Lower Mustang Mountain Biking tours in Nepal
Highlights
- Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain
- Muktinath Temple
- Kagbenig and Jhong village
- Lupra trails for mountain biking with best single tracks
- HImalayan desert, Alpine and subtropical Topography with best single tracks and lots of attraction like monasteries, temples and deepest gorse
Overview
Mountain biking in Lower Mustang, Nepal
Mountain biking adventure in Lower Mustang, Nepal, where you'll traverse awe-inspiring landscapes and immerse yourself in the rich local culture. Our journey takes us through pristine villages nestled amidst majestic peaks, offering a unique blend of challenging Enduro-oriented trails and scenic XC routes tailored to your preferences.
Pedal through the world's deepest gorge, flanked by the towering giants of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I, and experience the thrill of riding the Himalayan trails. Our route includes a visit to the sacred pilgrimage site of Jomsom Muktinath, where you can take a purifying bath under 108 water spouts and embrace the spiritual significance of this sacred land.
Jomsom Muktinath is the best playground for mountain biking and cycling Whether you're an experienced mountain biker seeking adrenaline-pumping challenges or a leisurely rider seeking scenic beauty, this trip will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Mountain Biking in Jomsom, Muktinath is a super nice experience for the mountain bikers and pilgrimage people for the Mokshya and for the bikers it's Mecca for Himalayan single tracks. this ride takes you from the lowlands to the Himalayan heights. come play and have fun on your mountain bike in the Mustang region in Nepal.
- Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport
Arrival day in Kathmandu, we are happy to receive you at the airport
Welcome to the Himalayan country. Our homeland, we will meet you in Kathmandu airport, after the greeting we will transfer you to take to the Hotel. Once you get checked in we can speak about the further plan of the day based on your arrival time either to wander around or have a rest in your hotel. - Day 2 - Day sightseeing/ Biking in Kathmandu
we have plenty of opportunities to see Kathmandu from different perspectives like biking, sightseeing in Darbarsquares and biking around the Kathmandu Valley with beautiful trails.
- Day 3 - Kathmandu to Pokhara
Drive/Flight to Pokhara (800m)
We will start our day after the breakfast. We will drive all the way to Pokhara through the Midhills of Nepal which will allow us to see the countryside and their lifestyle along the way. We will have opportunities to see the Himalayan range on a clear day. We will reach around mid-day to afternoon to Lake city of Pokhara. The rest time will allow us to assemble/check your bike and prepare things ready for the ride tomorrow. - Day 4 - Mountain biking in Pokhara valley
Biking in Pokhara with Jeep-assisted, cable car shuttles or single track or XC kind of rides.
we have plenty of options to ride based on your interests and riding styles. We have cross-country, All-mountain rides, and ride-along national XC and downhill championship trails in Pokhara. Enjoy your ride on the lap of Mount Fishtail, Fewa Lake and the Queen Forest.
Biking distance: 25 to 45 Km as long as you can ride
Biking hours: 3 to 5 hours
Physically: Moderate
Technically: Moderate - Day 5 - Fly to Jomsom and ride to Kagbeni (2800m)
This is something new as we fly early from 6 to 8 am. We need to reach the airport before 5.15 am. Flying between the two highest mountains would give you an awe-inspiring view which you may have never experienced before and land at the small airport in Jomsom on the lap of Nilgiri Himal. Have breakfast on the Jomsom looking at Nilgiri Mountain then ride to Kagbeni along Kali River or climb to windy pass based on your riding styles and the interest of the group.
Flight time: 25 minutes
Biking distance: 12 to 15 Km - Day 6 - Mountain biking from Kagbeni to Muktinath
Biking from Kagbeni to Muktinath (3800m)
It’s a challenging day as we will be climbing via Zhong village. The climb will be hard as we ride high, the oxygen level will be less but we will take it easy and acclimatize ourselves and enjoy the magnificent views of Mustang Valley. We will stay overnight in Muktinath.
Biking distance: 14 to 16 Km
Biking hours: 3.5 to 4.5hours
Physically: Challenging
Technically: hard - Day 7 - Biking from Muktinath to Marpha (2670m)
Today is going to be one of the best days of our ride as we will be chasing the superb views, single tracks and authentic villages of Lupra and tasting the locally made cider, apple brandy, Yak burger, and dry apple and riding through the ages-old monastery and medieval village of Marpha where we will be staying overnight to celebrate your holiday.
Biking distance: 30 to 32 Km
Biking hours: 3 to 4 hours
Physically: moderate/hard
Technically: moderate/hard - Day 8 - Biking from Marpha to Tatopani (1190m)
After all the celebration that we had yesterday, here is another good day in Mustang as we will be biking along the alpine forest, Kali river bed, deepest gorse of the world, lakes mixed with Jeep trails, single track, wooden and suspension bridges, native villages of ethnic people, alpine to subtropical forest and hot spring.
Biking distance: 45 km
Biking hours: 4 to 6 hours
Physically: Moderate
Technically: Moderate - Day 9 - Mountain Biking from Tatopani to Beni then driving to Pokhara
Today’s ride is completely different than yesterday as we will be biking most of the time on Jeep road till the Beni Bazaar as we will have no optional trails then drive to Kande and again start our ride from Naudanda to Pokhara with superb views and one of the best trails for the final ride your holiday.
Biking distance: 32 to 45Km
Biking hours: 3.5 to 4.5 hours
Physically: easy/moderate
Technically: Moderate - Day 10 - flight/drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
World heritage sites, monasteries, temples and crazy lifestyles of Kathmandu
We could do full sightseeing in Kathmandu or even a day ride as per your wish and available time.
- Arrival Pick up
- Private Transportation
- professional Mountain Bike Guide
- Food and Accommodation
- ACAP Permit and TIMS
- Porters
- Pokhara to Jomsom Flight Ticket
- Mineral Water
- Food, accommodations, salary, insurance and transportation for supporting staff
- Dual suspension Mountain Bike
- Travel and Medical insurance
- Domestic Flights Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Flight to and from Nepal
- Visa fee
- Alcoholic drinks
Important Information
we have been running a Mountain Biking tour in Mustang all year around in Lower Mustang region.