Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour In Nepal
Upper Mustang
The walled city of Upper Mustang
Upper Mustang Motorcycle Tour In Nepal
Upper Mustang Motorcycle Tour In Nepal
Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal
- “Enjoy the adventure on an amazing windswept country and yet beautiful.
- Journey on an extension of Tibetan South West world’s highest and largest plateau.
- Explore the rugged and dry picturesque country of scenic Upper Mustang.
- The land of ancient Bon culture along with Buddhism the religion of age-old heritage.
- Ride along magnificent villages adorned with ancient traditions to Lo-Manthang”.
Overview of Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour In Nepal
The Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal is an exciting adventure around the formerly forbidden country. At one time it was closed to outside visitors but flung its door open in 1991. Where travelers can explore and observe the hidden immense and impressive cultures and customs of Upper Mustang villagers.
Upper Mustang Motor Bike Tour in Nepal, is truly a unique and fascinating destination loaded full of thrills. Visitors can experience the dramatic scenery of amazing landscapes, and timeless villages enclosed by high rugged wind-blown canyons and towering peaks.
The Government of Nepal and Tourism Department has declared the Upper Mustang from Kagbeni onwards as a Restricted Area. The restrictions, due to its close border with Tibet / China by Karo-La Pass, as well to limit the flow of visitors.
Upper Mustang Motor Bike Tour in Nepal, is another kind of adventure thrill, an interesting and best way; to experience the Nepal remote country.
Including its beautiful and delightful villages adorned and intact with Tibetan Heritage as it has been for many centuries. At one time it was the main trading route of the Trans-Himalaya Salt Trade for India, Nepal, and Tibet.
Where caravan of yaks, mules, and horses laden with goods from both sides of the borders passed through Upper Mustang.
The trade still exists but in smaller ways than it was in the last decades. Bikers will be following the same ancient classic route to the walled former kingdom of Lo-Manthang.
An ever-exciting country to visit as well it is one of the best photogenic countries for professional photographers. The arid landscapes of Upper Mustang are an extension of the South West Tibetan plateau. As well as the world’s highest and largest tableland or plateau, lined with windblown high-colored canyons and windswept cliffs.
As the ride progresses onwards, from one beautiful area to another exciting territory of different cultural villages. Bikers will be amazed by dramatic changes in landscapes, vegetation, and local cultures including the varied climates.
Detail Itinerary of Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour In Nepal
On the first arrival via respective airlines, landing in Katmandu, Nepal International Airport. Vertex Holiday staff and guide receives you for a short transfer to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu.
Around the most exciting location at Thamel, on checking into your lovely rooms, after a refreshing rest from the Jet-Lag.
Join the other members of the Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal. Our group leader or guide will provide full information and details regarding the biking ride, cultures, and terrains.
As well as the climate condition of various overnight stops and during the ride.
Having time to check the motorbike for the long ride, starting from early next morning. Evening a welcome group dinner as an introduction to Nepali authentic foods with live cultural programs.
Having breakfast, then checking the Royal Enfield / Bullet Motorbikes, our guide cum mechanic will brief you. Regarding the day ride, possible lunch or refreshing stops en route to Pokhara.
Start the ride after knowing the road condition, traffic, and major places on the route. Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal starts begins as you follow the main guide heading past the city and the valley outskirt, and then downhill to low farm country.
Facing occasional views of Langtang, Ganesh, and Manaslu Himal with Annapurna range in the far west direction.
The ride leads along Trisuli River to Mugling Bazaar, where the road diverts, and heads west towards beautiful Pokhara city and the valley. On arrival transfer into a nice hotels, close to the serene Phewa Lake with views of Annapurna Himalaya
After a pleasant overnight stop in one of the best cities of Nepal at Pokhara, morning, having breakfast. On the second day of the Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal, adventure begins heading west, leaving Pokhara valley on the nice smooth Baglung, Beni, and Pokhara Highway.
A scenic ride as the views of Annapurna Himalaya follows till to our overnight stop at Kalopani village. Biking continues reaching the big town of Kusma (a place with the world’s 2nd highest Bungee Jumping from a long suspension bridge).
The ride heads past Baglung town and then off-road following the Kaligandaki River, passing several farm villages and reaching Tatopani. From Tatopani, a village with natural hot springs, the ride leads up to Ghasa entering the beautiful pine and rhododendron forest.
As the day biking ends at Kalopani, a lovely village with grand views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayas. The village with many good lodges, located amidst lovely coniferous surroundings.
Today a moderately short ride from Kalopani village to Kagbeni via Jomsom of less than five hours. On leaving Kalopani, enjoy the morning views facing Nilgiris, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri Himalayas, as the ride leads past the tree lines.
From Kalopani onwards Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal enters the dry windswept areas of Lower Mustang and Kaligandaki River valley.
The route follows the dirt track through lovely Tukuche and Marpha villages, famous for delicious apples and products.
As the ride continues then reach the large town of Jomsom with an airport, located on the shelf of Kali-Gandaki River.
Jomsom, the headquarters of Mustang district, after Jomsom having a refreshing stop, the afternoon can be very windy. The adventure leads to Kali-Gandaki River valley and then reaches Kagbeni village for an overnight stop.
A nice Tibetan-like village located at the starting and ending point of Upper Mustang. The entrance to the forbidden walled kingdom of Lo Manthang, and on the ancient Trans Himalayan Caravan trade route of Nepal and Tibet.
Another short day ride of the Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal, due to the rise in altitude, dry terrain, and crossing over few passes, makes the distance longer. From Kagbeni entering Upper Mustang, the morning ride leads uphill in between giant canyon walls with high red eroded cliffs.
The adventure continues following the Kaligandaki River upstream within scenic dry terrains reaching the first large village of Upper Mustang at Chele.
From Chele, the ride continues uphill to Gyagar village to another lovely Samar village. After Samar village has short stops, the ride heads to Syangbochen and then with a steep climb to a ridge top.
The Nyi-La pass above 3,860 m, offers a grand vista of picturesque Upper Mustang landscapes. After crossing Nyi-la downhill to overnight stop at Ghami village in the comfort of a nice guest house.
Ghami, one of the largest farm villages of Upper Mustang, houses an impressive Gompa monastery. The village is surrounded by huge farm fields of buckwheat and barley with few poplars and willow trees.
Today’s Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal ride leads to our main highlight destinations into the former walled kingdom of Lo-Manthang.
From Ghami after a pleasant and refreshing overnight halt in the harmony of traditional hospitality of Mustang villagers.
A short day biking of a few hours, leaving the village cross over Ghami Khola (stream). The ride leads to a long series of interesting Mani walls inscribed with Buddhist prayers to Drakmar village.
After a few hours of pleasant drive reaching Tsarang village, our route heads straight to Lo-Manthang.The ride heads to a steep climb to the top of Lo-La Pass at 3,950 meters with the first glimpse of the walled kingdom Lo-Manthang.
From the top descent leads on a nice trail to the main entrance of Lo-Manthang for lunch and overnight stops.
After a long ride from low warm areas to higher elevation for five days, today a well-deserved rest. As well to check and maintain the bike for the return journey, at Lo-Manthang enjoy the full day exploring.
Walk around the old paved streets of the medieval time era, an old town with Tibetan cultural houses. Visit around historical and cultural centers, the main attraction of Lo-Manthang.
The Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal takes you to visit the four main monasteries of Namgyal Gompa, Champa Lakhang (God House), and Red Thubchen Gompa.
Includes the Chyodi Gompa and the great Entrance Hall, where the great annual religious Tije festival is held.
For interested people for the visit of the former and late Raja / King of Mustang palace, permission is required. The last king or Raja of Mustang was Jigme Dorje Palbar Bista, who expired in 2018. At the age of 86 years old, the royal links back to Ame Pal the first king.
He founded the Buddhist kingdom of Mustang in 1380 after separating from the province of South West Tibet. After an interesting tour around Lo-Manthang enjoys the rest of the day interacting with cheerful locals.
Another day of the Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal, in Lo-Manthang, enjoy a short ride of a few hours to the border of Nepal and Tibet / China. The ride leads on a dry and dusty dirt road to cross over Kora-La Pass to Nepal / Tibet frontier.
From the Nepal side, one can glance towards the Tibetan territory full of Chinese Army Camps. The views are stunning on both sides of the border, overlooking the vast beautiful landscapes with distant snow peaks.
After an enjoyable ride back to Lo-Manthang for the last overnight on the higher areas of Upper Mustang at Lo-Manthang.
Morning getting ready for the return journey, after an interesting time at Lo-Manthang. On leaving Lo-Manthang heading back on the same route to Marang village.
The ride continues on an old path to Drakmar village, coming across the long series of Mani Walls.
The Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal follows to cross a bridge over Ghami Khola then our route diverts towards the lovely village of Ghiling for an overnight halt.
Slowly this fascinating biking ride leads to the end of Upper Mustang at Kagbeni village. After a short climb to Syangboche village, and to Yamda La with grand views, then downhill to Bhena and Samar villages.
The ride leads by a stream passing Gyagar and Chele villages and finally ending the ride reaching Chusang village.
The journey continues enjoying a pleasant ride downhill through wild windswept terrain, on leaving the Upper Mustang and reaching Kagbeni.
From Kagbeni a short ride to Jomsom for overnight in a nice fine lodge, Jomsom town and surrounding areas. Famous for delicious apples and products like apple cider, brandy, and juice, a nice place for celebration before reaching Pokhara.
After Jomsom, a short ride to Marpha, one of the most charming villages with white-painted houses, paved streets, and well-kept lodges. After Marpha a pleasant ride to another charming lovely village at Tukuche.
Located beneath Tukuche Peak and Mt. Dhaulagiri, from Tukuche village onward, a nice pleasant ride downhill following Kaligandaki River downstream.
Enjoy the incredible views of surrounding towering snow peaks, then head down to Larjung village. From here onwards reach back into pine, oaks, and rhododendron forest, as the ride leads to Kalapani village.
The ride continues with a dramatic change of landscapes and vegetation, as the journey heads down to low warm areas. After leaving the last village of Mustang district at Ghasa, the route leads through the beautiful waterfalls of Rupsi Chhara.
From Rupsi ride along the paddy areas of Dhana village and then to Tatopani for an overnight stop. A lovely village with a warm climate, after checking into a nice lodge enjoy a dip in the hot spring pools.
From Tatopani, the last day ride continues on a winding trail for an hour, following the Kaligandaki River to Beni.
The headquarter town of Mygdi district, from Beni on good main highway to Pokhara. The ride leads past Kusma, and Nayapul, and then on winding uphill to Kande, and then downhill to Pokhara.
On reaching Pokhara by the Phewa lakeside, check into a nice hotel with time to enjoy last overnight; around Western region of Nepal.
Today is the last final day of the Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal to Kathmandu, an exciting journey as the ride towards Mugling Bazaar.
As the ride follows the Trisuli River upstream for some time and then leaves the low warm farm areas. Then on winding uphill to Nagdhunga, the entrance point of Kathmandu valley and the city.
Finally, ending the last day ride reached respective hotels in the heart of Kathmandu city in the Thamel area. Check into your nice rooms, and enjoy the dinner celebration with fellow members and crews.
Vertex Holiday have reserved an extra day in Kathmandu, after a great adventure biking journey to Upper Mustang. Enjoy the day at leisure or enjoy relaxing with grand memories of tough and exciting adventures around Upper Mustang.
Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as time for your international flight time our staff transfer to the airport. Then bidding farewell to the crews of Vertex Holiday, after a wonderful adventure on Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal.
Includes/Excludes
What's Included?
- Airport Pick up and drop off by Vertex Holiday
- 3 Night 3 Star category hotel accommodation on a sharing basis in Kathmandu with BB plan
- 2 Night 3 Star category hotel accommodation on a sharing basis in Pokhara with BB plan
- 9 Night best available teahouse accommodation in the mountains area
- All entry and permit fees for the trip
- During the Mountain include Breakfast
- Himalayan / Bullet Motorcycles for the trip
- Fuel for the trip
- Support vehicle & technicians for the trip
- Expert Guide for the Trip
What's Excluded?
- Nepal visa fee
- Any kind drinks and personal expenses
- Travel insurance & International flight ticket
- Gratuities to guide and support team
- Any other costs incurred due to any unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances
Essential Information - Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour In Nepal
Detailed Information on Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal
Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal, an unforgettable adventure starting from Kathmandu to the scenic city of Pokhara. The city is blessed with the natural beauty of white snow peaks of the Annapurna Himalayas with serene lakes.
The ride heads beyond Pokhara Valley with constant views of the Annapurna Himalayas to reach the towns of Baglung and Beni. Then following the off-road on dirt tracks towards the lower Mustang, through the world’s deepest gorge of Kaligandaki River.
Located in between the giant peaks of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna-I, as the country changes with cooler air. Slowly the ride heads to the large town of Jomsom and then reaches Kagbeni, the entry point of the Upper Mustang trek.
The Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal adventure continues entering the trail to Upper Mustang following uphill to cross several passes. Overlooking grand views of snow-capped peaks and ruined castles of canyons and high cliffs, as bike leads past lovely villages.
An interesting village and settlements lined with long series of prayer walks and spinning wheels around Ghami and Charang villages. The ride finally enters the former walled kingdom of Lo-Manthang, an exciting small town with a fort palace and monasteries.
The upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal goes through the walled kingdom of Lo-Manthang and looks like a medieval-era town, it is one of the flourishing settlements. Where houses are of Tibetan style with beautiful decoration, having time at Lo-Manthang to explore the local culture.
As well as a ride to the frontier of Tibet / China crossing the high Kora-La pass, facing tremendous scenery of Tibetan landscapes.
On achieving our goal and highlights, return journey on the same scenic highway through traditional farm villages to Kagbeni. On leaving the Upper Mustang area following the Kaligandaki River reaching low warm areas to Beni and Baglung towns.
The ride leads on the main smooth highway to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu. After an overwhelming memorable adventure on the Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal with the grand guidance of Vertex Holiday.
Best Seasons for Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal:
The best season for the Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal is spring. Starting late spring of April to the first week of summer June, the next right season is autumn/fall. September and October, are the busy high times for visiting the Himalayan region, including Upper Mustang.
Nepal with four main seasons spring from March to May, and summer/monsoon starts from June to August. Autumn/fall beginning of September to November, likewise winter of December to February. Summer or monsoon time of mid-June to August is not a favorable time during wet months of monsoon.
Although Upper Mustang falls within a rain-shadow area, where monsoon dark rain clouds are blocked by the Himalayas. The lower region from Pokhara to Kalopani will be wet, the road might be obstructed by heavy rains and landslides.
The right seasons with the main flow of tourist arrival are late spring and autumn/fall. The best time to visit all around the Himalayas and Upper Mustang when days a perfect for all types of adventures including the Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour in Nepal.
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