Upper Mustang Mountain Biking Tour

Overview

The Upper Mustang cycling tour is  gaining popularity as a thrilling off-road experience in Nepal, providing avid cyclists with a rewarding and adventurous experience. Its remote location, high altitude, rough terrain, and extreme weather conditions make it a challenging but unforgettable adventure. The thrilling trail features steep inclines and single-track descents, perfect for adventurous souls and biking enthusiasts.

The awe-inspiring landscapes and majestic mountains offer unique sights, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The trail's allure also lies in its rich Tibetan culture, untouched by modern civilization. Travelers will pass through villages such as Chele, Syangboche, and Tsarang and visit Muktinath, exploring ancient monasteries and well-preserved traditions.

The Upper Mustang cycling tour combines the adrenaline rush of a challenging bike ride with the warm hospitality of local inhabitants, making it a worthwhile investment of time and money.

Are you ready to take on this cycling challenge?

The Upper Mustang Cycling tour demands high fitness and endurance levels due to its high altitude and rugged terrain. This trip best suits experienced cyclists with high physical fitness, endurance, and technical skills. Proper preparation is essential to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey.

Do you have what it takes to conquer this cycling tour?

Due to the high altitude and rugged terrain, the Upper Mustang Cycling tour is considered an arduous cycling journey. It calls for a high level of fitness and endurance and is classified as having a challenging difficulty level.

The following are the standards for the Upper Mustang Cycling Trek:

• Cardiovascular Endurance: The expedition entails riding through rough terrain at high altitudes, which calls for a high level of cardiovascular endurance.

• Strength and Stamina: The trek requires a lot of strength and endurance to tackle difficult cycling conditions and to carry the bike on some stretches where cycling isn't possible.

• Flexibility and Balance: Flexibility and balance are necessary to get through the steep inclines, rocky roads, and small footpaths because the terrain is rough and uneven.

• Mental toughness: Biking can be mentally taxing. Therefore it's critical to keep a good outlook and strong willpower to get through obstacles.

In general, the Upper Mustang Cycling Trek is appropriate for seasoned cyclists who possess a high level of physical fitness, endurance, and technical ability to negotiate difficult terrain. To guarantee a safe and pleasurable walk, it is advised to prepare appropriately before setting out.

1. day 1

   Arrival in Kathmandu

   Highest Altitude	1324 M

   Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport Nepal, you will be picked up by a North Nepal Trek representative in a private vehicle and drop off at your hotel after the trip briefing with the guide and checking gears until you are satisfied. Getting rest and terminating Jet lag from your flight to Kathmandu is the best thing to do.

   In Kathmandu, you will be placed in a deluxe hotel, where you will be served dinner and breakfast for the following day, preparing you for the Nagarkot Enduro trail. 

   • Hotel with Breakfast

2. day 2

   Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara(Travel options: By flight / By bus)

   Flight Hours	25mins
   Highest Altitude	822 M

   Catching a 25 min flight to Pokhara after breakfast in the hotel falls in the morning schedule however you can also take a tourist bus which takes about 7- 8 hrs.Pokhara is also one of the most beautiful cities in Nepal. Exploring and enjoying the lakeside town at the base of the Annapurna Himalayas is the best thing you can do in Pokhara. Riding to Peace Pagoda if we have enough time is possible. Relaxing in a cozy bed overnight in Lakeside.

   • Hotel with Breakfast

3. day 3

   Drive From Pokhara to Jomsom

   Cycling Distance	20 km
   Highest Altitude	2743 M
   Duration	4 hrs

   Early morning after breakfast we will start our journey towards Jomsom from pokhara. You will see the beautiful landscape along the way with the Kali Gandaki river flowing in the side. It takes around 6 hours to reach Jomsom from pokhara. Get yourself rested in the lodge at Jomsom and prepare for your cycling journey for the next day.

   • Hotel with Breakfast

4. day 4

   Jomsom to Kagbeni via Lupra, Mustang, Jhong

   Highest Altitude	3710 M

   You will officially start your cycling journey. You will start from Jomson towards Lupra village. Your journey is easy and flat till you reach Lupra and you will gain altitude after Lupra to reach Muktinath. You can relax and explore muktinath a bit and continue your descent now to reach a village called Jhong. Continue your descent further and you will reach Kagbeni. Kagbeni is considered as one of the holy places in hindu community. Overnight stay at Kagbeni.

   • Overnight in Lodge including ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner )

5. day 5

   Kagbeni to Chele

   Highest Altitude	3050 M

   The journey today will be short compared to other days. You will start you journey from Kagbeni and cross Tangbe village to reach Chhusang. Tangbe is a buddhist community village, you can stop for a bit and explore the village and continue to head towards Chhusang. You will reach Chhusang from Tangbe in around 30 minutes. Chhusang village is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mustang. The stunning natural scenery seen from the Chhusang is extraordinary. You will explore the monasteries and caves in Chhusang village and continue our journey toward chele. We will reach chele from Chhusang in around 20 minutes of cycling. Overnight at chele.

   • Overnight in Lodge including ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner )

6. day 6

   Chele to Syanboche

   Highest Altitude	3780 M

   We will start early in the morning and prepare our journey towards Syanboche. The real difficulty starts now, prepare yourself for one of the toughest ascent. This journey can be fairly difficult since you will gain an elevation  of around +800 meters. The journey from chele to samar is very steep. This journey will make you tired  very easily. After reaching Samar the road is fairly easy and we will reach syanboche. Overnight at Syanboche.

   • Overnight in Lodge including ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner )

7. day 7

   Syangboche to Dhakmar

   Highest Altitude	3800 M

   The few minutes journey from syangboche is fairly easy. You will ride on a flat surface until you reach tamang gaun. A step ascent after that to reach chhunggar and jhaite. After that you don’t need to pedal “Yay here comes the descent from jhaite to reach ghami”. Then pedal hard to reach Dhakmar. Enjoy the towering rocks and red cliffs in the village. Dhakmar is very famous for its rich cultural heritage and ancient cave system. Enjoy your stay at such a beautiful place.

   • Overnight in Lodge including ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner )

8. day 8

   Dhakmar to Charang

   Highest Altitude	3575 M

   The journey from Dhakmar to Charang is very easy. You will ascend the steep road for a few minutes but it is all the way down to reach the charang. Charang is a small and peaceful village. It was also once an important halt for ancient caravan trade between India and Tibet carrying large amounts of salt. Reach the charang village and take a rest.

   • Overnight in Lodge including ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner )

9. day 9

   Charang to Lo Manthang

   Highest Altitude	3840 m

   Crossing Lo La Pass from Charang, also known as "Windy Pass”, from where the views of the walled city Lo-Manthang look spectacular and race your heart to reach Lo Manthang instantly. The barren brown picturesque scattered throughout the horizon with the vibrant green under the deep blue sky of the Himalayas makes it a truly memorable scene. Excluding a bit of upclimb, the distance of about 25 km is totally rideable. Enjoying open jeep track trails and magnificent sites, you arrive at Lo-Manthang at just the right time for lunch. Lo Manthang is a beautiful place that deserves a couple of days to be spent sightseeing there. Visiting different monasteries presents you with 400 years old Thangka paintings with detailed and vivid colors originating in Nepal.

   • Overnight in Lodge including ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner )

10. day 10

    Explore Lo Manthang

    Highest Altitude	Approx 4200 M

    Explore the upper mustang on this day. Visit Zhong cave, one of the main attractions of upper mustang. Jhong cave is an extraordinary cave near Lo - Manthang with 5 story high built into a cliff. Exploring the kingdom of Lo will is a must to add value to your mountain biking adventure. Once famously recognized as a forbidden Kingdom, now is open to foreigners. You will explore the beautifully whitewashed clustered village of Lo. Since it is deeply influenced by Tibetan Buddhism, visiting three important monasteries is crucial in this bike trip. Thubchen Monastery, Jampa Lhakhang, and Chode Monastery are the main Ghompas or Monastery in Lo-Manthang. These monasteries play a crucial role in preserving the cultural and spiritual tapestries in the mountainous region of Gandaki province. The entrance to the cave is narrow and small but there are more than 40 different rooms inside the cave. Also, visit a few monasteries and caves  and return to Lo- Manthang. Overnight at Lo-Manthang.

    • Overnight in Lodge including ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner )

11. day 11

    Lo Manthang to Yara Village

    Highest Altitude	3600 M

    You will continue your mountain bike journey to Yara. The trail changes gradually from high to low altitude. The lane is moderately easy until you descend towards Yara. You will pass through Dhi and Surkhang villages before reaching Yara. You will be exploring Yara Village and areas. Overnight at Yara village.

    • Overnight in Lodge including ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner )

12. day 12

    Yara Village To Tange

    Highest Altitude	3240 M

    The cycling journey from yara to tange can be very challenging. You will cover 24 kilometers today. The path is moderate and flat for a few minutes. After that the challenge begins. You will ride in the bank of kali gandaki, the path can be difficult and you might need to carry the cycle sometimes. After your ride alongside the bank of kali gandaki there will be a steep uphill climb (very difficult but one of the best trails and amazing view) After completing the uphill there is a steep downhill  that will take you to tange village. 

    • Overnight in Lodge including ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner )

13. day 13

    Tange to Chhusang

    Highest Altitude	2980 M

    The trail from tange to chhusang is also extremely difficult. It's a steep uphill (needs to pedal very hard). You might even need to just walk because your bicycle can't continue on that height. The terrain is difficult but the landscape seen from the top of the hill is breathtaking. You will be able to see mountains and surrounding areas. After the completion of the uphill there is a steep downhill which will take you to chuusang village. Overnight stay at chhusang.

    • Overnight in Lodge including ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner )

14. day 14

    Chhusang to Kagbeni and Drive Back to Pokhara

    Highest Altitude	2850 M

    The trail from Chhusang to Kagbeni is fairly easy and flat. You will reach Kagbeni from Chhusang in 30-40 minutes of pedaling. You will return to Pokhara from Kagbeni via bus/jeep. 

    • Overnight in Lodge including ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner )

15. day 15

    Pokhara to Kathmandu

    Flight Hours	25 mins

    You can either take a bus or flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Enjoy the natural resources and great scenes along the way if you take the bus. Overnight at Kathmandu.

    • Overnight in Lodge including ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner )

16. day 16

    Departure from Kathmandu

    This marks the end of 16 days mountain bike tour to upper mustang with north nepal travels and treks. One of our representative will pick you up from the hotel and drop you off at tribhuwan airport prior to your flight time. 

    • Hotel with Breakfast

• Mountain Bike and Gears ( Please ask specification after providing us your bike size ).
• All the ground transportation Airport to airport.
• All airport transfers within Nepal including flights Kathmandu and Pokhara both ways and airport pickups and drops.
• One highly experienced, helpful, and friendly mountain bike guide,and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff.
• Tea-house accommodation during the biking.
• All meals(Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Tea/Coffee) from Pokhara to Pokhara journey
• All Legal Documents (ACAP) TIMS, Permit and Special Permit which cost $ 550 etc .
• Dry Fruits & Reydration salt along the biking trail.
• Tourist service charge, VAT, TAX, etc.

• International airfares.
• Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa quickly upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa suitable for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos).
• Dinner & Lunch during stay at Kathmandu & Pokhara 
• Extra nights in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
• Travel insurance of Riders & Trekkers
• Any cold beverages and drinks along the trail.
• Personal extra expenses 
• Tips and Gratuities for guides and porters. 
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned in the includes section.