Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll arrive at the airport and get picked up in a private vehicle for the drive to your hotel in Thamel. Spend the day wandering around the neighborhood on your own, checking out bars, shops, and restaurants at whatever pace works for you. In the evening, head to the office for tea and an orientation session, then meet the group for dinner where you'll get a full trip briefing.
- Meals
- Dinner (General trip briefing over dinner)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer by private vehicle
- Evening trip briefing over dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel's bars, shops and restaurants
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Leave Kathmandu early on a tourist bus heading to Pokhara, which takes about 7 hours. After you arrive, the rest of your day is free to relax and explore the town at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tourist bus transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Day 3
Pokhara to Kagbeni
Catch an early flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, then ride 14 km on mostly flat road to reach Kagbeni. This village sits on the Kaligandaki River with traditional Tibetan architecture and marks the gateway to Upper Mustang. You'll have time to walk around and get familiar with the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
- Mountain bike ride to Kagbeni
- Village exploration at Kagbeni
Landmarks/POIs Kagbeni - Day 4
Kagbeni to Chele
Head north along the river with the snow-capped Nilgiri (22,431 feet) rising up above you. Pass through Tangbe Village and see the whitewashed houses and farming areas, then continue past Buddhist shrines and cross the Kali Gandaki River on a steel footbridge. From there, climb up to the ridge-top village of Chele.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ride through Tangbe Village
- Cross Kali Gandaki River on steel footbridge
- Ride to Chele village
Landmarks/POIs Nilgiri Tangbe Village Kali Gandaki River - Day 5
Chele to Multi-Pass Crossing
This is a tough riding day as you tackle four mountain passes: Taklam La (3,624m), Dajori La (3,735m), Bhena La (3,860m), and Yamda La (3,860m). The terrain mixes jeep tracks with technical sections where you might need to carry or push your bike through parts, but the mountain views throughout make the effort worth it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ride crossing four passes
- Technical sections crossing Taklam La, Dajori La, Bhena La, and Yamda La
- Day 6
Mountain Passes to Tsarang
Start by climbing to cross Syanboche La (3,850m), then descend to Ghiling. From there, ride through villages and go over Nyi La (4,010m) with great Himalayan views, then cross Ghemi La (3,765m) before dropping down to Tsarang. You'll visit the 400-year-old Gulpa Sect Monastery and check out the Buddhism Library of Lo Kingdom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ride crossing Syanboche La, Nyi La, and Ghemi La passes
- Visit 400-year-old Gulpa Sect Monastery
- Visit Buddhism Library of Lo Kingdom in Tsarang
Landmarks/POIs Gulpa Sect Monastery Buddhism Library of Lo Kingdom - Day 7
Tsarang to Lo Manthang
Ride toward the Kingdom of Lo Manthang on mixed terrain with steep climbs and dirt road sections. You'll pass through Sungdala pass where the landscape of Lo Manthang opens up before you with incredible views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ride to Lo Manthang
- Ride via Sungdala pass with views of Lo Manthang
Landmarks/POIs Lo Manthang - Day 8
Lo Manthang Exploration
Spend the day exploring the Kingdom of Lo and visit the King's Palace and 900-year-old monasteries with traditional Thangka paintings you won't find anywhere else. After that, the afternoon is yours to wander around and take in this unique cultural area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit King's Palace
- Visit 900-year-old monasteries with traditional Thangka paintings
Landmarks/POIs King's Palace - Day 9
Lo Manthang
This is a rest day in the Kingdom of Lo Manthang, so you'll have time to recover and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10
Lo Manthang to Ghami
Wake up early, have hot breakfast, then ride back to Ghami using challenging alternative routes over Pang La Pass (4,132m) and get some great Himalayan views. Descend to Ghar Gompa, a beautiful 1,200-year-old monastery, then ride through the red landscapes around Dhakmar village before reaching Ghami in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ride via Pang La Pass
- Downhill descent from Pang La Pass
- Visit Ghar Gompa monastery
- Ride through Dhakmar village
Landmarks/POIs Ghar Gompa Dhakmar Village - Day 11
Ghami to Samar to Chhusang
After breakfast, ride from Ghami to Samar with significant climbing involved. Tackle single track sections up to 3,800 meters, then descend with Annapurna range views. You'll reach the Buddhist village of Samar, then continue on dusty downhill jeep tracks along the Kali Gandaki River, passing through areas where you might spot Himalayan vultures before reaching Chhusang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ride from Ghami to Samar
- Single track climbing sections
- Ride through Samar
- Jeep track descent from Samar to Chhusang
- Pass Dajori La and Taklam La with vulture viewing opportunity
Landmarks/POIs Samar Village - Day 12
Jomsom to Tatopani Area
Have a hearty breakfast, then start cycling from Jomsom on mostly downhill terrain with some gentle flat sections. You'll wind through valley sides with pine forests and small villages, following the river and seeing snow-capped peaks and waterfalls as you head toward Muktinath.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Heavy hot breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ride from Jomsom downhill through pine forests
- Ride to Muktinath area
Landmarks/POIs Muktinath - Day 13
Tatopani/Muktinath to Jomsom
Ride mostly downhill on jeep track toward Jomsom. If you're an experienced rider, your guide can take you through Lupra Valley on technical single tracks (4 km) where you might see wild horses and donkeys. You'll arrive in Jomsom with the afternoon free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ride downhill to Jomsom
Optional Activities
- Alternative technical single track route via Lupra Valley (4 km) with potential wildlife viewing (wild horses and donkeys)
- Day 14
Jomsom to Pokhara
Take an early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara, which takes about 25 minutes. Spend the rest of your day exploring Pokhara at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
- Day 15
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Transfer from Pokhara back to Kathmandu by tourist bus on a comfortable 7-hour drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tourist bus transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Day 16
Departure from Kathmandu
Your hotel will arrange a pickup, then a private vehicle takes you to the airport for your departure.
Included Activities
- Hotel pick-up and airport transfer by private vehicle
