Trip Hightlights
- Ride Through the Ancient Kingdom of Lo: Explore the mystical region of Upper Mustang, once a forbidden kingdom, rich in Tibetan-influenced culture.
- Lo Manthang - The Walled City: Visit the capital of Upper Mustang, renowned for its ancient monasteries, traditional whitewashed mud-brick homes, and the royal palace.
- Breathtaking Landscapes: Experience the unique trans-Himalayan terrain, with its striking red cliffs, deep canyons, and eroded hills that create a surreal desert-like landscape.
- Hidden Caves and Monasteries: Discover ancient cave systems, such as the Jhong Cave, and sacred monasteries like Ghar Gompa and Thubchen Gompa.
- Tiji Festival (if timed right): Witness this vibrant, centuries-old festival in Lo Manthang, celebrated with colorful dances and rituals.
- Motorbiking Experience:
- Off-Road Adventure: Test your skills on rugged dirt trails, river crossings, and high-altitude passes.
- Scenic Passes: Ride through breathtaking passes like Dhamkar La and Gyu La, offering panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
- Kaligandaki Gorge: Navigate through the world’s deepest gorge, flanked by towering peaks.
- Cultural Immersion:
- Tibetan Heritage: Engage with the warm and hospitable local people, experiencing their traditional lifestyles and festivals.
- Authentic Cuisine: Relish traditional Tibetan and Nepali dishes, such as Thukpa, Momos, and buckwheat-based delicacies.
- Muktinath Temple: Stop at this sacred pilgrimage site, revered by Hindus and Buddhists alike, on the way to Mustang.
- Panoramic Viewpoints: Enjoy stunning sunrise and sunset views over Mustang’s arid landscape.
Discover the hidden treasures of Nepal on this 13-day motorbike adventure. Start your journey in Kathmandu with necessary airport transfers and 3 nights of hotel accommodation. Then head west to Pokhara for 2 nights, the gateway to the Annapurna region.
Venture into the mountains riding the Royal Enfield Classic 500CC motorbikes with an experienced guide and support team. Stay in standard lodges along the way with all meals provided. Stop at Kalopani, Muktinath, and Ghami before arriving at the walled city of Lomanthang - the capital of the once-forbidden kingdom of Mustang. Spend time exploring the picturesque city.
Begin your descent, stopping at Tatopani. Head back to Pokhara to enjoy the lake city once more before returning to Kathmandu. This motorcycle tour covers all highlights of Annapurna and Mustang with dramatic Himalayan views. The Upper Mustang permits, guide, mechanic support vehicle, medical kit, and all transportation are included.
A 13-day motorbike adventure to some of the most spectacular and secluded places in the Nepali Himalayas. An opportunity to ride through the scenic terrain while learning about the unique local culture. Challenging yet rewarding, this journey will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. All meals, permits, guides, mechanics, and motorcycles are included in this trip into Nepal's forbidden Mustang Kingdom. An unmissable experience for any adventure enthusiast looking to discover Nepal from the saddle of a Royal Enfield.
Detail Itinerary
Welcome to the land of beautiful Himalayas, Nepal. One of our company representatives will come to pick you up at the airport, welcome you and transfer you to the hotel booked for you in Kathmandu. After reaching the hotel, you will check into the hotel and after short rest one of our company representatives will come to meet you at your hotel to brief you regarding the trek, check you equipment, introduce you to your guide and collect the final payment for the trip. After the meeting, you can spend the remaining time as per your desire.
Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.
Today you will go for a test ride to Nagarkot via Bhaktapur. After breakfast at the hotel, will start the trip. Our guide will lead the trip. The total distance you will cover today is approximately 56 kilometers (both way). After test ride, you will get back to the hotel and spend the remaining time at your leisure.
Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.
our adventure bike ride journey to Upper Mustang begins today after breakfast at the hotel in Kathmandu. Your journey today is only up till Pokhara. After short briefing regarding the ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara, you will start the trip. Pokhara is located 200 kilometers from Kathmandu, and it take about 6-7 hours to complete today’s journey. The entire journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara will be on the Prithvi Highway. Enjoy beautiful Himalayan range, gushing Trishuli River, which is very famous for rafting, green forest, small highway villages, green farmlands and hamlets on the way. After reaching Pokhara, you will check into the hotel, and you can spend the remaining time exploring the lake area and enjoying lakeside restaurants and cafes.
Overnight in a hotel in Pokhara.
After your breakfast at the hotel, you will be given some time to prepare your luggage and get things that you will be needing during the trip. A short briefing from the guide regarding the today’s route and you will start your journey to Kalopani, located about 125 kilometers west of Pokhara. It takes about 7-8 hours to reach Kalopani from Pokhara. Starting Pokhara till Maldhunga, the ride will be on a black-topped road. From here, onwards all the ride is on a rough terrain. Enjoy thrilling off-road bike ride experience all the way up to Kalopani. On the way enjoy breathtaking mountain views, landscape and also stop at Rupse waterfall at Dana to enjoy the waterfall and take pictures. After about one and half hour ride from waterfall, you will reach Kalopani. In Kalopani you will check in into the lodge and spend the remaining time at your leisure.
Overnight in a lodge in Kalopani.
Today, after breakfast at Kalopani you will first head to Marpha (the village that is famous for its Apple orchards), a scenic village in the Mustang region surrounded by Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri Himalayan ranges. Most part of the ride is along the Kali Gandaki River. From Marpha, you will further continue towards Muktinath through Jomsom and Kagbeni. One of the world's highest temples, Mukthinath. is a famous pilgrimage site and a major tourist hub in this region. It is full of hotels and shops. Have your lunch and later you will go for a short hike to the visit the temple of Muktinath. The temple is sacred to the follower of both Hinduism and Buddhism.
If you want, you can also take a bath in the holy 108 spouts and take a dip into the two ponds in front of the main temple. After visiting the temple, you will further ride to Shamar via Kaagbeni entering the Upper Mustang area. After reaching Shamar, you will check into the lodge and spend the remaining time at your leisure. Overnight in a lodge in Shamar.
The destination for the day Lo Manthang, the walled village of Upper Mustang. After breakfast in Shamar, you will start your journey to Lo Manthang. The rocky road offers full off-road riding experience to the adventurous riders. Passing various Tibetan settlements, caves and the deserted landscaped of this rain-shadow area, you will reach Lo Manthang. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Upper Mustang.
The village itself is wonderful, where you can witness mud-brick walls and plenty of monasteries. The Buddhism practiced here is influenced by Tibetan Buddhism and so is the lifestyle, culture and settlement. Once in Lo Manthang, you will check into the lodge and spend the remaining time exploring the settlement. Overnight in a lodge in Lo Manthang.
This is your first acclimatization and excursion day in Lo Manthang. There are many things to do in Lo Manthang. You will visit the famous Royal palace and other monasteries. The Royal Palace in Lo Manthang was built around 15th century by the first king of Mustang, king Amad Pal. All structures of the palace are built by mud and brick. After visiting the Lo Manthang city you will drive to Chhoser Cave, also called Sky Cave of Upper Mustang. It is a very popular cave in Upper Mustang. There are almost 40 rooms and multiple ladders leading to higher levels. Also, there are windows from where one can view the beautiful views of trans-Himalayan region of the Chhosar Village. After visiting the Chhoser Cave you will ride back to Lo Manthang.
Overnight stay in Lo Manthang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, after breakfast you will start your return journey. The journey will be from Lho Manthang to the very famous Marpha Village. On the way you will once again see the settlement of Kaagbeni and Jomsom. It takes around 6 hours to get to Marpha. Once in Marpha, you will check into the lodge and set out to visit the beautiful Marpha village, inhabited mostly by Thakali (ethnic group in Nepal) people. This village is also famous for it’s Apple Orchards and the products made up of apple, especially apple brandy. After visiting the village, you will get back to the lodge for overnight stay.
Overnight stay in Marpha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will start from Marpha after breakfast. Today you will ride till Kusma and it’s a long ride. From Marpha, you will ride a on Jomsom-Beni road that mostly runs along the Kali Gandaki River. You will stop for lunch at Beni Bazaar. It’s an off-road ride. From Beni, you will now ride to Kushma, which takes about 2 hours. You will also be riding to the suspension bridge in Kushma for more adventure. Overnight in a lodge in Kushma.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pokhara is your destination for today. Kushma to Pokhara is a very easy ride on a black-pitched road and take roughly 3 hours to complete the journey. Kushma is also famous for bungy jumping. If you are interested, in the morning you can go for this activity and then start your journey to Pokhara. Or you can also choose to drive to Pokhara and enjoy exploring around Pokhara. Your journey starts after breakfast in Kushma. Once in Pokhara, you can rest and relax at the hotel or spend your time exploring around the very relaxing lake area. Overnight in a hotel in Pokhara.
Meals: Breakfast
It is your free day in Pokhara. Pokhara, a scenic city in Nepal as well as Pokhara is a beautiful city of Fewa lake captivates visitors with its breathtaking landscapes, including the serene Phewa Lake and stunning views of the Annapurna himalayan range. Lakeside Pokhara offers a vibrant atmosphere with shops and restaurants . Notable attractions include the Barahi Temple on an island in Phewa Lake, the mysterious Devi's Fall, and the Gupteshwor Cave. Adventure seekers can indulge in paragliding, Zip fly, Ultralight flight while those seeking tranquility can enjoy lakeside strolls and spa experiences. Pokhara is a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and recreational activities.
Today is the last day of your bike ride tour. This starts from Pokhara and ends in Kathmandu. Pokhara to Kathmandu is about 200 kilometers ride on the Prithvi Highway that first runs mostly along the Marsyangdi River and later along the Trisuli River. After a couple of stops along the highway for lunch, snacks and toilet breaks, enjoying the beautiful landscape, you will ride back to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu you will check into the hotel rest for some time and later go for farewell dinner at one of the best restaurants in Kathmandu to celebrate your successful trip. After the dinner, you will come back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
Today is your last day in Nepal. As per your flight time, we will arrange a transportation to drop you off to the airport. We hope you will return for a similar adventure with us in Nepal. Namaste!!
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- Arrival and departure transfer service (private car/jeep/minivan) as per group size
- 3 Nights twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu at tourist stander hotel with breakfast.
- 3 Nights twin sharing accommodation in Pokhara 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.
- Three meals a day (breakfast, Lunch and dinner) during the trip .
- Services of an experienced government license holder trip leader 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 Restricted area permits ($500 Each person for 10 Days).
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit
- Sleeping bag and down jacket (rental basis if required)
- Company duffel bag
- Comprehensive Medical Kit.
- All required local and government taxes
- Farewell dinner
- Adventure certificate upon completion of the trip
What's Excluded
- Nepal arrival visa
- International flight ticket
- Meals in the city (Kathmandu and Pokhara) except breakfast and other mentioned farewell dinner
- USD 100 per person Motorcycle security deposit.
- Personal expenses like alcoholic and soft beverages
- Laundry service while on a tour
- Your travel insurance
- Tipping to staff (as an appreciation)to service providers and any other extending trips/accommodation
1.Riding Gear
- Helmet: DOT- or ECE-certified full-face helmet for safety and wind protection.
- Riding Jacket: Waterproof or all-weather jacket with padding (shoulders, elbows, back).
- Riding Pants: Protective pants with padding or knee guards, preferably waterproof.
- Gloves: Durable, weather-resistant riding gloves for grip and protection.
- Boots: Sturdy, waterproof, high-ankle riding boots for off-road terrain.
- Goggles/Sunglasses: UV-protected and dustproof eyewear for sunny and windy conditions.
2. Clothing
- Base Layers: Moisture-wicking thermal base layers for warmth.
- Mid Layers: Fleece or down jackets for insulation during colder rides.
- Outer Layers: Windproof and waterproof shell for rain and high-altitude winds.
- Pants: Comfortable, quick-dry trekking or riding pants.
- T-Shirts: Lightweight, breathable shirts for layering.
- Buff/Scarf: To protect from dust, wind, and sun.
- Socks: Warm, moisture-wicking socks (3-4 pairs).
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, packable rain suit (if not integrated with riding gear).
3. Personal Accessories
- Backpack/Tank Bag: Small daypack or tank bag for essentials.
- Hydration Pack: Easy-to-access water reservoir for long rides.
- Sunscreen & Lip Balm: High SPF to protect against harsh sun.
- Cap/Beanie: For warmth during breaks or evenings.
- Face Mask: To shield from dust and cold.
4. Tools & Maintenance
- Basic Tool Kit: Wrenches, pliers, and other bike-specific tools.
- Tire Repair Kit: Puncture repair tools, tire levers, and portable air pump.
- Engine Oil: Small container for top-ups.
- Spare Parts: Brake/clutch cables, chain links, spark plugs, and spare tubes.
5. Electronics
- Navigation: GPS or offline maps (phone with holder).
- Power Bank: High-capacity portable charger.
- GoPro/Action Camera: To capture the adventure.
- Headlamp/Flashlight: With extra batteries.
6. Personal Essentials
- Water Bottle: Reusable and insulated for cold and hot drinks.
- Snacks: Energy bars, nuts, and dry fruits for quick energy.
- First Aid Kit: Include antiseptic, bandages, painkillers, altitude sickness medicine, and personal medication.
- Toiletries: Travel-size soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, wet wipes, and toilet paper.
7. Optional Items
- Sleeping Bag: If camping or unsure about accommodation.
- Portable Stove & Utensils: For remote tea/coffee breaks.
13 Days Upper Mustang motorbike tour Useful Information
Customized Trips and Trip departure
Upper Mustang motorbike tour departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group traveler if you wish to when the trips cannot be customized.
But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you, so you need to choose your own dates and packages when you can customize the tour as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact Desire Adventure.
Accommodations in Pokhara and during the tour
During the tour, you will be staying in a hotel in Pokhara while in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses in the mountains.
Desire Adventure has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough riding day; everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best for the tour days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on a twin-sharing/couple basis, as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or a double bed, etc. There will be an extra charge for the single supplement.
If you wish to change the accommodation category to a better one in Pokhara, please let us know, and we can change it for you at an added cost.
Route Map and Company T-shirt
Desire Adventure offers you a complimentary tour map and company Duffel Bag
Safe Drinking Water during Upper Mustang motorbike tour
Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the tour. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid altitude sickness and other health issues, including dehydration. Desire Adventure provides water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water at an extra cost.
Your tour guides and porters
Desire Adventure has the best guides and porters in the tourism industry. We can guarantee you that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured, and are they paid well? Well, they are the staff of Desire Adventure, so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.
Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have significant knowledge in the tour so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Desire Adventure, can proudly say that our guides are highly qualified for the role. They are thoroughly trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone a lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and make your journey smooth and pleasant.
Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone does. Some of the things they tell you, might even be hard to find in the travel guidebooks. Depending upon the situation and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly, so he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexible and ready to accommodate your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will provide you assistant guides if needed.
Extra personal expenses during and after the tour
The clients are responsible for their own personal expenses during or after the tour, like buying beverages and snacks, WiFi, doing laundry, buying souvenirs & personal equipment, tips for the field staff, etc. Therefore, we recommend you bring some extra cash (in dollars or euro, etc.) of about $200-300), and change it into Nepali Rupees since only NPR are accepted in most of the Nepali market.
Shower during the tour
It's an important matter to discuss. After a day's end, you might feel like showering and getting fresh. It's a good idea on the lower altitudes, but if you're on the higher altitudes (more than 3500m), we recommend showering on intervals. People seem to catch a cold easily after showering, which can lead to altitude sickness. Teahouses in the lower elevation offer you a hot shower, but a bucket of hot water is provided in the upper elevation. They charge a little extra for the hot water bath ($3-5).
Laundry on the trail
There are some teahouses that offer laundry services, and you can use their service during the acclimatizing days. However, most lodges don't have laundry service, and you might have to either wash your clothes yourself or postpone until you arrive in Kathmandu or in other city. Please plan about it in advance.
Your safety
Desire Adventure puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you with our comprehensive first aid medical kit bag and the professional team of guides and supports. We always communicate with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. We will monitor your entire journey and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during the Upper Mustang motorbike tour.
We are able to depart Upper Mustang Bike Tour every day at no extra cost. So kindly choose your own date as per your convenient. Contact us to schedule your own departure Date
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