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Foreign tourism to this forbidden land is still a very new endeavour. The Forgotten Kingdom of Mustang valley is the higher region of Nepal. It is the most stunning valley with spectacular mountain views and promises an other-worldly immersion into the vibrant, authentic culture of the people of remote Nepal. Here ancient Tibetan Buddhist monasteries are still in practice. This Nepal motorbike adventure embarks from Kathmandu and takes you to the majestic landscapes of the Tibetan plateau of Upper Mustang close to the Tibet border. We’ll ride the recently built dirt roads following the Kali Gandaki River George and visit the villages of lower Mustang on the Nepal-Tibet border.
Country / Region | Nepal Himalayas |
Period | March-May,Sept-Nov |
Duration | 10 Days / 9 Nights |
Riding Days | 7 Days |
Accommodation | Hotels, Guest Houses (Lodges) |
Motorbike | Royal Enfield Himalayan |
Level of Difficulty | Challenging |
Max. Altitude Reached | 3700m |
Max. Sleeping Altitude | 3700m |
Average Daily Distance | 122km |
Total Distance | 852km |
Fitness Level | Tough |
Upon arrival, you’ll be met by a Motorcycle Expeditions representative and transferred to the hotel in a private vehicle. In the evening, you’ll be introduced to your motorcycle and then we’ll go for dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant. This is where your cultural immersion begins – WELCOME TO NEPAL! Overnight stay at a hotel.
After breakfast, we negotiate the traffic out of Kathmandu and enjoy the Himalayan Mountains, valleys and rivers all the way to Pokhara, where views of the glorious Annapurna Mountains including the famous Fish Tail Mountain will greet us. Surrounded by magnificent 8000m high peaks, Pokhara is a paradise with its crystal clear lakes. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.
Soon we’ll leave the tarmac behind for some exhilarating off road routes that provide an abundance of river crossings, fantastic mountain vistas, picturesque, terraced farmlands and an opportunity to walk on one of Nepal’s famous suspension bridges. There is a continuous change in the topography with every twist and turn until our arrival at Kalopani. Dinner and overnight stay at a guest house.
We’re in for a long day through some of the most amazing landscapes of the Kali Gandai river, tackling a large river crossing in Lower Mustang while surrounded by gigantic mountains. Kagbeni is the last village with internet before going 100% online with the “Here Now” (~ Ram Dass) for a few days! A visit to Muktinath is optional. Dinner and overnight stay at a guest house.
It’s a short day in the saddle past mindblowing sandstone formations and through the valley of Lo to Lo Manthang, but you’ll be charmed by a visit to the King’s winter palace and some ancient monasteries. Dinner and overnight stay at a guest house.
After breakfast we ride back to Samar, a fascinating medieval village with closely packed mud brick houses, dark alleys and imposing chortens. Once checked in at Samar, the rest of the evening is free to relax and explore the village. Dinner and overnight stay at a guest house.
* Lodges in Samar only have standard rooms with shared bathrooms. En-suite is not available.
Our first stop is at Kagbeni for some paperwork before taking the road to the pretty, stone lined Thakali village of Marpha, famous for apple orchards and products. The local Nyingma monastery also offers great views of the village from above. After lunch, we head on to Tatopani. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.
After a quick stop in Beni, we set out following the trail along the river and then after about an hour meet the main highway at Maldhunga and continue on tarmac to Pokhara. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore around the Lakeside Bazaar. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.
We have most of the day to kill beers, engage in adventure activities, or go shopping. After lunch, we take short flight to Kathmandu for one last overnight. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
We check out at 12 pm, you will be transferred to the international airport for your onwards journey.
India
Motorcycle Expeditions
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64625 Bensheim
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