Overview
This tour is for riders with some off-road experience as we ride through a variety of terrains. Because of the higher altitudes you'll ride on, you'll need a good general condition as well. You will experience water crossings, rocky de/ascents, and some dusty gravel roads on a light Honda 250 cc bike. If this sounds still exciting – you're more than happy to join this fantastic tour!
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Kathmandu
- Experience high-altitude motorcycle adventure
- Guided tour through the town of Lo-Manthang
- Taste the cold beer and have a dip in the hot springs in Tatopani
- Visit to the ancient Hindu city of Muktinath
- 12 nights accommodation
Ride Details
- Terrain
- 80% off-road
- Bike
- rental bike (Honda CRF 250 L including fuel and 3rd party insurance)
- Mileage
- 905 kilometers / 562 miles
- Daily rides
- 55 - 200 kilometers / 34-124 miles)
- Riding gear
- not included, please bring your own helmet, hard boots (not soft leather touring boots), gloves, goggles, and motorcycling suit with knee, elbow, shoulder, and back protector
- Meals
- Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners during the tour are included
What's included
- 13 days of holiday with lots of good off-road riding and authentic cultural experiences
- 12 nights accommodations (luxury hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and a few basic guesthouses and hotels in Mustang)
- Experienced motorcycle guide and experienced local staff
- 4-WD support vehicle for luggage, food, gasoline, spare parts, spare bike, etc.
- Mechanic (on a spare bike)
- Emergency equipment: first aid kit, tools, spare parts
- Garmin inReach - satellite emergency system
- Guided tours in Kathmandu and Lo-Manthang
- Entrance fees, tolls, and parking fees
- All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners during the tour
- Honda CRF 250L including fuel and 3rd part insurance
- Upper Mustang permits TIMS and ACAP (550 USD per person)
Not included
- International flight tickets to and from Kathmandu, Nepal
- Alcoholic drinks (you will create a Kitty or common wallet for the payments of drinks / alcohol. When not drinking alcohol, you’ll contribute less)
- Travel, medical, and cancellation insurance (including helicopter Medevac). Make sure you have checked and arranged this!
- Visa; online or you pay upon arrival at the International Airport Kathmandu
- Personal expenses
- Tips for local Nepalese staff
Accommodation
You will be staying in simple and basic guest houses when up in the Mustang but when in Kathmandu and Pokhara you will dwell in some well-earned luxury. You will stay in the Dalai-La boutique hotel in Thamel, the tourist area of Kathmandu the first two, and the last night of the tour.
Food
The package includes all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners during the tour.
Getting There
Nepal is a landlocked - between China and India - central Himalayan country in South Asia. It has a population of 26.4 million and is the 93rd largest country by area. Bordering China in the north and India in the south, east, and west, it is the largest sovereign Himalayan state. In the past, there have been some political issues with India that resulted in the border being closed for import / ex
