Upper Mustang Biking Tour

This is a combination of trekking and biking which offers you the best of Annapurna, the most popular trekking region. Annapurna is a spectacular region for trekking and riding and with the expansion of the trails before and after Thorong Pass it becomes more and more rideable. This region offers amazing scenery as you travel between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. In this region, you can ride the complete circuit or the half circuit. This trip has some technical riding and is for the intermediate-level rider.

Biking Tour Highlights

Explore the remoteness of Nepal

Spectacular mountains views

Monasteries

Fascinating villages

Ancient culture

The unique lifestyle of the local people

OUTLINE ITINERARY:

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing includes Pashupatinath/Boudhanath/Swoyambunath.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara (Remaining time sightseeing around Pokhara)

Day 04: Pokhara to Jomsom (Short acclimatization ride)

Day 05: Jomsom to Kagbeni (2810m) 95% ride able

Day 06: Kagbeni to Chele (3050m) 30% rides able the rest push

Day 07: Ride to Ghami (3460m) 40% rideable

Day 08: Ride to Lo Manthang (3800m) 90% rideable

Day 09: In Lo Manthang (Sightseeing) 95% rideable

Day 10: Lo Manthang towards the Kora La and return 95% rideable

Day 11: Ride to Dhi and enjoy a homestay in a local Mustang family house 35% rideable

Day 12: Dhi to Luri Gompa to Dhi 35% rideable

Day 13: Ride to Ghami (3460m) 95% rideable

Day 14: Ride to Chele (3050m) 35% rideable

Day 15: Ride to Kagbeni (2810m) 95% rideable

Day 16: Ride to Jomsom (2713m) 100% rideable

Day 17: Jomsom to Pokhara (835m) by flight and sightseeing around Pokhara.

Day 18: Pokhara to Kathmandu (1350m)

Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu

Day 20: Transfer to the Airport.

Note: At least we need two people to operate this trip. If there is only one person for this trip we will join your trip with our other group.

Tour Cost: Please email us for the group price.

PRICE INCLUSIONS:

ACCOMMODATION:

04 Nights hotel in Kathmandu

2 Nights hotel in Pokhara

13 Nights in Tea house

TRANSPORTATION:

Airports pick up and drop from the hotel

1 full-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley

Airport pick up & drop to hotel in Pokhara

Kathmandu drive to Pokhara

Pokhara fly to Jomsom

Jomsom fly back to Pokhara

Drive back to Kathmandu

SIGHTSEEING TOUR:

1 full-day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu

All entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu

CYCLING:

Guide

Bike tools for general servicing

Bike Permit USD 10 per bike per day

All meals (Breakfast/ lunch/dinner with tea-coffee) while on a cycling trip

sleeping bag

down jackets

Acap entry permits

Mustang Permit

TIMS ( Travelers Information manual system)

English speaking guide

Porter

All necessaries for Nepali staff (all meals, accommodation in tea houses, equipment, salary, insurance, etc)

COST EXCLUSIONS:

Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.

Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, tips, etc.

Beverages like mineral water, juice, Coke, Fanta, and Sprite as well as alcoholic drinks.

Travel Insurance (Essential).

Personal trekking equipment except those stated above.

Tips for field staff and drivers.

Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances that are beyond Aaradhana's control.

Bikes/Helmet/Water bottles

Drinks other than what's served at meals i.e. tea/coffee

Medical treatment

Emergency and Evacuation costs

Travel Insurance

Nepal visas

Excess luggage

Airport departure taxes from Nepal

The cost associated with cancellations, delays, and porters due to road works

Personal correspondence and phone calls