Mustang Region Mountain Bike Tour

Recommended by 99% of travelers

Country

Nepal

Duration

18 Days

Difficulty

Moderate

Activity

Mountain Biking Trails

Best Season

March to November

Max. Altitude

3,900m

The Mustang Region was popular as the Mustang kingdom and closed for foreigners. Even after it was Nepalese territory, entry was tightly restricted for foreigners. Consequently, it drew much attention as a prohibited Kingdom. Mustang is a most remote area. It is a geographic extension of the Tibetan plateau. And Mustang is also well-known as windswept land of mountains preserving the last authentic remains of Tibetan culture. This area was completely isolated from the rest of the world and only opened to trekking groups in 1991.

Barley, potatoes, and buckwheat are growing in this region. And these are the staple diet of the villages through which our trek passes to reach the ancient walled fortress city of Lo Manthang. From here the border of Tibet is just a stone’s throw away. From Lo Manthang we can either return along from the same trail or head back to Jomsom by way of the sacred pilgrimage site of Muktinath. This region offers amazing scenery of the hidden and forbidden part of the remote mountainous zone.

In short, the trip provides you the chance to see the beautiful river valley of Kaligandaki. Similarly, you also will get a chance to an eyecatching marvelous view of the panoramic mountains over 8000 meters. Furthermore, the elegant settlement of the beautiful villages rich in Tibetan-Nepalese culture. This always makes the bikers a deep feel of enchanting driving through.

Day To Day Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrival in Kathmandu

Highest Altitude

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 yourself.

Day 02:

Sightseeing around in Kathmandu

After breakfast, we get acquainted with the bikes and start our adventure with a half-day 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 also a splendid view on Kathmandu city. Next we cycle to Pashupatinath Temple (the most important National Hindu temple) and will also visit and see Boudha Natha (the world famous Buddhist monastery). These places are of interest because they were built up from the 5th century, rich in their architecture and religious meanings. After visiting all these historical heritages of great influence, we leave the rest of the day at your leisure. At your interest, you can wander around the streets and shop along full with hundreds of colorful shops.

Day 03:

Drive to Pokhara

After having breakfast, we pack our bike and put it in the bus & headed towards Pokhara. On our drive we will go through following Trisuli river with enjoying the beauty of the countryside and the mountain range of Ganesh, Manaslu and the Annapurna on the way of Nepal.
Option: You can also take flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. It will take only 35 minutes to reach there.

Day 04:

Fly to Jomsom and bike to Kagbeni

Trek Distance

13 km/ 8 miles

Trek Duration

3 hours

Flight Hours

30 minutes

Highest Altitude

2,810 m/ 9,219 ft

After enjoying an early breakfast, we take a morning flight to Jomsom. Jomsom is the scenic destination and the headquarters of the Mustang district. The flight takes approximately 30 minutes to reach Jomsom airport. Upon our arrival, we prepare ourselves for an exciting mountain biking adventure. Our riding begins alongside the Kaligandaki River, where we pedal towards Kagbeni. This Kagbeni village is situated in between two rivers, the Kaligandaki, which is flowing from Muktinath, and the Nilgiri; flows from Mount Nilgiri. There is good current of wind that blows 10 A.M. to 5. PM, throughout the trail.

Day 05:

Bike to Chele

Trek Distance

22 km/ 8 miles

Trek Duration

5 hours

Highest Altitude

3,050 m/ 10,006 ft

Today at first, we will complete our paper work at police check post for entering in to upper mustang. Then we continue bike ride 90% and 10% trek, right up the river valley with combination of the high trail and the riverbank pathways. The trail then widens significantly revealing an endless stretch of sand but the path is kept interesting by the passing of mule trains bearing goods from Mustang and Tibet.

Day 06:

Bike to Ghiling

Trek Distance

28 km/ 17.4 miles

Trek Duration

5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

3,570 m/ 11,713 ft

Today after breakfast, we start bike ride from Chele. We go through the jeep track with jikjack path with sometime trek with caring bike , there is a distinct change here, not only in the landscape but also in the culture, lifestyle and people, the settlements become more scattered ,smaller and more basic, the trail climbs gently from Shyangmochen and we enter another huge valley before descending to Geling, with its extensive fields of barley. Like in all settlements of Mustang, the white and ochre-painted houses in Geling are constructed using mud and stones. The roofs are made of twigs, straw and a mixture of mire and pebbles.

Day 07:

Bike to Charang

Trek Distance

25 km/ 15.5 miles

Trek Duration

5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

3,560 m/ 11,680 ft

Today after breakfast , we bike ride up hill passing through the driest part of Mustang, and much of our energy will be spent negotiating the loose, dry soil. However, the magnificent views of the countryside, from the gentle contours of the north to the rugged mountains in the east and west, Charang, a large spread-out village at the top of the Charang Chu canyon. At the eastern end of the village are a huge fortress and a Red Gompa which houses an excellent collection of statues and thangkas.

Day 08:

Bike to Lo-Mangthang

Trek Distance

19 km/ 11.8 miles

Trek Duration

3-4 hours

Highest Altitude

3,810 m/ 12,500 ft

In the morning after breakfast, we explore the village of Charang ,visit monastery, then uphill bike ride above the valley to large isolated chorten which marks the boundary between Charang and Lo Manthang, the trail then broadens and eventually we get our first view of walled city of Lo Manthang, the city has only one entrance so we circumambulate the wall to the gate on the north east corner.

Day 09:

Rest and hiking around monasteries

Today we leave you here for explore the charming city of Lo – Manthang, the city contains about 150 houses, as well as residences for its many lamas. There are four major temples within the city and one of these, Champa Lhakang, contains a huge clay statue of Buddha as well as elaborates mandalas painted on the walls. The king’s palace is an imposing building in the center of the city and is occupied by the current King and Queen. Although his duties are largely ceremonial, the King is respected by the people. It is also possible to hire horses and get different experience with horse riding instate of biking.

Day 10:

Bike to Yara

Trek Distance

27 km / 16.7 miles

Trek Duration

6 hour

Highest Altitude

3650 m/ 11,975 ft

Today it is a challenging trail lead with bike ride up and downhill, we have to carry bike about 30% and trek, the bike ride from Lo-Manthang to Yara is harder but more satisfying and interesting then the west side of the valley crossing through river with the panorama views of Throung peak, Damodhar Range, the Yara village is one of the best village of whole Lo-Manthang and it seems more successful and it is established in a very suitable place.

Day 11:

Bike to Tange

Trek Distance

24 km/ 14.9 miles

Trek Duration

5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

3,340 m/ 10,958 ft

After breakfast, get up and ready for bike and ride first few hours through River bank then after crossing River, the trail climbs up till the pass of 3850m then trail lead through grassless, bare hills, Tange is small village but most of the house are attached each other, on the roof tops can see piles of fry woods, which also reflect the prosperity in their society.

Day 12:

Bike to Chhusang

Trek Distance

30 km/ 18.64 miles

Trek Duration

8 hour

Highest Altitude

3,040 m/ 9,974 ft

After breakfast, we bike and trek downhill through river up to Paha then continue bike uphill about 6hrs to Chusang.

Day 13:

Bike to Muktinath

Trek Distance

23 km/ 14.29 mile

Trek Duration

7-8 hours

Highest Altitude

4.077 m/ 13,375 ft

Early in the morning after breakfast, we start bike, it is the hardest day today, cross Gyula pass 4077m, and continue bike to Muktinath with the best panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, the Muktinath is an important pilgrimage center for Hindus and Buddhist. The most well known holy place is a Vishnu temple where are 108 spouts, fashioned in the shape of cows’ heads, pour forth water that is considered to be holy. This water is channeled from a stream running above the temple. The temple is built in Tibetan style and contains huge brass idols of Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma, and Kali.

Day 14:

Mountainbike to Jomsom

Trek Distance

22 km/ 13.67 miles

Trek Duration

3 hours

Highest Altitude

2,800 m/ 9,186 ft

Today after breakfast we bike with some shining downhill, which will be more pleasurable with jeep tracks trails with a mostly downhill gradient! We have to start early as the wind gets up after 11 am making riding a bit more challenging. Chill out on this section and enjoy the views of many different mountain ranges

Day 15:

Early morning fly to Pokhara

Trek Duration

25 minutes

Highest Altitude

820 meter/ 2,690 ft

Morning after breakfast, we take a spectacular early morning flight along the Kali Gandaki gorge to Pokhara. After you arrive in Pokhara you are free to explore on your own.

Day 16:

Reserve Day in Pokhara

Day 17:

Drive or fly to Kathmandu

Trek Distance

200 km (124.2 mile)

Trek Duration

6 hours

Flight Hours

30 mins

After breakfast, we take drive or fly back to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel. Rest day at leisure.

Day 18:

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.

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What is included?

  • Government licensed guide with privet transport during sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
  • Pickup and drop from to the international and domestic airport in Kathmandu
  • Domestic flight ticket (Pok-Jom-Pok)
  • Mountainbike guide
  • Accommodation in lodge, guesthouse and hotel
  • Transport from Kathmandu to Pokhara with tourist bus

What is excluded?

  • Extra transport or horse in case of road block and any accident
  • Personal expenses like soft and hard drink, laundry, telephone
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Monument entrance fees during sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Domestic flight ticket POK-KTM USD 91 per person one way
  • International flight ticket and airport tax
  • Travel insurance in case of emergency
  • Any extra services which is not included above

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