Upper Mustang Mountain Biking Tour

Hidden beyond the rain shadow of the Himalayas, Upper Mustang is a land unlike anywhere else in Nepal. Bordering the Tibetan Plateau to the north and flanked by Dolpo and Manang, this remote region—often called the Last Forbidden Kingdom offers a raw, otherworldly biking experience shaped by wind, stone, and centuries of isolation.This mountain biking journey begins in Kathmandu, travels through Pokhara, and ascends into the trans-Himalayan desert via Jomsom and Muktinath a sacred site revered by both Hindus and Buddhists.

From here, the real adventure begins. You ride through stark desert valleys, wind-sculpted cliffs, and ancient trade routes linking villages such as Chele, Syangboche, Charang, Lo Manthang, and Kagbeni. The terrain is dry, dramatic, and endlessly scenic—perfect for cycling, with long rideable sections, open jeep tracks, and technical trails that reward balance and control.This tour blends high-altitude mountain biking, pilgrimage, culture, and pure adventure. You pass ancient monasteries, mysterious cave dwellings carved into cliffs, and villages where Tibetan-influenced traditions remain untouched by time. Riding in Upper Mustang is not about speed alone it’s about immersion, endurance, and the rare privilege of exploring one of the Himalayas’ most restricted and mystical regions on two wheels.

Upper Mustang Biking Highlights

• Ride the Last Forbidden Kingdom: Explore the remote, permit-restricted region of Upper Mustang—one of Nepal’s most culturally preserved landscapes.

• Trans-Himalayan Desert Terrain: Cycle through arid valleys, red cliffs, wind-carved canyons, and lunar-like landscapes unlike anywhere else in the country.

• Lo Manthang – Ancient Walled City: Discover centuries-old monasteries, royal palaces, and Tibetan Buddhist heritage at the heart of Upper Mustang.

• Sacred Muktinath Pilgrimage Site: Visit one of Nepal’s most important spiritual destinations for both Hindus and Buddhists.

• High-Altitude Biking Routes: Long rideable tracks, challenging climbs, and rewarding descents across remote Himalayan terrain.

• Living Tibetan Culture: Experience the unique lifestyle, architecture, and traditions of Mustang communities shaped by isolation and altitude.

Short Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters)..
• Day 02: Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around Kathmandu. .
• Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m) 7 hrs.
• Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2,700m), assemble the bikes, and ride to Kagbeni (2,900m).
• Day 05: Ride from Kagbeni to Muktinath.
• Day 06: Ride from Muktinath to Chele.
• Day 07: Ride from Chele to Syangboche.
• Day 08: Ride from Syangboche to Charang.
• Day 09: Ride from Charang to Lo-Manthang.
• Day 10 to 11: Explore around Lo-Manthang.
• Day 12: Ride from Lo-Manthang to Gami.
• Day 13: Ride from Gami to Samar.
• Day 14: Ride from Samar to Chheusang.
• Day 15: Ride from Chheusang to Kagbeni.
• Day 16: Ride from Kagbeni to Tatopani.
• Day 17: Ride from Tatopani to Beni and Drive to Pokhara.
• Day 18: Guided Activities at Pokhara in private vehicle or on Bike.
• Day 19: Pokhara to Kathmandu drive by Tourist vehicle, 7 Hrs.
• Day 20: Final Departure from Nepal.

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters).Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Nepal Mountain Bike signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transffered to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Overnight at Hotel.
  
• Day 02: Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around Kathmandu. After the pre-trip meeting, your sightseeing trip will start at around 8:45am. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. We visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks praying in the monasteries surrounding the stupa. After Boudhanath Stupa we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. We then head towards Swayambhunath – also called the Monkey Temple - a Buddhist stupa perched atop a hillock on the western side. You get a magnificent view of the valley from here. Overnight at hotel.
  
• Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m) 7 hrs.. In the morning, we will drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu by tourist bus. Pokhara lies some 200 kilometers west to Kathmandu and is a 6-7 hrs of driving away. Overnight at Hotel.
  
• Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2,700m), assemble the bikes, and ride to Kagbeni (2,900m).On this day, we will take a morning flight to Jomsom from Pokhara. After reaching at Jomsom, bike to Kagbeni, which lies in 2,810 meters altitude. Overnight at hotel.
  
• Day 05: Ride from Kagbeni to Muktinath. Today after breakfast, ride from Kagbeni to Muktinath (approx 2,760 m). The landscape is extremely dry and desert-like. You may come across a handful of trekkers and pilgrims, mainly from India, on their way to the holy temple with the eternal flame in Muktinath that burns from a natural gas source. Reaching the culturally and religiously site with stunning mountain views is quite an achievement. Overnight at hotel.
  
• Day 06: Ride from Muktinath to Chele. After breakfast, we will ride to Chele (3050 m) from Muktinath. Overnight at Tented Camp.
  
• Day 07: Ride from Chele to Syangboche.Today ride from Chele to Syangboche (approx 3,840 m) along the biking trails that will offer beautiful sceneries. Overnight at Tented Camp.
  
• Day 08: Ride from Syangboche to Charang. Ride from Syangboche in the morning to get to Charang, which lies approximately 3,560 meters above the sea level. Overnight at Tented Camp.
  
• Day 09: Ride from Charang to Lo-Manthang. Today ride from Charang to Lo-Manthang. Lo-Manthang that lies 3,810 meters above the sea level used to be the capital of ancient Kingdom of Mustang. The place does not only carry a great historical significance but it’s also culturally rich. Overnight at Tented Camp.
  
• Day 10 to 11: Explore around Lo-Manthang. These days are for rest and exploration of Lo-Manthang. Explore its cultures, people and geography. Overnight at Tented Camp.
  
• Day 12: Ride from Lo-Manthang to Gami. Today ride from Lo-Manthang to Gami (3,520 meters). Overnight at Tented Camp.
  
• Day 13: Ride from Gami to Samar. Ride from Gami to Samar (3,520 meters above sea level). Overnight at Tented Camp.
  
• Day 14: Ride from Samar to Chheusang. Our destination is back to Kagbeni (2,810 m). But this time, it’s from Samar riding. Cycle downhill to Chheusang. Overnight at Tented Camp.
  
• Day 15: Ride from Chheusang to Kagbeni. Ride to Kagbeni uphill again. Overnight at Guesthouse.
  
• Day 16: Ride from Kagbeni to Tatopani. Today we have the longest ride of the entire tour. We’ll ride 74 kilometers, from Kagbeni to Tatopani. Tatopani lies above 1,190 meters from sea level. Overnight at Guesthouse in Tatopani.
  
• Day 17: Ride from Tatopani to Beni and Drive to Pokhara. Ride from Tatopani to Pokhara. It is an easy ride of about 18 kms. We’ll do sightseeing around Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
  
• Day 18: Guided Activities at Pokhara in private vehicle or on Bike.This day, we’ll visit Phewa Lake, Davis Fall and Mahendra Cave. Overnight at Hotel.
  
• Day 19: Pokhara to Kathmandu drive by Tourist vehicle, 7 Hrs.We’ll drive back to Kathmandu. Farewell dinner at a Nepalese restaurant with cultural program. Overnight at Hotel.
  
• Day 20: Final Departure from Nepal.Our representatives will take you to Tribhuwan International Airport for the final departure. You also have options to extend the tour.

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