Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour
Trip Duration
13 Days
Group Sizes
1-16 People
Transportation
Land Transportation
Destination
Nepal
Max. Altitude
3,840m. / 12,598ft.
Best Season
Sept-Nov/Mar-May
Activities
- Tour
Difficulty
Moderate
Meals
- 12 Breakfast
- 12 Lunch
- 12 Dinner
Start & End Point
Kathmandu
Accommodation
- Hotel
- Guest House
Trip Highlights
- Ride through the ancient trails, that once used to be the trade route
- Visit to the scared Muktinath Temple
- Visit and discover the medieval walled city of Lo-Manthang
- Explore the ancient sky cave and monasteries in a Tibetan-like village
- Journey through the high Himalayan passes and the Kali Gandaki gorge
- Tato Pani Hot Spring
- Royal Enfield motorcycle along with the expert support
Overview of Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour
The Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour, a journey to the last forbidden kingdom of Nepal, offers a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the Himalayan Region, with the combination of raw adventure along the deep cultural immersion crafted inside a journey. Also called the Last Forbidden Kingdom of Nepal, the upper Mustang remained restricted to outsiders until the 1990s and was preserved in practice as well as its centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist Heritage, stunning landscapes, and mystical places.
The 13-day package for this tour of Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour is also a dive into the glimpse of a spiritual and geographical journey, across the rugged and scenic terrains. The journey begins from Kathmandu, passes through Pokhara, and then ascends into the high-altitude deserts of Mustang, reflecting and traversing the ancient salt trade route that once used to connect Nepal and Tibet with lowlands.
The roue is so diverse that skill and passion are both challenged during the journey through the winding narrow gorges, valleys plateaus, and rocky terrain passes offering the majestic panorama of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri. The sacred sites like Muktinath Temple and the marvel walled city of Lo-Manthang also offer centuries-old monasteries as well as cave dwellings. It offers an ultimate experience and the cultural scenarios along with the warm hospitality of Mustang’s Tibetan-influenced communities.
With every turn of the throttle, you will leave with the chaos of modernity and the modern lifestyle and dive deeper into a world where it seems mystical. The land of windswept cliffs, mysterious legends, and chaos less freedom.
With each turn of the throttle, you’ll leave behind the chaos of modern life and dive deeper into a world where time seems to stand still — a land of windswept cliffs, mysterious legends, and unmatched freedom.
So, considering the diversity and the beauty of this tour, we designed a proper itinerary for the Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour. This tour blends with the riders along the adventure and the spiritual journey indie the mystical journey of the Himalayas.
Itinerary of Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Your itinerary for the Upper Mustang Motorbike Ride, starts upon your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport. There you will get one of our representative waiting for you at the arrival section. You can recognize them with the template, with our company logo and your name written on it.
From there you will be transferred to the Hotel where you can have some of your relaxation time and after a while you will be introduced to your crew members for the journey and a short briefing too with the day-to-day itinerary.
You can also roam around the Thamel which is a popular market and the best place in Nepal for the Nightlife experience in Nepal.
Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Max Altitude
1350mDay 02: Kathmandu To Pokhara
Altitude: 1400m to 822m
Duration: 6 hours
Today, your day starts with the morning breakfast in Kathmandu and you will get ready for the mid-hill journey through the motorbike. So, after the short briefing, the journey will start from Kathmandu to get there in Pokhara.
The mid-hill journey of Nepal is itself a scenic one, whether it’s through the 4-wheeler or the motorbike ride. You will get a beautiful glimpse of Typical Nepali village and the great landscapes with the farming terrace. The scenic highways along the rivers and the lush hills will be there to make you feel heaven in the land.
It will take around 4 to 5 hours to get there in Pokhara through the Motorbike ride. Upon your arrival, you will see the natural city of Pokhara with the majestic views of Mt. Macchapuchre and the vibrant modern city at the side of Phewa Lake.
Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast, Launch
Max Altitude
822mDay 03: Pokhara to Kalopani
Altitude: 822m to 2480m
Duration: 3 hours of drive
Your 3rd day of the itinerary for the Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour begins with a scenic breakfast and we will continue the journey towards the off-road segment. The journey through the off-road is considered one of the best off-road experiences in the world to get there in Nepal. Also, a ride through the Beni will be the experience of a typical Nepal town as well the Kali Gandaki segment is an adventurous one as you will be at the cliff roads crossing along the bank of river which flows along the big gorges.
To get in there at Kalopani, it takes a bit of time passing through the terrains and the roads which goes inside the lush hills. And also, the experience of typical road trip culture of Nepal. After arriving in Kalopani, you will get to see the beginning of Himalayan terrains with the surrounded landscapes by the snow-capped mountain peaks.
Accommodation
Guest House
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Max Altitude
2480mDay 04: Kalopani to Muktinath via Kagbeni
Altitude: 2450m to 2840m at Kagbeni and 3800m at Muktinath
Duration: 4 hours
On this day, you are on the 4th day of your itinerary for the Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour. With the fresh morning at Kalopani, you will be moving to the Mustang Region. So, after you will get your breakfast in morning, we will continue the journey to enter Mustang region.
The getaway of Mustang Region, Kagbeni lies inside today’s route to go through. So, you will also visit the Kagbeni which is a bit popular location in the Himalayas of Nepal. It used to be one of the major markets and the trade hub in the past. The vibrant interaction and the hospitality of local people there is a thing to experience as a major highlight of this tour.
You will also ride through the Muktinath temple which is one of the most important and the most pilgrimaged temples in Himalayas.
Accommodation
Guest House
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Max Altitude
3800mDay 05: Muktinath to Ghami
Altitude: 2840m to 3560m
Duration: 4 hours of drive
Along the refreshing morning in Muktinath with the snowcapped mountain view, you will enjoy your breakfast and continue the journey. From there you will enter the dry, high-altitude terrains, similar to the desert but at the high altitude and with the fresh breeze from the Himalayas. The terrains itself highlighted Upper Mustang as one of the best bucket lists for travelers and adventure enthusiasts from the past decades.
The journey goes through off-road crossing the high passes of upper Mustang and the rocky valleys. The rocky valleys in Mustang, you will see all of the house in there is built with the Tibetan Style. Until you get there in Ghami, an ancient village with long Mani walls the motorbike ride will flourish your experience for a lifetime in Himalayan journey.
Accommodation
Guest House
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Max Altitude
3560mDay 06: Ghami to Lo-Manthang
Altitude: 3560m to 3480m
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
On the sixth day of your Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour and in the middle of the journey, you will get the spectacular morning along the great terrain view. After the breakfast the journey will continue to the next destination Lo-Manthang, the capital of Mustang.
The journey starts to get more scenic and more joyful with the high-altitude desert journey and the bike ride towards Manthang. The journey offers a scenic journey through the high-altitude landscapes and the terrains.
Through the scenic off-road, you will arrive at the Lo-Manthang where you will see the Tibetan-style village and similar cultural and spiritual scenarios, similar to the Tibetan People, even the custom. The hosing too is traditional with stoned-paved roofs.
The beauty of Lo-Manthang will be a mystical experience as well the traditional interaction in the Vibrant village will be the plus-point. You can also explore the village on your own.
Accommodation
Guest House
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Max Altitude
3480mDay 07: Rest Day and Exploration of Lo-Manthang
Today in the middle of your itinerary for the Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour, we will, be having a rest at the Lo-Manthang. The Lo-Manthang consists of wide range of monasteries, ancient sky caves and spiritual site which are preserved and does holds the specific historic background in them.
You can also tyro u the local cuisines and the local dishes roaming around the traditional town of Lo-man thang with the Tibetan flavors’ ass well locally produced corps.
Accommodation
Guest House
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Max Altitude
3480mDay 08: Ride Back to Samar
Altitude: 3840m to 3650m
Duration: 3 hours
After the rest day in Lo-Manthang, you will get breakfast in the morning, and there after you will continue the Motorbike Tour for the nest destination of Samar. The scenic journey will be filled with the colorful cliffs and the dry landscapes of high altitude.
You will explore the Upper Mustang with a new perspective as the journey gets more intense along the scenic roads and the landscapes offering the snow-capped mountain peaks. The Windswept valleys all across the journey will be another scenic feature that you will get during your journey.
Accommodation
Guest House
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Max Altitude
3650mDay 09: Samar to Tatopani
Altitude: 3650m to 1200m
Duration: 6 hours
After the morning breakfast at Samar, we will continue the tour ride for the Tatopani. The ride will get a bit longer through the lower elevations and long the diversion of the upper mountain region and the lower mountain region to get in mid-hill of Nepal.
Upon arrival in Tatopani, you can relax in the natural hot spring.
Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Max Altitude
1200mDay 10: Tatopani to Pokhara
Altitude: 1200m to 822m
Duration: 2 hours
On this day, you will get the morning breakfast and you will be on the last day of your motorbike journey for the itinerary of Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour, So, you will get your morning breakfast, and the journey continues for the back to Pokhara.
You will again get the journey through the same road travel which you came through, in between the mid-hill terrains.
Upon your arrival in Pokhara, you can have some relaxing roam around the lakeside. There are several restaurants and cafes where you can also try for the local dishes as well foreign dishes enjoying the clam view of Fewa Lake.
Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Max Altitude
822mDay 11: Pokhara Free Day
Today, you will get a free day for the Pokhara exploration. So, after the morning breakfast you can you can have the sightseeing and roam around the Pokhara City.
Pokhara is itself a gem in the Himalayas, and lies as the prime example of Himalayan City with the massive mountain range with the snow-capped peaks along the fresh water lake at the side of vibrant city.
You can visit the major attractions of Pokhara such as Davis Fall an amazing structured water fall as well as the geographical miracle of Mahendra cave, as well as the Mountaineering Museum which is the collection of great historic photos of mountain people. The World Peace Pagoda will be another place to visit to witness the spirituality of Pokhara.
You can also do several adventure activities as Pokhara is also the adventure hub of Nepal with activities such as mas Paragliding, Ultra-light aircraft, Bungee jump and many more in the list if you want to try some adrenaline adventure along our journey.
Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Max Altitude
821mDay 12: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Altitude: 822m to 1400m
Duration: 6 hours of ride
On this day, you will get your breakfast and get yourself ready to return back to Kathmandu through the mid-hill terrains’. The journey will take around 6 hours to get there in Kathmandu from Pokhara.
You will get to enjoy the same mid-hill landscapes with the breathtaking view of a typical Nepali village with a farming terrace along the riverside journey of Trishuli and Narayani.
After you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel, from where you will get the farewell dinner. You can also roam around the nearby markets such as Asan and Thamel for the nightlife experience before your departure.
Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast, Launch
Max Altitude
1350mDay 13: Departure Day
Today, you will get your departure from Kathmandu on the 13th day of your itinerary for the upper Mustang Motorbike tour. You will get your breakfast and will be transferred to the Airport. From there you will officially end your journey.
You will get your departure on the scheduled flight.
Max Altitude
1350mUpper Mustang Motorbike Tour Altitude Chart
Trip Information - Good to Know
Best Time
The best time for the Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour is a bit considerable as during the monsoon the weather could make the journey a little difficult because of off-roading. The geography and the location of Upper Mustang do not get the rainfall as it is also known as the desert of Nepal, due to very rare scenarios to have rain in there but still getting inside the Upper Mustang Region, the rise in stream flow and rivers and the small factors could bit ruin your experience. So, the ideal best time for this motorbike tour can be taken in Spring and autumn as well as in the Winter considering the features and factors along the way.
In the time of Spring, you will get the blossoming landscapes as well the lush greenery flavor added by the farming terrace full of growing plants. The weather will be stable and favorable with clear visibility. The scenic roads and the refreshing air from the Himalayas will be the bonus during Spring to have the freshening ride over the Himalayan desert. Also, the picturesque features during the time of spring are a bonus for the memories-creating moments.
During the season of autumn, the clear viability which is better than at any time of the year as well as the stable weather can make your journey a burden-free ride. Also, the colorful trail due to the falling season of dry leaves makes it even better offering the colorful trail and a mesmerizing warm hue all over the trail. Such a scenic journey will be the best to choose along the mesmerizing vibes during Autumn to have a ride through the Upper Mustang.
Accommodations Foods and Drinks
During the Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour, you will get the basic logistics with the meal structure of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. All the accommodations will be managed in the well-mannered schedule in guesthouses and teahouses with warm hospitality and services as of reach.
The menu consists of mainly local cuisines and dishes such as Dal Bhat Tarkari, momo, Chaw Mein, noodles, and more as well you can also find some of the foreign dishes such as pizza, pasta, and more in some of the restaurants along the way.
The accommodations for overnight stays will be managed in the guesthouses and teahouses as mentioned above. So, you may find the services very basic, as Upper Mustang is still a remote area and runs on limited resources. We recommend you to compromise with such conditions as it is also an experience in itself to have during such diverse Motorbike tour.
All the basic logistics will be covered with the basic services. The cost and the expenses out of our cost section will not be included such as bar, beverages, desserts, etc, which are not mentioned or which are from the personal interest. For more detailed information check the cost section for the proper insights.
Gear Checklist
Riding Experience
- High altitude essentials
Motorbike gear
- Helmet
- Armored riding jacket and pant
- Gloves
- Boots
Documents
- Valid passport
- Valid international driver’s license
- Travel Insurance
Clothing
- Layered, thermal, windproof, and light-layer clothes
- Sunglasses
- Rain cover
Permits
The Upper Mustang is a restricted area and falls under the protected region to preserve the organic culture and the ancient traditions from outside influence as well as to protect the terrains from being spoiled. So, for any person or group who wants to access the region or enter the region for activities like trekking, motorbike riding, or any adventure activities, a permit is needed as issued by the Tourism board. The following are the permits that are mandatory to get inside the restricted area of Upper Mustang,
- TIMS (Trekking Information Management System),
- (RAP) Restricted Area Permits, only issued for 2 or more group
- ACAEP (Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permits)
The above are the permits for the restricted areas to get access indie the region. All permit work should be done with the proper procedure and legal information of issued group or the person. Entering or doing any such kind of activities inside the protected region is strictly prohibited and if found doing so, legal charges can be applied according to the circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of bike is provided for this Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour?
You will get the Royal Enfield classic 350\500 or the shiny Himalayan 411 with the fully serviced and ready-to-go bike for off-road.
Is road condition good?
Yes, the road condition up to the Tatopani is a blacktopped road. From there the journey gets the off-road section, but considering the moto of this tour, you will also get the off-road experience as the best experiences in biking adventure which you can have during your Motorbike Tour in Nepal. Also, the changes bring more adventure during your journey which you can flourish as once-in-a-lifetime journey.
What does the terrain look like for the Motorbike drive?
The terrains of Upper Mustang are mostly rugged as they lies properly inside the high Himalayans region. The off-road, rocky as well dusty paths are the terrain challenges during the motorbike journey. Also, the river and streams crossing in some of the locations still is a terrain features and steep climbs to enhance the adventure journey.
Is a support Vehicle Included in this Tour?
Yes, the backup jeep during the journey of the Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour for the luggage and the mechanical supports. It follows the group for any instant help or support if needed.
Can a non-rider join this bike, Tour?
Yes, it is possible to join the bike tour if you are a non-rider, as a passenger in a support vehicle, and enjoy the journey too. It is also a unique experience to have a non-rider with the riders on such scenic journey.
How can I recognize the representative who comes to pick me up at the airport?
You can simply recognize them with the template they’re carrying with our logo and your name written over it. You will get to the arrival section of TIA(Tribhuvan International Airport) waiting for you. You will be welcomed with a warm introduction and we also recommend you follow the direction of our representative for a smooth transfer to the Hotel.
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