and temple. Afterward, we bike downhill, which will be more pleasurable with jeep tracks trails with a mostly downhill gradient! Chill out in this section and enjoy the views of many different mountain ranges.

  Overnight stay in Guest House
  Included standard meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Day 10: Mountainbike from Jomsom (2,720m/ 8,923 ft ) to Tatopani ( 1190m/ 3,904 ft)

  Ride Distance: 40 km/ 24.8 miles
  Ride Hours: 5 hours
  Ridability: 100%
  Maximum Altitude: 5,416m/ 14,845 ft

  We will leave early in the morning after breakfast. We ride downhill from Kalopani to Tatopani via Dhana, Ruptse, Ghas. The trail follows the Kali Gandaki valley. The river cuts a channel between the peaks of Annapurna 1 and Dhaulagiri thus, qualifying the Kali Gandaki valley for the title of the world’s deepest gorge. We ride through Ghasa at 1630m/ 5347 ft and one stage takes a precious route through a very steep down at the end you can have a nice bath on natural hot spring where you can enjoy nature sounds of the wildness.

  Overnight stay in Guest House
  Included standard meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Day 11: Mountainbike from Tatopani ( 1190m/ 3,904 ft) to Kushma ( 1023m/ 3,356 ft)

  Ride Distance: 45 km/ 27.9 miles
  Ride Hours: 5 hours
  Ridability: 100%
  Maximum Altitude: 1,023m / 3,356 ft

  After having breakfast, we start our ride for our todays destination. Our ride will be of 5 hour to reached Kushma. We ride bike to downhill through Kali Gandaki river. The trail rises and falls through small villages with scenic views.

  Overnight stay in Guest House
  Included standard meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Day 12: Mountain bike from Kushma ( 1023m/ 3,356 ft) to Sarangkot (1595m/ 5,232 ft)

  Ride Distance: 45 km/ 27.9 miles
  Ride Hours: 5 hours
  Ridability: 100%
  Maximum Altitude: 1,595m / 5,232 ft

  After breakfast, we begin our ride with having sceneric view on the way. This route is popular both for mountain and sunrise view and to experience the Nepalese village life. The viewpoint, Sarangkot offers the excellent panoramic view of Annapurna’s and Dhaulagiri range.

  Overnight stay in Hotel
  Included standard meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Day 13: Mountian bike from Sarangkot (1595m/ 5,232 ft) to Pokhara (820m/ 2,690 ft)

  Ride Distance: 11.5 km/ 7.1 miles
  Ride Hours: 30 minutes
  Ridability: 100%
  Maximum Altitude: 820m/ 2,690 ft

  In the early morning we go for the sunrise view and after breakfast we start our biking to our Todays destination that is Pokhara via Naudanda. Naudanda offers the dramatic view of the twin tails of Machapuchhre (Fishtail) and the massif Dhaulagiri view. We bike through the Kaskikot village, Naudanda village and the culturally rich Dhampus village where the view of Annapurnas seems very close and we can feel the cool and fresh air of the mountains and continue bike to Pokhara.

  Overnight stay in 3*/ 4* Hotel in Pokhara
  Included standard meal (Breakfast)

• Day 14: Mountain bike around in Pokhara

  After breakfast, the biking tour commences. The surrounding area of Pokhara, calm and pollution free, provides an excellent opportunity for trail riding. Biking destinations are Mahendra Cave in Batulechaur village, Davis fall and Cave of Gupteswor Mahadev in Chhorepatan, Tibetan villages’ etc. It is fun riding along the banks of Phewa Lake. You can also go, 15 km east, to Rupa and Begnas Taals (Lakes), which are second and third largest lakes, after Phewa Lake in Pokhara Valley. These lakes, despite being so near, are visited by quite a few tourists.

  Overnight stay in 3*/ 4* Hotel in Pokhara
  Included standard meal (Breakfast)

• Day 15: Drive from Pokhara (820m/ 2,690 ft) to Kathmandu (1350m / 4,430ft)

  Drive Distance: 200 km/ 124.2 miles
  Drive Hours: 6 hours

  Today after breakfast, we will take a drive to Kathmandu. It will take 6 hour to reach Kathmandu with the sceneric view of country side seen from the bus window. After you reach in hotel in Kathmandu; take refreshment and you can free to explore the city and its surroundings at our own. You can visit local attractions, wander through the bustling streets, local cuisine, or simply relax and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Kathmandu.
  Option: You can also take flight (which takes 35 minutes) from Pokhara.

  Overnight stay in 3*/ 4* Hotel in Kathmandu
  Included standard meal (Breakfast).

• Day 16: Free day in Kathmandu

  On this day, you can explore Kathmandu Valley on yours own and also you can go for shopping to get some souvenir.

  Overnight stay in 3*/ 4* Hotel in Kathmandu
  Included standard meal (Breakfast).

• Day 17: Departure

  We will arrange for your transfer to the Tribhuwan International airport three hours before your scheduled departure time. Enjoy your flight back home, and may you cherish the memories from your trip for a lifetime.

  Included standard meal (Breakfast).