Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour
Duration : 13 Days | Travel style : Active Adventures
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Trip Highlights
Country
Nepal
Duration
14 Days
Max. Altitude
12,467 ft./ 3,800 m.
Accommodation
Hotel and Lodge
Grade
Adventurous
Best Season
Mar to May - Aug to Dec
Group Size
2 - 20 People
Type of Motorbike
500 CC Royal Enfield
Imagine yourself in a 500 cc Classic Enfield or 411 CC Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle riding along the dusty gravel road in the barren treeless landscape of the Tibetan Plateau, small settlements of people resembling the ancient Tibetan culture and lifestyles, all in the backyard of Annapurna and Dhawalagiri massif. It may not sound cozy but it is a sheer adventure that may be tattooed in your memory for eternity.
The ride kickoffs from Kathmandu to the beautiful city of Pokhara, and goes through the winding roads following the Annapurna circuit route. Once you reach Beni (82 km from Pokhara), the off-road starts. We will follow the Kaligandaki River along the ancient salt trading route between Nepal and Tibet all the way to Muktinath Temple. Driving along the Kaligandaki George, the world’s deepest is one of a kind of experience in itself. The pristine lifestyle of the indigenous Buddhist community, historic monasteries and ancient caves make you feel you are in Tibet.
The return is made through the same route. Taking a day off in Pokhara to roam around the Lakes and caves, or trying an adventure such as Paragliding/Zip flyer/Bungee is good option. Pubs in lakeside Pokhara are fine places to hangout your evening and cling your beers with some fresh live music.
(The trip demands a good driving experience. You will enjoy a 500 cc Royal enfield as your ride. Luggage will be carried by a supported jeep with one technician for emergency services.)
Fees, Permits and Facilities:-
Foreign travelers have been allowed to the region since 1992 but tourism in this area is regulated. Foreigners need to obtain a special permit to enter in this area. Mustang is one of the most restricted trekking areas of Nepal but now it is popular destination for trekkers. Upper Mustang is well marked by official "Mustang" boarder signs just north of Kagbeni where a police and ACAP checks permits for non-Nepalese seeking to enter the region, and at Gyu La (pass) east of Kagbeni.
Trekking permits for Mustang costs US $ 500 per person for 10 days. Note that it is defined as 10 days not nights, starting and ending at Kagbeni. Extra days are charged extra US $ 50 per day. In order to obtain the permit you need to have at least two members in a group. That means single permit won’t be allowed from the immigration. If you are single traveler, let us know, we can provide permits by joining you with other travelers group. We need your original passport copy to obtain the restricted area permits.
Itinerary
You can always customize this itinerary as per your preference.
1
Day
Arrival at Tribhuwan-International airport (Kathmandu).
Our Global Holidays Adventure's airport representative meets you and transfers you to hotel by the private Vehicle. Our trekking guide will explain about your program in evening time.
Hotel on BB
2
Day
Kathmandu Sightseeing by Motorcycle and preparation day.
Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around Kathmandu valley visit UNESCO world heritage sites by motorbike with a prefessional english speaking guide. Specially visit Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupathinath and Boudhanath Stupa.
Hotel on BB
3
Day
Ride to Pokhara - 6 - 7 hours.
Day highlights: Driving along the prithivi high way you will follow the Trishuli river and after arrive at Pokhara visit Lakeside.
Hotel on BB
4
Day
Drive Pokhara - Beni - Tatopani (2600m)
Bike ride hours: 5/6 hours
Day highlights: Drive from Pokhara goes through the winding roads of the high Hills. There are small markets and villages on the way. From Beni we start our journey in gravel raod.
Guesthouse on BLD
5
Day
Drive from Tatopani to Kagbeni (2900m)
Driving hours: 5/6 hours
Day highlights: Jomsom local market, Kalagandaki gorge (World deepest gorge), Kaligandaki river, holy temple complex of Muktinath and 108 taps dedicated to lord Vishnun,Jal Devi where you can see the fire lighting itself (Natural gas), Buddhist monastery in Jharkot, Incredible views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Tukuche Peak and local activities.
Guesthouse on BLD
6
Day
After official formalities of Special permit we drive to Ghami Village.
Driving hours: 6 hours
Day highlights: Visit Kagbeni Monastery and Buddhist School, Crossing Kaligandaki, ancient Buddhist Stupas, Crossing Kaligandaki, Chuksung Village, Chella Village, Samar Village, Syangboche, Bhina, Ghiling, Ghami village, Beautiful Landscape, Local Farmer houses with Yak and houses caravan, Tibetan culture and local activities.
Guesthouse on BLD
7
Day
Drive to Lo-Mangthang.
Driving hours: 2.5 hours.
Day highlights: Monastery of Mustang Lo Gager Ghar Gompa, Visit Lo-mangthang city, Observe domestic Yaks and cattle caravans, Wonder mountain views and landscape from the passes, Buddhist school, arts, king palace and local activities.
Guesthouse on BLD
8
Day
Exploration day in Lo-Manthang.
Highlights: Visit Chhosar Monastery, Khangchuling cave, Jhong cave, NYFU Monastery, Chhonup Village, Nymagel Village and Tingkar Village a for cave monastery and life, Namgyal Monastery and Summer Palace and local activities.
Guesthouse on BLD
9
Day
Second Exploration Day.
Drive back to Chuksung Village.
Driving hours: 6 hours.
Highlights: Visit Yara / Ghara and Dhi village, Crossing Kaligandaki river, Buddhist stupa on the way, Tibetian monastery and local activities.
Guesthouse on BLD
10
Day
Drive from chhuksang to Kalopani.
Driving hours: 4 hours.
Highlights: Local culture, Kagbeni village, Kaligandaki River, Jomsom market, Local product and local activities.
Guesthouse on BLD
11
Day
Drive from Kalopani to Pokhara.
Driving hours: 5/6 hours.
Highlights: Local culture, small villages, Beni Market, Lush forests, Local product and local activities. We can enjoy couple of beers and live music in the pubs in Pokhara. You also have option of extending the tour from Pokhara to enjoy Jungle Safari, Lumbini tour or other adventure sports such as paragliding, bungee, zip flier, rafting etc.
Hotel on BB
12
Day
Fly to Kathmandu. Rest of the day is free for shopping.
Pokhara-Kathmandu flight: 25 minutes.
Highlights: Incredible mountain flight.
Hotel on BB
13
Day
Final Departure to your onward destination.
Global Holidays Adventure representative will drop you in the international Airport in a private tourist vehicle to commence your onward destination.
Cost Details
"So What you are paying For?"
We would like to explain to you. We are a local company providing world-wide travelers with internationally qualified services. We provide you with the lowest cost possible for fully inclusive trips that have no hidden fees. We guarantee your safety, satisfaction, and long-lasting memories of your experience.
Cost Include
- Necessary airport transfer as per the itinerary.
- 3 Nights twin sharing 3 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- 2 Nights twin sharing 3 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- During Mustang accommodations at available standard Lodges / Guest house on twin sharing basis.
- Royal Enfield Classic 500CC / Royal Enfield Himalayan Motorcycle 411 CC with fuel for the whole trip as per the itinerary.
- All meals breakfast, Lunch and dinner during the trip after Pokhara and before Pokhara.
- Services of an experienced road captain on a bike and back up of support of a highly qualified and well trained Mechanic, including the cost for their meals, accommodations and daily allowances.
- Motorcycle spare parts, trip leader and mechanics.
- Back up vehicle (4X4) for the entire trip to carry the luggage, motorbike spares parts and a mechanic.
- 1 mechanic during the whole trip.
- Upper Mustang Restricated area permits ($500 Each person for 10 Days).
- ACAP and TIMS Fee.
- Sleeping bag and duffel bag during the trip. (Refundable after finish trip).
- Comprehensive Medical Kit.
- All toll tax for the bikes and the backup vehicle and also the government taxes.
Cost Exclude
- Nepal entry visa fee is applicable.
- Airfare Domestic and International.
- Personal Riding Gears
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Personal insurance and evacuation charges
- Entrance fee for the sightseeing tour.
- All expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry etc.
- Insurance against or for accidents / loss of life, loss of goods etc.
- Tips to staffs.
- Costs incurred due to natural calamities, strikes, and break downs and beyond the control of Global Holidays Adventure pvt.Ltd. and its associates.
- Any item not included in the above “cost Includes”.
Note: Minor Repairs like break shoe, spark plug, clutch plate, tubes, cable (01 set only) and engine oil has been included in the cost. However if more breakage happen due to rough handling/accidents/theft etc. the clients will have to bear the cost.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Upper Mustang Motorbike tour is designed for those adventure lovers who are physically fit and have good skill for Motorbike riding. The road after Beni Bazar is completely off road and you will reach 4000 meters altitude during the trip. So you should have good physical condition and riding skill for this adventure.
We have 411 CC Royal Enfield Himalayan or 500 CC Royal Enfield classic motorbike which are very powerful and comfortable for long drive. Please write us which bike is comfortable for you. We can also provide other brands of motorbikes if your require brands of motorbikes are available in Nepal. Now this year, we have added 15 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 CC bikes for our adventure.
Of Course, without a license you are not a real rider. Before arrive in Nepal we Need your possport copy and license copy then we will make local permits for your riding. Which allow you to drive in Mustang.
You don’t need any experiences of Himalayan ride but make sure that you are a good motorbike rider and can drive for a long way in Himalayan road.
Yes, we provide one private supporting Van/ Truck during your motorbike tour in Mustang. Your all luggage and spare parts of motorbike will carry by our supporting Van.
1 Road Captain/Chief Technician and 1 mechanic will be provided during the whole trip. Also there will be an experienced English speaking guide for sightseeing of places and monasteries
Mustang climate is favorable to travel from March to November. June July is mostly raining season in Nepal but Mustang never get raining because this is the rain shadow part of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan region. December, January and February is winter season where Mustang gets snowfall and temperature is very low.
You can get the visa at Tribhuwan International Airport after landing, furthermore it will be easier if you fill up the visa form by online (https://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa) before taking the flight to Nepal. Entry Visa fees- at present is $ 25 for 15 day, $ 40 for 30 days and $ 100 for three month visa on entry to Nepal.
You should bring following essential documents in the trip:
- Valid Passport: must be valid for up to 6 months.
- Travel insurance: you need to provide a copy of insurance paper to Global Holidays Adventure before you start the trek.
- Flight Tickets.
- Emergency contact numbers for T/C's bank, insurance, family contacts.
Definitely! Global Holidays Adventure Pvt. Ltd provides airport pick up facilities for those customers who have booked private tour for any of our packages. We don't charge any money for the service.
All types of Hotels from a budget to Luxurious including five star services are available in Kathmandu. Normally, Global Holidays Adventure offers three hotel services in our outline itinerary. We can also accommodate according to your choice.
During the trip: You will have teahouse/Lodges generally provide basic clean facilities with a mattress and a quit blanket. We can also offer Global Holidays Adventure's sleeping baggage if needed (which needs to be returned after the trip) but it’s always better to have a personal sleeping bag. We usually provide you single and double rooms. During the peak season it is quite difficult to manage single room therefore double rooms are preferred in our outline itinerary.
Normally there are hot water shower services in various teahouses and lodges. In the absence of such facility, the teahouse/lodges will provide you hot water bucket. The payment for the shower has to be made by yourself and the cost varies with the places.
Most of Teahouse cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian fare Pasta, Tuna Bakes, Noodles, Potatoes, Eggs, Dal-bhat, Bread, Soups, Fresh Vegetable ( variety depends on the season) and even some desserts like Apple Pies, Pancakes and some interesting attempts at Custard. You will find a lot of garlic items on the menu, eat some every day because it assists with acclimatization. In many larger villages you may find some meat on the menu. You can always get hot chocolate, tea, coffee, hot lemon as well as soft drinks. Each day dinner and breakfast are used to take in the same lodge you spend the night. Lunch will be taken on the way to destination.
Weather in the mountains is notoriously difficult to predict. Generally, nights are chillingly cold, whereas, the days are warmer. Winter (January and February) will be a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. There will be a bit of snow during the month of January, February and December. The temperature inside the teahouses/lodges are fairly maintained. You can always sit beside a fire to keep yourself warmer. The temperature could be as high as 20 degree c to 15 degree c low during the day time.
Yes, most of the places have internet access now in Upper Mustang. In Lo-mantnag there is Everest link Wi-Fi where you can buy recharge card for internet. Also mobile data is work during the whole trip.
ATM and credit card facilities can be used in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Jomsom. Above that, you need cash payments for various service you need.
In Kathmandu, you can allocate $ 10-15 for lunch and dinner. It all depends on your spending habits. $. 15- 20 a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolate and few drinks in bike tour.
In most places bottled water is readily available. If you wish to drink normal water, you need to use purifying aid, better if you have some for yourself.
In case you suffer from altitude sickness or any other problems, we will offer you the doctor’s prescribed medicines according to the type of problem facing you. We will descend you and incase of extreme cases, you will get rescued by the helicopter.
In case of any casualties, travel insurance will be a boon to recover the incurred expenses. In case of helicopter rescue, the helicopter charge, which is little expensive, can also be recovered by your insurance. So it a good act to check you insurance validity and policy, whether it recovers the rescue charges or not.
Yes, all the staffs of Global Holidays Adventure including guides and porters are insured to recover any kinds of casualties.
On the top menu of our website, under the company there is "Our Legal documents" where all of our legal documents are present. We are officially registered with the followings:
- Office of the Company Registrar, Reg No: 92142/068/69.
- Company VAT No.: 600581666.
- Tourism Industry Division, License No.: 1601.
- Nepal Cottage and Small Industry, Reg No.: 12567/667.
- Nepal Rastra Bank, License No.: 1397.
- Member, Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN).
- Member, Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA ).
- Member, Village Tourism Promotion Forum Nepal.
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