Adventure Riding Upper Mustang Nepal on a Motorcycle tour in Lo-Manthang

Adventure Riding to Upper Mustang is one of the most exciting rides that you will ever have. Have you ever thought about Moto ride Upper Mustang (Lo Manthang). Upper Mustang Motorcycle tour during for Tiji Festival is the most go. Rather than trek do you want to enjoy Forbidden Kingdom While riding? Nature lovers can now experience Mustang on motorbike and jeep.

Adventure Riding Upper Mustang takes you to one of the remote destinations. It offers one with an awesome adventure in the stunning Tibetan Plateau land of Nepal. Spectacular mountain views will touch you with a remote ethnic culture of Nepal. Located in the Annapurna Circuit, now everyone can explore every valley. Be sure to take part in the Annapurna circuit through motorbike, bike, or jeep except for Thorang La Pass.

Be sure to check Adventure Moto ride to Upper Mustang Lho Manthang with Parikrama Treks. Upper Mustang Motorcycle tour during Tiji Festival offers different kinds of Nepal experience. It is new to enjoy your holidays in Nepal.

To do an Adventure Riding Upper Mustang one is to have a special permit. With the approval and permit, you can explore Mustang till the border of Tibet, China. The Tiji festival also lasts for 3 days. Nowadays it is one of the most awaited festivals among visitors. You will get to see such a High Mountain festival once a year. So be sure to be here at the right time to explore it by your own eye.

DAY 1: Arrive in Kathmandu. Meet, greet and transfer to hotel.

Upon arrival meet and assist by Parikrama Treks represnetative and trasfer to Hotel. Later a short ride around hotel premises to check the condition of bikes. At evening a short briefing about adventure riding upper mustang along with crew.

DAY 2: Kathmandu to Pokhara. 200km.

Early morning we start our ride leading with heavy traffic by 25 km. Later we will enjoy th sceninc ride along the river edge to reach our lunch destination. On the way we will also get the view of nepal first cabel car service climbing up hill. Before we reach pokhara we will get the magnficant view of Machhapuchre. Arrive in Pokhara around mid afternoon. Check into Hotel in Pokhara. Enjoy chilled beer by the lake. Dinner at one of the finest restaurants in the lakeside.

DAY 3: Pokhara to Kalopani. 150km.

Leave Pokhara after breakfast and ride to Kalopani. Watch out for the potholes though. This section of the road is being expanded to four lanes, so it is in off-road riding condition with dust. Views of Fishtail mountain from Naudanda on a clear day is spectacular. Fuel topup at Beni. Lunch stop at Tatopani, Annapurna Hotel while enjoying the views of Nilgiri on a clear day. Continue to Kalopani and check into Kalopani Guest House, the best hotel in the area. Spacious bathrooms with hotshower. The hotel has a well stocked bar, beans coffee and free wifi. Enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Dhaulagiri 8160m, glacier, south face of Mt. Nilgiri. An early morning walk thru the Kalopani village is enjoyable.

DAY 4: Kalopani to Kagbeni. 40km. Full Dirt road. Quick ride to Muktinath and back.

After breakfast, around 9:00am we ride to Kagbeni, the entry point of Upper Mustang and we stay a night. The distance is short, but acclimatization is necessary. On the way, we ride thru the magnificent Marpha village. It is the apple capital of Mustang and continue to Jomsom where we need to register our permit. Enjoy coffee at OM’s HOME with the view of Mt. Nilgiri. 12km further from Jomsom lies Kagbeni where we will check into a hotel. Enjoy lunch.

Take a quick ride to Muktinath (3800m) 12km all blacktopped. Enjoy the panoramic views of the mountains including Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri. Tukche and Muktinath Peaks from Ranipauwa are some other peaks. Ride back to Kagbeni and rest. Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast of your choice based on the hotel’s menu. Mexican, Continental, Tibetan and Nepali food is available.

DAY 5: Kagbeni to Charang Village. 65k. Full dirt road.

After breakfast, around 8:00am we start our ride to the beautiful Charang Village. Offroad riding conditions with bulldust in some places. The scenery along the Kali Gandaki river beds is out of this world. Little caves high up on the cliff and red rock tunnels at Chele. Yak herders villages at Tangbe, are magnificent and worth stopping. The road starts gaining altitude till Sangboche and Ghami. Lunch stop is at Syangboche, where simple food. Chicken noodle soup, rice and lentils with buff curry will be the best choice. Tibetan bread and omelette will also be available. Continue ride to Charang Village and check into Maya’s Inn. A basic hotel but popular among travellers and trekkers. A walk thru the Charang village is worth time. Visit the Charang Fort, nunnery, or enjoy the mountain views from the edge of the Fort. Dinner and breakfast of your choice.

DAY 6: Charang to Lo Manthang. 18km. Full dirt road.

After breakfast, approximately 8:30am we start the ride to Lo Manthang. Distance wise, it is the shortest ride day. But starting early from Charang will offer a chance to enjoy the magnificent views. Lo Manthang. is a walled city with the high pass located few kilometers before arriving. This high pass is the main vantage point for many world renowned photographers. They have captured unbelievable shots of the city with the moon like landscape. A great spot for a group photo. We ride downhill and arrive at Lo Manthang. Check into Pema’s Lotus Inn. A simple clean guest house offering delicious food and homely atmosphere. We have whole afternoon to explore around the Walled city. Some sites are two ancient monasteries, photo gallery, Tibetan Medicine museum, etc.

DAY 7: Lo Manthang to Korola Pass. 4650m. Day ride with visit to Choser Sky Caves.

Leave Lo Manthang around 9:00am and ride to Korola Pass. The distance is approximately 20k one way. The newly expanded road from Lo Manthang to Korola, offers easy riding condition. Yet, you will notice the altitude gain. The border pillar lies on the Tibetan plateau. The mountain views are spectacular. On the way back we will visit Choser Cave also known as Sky Caves of Mustang. Ancient caves built inside a cliff. The last cave as you climb up, is as high as 10 storey building. The round openings offer unbelievable views of the surrounding landscapes. Ride back to Lo Manthang and rest. Dinner and breakfast of your choice.

DAY 8: Lo Manthang to Marpha. Approx. 110km.

We ride back the same route but will cover the two days distance in one whole day. Tea stop at Sangboche. Lunch stop at Lo Ghami. Check into hotel in Marpha an apple orchid. Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast of your choice.

DAY 9: Marpha to Tatopani. Approx. 40k.

After breakfast, we start return ride around 9:00am. Continue ride back till Kalopani Guest House. Enjoy Lunch of your choice.

After lunch, ride 20k more and stay at Tatopani. Check into a simple Guest House. Soak your tired muscles in the hotspring which lies a short walk away from the hotel.

Hot water comes from the natural hotspring nearby the raging Kali Gandaki river. It fills into two small concrete pools. They clean it every morning and filled in before sunset everyday. Chilled beer and some local snacks of dried yak meat is available by the pool. Dinner and breakfast of your choice. There are two pools. One is big enough to fit 20 people . Second one is big enough to fit 10-15 people.

DAY 10: Tatopani to Pokhara. 115km. Quick ride to Kusma’s Hanging Bridge.

After breakfast, approximately 8:30am we ride back to Pokhara using the same road we took on the first day. At Kusma roughly 45km we will go see the three longest and deepest suspension bridges of Nepal. On one of the bridges bike riders can dare to ride for an amazing video or photo opportunity. Enjoy lunch and continue the last lapse to Pokhara. Arrive in Pokhara, check into Hotel in Pokhara.

DAY 11: Pokhara to Kathmandu. 200km.

After breakfast, approx. around 9:00am we start our journey back to Kathmandu. Coffee stop at Gunadi Highway Restaurant. Lunch stop at Riverside Spring Resort. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, check into our hotel in Kathmandu. Go for a celebration dinner in the evening.

DAY 12: Final Departure

End of Adventure Riding upper Mustang. CHECK OUT 12 PM

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TREK COST: USD 3,500.00 per person on Twin Sharing room accommodation
Single Supplement: USD 380 Per Person.