Upper Mustang Motor Biking Tour

Country/Region Nepal / Mustang

Duration 14 Days

Max Altitude 4,200m / 13779.53ft

Difficulty Moderate

Min. Group Size 2 PAX

Transportation Service Vehicles

Accommodation Hotel + Tea House

Meals Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast

Trip Type Motorbiking Tours

The Upper Mustang motorbiking tour, organized by Trekking Trail Nepal is by far one of the best motorbike tours in Nepal! Have an adventure of a lifetime on this incredible Upper Mustang bike ride and cruise from pitched roads into amazing dirt roads of the lower Himalayas. This adventurous Upper Mustang trip takes you into the heart of the lost Kingdom of Lo. Besides the incredible drives through picturesque landscapes, there will be time to explore the ancient capital city of Lo Manthang. This old stoned walled city is one of the main highlights of this incredible Upper Mustang motor biking tour in Nepal!

With Himalayan mountain views of Mt Daulagiri, Annapurna, and Nilgiri this Upper Mustang bike ride is just it for an ultimate adventure. Trekking Trail Nepal lets you experience the best of the best during your stay and with our many years of experience in the field we have the best routes mapped out for you! After all, taking you up to the Tibetan border and back makes this motorbike tour in Nepal that more amazing. With time for sightseeing in Kathmandu, we start and drive to Pokhara lakeside city. Spending an amazing day in this city famed for its views of the Fishtail Mountain and its surrounding Lake Phewa we prepare and travel from Pokhara to Upper Mustang by bike!

How do you get to the Upper Mustang on a motorbike?

To get to Upper Mustang we drive first from Kathmandu to Pokhara. After we head from Pokhara to Muktinath by bike. This incredible town is famed for the Muktinath temple lying just below Thorong Phedi which lies below the Throng La Pass, The Highest Point of Annapurna Circuit Trek. From this incredible town, we cross the Kali Gandaki River into the Upper Mustang region of Nepal. Mustang has a unique landscape resembling the Wild West. This old kingdom is stunning to drive through with adventures dirt roads and epic views of the surrounding Himalayas.

How far is Mustang or Lo Manthnag from Kathmandu?

The Upper Mustang motor biking tour takes you from Kathmandu to the Upper Mustang. So how far is Mustang from Kathmandu? In a straight distance line 12,995 kilometers and 145 meters, that’s about 8075 miles! Driving from Pokhara to Muktinath by bike takes about two days and you can even get from Pokhara to Lo Manthang in a stunning 4 days.

Upper Mustang Motor Bike Tour Short Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu drive to Pokhara, 200 km/125 miles
Day 03: Pokhara drive to Kalopani, 125 km/78 miles
Day 04: Kalopani drive to Kagbeni with a visit to Muktinath, 65 km/41 miles
Day 05: Kagbeni drive to Ghami
Day 06: Ghami drives to Lo Manthang
Day 07: Explore Lo Manthang by motorbike and walking
Day 08: Drive to Kora la (Tibetan border) and back to Lo Manthang
Day 09: Lo Manthang drive to Ghilling
Day 10: Ghilling drive back to Kagbeni
Day 11: Kagbeni drive back to Tatopani
Day 12: Tatopani drives back to Pokhara
Day 13: Pokhara drives back to Kathmandu
Day 14: End of Upper Mustang Motor Bike Tour

Mustang Motor Bike Tour with Muktinath - 9 Days

Trekking Trail Nepal also offers a 9-day Muktinath Motor Bike Tour. This is also called the Lower Mustang Motor Biking Tour in Nepal. This trip is usually represented as the best Motor Biking Tour in Nepal. Because of the off-road, Himalayas view, Buddhist and Hindu Temple of Muktinath, and unique geographic beauty more bikers are attracted to this. Even from the budget side. Lower Mustang Muktinath Motor Biking Tour is the Best. This Lower Mustang Motor Biking Cost is only USD 2999 Per Person ( In 4 Person Group).

9 Days Lower Mustang Muktinath Motor Bike Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport (1300m/ 4265 ft.) and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Trip Preparation Day and last-minute shopping time. Trekking Trail Nepal Nepal Motor Bike Tour team will meet and introduce. Bike Test, Pre Ride, Hand Signal, and Other Information will be shared for the Upper Mustang Motor Biking Tour.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara ride - 210km, 6-8 hours Ride with breaks, lunch, and rest.
Day 04: Ride to Kalopani 2540 m about 117 km. 6-8 hours Ride, with breaks, lunch, and rest crossing, High Bridge and Bungee Jump of Baglung, Kushma, Tatopani (Hot Spring), and The deepest gorge of the world Andha Galchi and Rupse Water Fall.
Day 05: Ride to Muktinath 3800 m about 64 km, 5-6 hours Ride crossing Tukuche, Marpha, Jomsom and Kagbeni. Later We will explore the Muktinath Temple, which is the common pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists.
Day 06: Early Breakfast and start ride back to Tatopani 1270 m where your pain will soke to the Natural Hot spring. 7-8 easy riding hours to cover this 127 Km.
Day 07: Motor Bike Ride back to Pokhara 102 km, 5-7 easy hours. 23 Km off-road and 79 Km is Black-topped but curvy highway.
Day 08: The last day of the Upper Mustang / Lower Mustang Motor Bike Tour will take us back to Kathmandu. 210 km, 6-8 Hours easy ride.
Day 09: End of Upper Mustang Motor Bike Tour in Nepal

Itinerary

Day

Arrival in Kathmandu.

Pick up and transfer to your hotel
Meet and greet with our Trekking Trail Nepal representative
The evening is free to explore and enjoy your first night in Nepal
Overnight stay at your booked hotel.

Kathmandu drive to Pokhara, 200 km/125 miles.

Hotel breakfast and check-out
Drive over the highway road to Pokhara
Lunch on the way at a riverside restaurant
Arrival in Pokhara and hotel check-in
The evening is free, explore Phewa Lake
Overnight stay at your booked hotel in Pokhara.

Pokhara drive to Kalopani, 125 km/78 miles.

Hotel breakfast and check-out Drive towards Tatopani Visit the high bridges of Kusma and Baglung Incredible views along the way of bungee jumping and sky bridges over the Kali Gandaki River After Beni, the rougher roads begin Reach at Tatopani and visit the healing hot springs Continue to Kalopani Dinner and overnight stay at the luxury hotel at Kalopani

Kalopani drive to Kagbeni with a visit to Muktinath, 65 km/41 miles

Breakfast and departure Follow rough roads through and along the Kali Gandaki River Enjoy scenic views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri Head past Jomsom to Kagbeni along the river From Kagbeni we head inwards up to Muktinath Explore Muktinath and visit the temple with 108 water sprouts Drive back down to Kagbeni Dinner and overnight stay at trekking tea house next to Muktinath

Kagbeni drive to Ghami.

Breakfast Kagbeni is famed for its apple orchards and wine we take time to explore Mustang permit check and continue our drive Follow the banks of the Kali Gandaki River Head up and cross the Nya La mountain pass at 4,010 m Continue to Ghami Dinner and overnight stay at the local hotel at Ghami village

Ghami drives to Lo Manthang.

Breakfast and departure Head out to Charang With views of Mani walls and chhortens along the way we can see in the distance Lo Manthang Arrival at Lo Manthang Dinner and overnight stay at the local hotel of LoManthnag.

Explore Lo Manthang by motorbike and walking.

Breakfast Today we explore the stoned-walled city of Lo Manthang After exploring around we hike up to Namgyal Gumpa In the afternoon we visit the iconic Tingkhar village Return to Lo Manthang Dinner and one more night at Lomanthang.

Drive to Kora La (Tibetan border) and back to Lo Mangthang.

Breakfast and departure Leaving most of our gear at the guest house we ride out About 20km from Lo Manthang is the Tibetan border We drive until Kora La Enjoy the views Drive back to Lo Manthang Dinner and overnight stay at Lo Manthang.

Lo Manthang drive to Ghilling.

Breakfast and departure Having reached our main highlights we drive back direction of Kagbeni Continue until reaching Ghilling Dinner and overnight stay at the local hotel of Ghiling.

Ghilling drive back to Kagbeni.

Breakfast and departure Following the same route as before we drive back toward the Kali Gandaki Follow the banks of the river until reaching to Kagbeni Dinner and overnight stay at the normal hotel of Kagbeni.

Kagbeni drive back to Tatopani.

Breakfast and departure Continue back to Tatopani After arrival, we recommend relaxing at the hot springs Dinner and overnight stay at the local guest house.

Tatopani drive to Pokhara.

Breakfast and departure Follow the rough road back until Beni From here on its pitched road back to Pokhara with some of our last Himalayan views After arriving back in Pokhara we check-in the hotel Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel closer to Phewa Lake.

End of Upper Mustang Motor Biking Tour in Nepal.

Hotel breakfast and check-out Our driver will transfer you to the international airport approx. 3 hours before departure We hope you enjoyed the Upper Mustang motor biking tour with Trekking Trail Nepal and hope to see you soon for your next adventure.

Includes & Excludes

Includes

3 Nights 3-Star Hotel in Kathmandu and 2 Night 3-Star Hotel in Pokhara with Breakfast
All International Airport transfers with Private transportation.
9 Nights Twin Sharing Room on Upper Mustang Motor Bike Tour, Mostly Tea House as best available accommodation.
Full Board Meal ( Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with Tea and Coffee will be provided
350 CC Royal Enfield Classic and Fuel
Motor Biking Tour Guide, who specializes in the Upper Mustang Motor Bike Tour
Motor Bike Mechanic, His salary, accommodation and meal.
4WD support vehicles for your, luggage, spare parts as resting drive for the entire trip.
Communication channel between Guest Riders, Guide, and Support vehicles.
Drinking water for the entire trip of the Upper Mustang Bike Tour.
First Aid Kit which is carried by service vehicles.
All the necessary Permits including Annapurna Conservation Fees, TIMS, Upper Mustang Restrict Permits.
Entry fees of Royal Palaces, Monasteries, and Caves of Lomangthang and Kagbeni.
Sleeping bag for the entire trip which needs to be returned after the trip.
Trekking Trail Nepal Duffel Bag as Gift and Memories.
All Expenses, Highway fees, Parking Fees, Staff Insurance
Road tax, Government Tax, and all papers works

Excludes

Your Nepal Visa Fees and Flight fare
Nepal Travel Insurance (Please make sure, your Insurance covers all the emergency rescue and Medical even 3rd party insurance motorbike and losses through it).
Your Meals like Lunch, Dinner, and drinks in Pokhara and Kathmandu
Cost of any damage to Motorbike. (If there is any damage to the motorbike it has to be paid by clients after coming back to Kathmandu after our mechanic evaluates).
Cold Drinks including Energy drinks, energy bars, snacks, tidbits, as on
Your Expenses Such as Internet, hot shower, electronic gadgets charging in Mountain.
Private Helmet for motorbike riding
Any kind of External Damage to the Bike
Tips and gratitude. (Tips are Expected) for Biking Guide, Mechanic, and Driver of Services Vehicles.
Overnight accommodation, extra days of Rental Bike in the case of emergencies such as Landslides, Strikes, Natural causes, etc. which are beyond the control of Trekking Trail Nepal and our Motor Biking Tour Staff.

Trip Info

Important Note for Upper Mustang Motor Bike Tour:

Traffic and Riding Condition:

In Overall, the Upper Mustang Motor Biking Ride has less Traffic in comparison to the Kathmandu Valley Motor Biking Day Tour. However, the traffic will be high around the Small Highway Towns, Big Cities, and Lunch Places. These places are Kathmandu, Naubeshi, Melakhu, Kurintar, Mugling, Aabukhairani, Dumre, Damauli, Pokhara, Kusma and Beni. In this above-mentioned place, the road is quite good, Since our speed is above average we need to be more careful. All this high-traffic area comes in under the National Highway NH04 or H04.

Places like Tatopani ( Hot Spring) Leta, Tukuche, Marpha, Jomsom, Kagbeni, Ghiling, Samar, Tshrang, and Lomanthang have less traffic however the road condition is not good, since all these come off-road.

Note for Upper Mustang Motor Biking Tour

We suggest you follow our Upper Mustang Motor Biking Guide on the highway. In addition to this, listen carefully to the everyday tour briefing every day which is organized every evening after dinner. If you have any queries or confusion feel easy to raise your questions. We help you drive with care in local conditions, you can even enjoy our Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour as the ultimate adventure. Our Riding Tricks, Ideas, and Updates about local information and road conditions make you safe and easy too.

Declaration Of Upper Mustang Motor Biking Tour: Every Rider must have a Heavy Motor Bike License to take part in any Motor Biking Tour in Nepal. Even the Long Tour is appreciated and helps to get easy success the Upper Mustang Biking Tour.

The First difference you See In the Upper Mustang Motor Bike Tour: The most important Traffic Rules for the Nepal Motor Biking Tour is We follow the Left Hand Drive

Insurance for Motor Biking Tour in Nepal: Personal travel insurance including the Motor Biking Tour Services from Trekking Trail Nepal. We always follow Safety First even for every Easy Short Trekking and Tour in Nepal. Who knows from where and when the risk comes to meet us? To make this better and safer, we request you to buy the Best Travel Insurance which covers your motorbike, Medical as well as emergency evacuation before you start your Upper Mustang Motor Biking Tour. The idea of Best Insurance not only makes your trip safer but also cheaper, and it helps you not bear the financial risk if you meet any unforeseen.

Conformation Cancellation and Refund of Motor Bike Tour In Nepal

For every motor biking tour with Trekking Trial Nepal is confirmed only after a 50% Down Payment.
If you booked your group and need to cancel the Upper Mustang Motor Biking Tour there is no refund. However, you can reschedule the next date of your choice. BUT TREKKING TRAIL NEPAL needs to inform before 4 Weeks before the Biking Trip Start Date. On The Other Hand, There is no Refund for a Group Joining Motor Bike Tour.
However, we offer you the next possible group joining the Upper Mustang Motor Bike Tour in Nepal in the same amount of advance payment.

Basic Packaging List for Upper Mustang Motor Biking Tour in Nepal

BASIS CLOTHING

- Biking Boots and Spare Laces
- Warm inner Hat, Face Mask, Scarf, and Biking Gloves
- Motor Biking Waterproof Jacket
- Warm Pants or Trousers. with inners.
- Running shoes and sandals for free time are useful for non-biking moments.
- Warm Shocks for riding and normal shocks too.
- Sun Hat and Polarized Sun Glasses
- Fleece Jacket T-Shirts (Quick Dry)

EQUIPMENT FOR UPPER MUSTANG TOUR FROM TREKKING TRAIL NEPAL

- Down Jacket with Minimum -10 Degree Centigrade.
- Sleeping Bags with warm Inner Liner
- Duffel Bag for your personal belongings.
- All this stuff goes to Services Vehicles. You did not have to carry your bike.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

- All personal Toiletries, Soap, Shampoo, wet tissue as on
- Quick drying Camp Towel, Sweet shirts, and trousers
- Sunblock Cream and Lip balm
- Water Purification Tablets

BIKING GEARS YOU MUST GRAB FOR THE NEPAL MOTORBIKING TOUR

- Crash Helmet: Must be worn every time (While Riding ). Personal safety is more important than the law.
- Leather Motorcycle Jacket: The Original Motor Biking Jacket is very safe, and easy and helps to keep lots of stuff with easy access. Sometimes this might be hot but This is the most important Biking Gear.
- Wind Proof Vest AKA Dehydration Vest: This is very useful in summer to prevent cold winds from coming from the Himalayas Valley.
- Riding Glove: Needs every time you control breaks, Acceleration, and Clutch since it helps for the grip and control wind.
- Black or Dark winter motorbiking gloves.
- Motorcycle Boots: Another very Important Motor Biking Gear.
- Waterproof bike gear: We suggest you grab one. Who knows when we need us?
- Sunglasses and Night-riding glasses are very useful.
- Torch (Flash Lights) and drinking water bottle. Please make sure the water bottle resists hot water.

STUFFS OF PERSONAL STUFF

- Chocolates, energy bars, Energy Drinks, or Chew Gums as on
- Personal interests in food, snacks, or tidbits
- Private photography kit like GoPro, Binocular, and Cameras
- Pillion Baggage is very important if you are riding without, Services Vehicles.