Upper mustang mountain biking tours Nepal

Upper mustang mountain biking tours Nepal 14 Days US$2457

About upper mustang biking tour

Upper Mustang Mountain Biking Tour is a challenging adventure that requires physical fitness, skill, and stamina. The terrain is rugged and remote, and the high altitude can make it difficult for some riders. However, the rewards of the tour are unparalleled, with breathtaking landscapes, cultural immersion, and a sense of accomplishment that comes from completing a exciting adventure.

The best time to go on a mountain biking tour in Upper Mustang is from September to November and March to May when the weather is pleasant, and the skies are clear. It is essential to have a good level of fitness and experience in mountain biking, as the terrain is challenging and steep in places. Upper Mustang mountain biking tours in Nepal offer a unique and thrilling experience that combines challenging terrain, stunning landscapes, and a rich cultural heritage. If you are an adventure seeker and a mountain biking enthusiast, this tour should be on your bucket list.

Trip Fact

Destination

Mustang, Nepal

Duration

14 Days

Difficulty

Moderate

Group Size

Min 2 to Max 10 Persons

Max altitude

Lo Manthang 3840 Meters

Best time

March to November

Activities

Biking tours in Mustang

Accommodation

Tea houses / Lodges / Hotels

Meals

3 Meals a day (BLD)

Transportation

Flight, Drive & Biking

Start from

Kathmandu - Pokhara - Jomsom

End at

Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu

Mustang mountain biking tours overview

Embark on upper mustang mountain biking tours Nepal is an ultimate journey in Himalayas. Upper mustang mountain biking tours will provide you an opportunity of exploring the ancient Buddhist culture, lifestyle and unique landscape of the region. You will get the taste of their traditions, culture, values and heritage from the point of the architectural side. The biking route takes riders through the rugged and remote terrain of the Upper Mustang , where riders pass through traditional Tibetan villages in stunning landscapes.

Actually biking in mustang is an awe-inspiring exploration and a phenomenal discovery that you’ll never forget. Mountain biking mustang Nepal on the mountain throws many challenges at you; it gives the great joy to overcome that. Mustang region is famous for its spectacular mountain biking trails, which offer an exciting and adventurous experience for all types of mountain bikers.Upper Mustang Mountain biking tours Nepal

Lo-Manthang is the final destination of mountain biking trip to upper mustang. Lo Manthang is the capital city of forbidden kingdom, greatly influenced by the Tibetans and their earlier traditions. Thus you will be able to embrace pure passion and true spirit in an unlimited manner on embarking on the mountain biking adventure.

You will be able to live your passion and explore your true spirit with the upper mustang mountain bike tour. Riding till the Tibetan border “Kora La pass” and Chhoser village depends on the interest of the riders. Kaligandaki valley and the mountains will surround your entire biking route, and you will never fail to notice the beauty of Mother Nature.

Upper Mustang mountain bike trip is a thrilling journey of the Himalayas. Upper Mustang biking tours systematize in slower pace to minimize the risk of altitude sickness. You have to take permission to do so. We will help you to solve all permits and legal documents preparation. We organize guided upper mustang mountain bike tour with full board and partial service basic according to your desire.

Our professional mountain bike guide lead your entire journey support vehicle follow you with your luggage. Mountain biking route follow either off road or single track to reach upper mustang Nepal. Write us to get the private trip quote of upper mustang mountain biking holidays.

Mustang mountain biking tours highlights

  • Transverse through high passes by biking in rugged terrain of upper mustang Nepal.
  • Immerse yourself in the beauty of deserted landscapes, ancient caves & monasteries.
  • Ride through Kali Gandaki valley and discover deepest gorge in the world.
  • Stay in tea houses during journey and enjoy wonderful vista of the Himalayas.
  • Enjoy the clear skies and star-filled nights from the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang.
  • Know about the history, unique architecture of the traditional buildings of mustang Himalayas.
  • Encounter with local people, know about, taste their cuisine and hospitality during the journey.
  • Cycling through the barren landscape of the mustang valley to watch unique geological formations.
  • Enjoy natural beauty of upper mustang, with its stark, landscape, deep canyons, red cliff and towering peaks.

Mustang mountain biking tours itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be met by our representative and transfer you to hotel. As soon as we reach hotel, representative will give you a synopsis of plan and program agreement.  After a short rest & relax, you can explore the city and its cultural heritage.
Elevation: 1,400 meters / 4593 feet.

After breakfast, Kathmandu sightseeing begins to discover world heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley Nepal by car. Our guide takes you to the vibrant streets of city, cultural and historic landmarks like Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, bouddhanath stupa, Patan and Kathmandu durbar square etc. Full day Kathmandu city tour covers most popular tourist attractions like artistic palaces, courtyards, ancient stupas, museum and temples. After sightseeing, we will be back to hotel and organize meeting about trip. You spent rest of the day for gear shopping, packaging, exploring vibrant streets of Thamel and enjoying delicious local cuisine.

The main ways to travel from Katmandu to Pokhara are by bus, private car and plane as per the budget, interest and booking deal. It takes 6 to 7 hours to cross 200 kilometers distance of Prithivi Highway in between Kathmandu and Pokhara. If you prefer flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara then only takes about 25 minutes.
Journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara is incredibly scenic, with breathtaking views of Himalayan mountains, waterfalls, picturesque scenery, Trishuli & Marshyangdi River. Along the way, you will pass through small towns and villages that give you a glimpse into the rural life of Nepal.
Once you reach Pokhara, you’ll be greeted with stunning views of Annapurna range, serene Phewa Lake and beautiful Pokhara city. After checking into hotel you can take a rest or go to explore lakeside area, boating and walk around watching the reflection of mountain and sky in beautiful Phewa Lake. Journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara end but memories last forever.

The fastest way to reach Jomsom from Pokhara is to take a flight. Pokhara to Jomsom flight is known for its scenic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range of Himalayas. It takes 25 minutes to reach by flight and total weight allowed for baggage is 15 kg per person.
Due to frequently changing weather of Jomsom, flights can be delayed or cancelled at short notice. In this way, it is highly recommended to use road transportation instead of flight to make safe and sure journey.
Safe, sure and easiest way to reach Kagbeni from Pokhara is by road via Jomsom. It is 182 km / 113 miles and takes about 6/7 hours to reach. Road pass along Kali Gandaki river valley observing beautiful mountain scenery and countryside, deepest gorge in the world etc. We arrange flight or jeep as per weather condition, needs and agreement.
From jomsom we can take a jeep or walk to reach Kagbeni village. The road is rugged and bumpy, but the views are breathtaking. If you choose to walk, the trail is mostly flat and easy to follow along Kali Gandaki River. It takes around 3-4 hours, depend on your pace.
Kagbeni is a small village situated at the edge of lower and Upper Mustang Nepal. It is famous for its religious point of view (pilgrimage), traditional houses, narrow alleys, and ancient monasteries. Pokhara to Jomsom to Kagbeni journey is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Today we enter the special permit zone of upper mustang Nepal. The journey from Kagbeni to Chele begins after breakfast at lodge. The trail winds its way northwards along the Kali Gandaki River. It offers stunning views of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Dhampus and Tukuche peak of Himalayas and unique landscapes of Mustang. Chele itself is a fascinating destination, with a rich history, ancient monasteries, chortens, culture, traditional architecture influences by Tibetan Buddhism.

We traverse several ridges, farm land, apple orchard, picturesque mountain scenery and Tangbe villages to take a break at Chhusang village for lunch. Then after walk along the river observing unique rock formation, high cliff and sky caves of Nepal. Finally cross the Kaligandaki River and from the river bed short uphill climb to reach Chele village of Mustang. This area become very windy and dusty after noon try to cross earlier as much as possible and use sunglasses, mask and windproof clothes. Kagbeni to Chele is a beautiful journey to experience the unique culture and beauty of the Mustang region in Nepal.

Chele to Ghiling trek is a part of Upper Mustang journey starts from Chele and goes through beautiful villages, rocky trails, and narrow canyons. Hiking from Chele to Syangboche or Ghiling will be hard compared to other days to cross two passes, Taklam La 3,624m and Dajori La 3,660m.

You will get to witness the unique culture and lifestyle of the people living in Mustang. The trail passes through several small villages like Ghyakar, Samar to reach Syangboche, and Ghiling. Samar is a beautiful village with traditional houses and ancient monasteries, well known common lunch stop of travelers. Along the way you will pass ups and down off-road trail in barren hills, rocky terrain via Ranchung Chungsi cave of Mustang.

The trip ends at Ghiling where you can discover ancient monasteries, chortens, school, village and interact with local. Ghiling is a beautiful village with traditional Mustang houses located in the middle of barren meadow surrounded by mountains and agricultural field. Chele to Ghiling trek is a wonderful experience for those who want to explore the unique culture and landscape of Upper Mustang region.

Today’s trek takes us to Tsarang from Ghiling village of upper mustang Nepal. The distance from Tsarang to Ghiling is around 23 kilometers and possible to cross by driving, horse riding or walking. The walking trail is rocky with several uphill climbs and downhill descents. There are many small villages, sky caves, ancient monastery, Mani wall, Chortens on the way and worth to see.
Walking path go through high desert terrain of mustang & cross nyi la 4025 m, Ghami la 3765m and Tsarang la 3870m to reach Charang. The stunning views of mountains, rich culture, history and traditional way of life of upper mustang make this trip memorable forever.

Today is the final day to reach the highlights of upper mustang trip the wall city “Lo Manthang “. Tsarang to Lo Manthnang distance offers stunning views of mountains, an opportunity to explore the culture, history and natural beauty of Mustang. Most of the walking trail to Lo Manthang is flat; wide and gradually up crossing Sungda Chorten.

Lo La pass 3960 meters is the highest point of the day to reach the wall capital of former kingdom of Lo. From the pass we descend to Lo Manthang which is a beautiful walled village.

Trail to go to Lo Manthang from Tsarang is easier than other part. It offers eye catching views of Himalayan range including two above 8000 meters’ peaks Mount Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massif.

From the Lo La pass explorer gets the first glimpse of Lo Manthang city, wide barren land in mustang valley. Famous wall city known for their traditional mud-brick houses, narrow alleys, and colorful prayer flags fluttering in the wind.

Finally, we reached ancient walled city of Lo Manthang, the capital of the former Kingdom of Mustang.  At the Lo Manthang city we feel pure Tibetan culture, rich history, interact with Lowa people and know about their way of life. There are many things to see around Lo like historic royal palace, ancient monasteries, local markets, mani, chortens and prayer wheels that provides lifetime experiences.

Today is the day to discover the secret of Lo Manthang Nepal that you’ve been waiting for. After breakfast trip starts with either horse riding, walking or jeep safari towards chhoser, garphu & kora la border. Chhosar village offers a unique glimpse into the traditional way of life, daily activities that the practice in upper mustang.
Ancient monasteries like Garphu and Niphu monastery, surrounding colorful rock formations and centuries old caves in rock cliff are really impressive to see in Chhoser area. Niphu monastery is an ancient cave monastery carved into the cliffs. Travelers impressed to visiting Jhong cave, Konchok ling cave & Ritseling cave in Chhoser valley Nepal.
After of before Chhoser we heading to kora la, a high mountain pass located in mustang district of Nepal. It is a part of ancient salt trading route between Nepal and Tibet autonomous region of china. Kora la is known for its stunning mountain views and rugged terrain.
Afternoon we will be back to Lo Manthang and spent rest of the day visiting the city’s ancient monasteries, palace, narrow alleys, stupas and the architecture of earthen wall city. The long walls of the prayer wheels and flags provide a colorful appearance of the place. Royal palace, three ancient monasteries, Amchi school and the local way of life are the highlights of Lo Manthang exploration.
Lo Manthang is a small town surrounded by towering mountains and arid landscapes. It is a fascinating place to explore, rich in history, culture, and natural beauty which make an epic journey into the Himalayas.

Journey to Dhakmar village began early in the morning as we left the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang. The day bit more adventurous then others because the path was rough, long way ascend and decent and cross 2 high passes of mustang. Lo Manthang to Dhakmar trail via Chago La 4280m, Ghar Gumba and Mui La 4170 m offers fabulous view of Himalayan peaks like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and more.
You will pass ancient monastery, several Chorten, Deurali and many Buddhist monuments, which carry great religious and historic significance. You visit Lo Gekar monastery, which is believed to be one of the oldest monasteries in Nepal built by guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) in 8th century. The monastery decorated with great architecture, Buddhist arts, stone carvings, vivid murals in walls depicting scenes from the life of the Buddha, as well as images of other deities and figures from Tibetan Buddhism. Stay silence inside to monastery to feel the peaceful atmosphere and the profound spirituality of sacred space.
Trek takes you through the scenic landscapes canyons, barren hills and ancient villages of mustang region in Nepal. You explore truly unique red cliffs of Dhakmar, village life and interact with locals. Lo Manthang to Dhakmar trip was an amazing experience and gave us a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Nepal.

Muktinath to Jomsom journey begin after Muktinath temple exploration at Ranipauwa village in mustang. The distance from Muktinath to Jomsom is about 21 kilometers and possible to go by driving or walking as per preferences. It takes about 1 hour by driving and 5 to 6 hours by walking depend on your pace.
Trail descent from Muktinath towards the Kali Gandaki river crossing Jharkot, Khingar, Kagbeni and Ekle Bhatti villages in Annapurna region of Nepal. This is quite popular route offer stunning views of unique landscape, mountains, including Mount Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and more. Jomsom is famous for its apple orchards and strong winds that blow through Kali Gandaki valley.
After crossing suspension bridges over Kali Gandaki river, ultimately you reach Jomsom and continuw to marpha. Muktinath to Jomsom trip is an incredible experience in Kali Gandaki valley where you witness the beauty of lower mustang closely.

The journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu is one of the most scenic and breathtaking routes in Nepal. The distance between the two cities is approximately 200 kilometers/ 124 miles, and the travel time is around 6-7 hours by road and 25 minute by plane. Keep in mind that the actual travel time may vary depending on the mode of transportation, traffic conditions, and your personal preferences. As soon as reach Kathmandu you will check into hotel, take a rest, spend evening time explore city for souvenirs shopping. Enjoy farewell dinner at evening to celebrate the successful excursion.

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What are included in this package?

  • Airports pick up on your arrival day by private vehicle
  • Pokhara to Pokhara Support vehicle with mountain biking tour
  • Two nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara BB basic
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & dinner) 4 cups of hot drink each day on choice
  • Best accommodation at tea houses during Mustang bike tour
  • Professional English speaking tour guide service trained by government of Nepal
  • All necessary paperwork, special permits (ACAP, TIMS) and local taxes
  • Airport transfer by private vehicle to depart Nepal

Excludes

  • Visa fees / international airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Personal expenses phone calls, mineral water, bar bills, hot shower, battery recharge, extra porters & gears etc
  • Tips for guides, drivers (Tipping are expected but not mandatory)
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FAQs

When is the best time for mountain biking in Nepal?

Generally, the best time for mountain biking in Nepal depends on the region you plan to go, your preferences, weather and trail conditions. The prime time to go mountain biking in Himalayan foothills from October to April. During these months, the weather is dry and sunny, clear skies, cool temperatures, ideal riding conditions and the views are spectacular. Nepal has some of the best trails in the world, no matter where you go mountain biking in Nepal, you are sure to have an amazing experience.

What age is best for mountain biking in Nepal?

The best age for mountain biking in Nepal depends on individual abilities, preferences, skills, and physical fitness levels. It is better to start biking in between 5 to 8 years and essential to choose trails that match your skill level.

Is there support vehicle to carry our luggage / gears?

Yes, support vehicle carries the luggage / gears of Mountain bikers in Nepal Himalayas. The best support vehicle for you will depend on your specific needs to carry and budget. Make sure that the vehicle is in good condition to rough roads or trails with all necessary safety features.

What type of mountain bike is best for the trip?

Mountain bikes are designed for a variety of terrain, including single track, gravel, paved roads, uphill and downhill. In this way better to select the bike according to the plan to ride and types of terrain. All-around trail bike is best for beginner and full-suspension mountain bike is the best for experience riders to ride in technical trails of Nepal.

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