Can you please advise if there's a lot of snow for this time of the year (December)? Can you please advise when is the best date to do this adventure? Can you please advise about the required fitness level for this adventure?

December is not an ideal time for biking in Annapurna due to heavy snow and dangerous conditions. We recommend scheduling the trip for October or April-May instead. This trip is challenging and technically demanding, with at least 40% of the route requiring bike carrying for two days near the pass. If this seems too difficult, I suggest considering the Kaligandaki Valley biking route, which is easier and doesn't require carrying the bike.

Annapurna Circuit by Bike - Cycling in Himalayas

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Start and end in Kathmandu

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Operator: Trekking Team Group
Bicycle: Pedal through scenic landscapes on two wheels
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 16+

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Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu
Start point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Our staff will be waiting for you at Waiting Terminal holding company logo and your name)
Meals
Dinner (Typical welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks
Tribhuwan International Airport
Day 2
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley
- Visit Swayambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Entry fees to all sightseeing locations
Landmarks
Swayambunath Stupa
Pashupatinath Temple
Patan Durbar Square
Day 3
Kathmandu to Besishahar
Kathmandu to Besishahar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Besishahar
- Marsyangdi Valley sightseeing
Landmarks
Marsyangdi Valley
Day 4
Besishahar to Tal
Besishahar to Tal
Meals
Breakfast (Hot breakfast)
Included Activities
- Mountain biking from Besishahar to Tal
- Riding along Marshyangdi River
Landmarks
Marshyangdi River
Day 5
Tal to Chame
Tal to Chame
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mountain biking from Tal to Chame
Landmarks
Himalayas
Day 6
Chame to Manang
Chame to Manang
Meals
Breakfast (Early heavy breakfast)
Included Activities
- Mountain biking from Chame to Manang
- Visit Barge Monastery
Landmarks
Barge Monastery
Day 7
Manang Rest and Acclimatization
Manang Rest and Acclimatization
Optional Activities
- Ride to surrounding heights up to 4,000 meters for acclimatization
- Witness ancient sports of archery and pony racing
- Visit Lake
- Visit Monastery
- Visit Chhorten
Landmarks
Annapurnas
Gangapurna
Day 8
Manang to Thorung Phedi
Manang to Thorung Phedi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mountain biking from Manang to Thorung Phedi
- Riding through Yak Kharka
Landmarks
Yak Kharka
Day 9
Thorung Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass
Thorung Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass
Included Activities
- Crossing Thorong La Pass (5,416m)
- Mountain biking descent to Muktinath
Landmarks
Thorong La Pass
Day 10
Muktinath to Tukuche
Muktinath to Tukuche
Meals
Lunch (Lunch in Jomsom)
Included Activities
- Mountain biking from Muktinath to Tukuche
- Visit Jomsom
- Explore Thakali culture in Tukuche
Optional Activities
- Apple Brandy tasting
Landmarks
Jomsom
Day 11
Tukuche to Tatopani
Tukuche to Tatopani
Meals
Breakfast (Heavy hot breakfast)
Included Activities
- Mountain biking from Tukuche to Tatopani
- Natural hot spring bath at Tatopani
Landmarks
Tatopani Hot Spring
Day 12
Tatopani to Pokhara
Tatopani to Pokhara
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mountain biking from Tatopani to Beni
- Explore Beni town
- Drive from Beni to Pokhara
Landmarks
Kaligandaki River
Beni
Day 13
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu
- Shopping in Kathmandu
- Relax in cafes and rooftop restaurants
Landmarks
Kathmandu
Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
Departure from Kathmandu
End point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Our staff will take you to the airport for final farewell )
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Kathmandu
- Explore cultural aspects of Kathmandu Valley

Landmarks
Tribhuwan International Airport

Landmarks
Swayambunath Stupa
Pashupatinath Temple
Patan Durbar Square

Landmarks
Marsyangdi Valley

Landmarks
Marshyangdi River

Landmarks
Himalayas

Landmarks
Barge Monastery

Landmarks
Annapurnas
Gangapurna

Landmarks
Yak Kharka

Landmarks
Thorong La Pass

Landmarks
Jomsom

Landmarks
Tatopani Hot Spring

Landmarks
Kaligandaki River
Beni

Landmarks
Kathmandu

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Shan5.0•January 2023
This trip is one of the best trip to experience the off road cycling adventure. I would highly recommend this trip if...
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Asked on July 29th, 2024
Can you please advise if there's a lot of snow for this time of the year (December)? Can you please advise when is the best date to do this adventure? Can you please advise about the required fitness level for this adventure?
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- Trekking Team GroupOperator•Written July 2024
  December is not an ideal time for biking in Annapurna due to heavy snow and dangerous conditions. We recommend scheduling the trip for October or April-May instead. This trip is challenging and technically demanding, with at least 40% of the route requiring bike carrying for two days near the pass. If this seems too difficult, I suggest considering the Kaligandaki Valley biking route, which is easier and doesn't require carrying the bike.

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