And much more:
· Bucket list and one of the most popular mountain biking destination in the world
· Epic ride and epic flights in between two 8000+ peaks
· Awesome single track ride through Lupra valley
· Warm greeting by local people
· Prayers flags and clockwise rounding of Monasteries
· Eternal flame, mixed Buddhist and Hindu culture
· Apple garden, apple cider, apple pie and apple brandy
· Himalayan high desert to tropical topography
· Biking on a five-hundred- year- old salt trading route to Tibet seeing remnants of old buildings
It offers the most of Nepal from Himalayan Epic Ride to the low land tropical topography along with the opportunity to ride the best single trails of Nepal. At Muktinath temple you can walk under the 108 water spouts which is believed to wash away your sins and make you innocent as a child again.
This is a breath-taking biking trip for those who really want to experience an awe-inspiring holiday in a truly cultural journey.
The ride begins from Jomsom and we usually stop at Kagbeni for acclimatization. The next day ride will lead us to Muktinath which is a famous pilgrimage site for Hindu and Buddhists alike. You will be riding through pristine villages accommodated by diverse groups of lovely Native people with unique culture, authentic lifestyle and embraced by high mountain peaks
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Embrace an amazing experience of biking in between the two eight thousand meter mountains of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna
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Please keep in mind; this is only an outline/sample itinerary. We understand that every rider is different, so we design each trip to cater to the specific needs of the group/individual. Easy, Moderate, Advanced, faster, chilled, or cruising…. Whatever your style – it’s your holiday/vacation/trip not a boot camp! We are here to listen, consult and understand your needs. We believe on your day you decide!
We will start our day after the breakfast. We will drive all way to Pokhara through Midhills of Nepal that will allow us to see the country side and its lifestyle along the way. We will have opportunities to see the Himalayan range in a clear day. We will reach around mid-day to afternoon to Lake city of Pokhara. The rest time will allow us to assemble/check your bike prepare thing ready for the ride tomorrow.
Driving time: 6 to 7 hoursOur dream holiday start today as we will have the ride through villages, forest, paddies and intense climb to Kafalghari (blackberry forest), we will cross the river, Arva village and head to Kalika which is known as a royal trek routes. We will stay in Santimaidan Guest house tonight. One of the best places to celebrate your holiday.
Biking time: 3 to 4 hoursWe wake up early in the morning if anyone likes to enjoy the sunrise view from the top of the Hill. We will ride along the skyline trails via Souraya and Lipyani village all the way to Begnas Lake. We will have lunch at Begnas Lake then back to Fewa Lakeside via Kristy orange garden.
Biking time: 3 to 4 hoursWe will wake up early in the morning to catch the first flight to Jomsom. The flight from Pokhara to Jomsom is known as dramatic fly in between the two 8000 meters Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I which is called the deepest gorse of the world. Once we land the Mustang at Jomsom then assemble our bikes, have breakfast and ride along the Kaligandaki riverbed. We will stay at Kagbeni in a local guest house.
Flight time: 25 minutesToday is the day; we will have challenging uphill ride to check own fitness on uphill at the Himalayan height, the thin air what we call. However if any one like to take jeep shuttle will also be possible. We will stay at Muktinath tonight which is the famous pilgrimage among Buddhist and Hindu people from all over the world. After the lunch we also can push/ride all the way to Thorong Phedi then ride down to Muktinath.
Biking time: 3.5 to 4.5 hoursWe are here on our destination today. We have option either to stay relaxed, visit temple, monasteries and pay attention to the homage of locals by praying and Pooja or hiking up the Thorong Phedi or ride Gyaula Danda and ride down to Muktinath. Muktinath is the pilgrimage for Hindu and Buddhist people. It is believed that once you take bath on the 108 spouts and do Pooja you will get Moksha (salvation) in this life! We will spend our day and night here in Muktinath by celebrating our holiday.
Muktinath to Marpha allows us the best optional ride which one to take either follow Jeep track or super flowy fun single track via Lupra valley. Our tour leader and individuals and group can decide which route to take based on their technical skills. Today is one of the best days of your holiday if you are a single track rider and if you are an intermediate rider still you can try to take the via Lupra trails which is a rewarding ride. We are more than sure you will have smile on your face during the whole trip. The best trail Mustang has to offer! We will stay in Marpha town which is famous as an Apple capital by production of Apple brandy and other apple related products.
Biking time: 4 to 5 hoursAfter the best ride of yesterday we have another beautiful day to go for an awesome ride. We will ride through pristine villages of Marpha, Tukuche, Kalopani, Ghasa and other ethnic Magar Villages that will not only allow us to have best ride also observe the culture and diversity of nature from Himalayan height to subtropical topography. We will hit some of the best single trails through apple garden and pine forest. It’s an amazing day on your holiday. There will be a natural muscle recovery remedy in the evening immerse yourself into the natural hot spring.
Biking time: 5 to 6 hoursWe are heading to Pokhara today to the lower altitude that means we have full of oxygen in our lungs. Our ride will be on a Jeep track all the way to Beni along the Kaliriver bank. It will be mostly downhill through Myagdi district. Our private jeep will be waiting us to take to Naundanda then our ride will start to Sarankot we will be staying in this village which offers the superb, an extraordinary view of lake, landscapes and Mountain.
Biking time: 3.5 to 4.5 hoursWe are at the spot where you can have the views of the 3 eight thousanders’ mountains, the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu can be seen approx 10 Km in liner distance. You will definitely get amazed by the jaw-dropping sceneries of the Himalayas and beautiful landscapes. After the sunrise view we will ride down hill to Harpan valley then climb up to the Bhumdi village.
Biking time: 4 to 5 hoursToday is the last day of our rides but not the least. We will ride through Pumdi village, forest and terraces which is different than what we have ridden up in the Mustang. We will take a stop at world peace Pagoda for a Kora (to make a right circle of the stupa) then we will hit the queen forest single-track after this single track we will ride back to Lakeside and celebrate your holiday tonight with your crews and group.
Biking time: 2 to 5 hoursThis is the day you have peace in mind and happiness in your spirit. You can be either relax and plan next holiday or rush back to home. Let us know what you like to do we are here to make a facilitation.
If you like to make your own customized itinerary please contact us with many questions.
Above mentioned itinerary is just an outline and will be flexible day to day based on our daily physical demands and wishes. Please send us an email if you like to make changes as per your plan and schedule.
In the event of unexpected circumstances such as natural calamities, bad weather, political issues PMTBA reserves the right to modify the program in order to keep our guests safe, sound and happy.