Upper Mustang Motorcycle Road Trip - 16 Days
Join us for the ride of a lifetime!
Upper Mustang Motorcycle Road Trip Highlights:
- One of the world's greatest motorcycle journeys.
- Venture into one of the most preserved regions in the world.
- Be amongst the few to explore the restricted and hidden treasure of Nepal: “Upper Mustang, the Lost Tibetan Kingdom”.
- Ride along the world’s deepest canyon – the Kali Gandaki.
- River crossings, suspension bridges and remote dirt roads.
- Visit Chhoser and the mysterious "Sky Caves". The sky caves in Mustang remain one of the World's Greatest Archaeological mysteries.
- Discover the walled city of Lo Manthang, capital of the Mustang Kingdom, one of the most preserved medieval fortresses in the world.
- Encounter the Loba, one of the most remote and isolated communities in the world.
- Ride free of luggage.
Day 01. WELCOME TO NEPAL | PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our friendly representative will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign displaying your name. He will then drive you to your hotel. At the hotel, you will receive a detailed pre-departure briefing.
Depending on your time of arrival, you are free to relax or explore the city.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Meals: Welcome Dinner.
Day 02. KATHMANDU & BHAKTAPUR SIGHTSEEING
After a safety briefing, we will collect our Royal Enfield motorcycles and hit the road for our first ride in Kathmandu and the Kathmandu Valley.
In the morning, we will visit:
In the afternoon, we will ride to Bhaktapur. The ancient Newari town is renowned for its fine religious architecture and its traditional handicrafts. Among other places, we will visit:
- the Brass & Bronze Museum (Metal Museum),
- the Woodcarving Museum,
- the 55 Window Palace,
- the Golden Gate,
- and the Five Storeys Temple (Nyatapola Temple).
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 03. RIDE TO POKHARA VIA BANDIPUR
Overnight in Pokhara.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 04. RIDE TO KALOPANI (2530m)
Overnight in Kalopani.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 05. RIDE TO KAGBENI (2804m) VIA MUKTINATH (3710m)
Today, we will ride to Muktinath. Temples and religious shrines are the major attractions of this holy place. Muktinath is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists. In Muktinath, if you have the courage to do so, you can follow Hindu devotees and take a holy bath under the 108 chilled fountains (Muktidhara).
Then, we will ride to Kagbeni, the main gate to the Last Forbidden Kingdom. In Kagbeni, you will witness the great views of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri and Tukuche peaks, and the Kali Gandaki (the deepest canyon in the world).
Overnight in Kagbeni.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 06. RIDE TO GHAMI (3520m) VIA CHELE AND SAMAR
Today, we will enter the “Kingdom of Upper Mustang”. We will follow the Kali Gandaki river and ride up to Tangbe. We will continue to Chele, via Chhusang. We will cross our first pass "Taklam La" (3600m) and ride up to cross our second pass "Dajori La" (3650m). We will enjoy the splendid panoramic views of the Annapurna massif and the surrounding villages. We will descend to the village of Samar, located inside a grove of poplar trees. Then, we will continue our descent to Geling before riding up and crossing Nyi La Pass (4000m). Then, we will ride to the beautiful Ghami village and enjoy the views of the spectacular red and blue cliffs along the way.
Overnight in Ghami.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 07. RIDE TO LO MANTHANG (3840m)
Today, we will ride to Dhakmar, following beautiful red and ochre cliffs with troglodyte sky caves. We will cross the Mui La Pass (4000m). Then, we will descend to Tsarang village. From Lo Gekar, we will continue to the medieval city of "Lo Manthang", capital of Upper Mustang. We will reach the ancient walls of the fortified town where we will have plenty of time to marvel. In the afternoon, we will visit the walled capital of Lo Manthang and its monasteries.
Overnight in Lo Manthang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 08. CHHOSER AND THE MYSTERIOUS SKY CAVES
You have 3 other alternative options instead of visiting the Chhoser valley:
Overnight in Lo Manthang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 09. KORA LA (4660m) | TIBETAN BORDER
Today, we will ride up to Kora La (4,660 meters), at the Tibetan border. Then, we will ride back to Lo Manthang.
Overnight in Lo Manthang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 10. RIDE TO GELING (3570m) VIA DHAKMAR & THE GHAR GUMBA
We will ride to Geling with a detour en-route to visit the "Ghar Gompa", the oldest monastery in Mustang and one of the most ancient buddhist monasteries in the world (8th century).
Overnight in Geling.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 11. RIDE TO MARPHA (2680m) VIA CHHUSANG
After a filling breakfast, we will ride to Chhusang. On the way, we will visit the Ranchung Chungsi Cave. Then, we will hit the road to Marpha, known as the apple capital of Nepal.
Overnight in Marpha.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 12. RIDE TO TATOPANI (1190m)
We will leave the beautiful Marpha and ride to Tatopani. In the afternoon, we will enjoy Tatopani's natural hot springs. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit!
Overnight in Tatopani.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 13. RIDE TO POKHARA
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 14. POKHARA | REST DAY
You will have the whole day at your leisure to explore Pokhara or simply relax. You can also choose to book a tandem paragliding flight, a 1 day canyoning adventure, a hot air balloon flight or a 1 day rafting trip near Pokhara.
Overnight in Pokhara.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 15. RIDE BACK TO KATHMANDU
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.
Day 16. DEPARTURE
After a fun-filled trip, our journey ends. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed your trip. We will take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. If you have time and would like to extend your stay in Nepal, we would be happy to offer our recommendations.
Meals: Breakfast.
- Helmet (included in your package).
- Riding jacket with shoulder, elbow and back protection.
- Riding pants.
- Knee pads.
- Riding boots.
- Outdoor clothing: Outdoor clothing should be though and comfortable. Wearing several thin layers is better than a few thick layers.
- Sport sandals and trainers.
- Gloves.
- Balaclava.
- Googles.
- Kidney belt.
- Rucksack or duffle bag.
- Daypack.
- Sleeping bag.
- Swimsuit.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Camera.
- Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder.
- Wash kit and travel towel.
- Medicine (in particular, diarrhoea medication): Water Purification Tablets/ Isotonic Powder/ Basic First Aid Kit/ Diamox/ Oximeter / Ibuprofen for general aches and pains/ Imodium or Pepto bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Copies of important documents (passport, vaccination certificates, travel insurance) & extra passport photos.
- Power adapters.
- Padlocks.
*This list is not exhaustive.
What’s included
- Pre-departure support.
- Airport pick-up & drop-off (private vehicle).
- Royal Enfield Himalayan per person during the trip (upgrade available on request: Honda CRF 250).
- Helmet.
- Experienced English-speaking motorcycle guide.
- Fuel.
- Jeep support with driver.
- Mechanic support and spare parts.
- Accommodation (15 nights): 3-Star Hotels on twin sharing basis in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and lodges and guest houses from Day 04 to Day 12.
- Meals (refer to itinerary for meal plan).
- ACAP Permit.
- TIMS Permit.
- Upper Mustang special permit ($500 per visitor).
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary (including entrance fees).
- First aid kit/s.
- Travel map.
- Welcome and Farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
- All government taxes, VAT and service charges.
What’s NOT included
- International flights.
- Domestic flights.
- Tips for driver, guides & others.
- Extra trips.
- Motorcycle damages.
- Personal riding gear.
- Personal expenditures, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, nutri-bars, etc.
- Visa fees.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Anything else not specified in the ‘what’s included’ section above.
Accommodation:
Kathmandu: 3-Star Hotel.
Pokhara: 3-Star Hotel.
During the Upper Mustang tour (From Day 04 to Day 12): Lodges and guest houses.
Meals:
Kathmandu: Breakfasts, Welcome Dinner & Farewell Dinner.
Pokhara: Breakfasts.
During the Upper Mustang tour (From Day 04 to Day 12): Breakfasts, Lunches & Dinners.
- Motorcycle driving license & International driving license required.
- Off-road riding experience required (intermediate / advanced level).
- Your passport with Nepali visa and ID card are also required.
- You are required as a condition of booking to have an adequate travel insurance.
Please note: Before your arrival, we will send you a complete detailed brochure regarding Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and how to prevent it. Please read this brochure carefully.
Our local guides are highly experienced in preventing, recognizing and treating altitude sickness. They will monitor your health closely during your ride. A proper acclimatization is not only essential but also a necessary life-saving measure.
