Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll touch down at Tribhuvan International Airport where Adventure Himalayan staff will pick you up and drive you to your hotel. Once you've settled in, your guide takes time to go over what's coming up on the trip and answer any questions before you get some rest. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Optional Activities
- Kathmandu city sightseeing visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites (available at USD 50 per car)
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Start the day with a warm-up ride through the Kathmandu Valley trails to get your bike and gear sorted. You'll cover roughly 45km over 4 to 5 hours at a comfortable pace, mixing in rural sections, single tracks, and stops at a few temples. After rolling back to the hotel, you'll have time to finish packing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ride exploring Kathmandu Valley trails (approximately 45km, 4 to 5 hours)
- Temple visits during valley exploration
- Bike and gear testing
- Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Catch a bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara, which takes about 7 hours. The town sits in a valley below Machapuchare with solid mountain views. It's got a different feel than Kathmandu - fewer temples but plenty to do. You'll find the lakeside area has restaurants, shops, and hotels, plus chances to take short walks, ride bikes, swim, or paddle on Lake Phewa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Swimming on Lake Phewa
- Canoeing on Lake Phewa
- Short walks from Pokhara
- Bicycle rides from Pokhara
- Watching sunset from the lake
Landmarks/POIs Lake Phewa Machapuchare - Day 4
Pokhara to Jomsom to Kagbeni
Grab breakfast early, then head to Pokhara's domestic airport where your bike and gear get loaded up for a 25-minute flight to Jomsom. Once there, the team assembles your bikes and you'll ride along the glacial Kali Gandaki river toward Kagbeni, the entry point to Upper Mustang. Wander through Kagbeni's tight alleyways and stop at Yak Donald's for a yak burger and local apple cider.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Pokhara to Jomsom (25 minutes)
- Mountain bike ride from Jomsom to Kagbeni along Kali Gandaki river
- Exploration of Kagbeni's alleyways
- Visit to Yak Donald's for yak burger and locally brewed apple cider
Landmarks/POIs Kali Gandaki River - Day 5
Kagbeni to Muktinath
After breakfast, you'll bike mostly uphill on a jeep track heading toward Muktinath. Pause at Jharkot for lunch and check out some monasteries and the local area. From there, continue on to Muktinath and check into your guesthouse. Later you can walk to the Muktinath temple, a sacred site for both Hindu and Buddhist followers, before heading back for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Jharkot), Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ride from Kagbeni to Muktinath on jeep track
- Exploration of Jharkot monasteries and local village
- Walking tour to Muktinath Temple
- Worship at Hindu and Buddhist temple Muktinath
Landmarks/POIs Muktinath Temple - Day 6
Muktinath to Lupra Valley/Jharkot
Today's route runs mostly downhill on a jeep track. If you're a strong rider, your guide can route you through Lupra Valley on a technical 4km single track section where you might see wild horses and donkeys. The landscape shifts as you go, and you'll get to see how the Thakali people live in this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ride mostly downhill on jeep track from Muktinath
- Optional technical single track riding through Lupra Valley (4km for experienced riders)
- Wildlife viewing opportunities (wild horses and donkeys)
Landmarks/POIs Lupra Valley - Day 7
Jharkot to Beni
This trail is primarily downhill to start, staying gentle and flat as you move through pine forests and small villages. You'll follow along the river, and the snow-capped peaks stay in view for most of the ride.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ride mostly downhill through pine forests
- Riding past small villages
- River following with mountain scenery views
- Day 8
Beni to Pokhara
Eat breakfast then ride along the river bed on a jeep track to Beni Bazaar where you'll hit the road back to Pokhara. Your transport will be waiting there to drive you back to your hotel in Pokhara.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ride from Beni along river bed on jeep track to Beni Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Beni Bazaar - Day 9
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Travel back from Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus, a 6 to 7 hour drive. You'll have good views out the windows and stop a couple times for photos and lunch. In the evening, there's a farewell dinner with a Nepali cultural dance show at a local restaurant. Overnight in Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with Nepali cultural dance performance)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with Nepali cultural dance performance
- Day 10
Kathmandu Departure
You'll get a ride to the airport for your departure. Thanks for joining Adventure Himalayan Travels on this trip, and they hope to see you again soon.
