Region
Nepal
Best time to Visit
April to June
Sept. to Nov.
Temperature
10º C to 25º C
Max Altitude
5000 Mtrs
Distance Covered
1800+ Kms
Overview
Nepal is one of the best country in Asia for adventure tourism, offering a variety of activities such as trekking, hiking, heritage, and religious tours. The most unique adventure, however, is Motorcycle Tours in Nepal. Nepal has one of the best routes and a diverse range of landscapes and terrains, making it one of the best places to travel by motorcycle.
Nepal is a landlocked country that shares its borders with India to the east, west, and south, and with Tibet Autonomous Region or Mainland China to the north. Lo Manthang, or Upper Mustang, is located in the northern part of Nepal, bordering Tibet, and its people still adhere to Tibetan culture. During this 13-day Motorcycle Tour to Upper Mustang, we will explore Lo Manthang, Nepal's best-kept secret. This Upper Mustang Motorcycle Tour begins and ends in Kathmandu, and we will visit Pokhara, Lete, Jomson, Muktinath (Lower Mustang), Kagbeni, Tatopani, and Lo Manthang. The road from Pokhara to Lo Manthang in the Himalayas is full of adventure and extreme off-roading.
Nepal Motorcycle Tour
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival at Kathmandu
When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, a member of our crew will meet you and take you to the hotel. We will gather in the evening for a briefing, which will be followed by a welcome dinner.
Day 2 - Kathmandu to Pokhara - 200 KM
The first official ride day of the Nepal Motorcycle Tour will begin in Kathmandu; we will have an early breakfast at the hotel before departing for Pokhara. We recommend leaving Kathmandu a little earlier to avoid the city's heavy traffic. The journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara is one of the best motorcycle routes in Nepal, passing through beautiful small villages and rural towns. Although the altitudes of Kathmandu and Pokhara are nearly identical, Pokhara is slightly colder than Kathmandu due to its proximity to the Himalayas. We should arrive in Pokhara by early evening after riding for about 6-7 hours.
Day 3 - Pokhara Sightseeing to Sarangkot - 80 KM
Pokhara serves as the starting point for the majority of Nepal's major trekking routes; shortly after breakfast, we will apply for permits to lower and upper Mustang and begin our day exploring Pokhara. We will begin by visiting Pokhara Shanti Stupa, Phewa Lake, and some of the oldest temples. After lunch, we'll begin our journey to Sarangkot, where we'll spend the night. Sarangkot is a small unspoiled hill station 30 miles from Pokhara at an elevation of 1650 metres. Sarangkot is the most popular tourist destination where visitors can enjoy spectacular views of the Pokhara Valley as well as the Annapurna Massif, Fishtail Mountain, Dhaulagiri range, and Manaslu.
Day 4 - Sarangkot to Lete - 120 KM
We'll get up around 4 a.m. to see a golden sunrise over the Himalayan Mountains, then have breakfast and begin our Lo Manthang motorbike trip towards Lete. The roads are in good condition from Pokhara for the first 40 miles, then they disappear and we are met with a slushy road from Beni. After that, we won't see another tarmac for the next 6 days until we return to the same location after exploring Muktinath Temple and the Lo Manthang region. The roads are very slippery and narrow; we must ride with extreme caution on these terrains.After riding for about 7-8 hrs we will reach Lete village which is situated in the lap of the Himalayan Mountains. Lete is about 2200 Mtrs ASL and the weather is mostly cold most of the time.
Day 5 - Lete to Muktinath (Lower Mustang) - 65 KM
After breakfast, we will continue our Nepal motorcycle trip towards Muktinath, which is a Vishnu temple sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. Buddhists and Hindus. It is located in Mustang, Nepal, at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass. It is one of the tallest temples in the world (altitude 3,800 m). The Muktinath temple is also known as the Temple of Salvation.
We'll spend the entire day there learning about Hinduism and Buddhism's distinct cultures.
Day 6 - Muktinath to Lo Manthang (Upper Mustang) - 130 KM
This will be the longest and most difficult day of our Upper Mustang Motorbike trip; we will ride from Muktinath to Lo Manthang via Kagbeni. We'll be riding through off-road trails until we reach Lo Manthang. It will take 10-12 hours depending on the weather, and we will arrive in Lo Manthang in the evening.
Lo Manthang is 3840 metres above sea level.
Day 7 - Explore the Forbidden Kingdom of Lo Manthang or Upper Mustang
We will explore Lo Manthang today after a long ride from Kagbeni to Upper Mustang. From its founding in 1380 by Ame Pal, who oversaw the construction of the city wall and many of the still-standing structures, Lo Manthang has been known for its tall whitewashed mud-brick walls, gompas, and the Raja's or Royal or King's Palace, a nine-cornered, five-story structure built around 1400.
The four major temples are: Jampa Lhakhang or Jampa Gompa, the oldest, built in the early 15th century and also known as the "God house"; Thubchen Gompa, a massive, red assembly hall; and Gompa, built in the late 15th century and located just southwest of Jampa Gompa.
Day 8 - Lo Manthang to Kagbeni - 130 KM
We'll start our ride a little earlier today, riding on the same road to Kagbeni and staying for the night. This will also be one of the more difficult rides on this 13-day motorcycle trip to Upper Mustang.
We will arrive in Kagbeni by late evening; the elevation there is 2804 metres above sea level.
Day 9 - Kagbeni to Tatopani - 80 Km
We will begin riding towards Pokhara today, passing through Jomsom and Marpha villages. Marpha is famous throughout Nepal for its apple orchids. We will arrive in a small village called "Tatopani" after riding for about 6-7 hours. Tatopanis are Sherpa and Tamang descent.
It has historically and currently served as a major trading post between Nepal and China. Tatopani also has a natural hot spring, so we can cool off in the evening at Tatopani Hot Springs.
Tatopani's elevation is 2400 metres above sea level.
Day 10 - Tatopani to Pokhara - 105 Km
On the tenth day of our Nepal Motorcycle Tour, we will ride from Tatopani to Pokhara, passing through some mesmerising small Himalayan villages and breathtaking views. We will arrive in Pokhara in the early evening, and in the evening, one can enjoy the beautiful lake of Phewa Lake, go for massage therapy, or simply relax at the hotel.
Day 11 - Pokhara to Kathmandu - 200Km
After breakfast, we will begin our final day of the Nepal Motorbike trip towards Nepal's capital, Kathmandu. It's a 125-mile drive that will take 6-8 hours depending on traffic.
After arriving in Kathmandu, we will say our final goodbyes to our Royal Enfield motorcycles, which were an essential part of this 12-day trip to Upper Mustang.
Day 12 - Explore Kathmandu - 50KM
Today we will explore Kathmandu on foot and by private four-wheel drive vehicle. We will also go to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, and the Thamel area.
We will have a farewell dinner in the evening, followed by a photo exchange and a final debriefing session.
Day 13 - Departure from Kathmandu
Today we say farewell to Kathmandu and conclude our Nepal Motorcycle Tour on a Royal Enfield. After breakfast, we will drop you off at the airport, hoping to see you again soon on the "Roads Less Traveled." Bon voyage.