Accommodation

Check-in Time:

14:00

Check-out Time:

10:00

The accommodation will be in hotels / guesthouse, in twin or double sharing rooms / tents.

Kathmandu: Hotel
Bandipur: Hotel
Kushma: Guesthouse
Marpha: Guesthouse
Samar: Guesthouse
Lo Manthang: Hotel
Muktinath: Guesthouse
Tatopani: Hotel
Pokhara: Hotel

Program

Tour highlights

Region: North of Nepal’s Annapurna Conservation area
Highest elevation: 4,660 meters
Rivers: Kali, Marshyangdi, Seti, Kali Gandaki, Rapti, Narayani
Mountains: Fish Tail, Annapurna Ranges, Nilgiri, Tukuche, Dhaulagiri, Langtang

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 2: Kathmandu to Bandipur (250 kilometers / 155 miles)
Day 3: Bandipur to Kushma (230 kilometers / 142 miles)
Day 4: Kushma to Marpha (125 kilometers / 77 miles)
Day 5: Marpha to Samar (100 kilometers / 62 miles)
Day 6: Samar to Lo Manthang (90 kilometers / 55 miles)
Day 7: Lo Manthang sightseeing: Sky caves, old city palaces, and temples (40 kilometers / 24 miles)
Day 8: Lo Manthang to Muktinath (170 kilometers / 105 miles)
Day 9: Muktinath to Tatopani (110 kilometers / 68 miles)
Day 10: Tatopani to Pokhara (60 kilometers / 37 miles)
Day 11: Pokhara – fly out

The route may change without notice due to political, social, or weather factors.

Skill level(s) required for this tour: Advanced

Advanced

Can ride for 5-6 hours
Extensive riding experience
Assistance on demand (if required)
Experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
Comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

Location

Exploring the terrain of a land is best done on a motorcycle and Nepal is a country with innumerable types of terrain. Nepal is also where the ice cold, mighty Himalayas meet the lush green tropical region of the Terai plains.

Nepal is a popular destination for motorcyclist around the world as it offers views of the magnificent Himalayas, colorful and vibrant cultures, ancient temples and monasteries, jungle safari in search of the elusive tiger and more.

This drive is one of the ultimate drives in the rain shadow part of the wind-swept desert landscape of the Himalayas with views of implausible gorges, high passes and enormous vistas passing through authentic Tibetan villages, barren ridges, eroded cliffs and Moraine valleys. Its landscape is unrivaled for it has a stupendous wilderness, pristine scenery, snow capped peaks, spectacular monasteries and caves.

You’ll go to places like Muktinath, cross the longest hanging bridge in the world in Kushma, and also visit the jungle of Chitwan – a unique ecosystem where you will go on safari to have a chance to spot the Nepalese big 5: Elephant, tiger, (one-horned) rhino, gaur, and clouded leopard – from the backs of elephants!

In the heart of the Himalayas, this motorcycle tour will take you along the most scenic tracks and roads of Upper Mustang. It won’t be all easy and you can expect some technical sections, sand, and a lot of potholes as you make your way through the mountains.

Chinese influence is growing fast though, bringing along major road building projects. Therefore, the window of opportunity to enjoy the real, authentic, and raw Mustang is slowly closing. Eight of the world’s 8,000 meter peaks are in Nepal.

Expect a scenery like no other, as you ride surrounded by these giant mountains. You also will have more than a touch of local culture with 1,000 year old monasteries and traditional village visits.

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Food

Meals included on the tour:

Breakfast - The daily breakfast will be at the hotels where you stay

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Safari at Chitwan National Park - 50 EUR per person
Zip lining (longest in the world), with transfer: 75 EUR
Trying authentic local food
Hiking in the mountains
Meditation and yoga
Visit local market
Photography

What's included

Royal Enfield Himalayan for the tour
Guidance to best places for meals at Pay N Eat (if any)
Backup Jeep all throughout the tour
Experienced guide throughout the tour
Experienced mechanic with spare parts throughout the tour
All trip photos
Things to carry list with map
10 nights accommodation
Daily breakfast
Airport transfers
Comprehensive medical kit
Border entry fee with all Inner line permits to restricted / protected areas
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) fee of 20 USD per person (subject to change without prior notice)
TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System Card of 10 USD per person (subject to change without prior notice)
Special Upper Mustang permit of 550 USD per person (valid for 10 days) (subject to change without prior notice)
All toll taxes for the vehicles, backup vehicle, and government taxes

What's not included

Stay for extra days if any (they can make bookings for you)
Flights to the destination
Extra food like starters / lunch / dinner all over Pay and Eat (if any outside the venue)
Motorcycle fuel: Fueling will be handled for the group. Price will be collected at the start of the tour (150 EUR)
Airline tickets (tickets should not be bought until the organizer confirms the completion of the minimum group size)
Tourist entry visa: Online 30 USD for 2 weeks
Covid tests and/or vaccinations, if required
Medical expenses not covered by MotoBirds insurance
Drinks other than water
Costs related to the transport of a participant to the nearest medical center, in case of injury, illness, or inability to continue the tour
Costs related to the transport of the participant’s motorcycle to the finish point of the tour, in case the motorcycle or the participant cannot continue the tour
Entry tickets to the optional tourist attractions, Elephant Chitwan safari (50 EUR / person)
Monastery visit, voluntary donations: 25 EUR
Zip lining (longest in the world), with transfer: 75 EUR
Motorcycle refundable security deposit of 500 USD, payable in cash on the first day after arrival
GST on billing

How to get there

Recommended Airports

KTM

Tribhuvan International Airport

4 km

Transfer included

Arrival by airplane

Please arrange your flight to arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). The start and end of the tour is Kathmandu in Nepal. Your arrival and departure transfers from the airport to the hotel is included on a seat share basis in cabs with other trip members.

Kathmandu is well connected with flights from India and all major international destinations. The tour ends in Pokhara, from where you can take a flight to Kathmandu to take an international flight.

Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport Airport transfer included: Tribhuvan International Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 35% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

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