Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Kathmandu Airport where someone from the tour company meets you and drives you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day however you like, whether that's resting after your flight or wandering around Nepal's capital to get a feel for the city.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu Nepal )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
A private van picks you up for the 7-hour drive to Pokhara. The route takes you along the base of the Annapurna Massif, so you'll have great views of the mountains the whole way. It's a long day in the vehicle, but the scenery keeps things interesting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Annapurna Massif 
- Day 3
Pokhara
Your mountain biking adventure starts today with a warm-up ride on local trails in the Pokhara Valley. You can choose what kind of ride suits you: flat cross-country trails, steep climbs with Himalayan backdrops, recreational rides to caves, or flowing single-track that builds your technique.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mountain biking circuits in Pokhara Valley
Landmarks Himalayan Range - Day 4
Pokhara to Jomsom to Kagbeni
Early morning flight from Pokhara to Jomsom takes about 20 minutes. After landing, you'll put your bikes together and have breakfast while looking at Mount Nilgiri. Then you bike to Kagbeni (2800m) on a flat, rocky jeep track alongside the Kaligandaki gorge, following the route famous trekkers use. You'll spend the night at the Red House hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the lap of Mount Nilgiri)
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
- Mountain biking to Kagbeni
Landmarks Mount Nilgiri Kaligandaki Gorge - Day 5
Kagbeni to Muktinath
Get up early to catch sunrise and take photos. You'll bike mostly uphill to Muktinath on jeep track. Lunch happens at Jharkot, and afterward you explore some monasteries and see local life in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Mountain biking to Muktinath
- Monastery exploration at Jharkot
Optional Activities
- Sunrise photography
Landmarks Muktinath Jharkot Monasteries - Day 6
Muktinath to Chaile
Today you enter Upper Mustang. You'll ride uphill to the Gyu La pass, descend into Chusang for lunch, then follow the Kali River banks, cross a bridge, and bike uphill to Chaile. This village sits high with views of Mount Nilgiri and the valley below. Spend time looking at old buildings and a monastery there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain biking through Upper Mustang
- Monastery and ancient building exploration in Chaile
Landmarks Gyu La Pass Kali River Mount Nilgiri - Day 7
Chaile to Syangboche
You head farther north, riding and walking your bike uphill with downhill sections after each pass. Between Chaile and Syangboche you'll cross 4 passes. Stop for lunch at Samar, and on the way to Syangboche you'll probably come across villagers, ponies, and donkeys on the trail.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Samar), Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain biking through high passes
- Day 8
Syangboche to Charang
This day starts with a short climb to a small pass, then two more come after. From that first pass the views open up to show Nilgiri, Annapurna, and Mustang. You'll ride gentle track, tackle a steep downhill into Gilling, then climb through pretty villages on single-track. The biggest pass comes at 4000m, then you descend to Ghami for lunch at a local tea house with Tibetan food. After riding through farmland with yaks, crossing a bridge past a Mani wall and old Gumba, you reach another pass before dropping down to Charang to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local tea house with Tibetan-influenced food), Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain biking through high passes
- Lunch at local tea house in Ghami
Landmarks Mount Nilgiri Annapurna Ghar Gumba - Day 9
Charang to Lo-Manthang
You finally reach Lo-Manthang, the walled city with Buddhist heritage. This is a relatively easy riding day with only the Lo-la pass (3810m) to cross. Open jeep tracks and trekking trails give you 360-degree views and photo opportunities. After the pass, Lo-Manthang is about 30 minutes away. Lunch is at your guesthouse, then you relax for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain biking to Lo-Manthang
- Lunch at guesthouse
Landmarks Lo-Manthang Lo-la Pass 
- Day 10
Lo-Manthang
Spend today exploring Lo-Manthang, checking out centuries-old Gumbas, the Royal Palace, inhabited caves, and a museum. You'll see how Buddhist traditions shape daily life here, and there's a chance to meet the traditional King and Queen of the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lo-Manthang city exploration
- Gumba and Royal Palace visits
- Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Meeting the traditional King and Queen
Landmarks Lo-Manthang Royal Palace Lo-Manthang Gumbas - Day 11
Lo-Manthang to Ghami
You head back from Lo-Manthang on new single-track routes you didn't use before. Two passes over 4000 meters come up, each with views looking back down the Mustang Valley. You'll see the Ghar Gumba from a different angle this time. By evening you're in the village of Ghami, the same place where you stopped for lunch on the way up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain biking through high passes
- Ghami village exploration
Landmarks Ghar Gumba - Day 12
Ghami to Samar
You reverse the route coming toward Lo-Manthang, and the views on the way back are just as nice. Lunch is in Syangboche, then you bike up to a pass and down to Samar village for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Syangboche), Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain biking along Mustang Valley
- Day 13
Samar to Marpha
Start early with a small climb to the Da-Jorila pass (3737m), then downhill to Chaile. From there you ride along the Kali Gandaki river to Kagbeni and have lunch either in Chhusang or Kagbeni. After lunch you bike back along the gorge to Jomsom, then continue through apple gardens to reach Marpha, a village known for its apple brandy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Chhusang or Kagbeni), Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain biking through Kali Gandaki gorge
- Ride through apple gardens
Landmarks Da-Jorila Pass Kali Gandaki River - Day 14
Marpha to Tatopani
After exploring Marpha in the morning and having breakfast, you bike toward lower elevation in a subtropical region along the Kaligandaki River. It's downhill the whole way with green scenery and more oxygen. You reach Tatopani, which means 'hot spring' in Nepali and is popular locally for treating skin problems and giving tired legs a break.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain biking downhill to Tatopani
- Marpha village exploration
Optional Activities
- Hot spring visit at Tatopani
Landmarks Tatopani Hot Springs - Day 15
Tatopani to Pokhara
After breakfast you bike along the river bed on a jeep track to Beni Bazaar where the road to Pokhara starts. Your vehicle is waiting there to drive you back to Pokhara.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mountain biking to Beni Bazaar
Landmarks Beni Bazaar - Day 16
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You drive back to Kathmandu today. In the evening there's a farewell dinner at a Nepalese restaurant with a cultural dance program.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner at a Nepalese restaurant with cultural dance program)
Included Activities
- Cultural dance program at farewell dinner
- Day 17
Kathmandu Departure
Your tour ends with a drive to Tribhuwan International Airport for departure. If you want to stay longer, you can arrange to extend the tour.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu Nepal )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tour extension options
Landmarks Tribhuwan International Airport
