- Trip Code : NTE-MT24
- Trip Duration : 17 Days
- Trip Level : Demanding
- Trip Max Altitude : 3800
- Trip Start Location : Pokhara
- Trip End Location : Pokhara
- Trip Route : Pokhara-Kaghbeni-Jomsom-Lo-Manthang
- Trip Best Season : March-June & August-November
Trip Highlights
- Awesome mountain biking experience
- Cultural and Buddhism heritage
- Access to what used to be a restricted area
- Untouched lifestyle – no modernization
- Amazing topography and cultural shock
- Enriched by Tibetan culture
- Top bucket list biking destination
- Epic ride and epic flights in between two 800+ meter peaks
- Meeting local people with a traditional greeting
- Prayers flags and clockwise rounding of Monasteries
- Eternal flame, mixed Buddhist, and Hindu culture
- Apple garden, apple cider, and apple brandy
- Himalayan high desert to tropical topography
- View 3 eight-thousand-meter peaks from one place.
- Biking through ages old infrastructure and salt trading route to Tibet
- Hustle and bustle city of Kathmandu with lots of temple and monasteries
Trip Information
This amazing Upper Mustang Mountain Bike tour is one of the most fascinating adventure cycling tours in the hidden Kingdom of Lo (Upper Mustang). It is one of the physical and cultural mountain biking tours in the Upper Mustang region, which is quite tough to drive on a Jeep road due to its high altitude and village trails. This awe-inspiring adventure offers us to explore the ancient kingdom of Lo Manthang with its amazing to know history. It is really amazing to get chances to discovers this unique place of ancient Buddhist and Tibetan culture and traditions along with old gompas and monasteries with incredible century old art hanging on the walls.
Adventurous and athletic travelers love to do this amazing Pokhara to the Lo- Manthang Upper Mustang mountain biking tour at their own pace and take full enjoyment with the majestic Himalayan vistas. Upper Mustang is a wonderful place where we can enjoy mountain biking on various exciting trails. The Pokhara to Lo-Manthang Upper Mustang mountain biking is one of the best choices to ride in the beautiful ecological zones of Nepal, where we get an opportunity to encounter with different ethnic groups and their unique culture and traditions. The Upper Mustang is a famous place for its barren landscapes with snowing Himalayans peak filling in the background.
Pokhara to Lo-Manthang Upper Mustang mountain biking tour begins with a picturesque flight to Pokhara from the Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal and to Jomsom from Pokhara, the beginning points of mountain biking. By following the beautiful Kaligandaki Valley with flat and rocky way onwards to Kagbeni and then upwards to Muktinath, a sacred pilgrim site for both Hindu and Buddhist. After exploration of the holy temple then you can continue trail forwards to the forbidden land of Upper Mustang.
Short Itinerary
- Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft).
- Day 2 - Permits Procedure and afternoon flight to Pokhara.
- Day 3 - Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2710m), 20 minutes and a biking trip to Kagbeni (2800m).
- Day 4 - Biking Trip from Kagbeni to Muktinath (3800m).
- Day 5 - Biking Trip from Muktinath to Chele (3050m), Distance: 18Km.
- Day 6 - Biking Trip from Chele to Syangboche (3800m), Distance: 20km.
- Day 7 - Biking Trip from Syangboche to Tsarang (3560m), Distance: 22 km.
- Day 8 - Biking Trip from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (3800m), Distance: 20Km.
- Day 9 - In and Around Lo-Manthang (3800m).
- Day 10 - Biking Trip from Lo-Manthang to Ghami (3510m) via Ghar Gompa.
- Day 11 - Biking Trip from Ghami to Samar (3620m), Distance: 32Km
- Day 12 - Biking Trip from Samar to Marpha (2670m), Distance: 30km
- Day 13 - Biking Trip from Marpha to Tatopani (1190m), Distance: 45Km
- Day 14 - Biking Trip from Tatopani to Beni (1000m), Distance: 18Km, then Drive to Pokhara.
- Day 15 - Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu for 25 minutes.
- Day 16 - Kathmandu rests day and enjoys farewell dinner.
- Day 17 - Final Departure from Kathmandu.
- Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft).
- Day 2 Permits Procedure and afternoon flight to Pokhara.
- Day 3 Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2710m), 20 minutes and a biking trip to Kagbeni (2800m).
- Day 4 Biking Trip from Kagbeni to Muktinath (3800m).
- Day 5 Biking Trip from Muktinath to Chele (3050m), Distance: 18Km.
- Day 6 Biking Trip from Chele to Syangboche (3800m), Distance: 20km.
- Day 7 Biking Trip from Syangboche to Tsarang (3560m), Distance: 22 km.
- Day 8 Biking Trip from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (3800m), Distance: 20Km.
- Day 9 In and Around Lo-Manthang (3800m).
- Day 10 Biking Trip from Lo-Manthang to Ghami (3510m) via Ghar Gompa.
- Day 11 Biking Trip from Ghami to Samar (3620m), Distance: 32Km
- Day 12 Biking Trip from Samar to Marpha (2670m), Distance: 30km
- Day 13 Biking Trip from Marpha to Tatopani (1190m), Distance: 45Km
- Day 14 Biking Trip from Tatopani to Beni (1000m), Distance: 18Km, then Drive to Pokhara.
- Day 15 Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu for 25 minutes.
- Day 16 Kathmandu rests day and enjoys farewell dinner.
- Day 17 Final Departure from Kathmandu.
Price Includes
- Arrival and departure airport transfer
- Standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on Twin share with breakfast
- Welcome dinner with cultural program
- Half day guided cultural tour in Kathmandu with heritage entrance permit
- Teahouse / lodge accommodation while on trek on twin share
- Full board meals while on upper Mustang Tiji festival trekking.
- Properly boiled drinking water, tea and coffee
- Upper Mustang special trekking permit for the Tiji festival trek
- Annapurna conservation entry trek permit and other trek documentation.
- Pokhara Jomsom Pokhara airfare with airport tax
- Private transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara drive
- Free use of trekking gears like sleeping bag, down jacket, liner, trekking poles etc
- Complementary trek duffle bag and T- shirt to every trekkers on Tiji festival trip.
- Medical trained experienced trekking guide with first aid kit
- Trek Sherpa and porters with all their gear, wages and insurance etc.
- A Kathmandu city map and Mustang region trekking map
- Comprehensive pre departure and trip dossiers for the mustang trek.
Price Does not Include
- Nepal entry visa and your personal travel insurance of any kind
- International airfare
- Drinks and main meals while on city like Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Tips and items of personal nature expenses like postage, laundry etc
Trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek
- A mountain bike and spare parts and maintenance tools, including two inner tubes, one outer tube, a chain puncher, an inflator, a socket head wrench, two brake cables, four brake rubbers, a chain corrector, pinchers, glue, etc.
- Helmets prevent serious injury during a cycle tour. It is not a decoration but the last protection to your head during an accident. You must be very careful during your choice of the helmet.
- A knapsack, bicycle saddlebag.
- Compass, elevation watch, torch, ten spare batteries.
- A long string of firecrackers. Cut the firecrackers into two to four shorter strings and put one at hand so that you can use it to scare away wild animals attacking you. In addition, you need a box of match, instead of lighter. A lighter might not work at a high altitude due to lack of Oxygen. In fact, firecrackers are the best weapon to cope with attacking from wild animals. A gun or knife in hand might be helpless, at night in particular.
- 500ml of alcohol used for sterilization in case of being injured.
- 500ml gasoline in case you are attacked by wild animals at night; you can light the gasoline to scare them away.
- A long stick used for self-defense. It is more useful than a knife.
- High altitude tent, warm sleeping bag, self-inflating mattress, moisture-proof pad.
- Padded jackets, down clothes, water-proof coat, pants and shoes, hat, sunglasses, lipstick.
- Alcohol stove or gas stove and bottled alcohol or gas for cooking food or boiling water. If you drink cold water and eat cold food all the way, I am afraid it will influence your health.
- Two ropes, a pair of scissors and a knife.
The price per person for the Small group Journey is fixed as stated below. There is also the option of private and tailor made journey best suited for you, your family and friends. The discount is subjected to increase with the number of people in your group. Bigger the group better the discount so group bookings are highly encouraged.
Frequently Asked Questions
- All your departure is guaranteed to run?
- Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?
- Can I add extra days to my trek or trip?
- Do you use Yaks and porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?
- Will there be a place to store items clothing not require for the trek?
- What is the weight limit for Remote flight?
- Can I charge my digital camera, mobile or other equipment on my trip?
- Is there any communication while we are on trekking?
- Do you guys have a PAC portable altitude chamber?
- If I am sick can I continue the trek next day after a day rest?
- What if I am badly sick in the Mountain?
- Is Nepal Travel Expedition staff insured?
- What safety measures are in place? What safety equipment do your guides carry with them on the trek to deal with altitude sickness/accident?
- Do your guide have trekking guide certificate from the government tourism center? Have they received first aid training for high altitude?
- What is the weather and temperature like in trekking?
- What is the best session for this trekking?
- What is your cancellation policy?
- Is it possible to reserve a trip now pay deposit later or do I have to pay deposit at booking reservation?
- Do we book own international flights to and from Nepal?
- In case of cancelled flight due to weather condition, how do we reach Lukla from Kathmandu and vice versa?
- What mode of transportation do you use?
- How much additional money do I need per day for the trek?
- What are the opportunity will I have for the shower along the trek?
- What is the drinking water facilities in the mountain?
- If I am vegetarian, is that a problem?
- Is the food in mountain prepare to international standard in terms of safety?
- What are the Toilet facilities in the tea house or guest house in the trekking route?
- What short of accommodation can I expect in Kathmandu and in the trekking?
- What types of extra document do I need?
- Can I obtain visa for Nepal upon on arrival at airport?
- Will somebody come to pick me up at the airport upon my arrival?
- What types of Shape do I need to be in this trip?
Note:- Above mention information is just the guide line and a standard template of what we provide. The trip can be customize at your request to accommodate your specific require programmed the timeframe for the trip.
Trip Note:- During the trip you might face different different problems such as weather, local politics , transport or a multitude of other factor that are beyond our control could bring change in the programmed. However every unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially atered, if alternative way is necessary, then the tour leader will take decision that the best alternative option. We try to make understand everything clear that we can to minimize its effect but we can not ensure unseen result of changes or delays.
Flight delay in Kathmandu-Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara
Jomsom airport is located on a wonderful valley surrounded by high mountains. Due to this reason to landing and taking off those airport is considered be difficult and techinical issue. The weather in the areas unpredictable and likely to change every few hours resulting the flight might delay or cancellation in mountain weather condition is always changable we could not ensure even the weather forecast could not get right information.
Domestic Airlines.
Nepal Domestic aircraft are Twin Otter and Dornier planes are the primary mode of transport service to and from the airstrip at lukla and jomsom. In mountain range flight is fairly depandable in weather condition however if the flight are cancelled due to weather condition to lukla, from kathmandu, to jomsom and from Pokhara we also can help you charter a helicopter to ensure you are on schedule for your trip and to catch International flight connections. The extra charges incurred are approximately couple of thousand USD 500-2500 per person would be applicable to you for the charter a helicopter. Normally Helicopter takes 4-6 people at a time and cost can be shared amongst the passangers. The heelicopter charge must be paid by the participant, which can later be submitted for reimbursement through travel insurance company. We can aslo help you with the necessary documents for a claim. Payment must be pait at the time service used by the passengers by USD cash or credit card, visa card, master card, american express are accepted for the helicopter trensport service. For the payment from any card require 4% bank service charge which goes directly to the bank.
Helicopter can fly in the visibility is 1500 meter, while the twin otter and dornier planes can fly if the visibility is 5000 meter or more as per the Nepal civil avation rules. If weqather condition is extrime or poor visibility than 1500m helicopter are also not operated. Also situation keeps on getting repeated for many days then you would be provide with alternative option for the trek and tour.
Why this trip make different?
Nepal Travel Expedition works closely with One of the main supporter's Charity service in Nepal. And contribute 10% of the tour cost for Orphan Childrens (sherpa Outdoor Foundation) We support them in many different ways.
Donation and Charity!
Nepal Travel Expedition donates 10% of its annual revenue to Sherpa Outdoor Foundation Orphan Children Home Which is Located in Lalitpur one can visit while you are in Nepal after or before the trip. We support Children's for Food, School, Clothes, Medicine also supporting stationery materials to Government School which is located at Lamjung district trying to build a library for them where they could find a different book to read. For this project, we are trying to collect donations.
Sponsorship and Partnership (volunteering programmed)
One of the major activities of Sherpa outdoor Children home in Lalitpur is fully conducted and collaborate with Nepal Travel Expedition and sister concern organization Nepal wildlife safari. The Volunteering concern programmed delivered by Nepal Travel Expedition and Sherpa Outdoor Foundation aims to mobilize a team of experts and interested individuals as an economic measure in providing human capital for education, health, community to share teaching skill various Government school in a different part of the country and community to delivered humanity skills also in our children home.