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Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Mountain Biking

Go for bike riding in the most remote and isolated region of Nepalese Himalayas with a lot of experience.

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TRIP OVERVIEW

Duration 20 Days

Destination: Nepal

Activity: Mountain Biking

Challenge level Moderate

Group Size 2-16 Persons

Accommodation Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and tea-houses/lodge during the trek

Product Code: PHJ-1059

Max-Altitude: -

Best Season Mar-May | Sep-Nov

Meals Included (B,L, D)

Walk-In Hours 4 to 5 hours walk every day

Transportation Free pickup & drop.


Highlights of Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Mountain Biking

  • Enjoy Nepal's classic bike trip to explore the beauty of the Himalayas.
  • Explore one of the best mountain biking destinations in the world with the stunning backdrop of the Himalayas.
  • Meeting local people and their cultural mix takes in Gurung, Manang is and Thakali communities,
  • Enjoy the jeep trials of the mountains passing through the high mountain chains with Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massif.
  • Connect with various ethnic groups, exploring their culture, lifestyle, learn about their norms and values.
  • Try out many mouthwatering Nepalese local dishes with a lot of experience.
  • Pass via Thorung-La pass, and the holy temple of Muktinath across beautiful landscapes highlighting lush Himalayan forests, waterfalls, natural hot springs, monasteries, temples, Mani walls, Chortens, Himalayan villages, and more.

Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Mountain Biking Tour: Complete Guide

Have you ever dreamed of feeling the blowing wind touching your body and soul on the lap of nature? If then hurry up! This Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Mountain Biking is for you. Put this riding a bike in rocky Himalayan terrain in the bucket list of yours. Paradise Himalayan Journey is here to make your wish true.  The marvelous view of the mountain like the Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri (8167m), Manaslu (8156m), Nilgiri (7061m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), Hiunchuli (6443m), Lamjung Himal (6983m), Tukuche peak (6920m), Tilicho peak (7134m), and many other Himalayas

The hidden kingdom of Nepal beyond the mountain valley of Himalayas (upper mustang) is welcoming you to face up and down with jeep trials to go through Thorong-La pass, Kali Gandaki Gorge, Lo-Manthang, Muktinath, Chame. There are more than 20 routes for trekking and cycling like Annapurna base camp, Upper mustang, Throng-la, Annapurna circuit, and many more. It is an adventure cycling package in which you ride at an altitude of 5000+ meters in the height of 3840m, looking over the Himalayan range of Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Annapurna and different amazing snow-capped landscapes, peaks, green forests of the rhododendron, colorful villages, desert hills, 1000 window cave monasteries, Kali Gandaki Gorge and walled city (Lo-Manthang) and many other adventurous sceneries. Pagoda-style temples, stone, wooden carved temple

The best season for mountain bike riding in Annapurna Upper mustang mountain biking tours is usually for the spring /autumn (April to October).  This period is best for bike riders. Trek offers you an unlimited mountain biking adventure in the Himalayas, culture, traditions UNESCO World Heritage Sites with architectural heritage, scenic valleys, River views, lakes caves with many more natural wonders. Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Mountain Biking Tour is the most challenging and thrilling cycling tour in Nepal. This tour is most popular among adventurous riders which are designed for 20 Days. You will be guided by the most experienced cyclist in the Himalayas of Nepal. Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Mountain Biking Trek is specially designed to take you deep into the culture and lifestyle of the local people.

Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Mountain Biking Tour: Overview

Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Mountain Biking Tour adventure begins with your arrival in Kathmandu, a representative from Paradise Himalayan Journey will meet with you at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), will help you with your daily schedule. You will be exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites and sporting heritage with pagoda-style temples, stone, wooden carved temples which were built centuries ago. You can find everything you need for biking in Thamel in Kathmandu. On the third day, you will hit a road trip to Pokhara. After reaching Khudi your cycling journey. Our cycling journey will be 4-5 hours per day. Passing via Besisahar, Chame We will pass Thorang La pass in an elevation of 5416m, and it connects the village Manang with the Muktinath Temple. Muktinath is a historic temple which is located at an altitude of 3800m. The sky Dancer goddess is worshipped by the Hind and Buddhists. Among the Buddhism people, it is known as “Chuming Gyastsa” which means ‘Hundred Waters’ in Tibetan Buddhists, and within Hinduism, it is “Mukti Kshetra”, which means ‘place of liberation’ (Moksh). It is 106 available Divya Desam among 108. Passing vie Phedi village our journey will continue.

By exploring the best trails along with kali Gandaki gorge on the flat and rocky jeep trek that is mostly uphills towards Muktinath then our journey enters the hidden kingdom (the upper mustang) while enjoying downhills rides and pushing the uphills, we will head further towards north passing through Chaile, Syangboche, Tsarang, and towards Lo-Manthang (capital of mustang). Lo-Manang is home for many monasteries, high peaks, breathing valleys and you could also find the single routes. Tourists can find ancient hidden trading routes that connect Nepal - Tibet-India, which have survived over a thousand years of isolation. You will be continuing your journey going through the downhills passing via the apple garden, hot-spring along the easy jeep trails, and mountain biking. This tour ends from driving via Lo-Manthang to Jomsong and flying through Pokhara and you will return to Kathmandu for the final departure of your trip. For detailed information please check the itinerary.

If you get some free time in your busy schedule and wanna have the most thrilling experience with a mesmerizing view. Our highest priority to our riders is Safety, quality, and enjoyment. Paradies Himalayan Journey is here to give you the best experience. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us. The extension package provided by Paradise Himalaya Journey are: ​

  • Nagarkot sunrise viewing Tour
  • White Water Rafting at Bhotekosh

How to get the Booking and process of Payment?

For the booking process if you have any queries please contact us on messenger or the phone number provided on the screen. At least you should book 15 days before for the service. You should transfer your personal details and password photocopy to Paradise Himalayan Journey. The personal information includes your Frist Name, Middle Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Password Number, Date of Birth, Nationality, and Gender. You need to pay 20%of the total price in advance for the domestic flight ticket, hotel booking, and permit process. You can pay the remaining balance before your trek.

How much personal expenses do you need to carry?

The expenses amount you need to carry totally depends on you. We suggest to carry the expenses according to your planning, and how you have planned the trip, want to spend here in Nepal. Generally, the expenses are around 10 to 15 USD. The personal expenses include laundry, telephone cost, snakes, camera, and mobile data, battery charger, and many more. How much you spend is dependent on you and the stander of the package.

Best season for Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Mountain Biking Tour?

The best season for mountain biking ride at the upper mustang reason March-May, June- August, September-November, In March to May upper mustang have spring session, it is the best time to go for a ride in upper mustang form lower mustang as the environment will be warmer you can find the snow melted river at lower mustang. It is the best time for crossing the high passes along climbing to the upper mustang. In spring it is time for the Tili festival which will last for 3 days. Here in this session, it is good for the people who have a summer vacation period But once you reach in the mustang it is a completely different world, at their the monsoon period will start. During this period the way will be slippery and your tour may be increased due to the bad weather condition but at this period of time there will be a horse-riding festival, which is also known as Yatung  Mela,  It is the best time for the horse riders as well. It will last for 3 or 4 days. It starts at Lo-Manang and travels downward. This event includes a horse race, archery, dancing, along with the festival. Temperature varies from 16 to min-20s Celsius. September-November is the most popular time for the year for a mountain biking trip, many riders prefer this trip for this session to go to upper mustang trek in upper mustang the autumn starts at September-November. It is a time with the blue sky and a clear Mountain View. Afternoons are windy sometimes.  The temperature is between 12 to 12 degrees Celsius.

Trip Routes

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Day-wise Itinerary
Detailed itinerary for 20 Days Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Mountain Biking

Your Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Mountain Biking Tour adventure begins with your arrival in Kathmandu. A representative from Paradise Himalayan Journey will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and we will help you with your luggage and transportation to your hotel. We don't have any fixed schedule of activities and plans for today so you can take a rest in the hotel or walk around Thamel in the afternoon and evening. Welcome dinner together in the evening with Paradise Himalayan Team.

Included: Welcome Drinks and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Thamel.

Today we will be sightseeing the religious-cultural attractions of Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu Valley popular as one of the Himalayan Shangri-la, Kathmandu city is distinguished by ancient archaeological heritage, pagoda temples, and unique synthesis of Hinduism and Buddhism. Today we will visit four major UNESCO World Heritage sites: the remarkable Swayambhunath (The Monkey Temple) and Boudhanath Stupas, Pashupatinath Temple (Hindus sacred Temple), and the world-renowned Kathmandu Durbar Square. While roaming around these heritages, you spotted the centuries ago build temples, heritages, pagoda-style temples, stone, and wooden carved temples. Meanwhile, you’ll be able to shop for Himalayan Tea, Coffee, Handmade Products, handcrafted souvenirs, and many more. If you want to enjoy the Nightlife of Thamel, you can let us know so our guide will help to find the perfect place to hang out with live music in the evening.

We will also have a briefing about your mountain biking tour journey by your Cycling and MTBGuide. 

MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner included

Accommodation: Overnight at 3* Hotel in Thamel.

After early breakfast at the hotel, we drive along the Trisuli and Mashyangdi River all the way to Pokhara. You will be able to spot the beautiful river view and the view of Mt. Ganesh Himal and Mt. Manaslu, Pokhara, a famous tourist's paradise also popular as the city of Lakes, is popular for its natural heritage, nature trail, cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. After 6 hours of drive; we will arrive in Pokhara. Then we drive to Khundi (790m) via Besisahar (760m).

MEALS Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at hote.

Today after breakfast we start out cycling tour. We start our cycling tour from Khudi to Bhaunadanda (1310m)

Meals: B, L, D

Total Cycle: 19 km, 4 hrs

After breakfast, we start our drive from Bhaunadanda to Tal (1700m).

Meals: B, L, D

Total Cycle: 12km, 600hm

Readable 45%, Time: 6 hrs

After breakfast, we start our ride from Tal to Chame (2,670 m). Distance: 21.8 KM (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Meals: B, L, D

Total Cycle: 21.8KM

Rideable 60%, Time: 7 hrs

After breakfast, we start our ride from Chame (2,670 m) to Pisang (3300m). Distance: 16.4 KM (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Meals: B, L, D

Total Cycle: 16.4km

Rideable: 48%, Time: 6 hrs]

After breakfast, we start our ride from Pisang to Manang(3540m). Distance: 17.2 KM (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Meals: B, L, D

Total Cycle: 17.2km,

Ride-able 95%, Time: 5 hrs]

Today after breakfast we start our ride to Letdar.

Meals: B, L, D

We leave Letdar after having breakfast and ride uphill, the ride goes from one high elevation to another higher elevation, as a result, biking becomes hard today compared to yesterday, so we have to be prepared mentally to overcome the challenges during the ascent of the highest trail of the day.

Meals: B, L, D

Total Cycle: 19km, 910hm

Ride-able 75%

After breakfast, we start our Biking tour to Thorong La Pass. Reaching the top of the Thorong La Pass takes 4 hours, you feel immense pleasure and complete joy, and you might love to take a lot of photos because of the view of the breathtaking mountains before heading to Muktinath, and it is all the downhill from the top of the pass.

Meals: B, L, D

Total Cycle: 22.4km,Rideable 60%, hrs

Today after breakfast, we will ride from Muktinath (3800m) to Chaile (3050m)

Distance: 18Km, rideable

Altitude Gained: (-750m)

Today after breakfast, we will ride from Chaile (3050 meters) to Syangboche (3800 m)

Distance: 20km, rideable

Today after breakfast, we will ride from Syangboche (3800m) to Charang (3560m)

Distance: 22 km, rideable

Today after breakfast, we will ride from Charang to Lo-Manthang.

Distance: 20KM

Today we will explore Lo-Manthang. We will visit to old Monastries and Caves. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel in Lo-Manthang.

Today we will drive from Lomanthang to Jomsom. This will be a long drive. We will have breakfast and lunch on the drive. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel in Jomsom.

Today after breakfast we will fly from Jomsom to Pokhara. In the day, we will roam around Pokhara. We will enjoy an evening walk in Lakeside Pokhara. 

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation:Overnight in Hotel in Pokhara.

After breakfast, we will fly to Kathmandu. In the evening we will enjoy a farewell dinner together.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel in Kathmandu.

Our trip is finally over. Carrying the memories of the fantastic Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Mountain Bike tour, today, we will be concluding our incredible journey. 

If we have time in our hands, we will explore the city some more. Finally, you will be bidding goodbye to our beautiful country Nepal. We will make sure this is not your last visit here. 

Meals:Breakfast

Cost Includes
What you will get

  • Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel on a private vehicle.
  • Accommodation in hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara (Breakfast included).
  • Accommodation in guest houses during the biking trip below upper Mustang, with full board meal (Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners).
  • All your standard meals prepared by our expert camping cook and kitchen team while in Upper Mustang (Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners).
  • Tented accommodation and equipment during the camping. (We will provide two-man tents, dining tents, kitchen gear, dining table, chairs, toilet tents, shower tent)
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu on the night before departure.
  • Ground transportation to and from Kathmandu.
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara on a private vehicle.
  • Paradise Himalayan Journey's licensed English-speaking mountain biking guide(s). The number of guides and assistant guides is dictated by the group size.
  • A required number of local staff, porters and mules to carry your luggage on the biking trip.
  • Mountain bike for the number of days riding. The brands include Cube, Trek, and Giant Hardtail or full-suspension bikes, depending on your choice (We recommend to bring your own Bike)
  • Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for our field staff.
  • Annapurna conservation permit and all necessary permits.
  • Free Mountain Delights duffel/kit bag, sun hat, and T-shirt (yours to keep).
  • All government taxes and official expenses.

Cost Excludes
What you wont get

  • International airfare and airport departure tax.
  • Travel insurance (mandatory for the trip; should cover helicopter rescue charges).
  • Nepal VISA and Entry Fee
  • Any other meals not mentioned on the itinerary
  • All items of personal nature like drinks, laundry, etc.
  • Biking attire and other personal gears.

Gear Information
Things You Need during Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Mountain Biking

The following gives you a general idea of the trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek.

This is a porter-supported trek where the equipment for two clients is carried by one porter. Santosh supplies a trekking duffel bag where you keep your heaviest items and this bag is carried by the porter. It is required that you bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, a water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc. The weight limit for the porter is 33 pounds per bag. There is a storage room to leave your non-trekking stuff at the Hotel Gaju if necessary.

Riding Kit

  • Helmet
  • Bike gloves x 3 pairs
  • Biking glasses
  • Padded cycling shorts (to last at least 5 rides)
  • Long-sleeved base layers
  • Short-sleeved and long-sleeved cycling tops
  • Biking socks (at least 5 pairs)
  • Hat and non-biking gloves
  • Head torch

If you’re bringing your own bike:

  • Brake pads specific to your bike x 2 sets
  • Rear mech hanger specific to your bike x 2
  • Bottle of dry lube
  • Four inner tubes, or spare bottle of fluid for
  • Tubeless tires (two for each tire)
  • Quick link to suit your chain
  • For 29” wheels bring extra spare tubes; these are more difficult to find in Nepal

Please note: If you’re bringing your own bike, you must make sure that you have it professionally serviced before the trip, and ask your bike shop to use dry lube on your chain.

Meals and Accommodation provided during Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang MTB Tour

After received by the Paradise Himalayan Journey Team representative in Kathmandu your accommodation will be at stander hotel (Arrival time and Departure time). Within the period of the journey, you will at the local mountain Lodges with clean and comfortable beds where available. Our Management team will handle all the processes for you. The Lodge is fairly basic and the rooms are separated within twin beds, Blankets are generally provided. The dining hall is warmed with a chimney duct in which a log fire is lighted.

Within the period of the trek, it will be on full board, all three meals are included in the package i.e... Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner with Tea/ Coffee. You will be fond of testing various types of the local food of different ethnic groups. Enjoying the bunch of mouthwatering local food with many other Nepali, Indian, Italian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and Continental food items with verities of beverage. The popular food items in Nepal are the Nepalese thali set (Dal Bath, Mix Vegetable, Spinach, Pickle, curd, papad, vegan and Omnivore curry items) Indian thali set, (Biryani, Dal Makhani, Raita, Pickle, Roasted chicken, Papad, Mix  Vegetable, Vegan and Omnivore curry items). Thai food items (Carbonara Pasta, Tomato Paste, Tomato Kha soup, Green Curry with Beef and Eggplant,   Basil Pork Stir Fry, and many more). Tibetan fried bread, various types of soups, Thousand dressing Salad, SDSteam Dumplings. So you have many more food items for choice during the trek.

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