Lower Mustang MTB – 10 Days
Lower Mustang MTB – 10 Days
Overview
Lower Mustang Mountain biking Tour
Coming from Nepal’s lush, green valleys, this strikingly gorgeous high-altitude desert, bounded to the south by some of the Himalayas highest mountains, will take your breath away. The Mustang region is known for its beautifully carved gorges, old fortress-villages that provide green fields amid the dry terrain of the ‘Tibetan’ Plateau, high passes, and harsh ridge-lines, all set against the backdrop of the Himalayas’ soaring snow-peaks. You’ll ride through the southern section of the ancient Kingdom of Lo, which is nestled in the headwaters of the Kali Gandaki river, the world’s “deepest gorge.
“While the northern portion of Nepal is off-limits, we are free to ride and explore the trails here in Lower Mustang, to enjoy our kind hosts’ hospitality, and to take in Nepal’s wonderful variety. In just ten days, we can immerse ourselves in the Kathmandu Valley’s cultural melting pot and spend time in the historic trading villages that lay along our path, which also happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The region offers fantastic single tracks for All Mountain and Enduro riders, as well as jeep routes and less dramatic single trails that will put a grin on any mountain biker’s face.
Trip facts:
- Maximum altitude: 3800m
- Group size: 1-12 people
- Best season: March-April-May-September-October-November-December
- Tour type: Mountain Biking
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Fitness level: Intermediate
- City Accommodation: 3 star hotels, twin sharing
- Ride Accommodation Type: Tea houses, twin sharing
- Arrival on: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Departure from: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Guiding method: Mountain Biking guides
- Language: English
- Minimum age: 15
- Maximum age: 60
Group Price
- The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.
- All prices are based on shared accommodation. Please inquire for a 1 guest private room accommodation quote
- Prices listed are not final. Please inquire for your final price quote.
Group Size | Price |
---|---|
2 – 5 | 2700 |
6 – 10 | 2300 |
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in Kathmandu in a 3 star hotel for 3 nights in B&B plan.
- Accommodation in Pokhara in a 3 star hotel for 2 nights in B&B plan.
- All necessary ground transportation for airport transfers and shuttle service during the ride.
- All necessary internal flights.
- All necessary sightseeing permits, tickets and national park entrance fees.
- All meals during riding days (you can order food item of your choice for each meal from menu available at tea houses, tea and coffee is provided with meals only)
- All necessary accommodation in the most authentic and local tea houses during the ride (twin sharing)
- An english speaking, well experienced mountain biking guide with mechanical skills.
- Porter to carry your luggage during the ride.
- All staff salaries and insurances.
- First aid kit carried by our staff.
- All government taxes.
- Welcome and Farewell dinner.
- International airfares.
- Nepal visa fee.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Riding gears (protection pads, sunglasses, gloves)
- Meals in Kathmandu (lunch & dinner)
- Any personal expenses during the trip like battery charge, hot shower, laundry, extra meals,tea,coffee, snacks, boiled water, bottled water, alcoholic beverages & soft drinks and internet service.
- Tips for guide, porters and other staff.
- Mountain Bike ( we can arrange full suspension mountain bikes if you don't plan to bring your own. Hiring a mountain bike will cost USD 45 per day.)
- Anything not mentioned in the ‘price includes’ section.
Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu
At your arrival time at the airport in Kathmandu, a nature horizons team member will be waiting to greet you. We will transfer right to your hotel accommodation for the first night. Once you arrive at the hotel, you will meet your guide and get a briefing on your entire tour. The rest of the day is yours to relax and explore around Kathmandu. It is a magical city
Includes: Accommodation
Day 2: Warm-up ride around Kathmandu
Before heading to Mustang, it’s important to get used to mountain biking in the hills. We will head out to some of the single tracks around Kathmandu to check your riding skills.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast. The drive to Pokhara is about 7 hours. Pokhara is a major tourist destination and the perfect place to chill out for the day. There are lots of activities there including boating on the lake, paragliding, fishing, shopping and general sightseeing.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast
Day 4: Fly to Jomsom and ride to Kagbeni
Today will be an early start as the only flights to Jomson are early morning flights. This is another short flight, about 20 minutes, but it will take you over some spectacular views, through the Kaligandaki Valley and between two mountains over 8000m tall and is definitely worth the early wake up. We will spend about 2 hours in Jomsom, while preparing the bikes and having breakfast. The ride today will be short distance-wise; however, it is better to slowly acclimatize to the altitude. There will be an opportunity for sightseeing around town with your guide.
- Distance – 19 km.
- Altitude -2700m.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 5: Muktinath Enduro Ride
After breakfast the bikes will be loaded up and we will drive for about an hour to Jharkot. From here it’s a climb uphill to Thorong Phedi. Phedi is located at an altitude of 4200m, so take it easy and don’t try to push yourself too hard. From Phedi the ride is a nice and flowy natural single track to the historic town of Muktinath. Muktinath is famous among Hindus, as some people believe that without visiting Muktinath you cannot reach Nirvana.
Consequently, you will see a lot of Hindu tourists here, particularly from India. We will have local cuisine here in Muktinath for lunch before recommencing our ride. It will be 95% downhill, going through local villages and along tracks with running water, natural stairs and varied terrain. The ride will be done by 1-2pm.
- Distance – 23km.
- Altitude – 2700m.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 6: Ride to Marpha via Lubra valley
It’s about a 1-hour drive to Muktinath. The ride will start with a flowy single track for 5-10 minutes. Then a climb for about 400m to the Lubra pass. We will pause here because the view is spectacular at the top of the pass (4100m al.) and it’s a great opportunity to take some photos. From here it’s a 1300m descent, lots of switchback, it is steep with loose gravel, so be careful and keep in mind this is a very remote area. After the descent we reach a river and ride along here for a section, then it is a 25-30-minute ride to reach Jomsom for lunch.
After lunch the ride will be more scenic on an up and down track, through apple gardens, villages, across suspension bridges and past a small lake. It takes between 1-1.5hrs to reach Marpha. Marpha is the apple town of the Himalayas, known for its apple pies, apple cider, apple crumble and apple varieties. Take time to look around the village and monastery.
- Distance – 29 km.
- Altitude – 2600m.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 7: Ride to Tatopani
Today’s ride starts after breakfast and is primarily a big descent of about 1900m with one big climb for 300m. Until we reach the lunch destination the ride will be up and down with mixed single tracks, double tracks, technical and flowy terrain. On today’s ride you will travel through the world’s deepest valley, the biggest waterfall in Nepal and the wild pots garden. After lunch the way is downhill to Tatopani but with the occasional short climb. Tatopani is a nice, small town where there is a natural hot spring where you can relax with a chilled beer.
- Distance – 47km.
- Altitude – 1100m.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 8: Ride to Pokhara
The initial ride to Beni is about 19km on rolling jeep tracks. From Beni the drive takes about 2 hours to reach Naudanda and the ride about 20km on downhill and flat tracks to reach your hotel in Pokhara, at the lakeside.
- Distance – 39km.
- Altitude – 850m
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 9: Drive to Kathmandu
After breakfast we head back to Kathmandu. Once you check into your hotel, you are free to explore the rest of the day at your leisure. You can also take a short guided tour with Adventure Kora around the city, especially Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhu, and Boudha which are UNESCO heritage sites.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast
Day 10 : Final Departure
Wake up and prepare to get on your flight home! Your guide will be with you up until we drop you off at the airport. End Tour
Includes: Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION
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Ride packing checklist
- Mountain bike helmets
- Knee and elbow guards
- Riding gloves
- Riding day pack with camelbakÂ
- Mtb sunglasses
- Head lamps
- Water bottles
- Sleeping bag
- Comfortable riding shoes suitable for pedaling and walking.
- Slippers or shoes to wear when you are not riding
- Wind and waterproof jacket suitable for riding
- Two set thermal base layersÂ
- Two set of riding clothesÂ
- Two set of clothes to wear when you are not ridingÂ
- Down jacket
- Quick dry towel
- Warm hat
- Socks
- Buff or mask to protect your face from wind and dust while riding
- Personal self care items like moisturizer, sunscreen, wet wipes, toilet papers and necessary toiletries
- Personal medicationsÂ
- Chocolates, energy bars and rehydration packs.
Bike requirements (if you bring your own)
- Full suspension with 120 mm or more travels all mountain or enduro bikes.Â
- Tubeless tires and extra liquid
- Spare tube and tyres
- Spare chain and chain links
- Dry chain lube
- Brake pads and fluids
- Derailleur hangerÂ
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