Muktinath, Mustang Bike Tour
Duration
10 days tour
Season
Feb-May, Sept-Dec
Primary Activity
Adventure & Sightseeing
Overview
Explore the lost Kingdom of Mustang, founded by warlords and ruled by monarchs until 2008. The kingdom was forbidden to foreigners until 1992 and it is one of the last untouched part of Nepal that is distinctly Tibetan in religion and culture. This ride is one of the ultimate rides in the rain shadow area of two 8000 m. giants, and used to be a part of the ancient salt trading route between Tibet and Nepal. Ride to the ancient Kingdom with views of implausible gorges, high passes and enormous vistas passing through authentic Tibetan villages, barren ridges, eroded cliffs and Moraine valleys. Its landscape is unrivaled for it has a stupendous wilderness, pristine scenery, snow-capped peaks, spectacular monasteries and caves.
Itenary
Day 1
Arrival- Transfer to Hotel
After arrival at the Airport, Our Representative welcomes you and transfer to Hotel. Check in at the Hotel. Rest of the day stroll around the historic town of Kathmandu or warm up with the fun filled lively streets of Thamel on own
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2
Culture Sightseeing Tour
Meet the road captain where he will give a short briefing about the safety and proceed for the sightseeing tour on a motorbike. Today we will be riding heritage sites in Kathmandu City, Swayambhunath & Patan City.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 3
Ride Kathmandu/ Pokhara
After breakfast, set out of the Kathmandu to the Prithivi Highway via ride out of the Valley to the check post of Thankot located on the crest of a ridge and descend to Naubise, 17 kilometers of winding mountain road. (Approx. 6-7 hours ride on normal road condition)
After arrival at Pokhara, check-in at the hotel. Rest/ Refresh and leisure for own activities
Overnight at the Hotel in Pokhara
Day 4
Ride Pokhara/ Tatopani
AM: After breakfast, we set out for Beni Bazaar, 78 Kms on the Baglung Highway this takes about 3 hours and a convenient place to stop for lunch. From here we set out on the newly constructed road to Jomsom. The new road is a rough affair as the terrain has to be maintained regularly due to landslides and land slips due to the monsoon season.
Arrive at Tatopani which means “Hot Water”, and is one of the most popular overnight stops in this area. It is so named because of the Hot Springs, located close by. We will stop for today and rest/ refresh
Overnight at the Local Lodge/ Tea House
Day 5
Ride Tatopani/ Jomsom/ Muktinath
After breakfast, set out on the trail by following the Kali Gandaki River passing waterfalls and Thakali and Magar Villages to Dana (4750 ft. / 1446 m.). Steeply ascend to Ghasa (6600 ft. / 2012m) along the Kali Gandaki gorge, the deepest gorge in the World.
After lunch, set out on a 25 kilometer ride to Muktinath, one of the many pilgrimage places in the Kali Gandaki basin. Set out of Jomsom Bazaar, cross the wooden bridge and then ride to the river bed.
Upon arrival at Muktinath, check in at the Hotel. Rest/ refresh and rest time free to enjoy the tranquil surroundings
Overnight at the Guest House
Day 6
Ride Muktinath tour via Kagbeni and then descend to Kalopani
Weather permitting, early wake up to see the mountain vista and visit the main temple complex of Muktinath.
After the visit, return to the hotel and then ride 15 kilometers to Kagbeni (2800 m), the gateway to Upper Mustang.
(Note: The Kali-Gandaki Valley becomes increasingly windy during the day as the winds blows south to north and makes it difficult for travelers. So it is a good idea to start early and reach Kagbeni for lunch)
After lunch it is a 45 minute ride to Jomsom and continue further 25 kilometers, about 1 ½ hour slow ride stopping at scenic vantage points to takephotographs to Kalopani.
Upon arrival check in at the lodge. Rest/ refresh and rest time free to enjoy the tranquil surroundings
Overnight at the Local Lodge
Day 7
Ride Kalopani/ Pokhara
AM: Descend to Tatopani (21 kilometers) and then continue riding back to the settlement of Jaleswor located close to the river and then continue on to beni.
After a quick stop for a quick, set out following the trail along the river and the after about an hour meet the main highway at Maldhunga and then continue of the metalled road to Pokhara which is reached in about 2 ½ hours.
Afternoon, free for own activities
Overnight at the Hotel in Pokhara
Day 8
Leisure at Pokhara
Rest of the day at leisure for own activities
Overnight at the Hotel in Pokhara
Day 9
Ride Pokhara to Kathmandu
Farewell Dinner : Local Restaurant with Cultural dance show
After breakfast, ride back to Kathmandu where we will ride along with the beautiful scenery of the mountains, rolling forested hills, deep gorges and typical Nepali village scenery a short break for some quickly taken photographs, we continue on the ride to Kathmandu.
Some section of the roads are still under construction and may be a bit difficult to negotiate and tests the driving skills of the riders. However, the route becomes a more pleasurable ride except for the jeep drivers that tests ones patience with their speed driving and continuous honking of their horns.
Upon arrival at the Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and rest of the time at leisure.
Evening, transfer to the local restaurant and farewell to the Road Captain, mechanic and team.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 10
Departure
Free till departure. Our representative will escort you to the International Airport for onward destination.