Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

The Upper Mustang Motorbike tour is an exciting adventure journey that takes riders through some of Nepal’s most dramatic landscapes, remote mountain trails, and ancient Himalayan cultures. Starting from Kathmandu, this thrilling tour combines off-road riding, breathtaking scenery, and cultural exploration in the hidden kingdom of Upper Mustang. The journey begins with a ride through the scenic hills, rivers, and traditional villages of central Nepal before reaching the beautiful lake city of Pokhara. From there, the route follows the world’s deepest gorge along the Kali Gandaki River, passing through Tatopani, Marpha, Jomsom, and Kagbeni before entering the restricted region of Upper Mustang. Upper Mustang is famous for its unique Tibetan-influenced culture, ancient monasteries, desert-like landscapes, and centuries-old villages untouched by modern development. Riders will explore the historic walled city of Lo Manthang, visit Buddhist monasteries, experience local traditions, and enjoy spectacular views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. The rugged off-road trails, high mountain passes, and remote Himalayan terrain make this tour a perfect adventure for motorbike enthusiasts. The Upper Mustang Motorbike tour is ideal for travelers seeking adventure, culture, and unforgettable Himalayan experiences. Best enjoyed during spring and autumn, the tour offers a unique opportunity to explore one of Nepal’s most remote and fascinating regions on two wheels.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 01: Arrival — Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands and then transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Day 02: Trip Preparation day — Preparation day to check motrobikes and make other necessary arrangements. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Day 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara (200 km. / 6-7 hours ride) — After early-morning breakfast, you will start riding from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) which takes about six hours. This riding will take most of your morning time along the highway, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warming glimpse of Pokhara Valley and fall in love with its ethereal beauty. Pokhara is the tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, and Buddhist and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of mountains. You can observe the glistening white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara. Day 04: Pokhara - Tatopani (95 km. / 5 hours ride) — Ride from Pokhara to Tatopani(1189m.) takes about five hours. Your first part of riding is on the paved road up to Beni. Afterwards your driving follows rough road alongside of the Kaligandaki River. At Tatopani you can enjoy the Natural Hot Spring Bath which is popular as a natural remedy for different diseases. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 05: Tatopani – Kagbeni (96 km. / 6 hours ride) — Ride from Tatopani to Kagbeni (2850 m.) via Jomsom takes about six hours. The riding up to Jomsom is on rough road. But after Jomsom, road is mostly flat which makes it very easy going. It is also very picturesque, with views of big peaks all around such as Dhaulagiri, Tukuche and Nilgiri, whilst to the south can be seen the entire Annapurna Massif. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 06: Kagbeni - Ghami (60 km. / 5 hours ride) — Ride from Kagbeni to Ghami takes about five hours. Your today’s riding passes through beautiful Samar and Geling villages. En route, you will be able to capture fabulous landscapes, crops field and unique village settlements. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 07: Ghami – Lo Manthang (45 km. / 4 hours ride) — Ride from Ghami to Lo- Manthang via GharGumba takes about 4 hours. First you will ride to Tsarang following one of the longest mani wall. Then, you will go to GharGumba, one of the oldest monasteries in the region which is almost 2000 years old. After spending some time there, your riding will continue towards your ultimate destination, Lo- Manthang. It is an ancient walled city, often known as land of Forbidden Kingdom. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 08: Explore Lo Manthang by foot — Today, you will visit King’s palace, Namgyal Gumpa and other local sites. You will get enough time to interact with local people. If you prefer long walking, you can walk to the Fort which is located on the top of Lo-Manthang Valley. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 09: Lo Manthang – Korala border – Lo Manthang (40 km. / 1-2 hours ride) — Today, you will ride to Korala, Nepal-Tibet border and return back to Lo- Manthang. On the same day, we can also visit one of the fascinating caves Chhoser which has five stories and 85 rooms. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 10: Lo Manthang – Geling (75 km. / 6 hours ride) — You will ride back following the same route with superb views of unique landscapes, snow capped mountains and so on. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 11: Geling – Kagbeni - Muktinath (85 km. / 6 hours ride) — Muktinath is one of the ancient Hindu Temples located in Nepal. Both Hindu and Buddhist people have been praying there from thousands of years. So, this temple is a perfect example of religious harmony existing in Nepal. Muktinath is also a meeting point with trekkers who pass Thorong La to complete Annapurna Circuit trail. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 12: Muktinath - Pokhara (96 km. / 7 hours ride) — Today’s ride from Muktinath to Pokhara passes through Jomsom, Tatopani and Beni. In Beni, you can also visit Nepal’s longest suspension bridge. If you are whisky lover, you can buy local Marpha brandy at Jomsomas souvenir to your favorite people. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara. Day 13: Pokhara - Kathmandu (200 km./6-7 hours ride) — Ride from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about 7 hours. The scenic drive takes you through Damauli, Dumre, Mugling, and Kurintar, where you can see Nepal's first cable car heading up to the Manakamana Temple. The journey continues through Naubise and up to Thankot, the gateway to Kathmandu. In the evening enjoy a farewell dinner along with cultural show. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Day 14: Departure — Our representative will transfer you to Kathmandu International Airport for final departure according to your flight time.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 10Lo Manthang – Geling (75 km. / 6 hours ride) — You will ride back following the same route with superb views of unique landscapes, snow capped mountains and so on. Stay overnight at lodge.+