The Upper Mustang Motorcycle Tour is one of the most exciting motorcycle tour in Nepal. The Upper Mustang Valley is very famous for adventurous sports such as trekking, cycling, rock climbing, horse racing, and motorcycle tours. Due to its unique geographical structure, comprised of highlands and lowlands with plains, it is one of the best and most well-known routes for a motorcycle tour. Upper Mustang is an ancient forbidden kingdom, enclosed by the Tibetan Plateau and sheltered by some of the world’s tallest peaks, including the 8000-meter-tall Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. The Upper Mustang Motorcycle Tour reaches the most stunning valley with remarkable mountain views and gets involved in direct contact with the isolated traditional cultural group of Nepal.
Once you begin your adventure, Upper Mustang Motorcycle tour, you will encounter endless rows of mountains, waterfalls, and even extreme trials when the terrain is tough and the thin mountainous air. Upper Mustang Motorcycle Tour takes you to the Lo Manthang, the hidden Tibetan kingdom of Mustang, which lies in the Trans Himalayan Zone, and only a few tourists are permitted to travel to this unexplored region.
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu.
Day 02: Ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Day 03: Ride from Pokhara to Kalopani.
Day 04: Ride from Kalopani to Muktinath.
Day 05: Ride from Muktinath to Lo-Manthang.
Day 06: Ride around Lo-Manthang.
Day 07: Ride from Lo-Manthang to Kagbeni.
Day 08: Ride from Kagbeni to Tatopani via Marpha.
Day 09: Ride from Tatopani to Pokhara.
Day 10: Ride from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Day 11: Final Departure.
Upon arrival, you will meet our representative and be transferred to the hotel. At around 3:00 pm, you will meet the Road Captain, who will introduce you to the Motorcycle Tour Upper Mustang and ride safely, then ride around the city to get familiar with the motorcycles.
At around 6:00 pm, you’ll be taken to Bhojan Griha, a typical Nepali restaurant. It is in a historical building that was built around 100 years ago. At the eatery, you’ll have the option to either sit at the tables or go for Nepali style floor seating and have your meal. A folk-dance program is arranged. After dinner, you’ll be driven to the hotel.
After breakfast, start the Motorcycle Tour Upper Mustang. You will get-out of the traffic of the valley, just past Thankot. From here, the road twists and turns as you descend to Naubise. Then, the road becomes much wider. You will continue the ride till Mugling, the junction where the highway bifurcates between Chitwan and Pokhara. Head west, crossing the bridge, and follow the Marshyangdi River for 2 hours to reach the wonderful city of Pokhara.
Pokhara is an ideal vacationer’s paradise. Upon arrival in Pokhara, you will check in to the hotel, and after resting for a while, you will proceed for sightseeing tour.
On this day, you will leave Pokhara and ride towards Beni (70 km). This section of the ride provides fantastic vistas of amazing mountains, picturesque terraced farmlands, and an opportunity to walk on one of Nepal’s famous suspension bridges.
From here it is a really off-road motorcycle tour till Lo-Manthang. The road is unpaved and dusty with potholes in several places. The unpaved, gravelly road poses a real challenge for riders, and making it more difficult are the occasional river crossings.
The motorcycle tour Upper Mustang team arrives at Tatopani. You will check in to the lodge. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the village. You could also take a relaxing dip in the hot water springs.
After an early breakfast, the Motorcycle Tour Upper Mustang team will set out on the trail by following the Kali Gandaki River and passing through villages. En route, you will get to enjoy fantastic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Tukuche (6920 m), and Nilgiri (7061 m).
As you pass from green forests to a dry, arid desert, You will need to acclimatize gradually to the surroundings. Continue the ride towards Jomsom through the dusty gravel with the beautiful views of the rugged landscape, attractive flowing waterfalls, orange and apple orchards, scattered roadside villages and ancient Buddhist monasteries will make it ‘One Hell of a Ride’.
Motorcycle Tour Upper Mustang team reaches Muktinath, which roughly translates to ‘Place of Salvation’. Check in to the guest house and visit Muktinath Temple. A sacred place both for Hindus and Buddhists, It is situated at the foot of Thorong-La (5416 m), one of the country’s highest mountain passes.
After breakfast, we ride back to Kagbeni, the entry point of the restricted Upper Mustang region. Restricted area permits are checked here at the police check post.
After completing the permit work, continue riding to Geling through the Kali Gandaki River. As you ride on, you will reach Tangbe, Chele, and Samar. You will cross Chhuksang village, before finally reaching Samar, where you’ll rest for a while and have lunch.
After lunch, Motorcycle tour Upper Mustang team headed toward Lo-Manthang. Lo-Manthang is a medieval walled city on the Tibetan Plateau and the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Mustang. Lo Manthang was founded in 1380 by Ame Pal and many of the still-standing structures date from the early 15th century.
Check in to the lodge, and the rest of the evening is free to relax and explore the kingdom of Lo-Manthang.
Motorcycle tour upper Mustang team Get ready for an adventure-filled day ride toward the border of Tibet. Visit one of the most interesting sites of the pre human settlement in this unexplored valley, Caves of Chhoser, Nymphu, and Namgyal monastery built on the cliffs.
As you approach the Chhoser village, you will see numerous caves in front of the cliff that once used to be the home of the pre historic Lobas and the monks. After the sightseeing tour, you will head back to the city of Lo for a hot lunch. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the walled village.
Upon arrival, you will meet our representative and be transferred to the hotel. At around 3:00 pm, you will meet the Road Captain, who will introduce you to the Motorcycle Tour Upper Mustang and ride safely, then ride around the city to get familiar with the motorcycles.
At around 6:00 pm, you’ll be taken to Bhojan Griha, a typical Nepali restaurant. It is in a historical building that was built around 100 years ago. At the eatery, you’ll have the option to either sit at the tables or go for Nepali style floor seating and have your meal. A folk-dance program is arranged. After dinner, you’ll be driven to the hotel.
After breakfast, start the Motorcycle Tour Upper Mustang. You will get-out of the traffic of the valley, just past Thankot. From here, the road twists and turns as you descend to Naubise. Then, the road becomes much wider. You will continue the ride till Mugling, the junction where the highway bifurcates between Chitwan and Pokhara. Head west, crossing the bridge, and follow the Marshyangdi River for 2 hours to reach the wonderful city of Pokhara.
Pokhara is an ideal vacationer’s paradise. Upon arrival in Pokhara, you will check in to the hotel, and after resting for a while, you will proceed for sightseeing tour.
On this day, you will leave Pokhara and ride towards Beni (70 km). This section of the ride provides fantastic vistas of amazing mountains, picturesque terraced farmlands, and an opportunity to walk on one of Nepal’s famous suspension bridges.
From here it is a really off-road motorcycle tour till Lo-Manthang. The road is unpaved and dusty with potholes in several places. The unpaved, gravelly road poses a real challenge for riders, and making it more difficult are the occasional river crossings.
The motorcycle tour Upper Mustang team arrives at Tatopani. You will check in to the lodge. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the village. You could also take a relaxing dip in the hot water springs.
After an early breakfast, the Motorcycle Tour Upper Mustang team will set out on the trail by following the Kali Gandaki River and passing through villages. En route, you will get to enjoy fantastic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Tukuche (6920 m), and Nilgiri (7061 m).
As you pass from green forests to a dry, arid desert, You will need to acclimatize gradually to the surroundings. Continue the ride towards Jomsom through the dusty gravel with the beautiful views of the rugged landscape, attractive flowing waterfalls, orange and apple orchards, scattered roadside villages and ancient Buddhist monasteries will make it ‘One Hell of a Ride’.
Motorcycle Tour Upper Mustang team reaches Muktinath, which roughly translates to ‘Place of Salvation’. Check in to the guest house and visit Muktinath Temple. A sacred place both for Hindus and Buddhists, It is situated at the foot of Thorong-La (5416 m), one of the country’s highest mountain passes.
After breakfast, we ride back to Kagbeni, the entry point of the restricted Upper Mustang region. Restricted area permits are checked here at the police check post.
After completing the permit work, continue riding to Geling through the Kali Gandaki River. As you ride on, you will reach Tangbe, Chele, and Samar. You will cross Chhuksang village, before finally reaching Samar, where you’ll rest for a while and have lunch.
After lunch, Motorcycle tour Upper Mustang team headed toward Lo-Manthang. Lo-Manthang is a medieval walled city on the Tibetan Plateau and the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Mustang. Lo Manthang was founded in 1380 by Ame Pal and many of the still-standing structures date from the early 15th century.
Check in to the lodge, and the rest of the evening is free to relax and explore the kingdom of Lo-Manthang.
Motorcycle tour upper Mustang team Get ready for an adventure-filled day ride toward the border of Tibet. Visit one of the most interesting sites of the pre human settlement in this unexplored valley, Caves of Chhoser, Nymphu, and Namgyal monastery built on the cliffs.
As you approach the Chhoser village, you will see numerous caves in front of the cliff that once used to be the home of the pre historic Lobas and the monks. After the sightseeing tour, you will head back to the city of Lo for a hot lunch. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the walled village.
After breakfast, the motorcycle tour Upper Mustang team will ride back to Kagbeni following the same trail. Lunch at a convenient place on the way. Kagbeni is a fascinating medieval village, with closely packed mud brick houses, dark alleys, and imposing chortens. Though the village has a very medieval look, it has all the modern amenities that travelers require.
The village also boasts a monastery. It has only recently been opened to visitors, with a reasonable entrance fee of Rs. 100, which they collect for the maintenance of the school. Motorcycle tours to Upper Mustang group arrival at Kagbeni check in lodge and the evening is free for you to relax and explore.
After breakfast, ride to Kalopani via Jomsom Marpha Village. Marpha Thakali village exhibits the typical Thak Khola architecture of flat roofs and narrow paved alleys and passageways. Marpha is a pretty stone-lined village. After the sightseeing tour, lunch at a nearby restaurant. Then Motorcycle tour Upper Mustang ride for another one and a half hours to Tatopani. Tato’ means ‘hot’ and ‘Pani’ means ‘water’. you will check in to the Lodge. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore around the village. You could also take a relaxing dip in the hot water springs.
It is a pleasant relief to be able to tackle the roughest section of the journey in the early morning. A motorcycle tour of Upper Mustang will descend on Beni via Tatopani. From Beni, you will continue on the metaled road to Pokhara, which can be reached in about two and a half hours. Upon arrival in Pokhara, you will check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore around the Lakeside Bazaar.
This is the last day of Motorcycle tour Upper Mustang. From Pokhara in a few hours, you will arrive at Mugling. Continue riding on the same highway back to Kathmandu. Check in to the hotel, and then you are free to relax and explore the city.
To share your experiences of Motorcycle tour Upper Mustang and comment on our service. In the evening, at 6:30 pm, you will attend the farewell dinner at a good restaurant, where you’ll get to experience the relaxing atmosphere, peace of mind, and enjoy the diverse and delicious cuisine. Your meal will consist of extensive choices for side and main dishes, as well as non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.
You will be free until the flight time, so you could do any last-minute shopping or move around the city. Later, you will be dropped at the airport for your final departure.
Time Period: 10 Nights / 11 Days
In Kathmandu: 02 Nights
In Pokhara: 02 Nights
Highest Altitude: 4010 m
Warning: Altitude Sickness
Accommodations: Hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara / Lodges in Mustang
Region: Nepal Himalayas.
Best Season: March to June and September to November
Rivers: Trishuli, Kali, Marshyangdi, Seti, Kali Ghandaki, Rapti, Narayani, and so on
Mountains: Fish Tail, Annapurna Ranges, Nilgiri, Tukuche, Dhaulagiri, and so on