Overview
Witness ethnic cultures of the Thakali people surrounded by spectacular mountain views. You kick-start with a ride to Pokhara, Nepal's most chilled out lakeside city nestled in the lap of Annapurna mountains. Chill out at the Pokhara's laid-back lakeside town or go boating on the calm waters of Fewa Lake. The ride passes through some jaw-dropping scenic countryside roads along Kusma and Baglung before hitting the dirt road built recently along the most popular Annapurna trekking trail. You stay in Lete for overnight at the Kalopani Guest House. Spectacular view of Nilgiri South from the guest house compounds. There is great food with the availability of Wi-Fi. The ride continues through the scenic dirt road and the world's deepest gorge along the raging Kali Gandaki river all the way to Muktinath (3,800 meters). Riding through the narrow alleys of Marpha offers insight into the lifestyle
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Kathmandu
- Ride up to the height of 3,800 meters
- Visit natural hot water spring in Tatopani
- Visit the holy temple of salvation with 108 water spouts
- Ride through Annapurna trekking trail
- An experienced road captain
- 7 nights' accommodation
- Airport transfer
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival day
Arrive at the airport. Check in at the hotel. There will be welcome dinner with tour briefing. Overnight at a luxury hotel.
Day 2: Flight to Pokhara.( 25 min scenic flight to Pokhara with breathtaking Mountain view. Check in at the hotel. Explore Pokhara city with its crazy nightlife. Overnight in Pokhara. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Day 3: Pokhara to Tatopani, 105 kilometers / 65 miles
Ride to Tatopani, 40 miles of a black-topped road until Beni and 18 miles of off-road until Tatopani. Visit natural hot water spring. Overnight at a tea house. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Day 4: Tatopani to Muktinath, approximately 56 kilometers / 35 miles
Ride to Muktinath (3,800 meters) via Jomsom (2,680 meters). It will be 100% off-road. You will enjoy beautiful landscapes with a breathtaking view of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and other mountains. Overnight at a tea house. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Day 5: Muktinath to Tatopani
There will be an early morning ride to the temple of salvation. Enjoy riding with the flow of wind with five miles of blacktop road. Enjoy mountain views including Dhaulagiri (8,160 meters), Nilgiri, and Tukuche Peak. Have an afternoon ride back to Tatopani (hot spring) via Marpha. Overnight at a tea house. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Day 6: Tatopani to Pokhara, 72 kilometers / 45 miles
Ride to Pokhara. Arrive around early afternoon. Take care of laundry and chill out at the lakeside's many finest restaurants and bars. Overnight at a luxury hotel. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Day 7: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Ride back to Kathmandu and have a farewell dinner. Check in to a luxury hotel. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Day 8: Departure day
Today is your departure day.
Ride Details
- Terrain
- mix of gravel and off-road
- Bike
- rental bike (Royal Enfield Classic 350cc)
- Mileage
- 410 kilometers / 255 miles
- Daily rides
- 56 - 202 kilometers / 35 - 126 miles
- Riding gear
- available to rent: helmets, jacket, gloves, knee & shin protection and raincoat
- Meals
- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 6 dinners
What's included
- Motorcycle tour in Mustang zone
- 500 / 350cc Electric Starter Bullet motorcycle rental
- Services of an experienced road captain
- Mechanic backup crew and spare parts
- Petrol
- Transfer from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)
- 7 nights' accommodation
- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 6 dinners
- Welcome dinner
- Farewell dinner at the end of the trip
- TIMS card (Trekkers' Information Management Systems)
- Transport vehicle for luggage
- Entrance fees
Not included
- International airfare to Nepal
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Expenses of personal nature
- Drinks or mineral water
- Phone calls and Wi-Fi
- Personal clothing and equipment
- Travel and evacuation insurance
- Tips for your crew
Accommodation
Your accommodation will be twin sharing basis.
Getting There
This tour will take place in Nepal including Kathmandu, Pokhara, Tatopani, Jomsom, and Muktinath. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/thrill-nepal/8-days-mustang-the-forbidden-kingdom-motorcycle-tour-in-nepal# "Zoom in") [−](https://www.tripaneer.com/thrill-nepal/8-days-mustang-the-forbidden-kingdom-motorcycle-tour-in-nepal# "Zoom out") [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/thrill-nepal/8-days-mustang-the-forbi
Rider Reviews
Honestly, one of the best trips I have ever taken hands down. From the moment we landed in Kathmandu everything ran smoothly. Our guides Anup and Pratik were excellent, friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. With trips like this you always worry about the lodging and food-and on both of these aspects me and my travel partner were blown away. Accommodations were amazing so was the food. Our guides went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and were extremely knowledgeable on Nepalese history. Also felt very comfortable with their riding and mechanical knowledge of the bikes. The bikes were also excellent. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking- I cannot begin to describe the beauty of the Lower Mustang as well as Nepal as a whole. Also, pre-trip communication was excellent. 10/10 overall. Cannot wait to go back. A true experience of a lifetime.
I was very well taken care of by my guide Suraj and all the team. Everything was very flexible to accommodate me and I couldn't have asked for a better guide. The tour feels like a real adventure going from the busy Kathmandu to the middle of the Himalayas. I bumped into other travellers most nights and we exchanged stories in the cosy tea houses in the mountains. I highly recommend this trip to anyone.
It starts with someone picking you up from the airport and getting settled in a nice hotel. Motorcycles were great! Mechanic was awesome and everything was running smoothly every day. Scenery is indescribably amazing. Our guide Ram was so patient and kind. Met all new friends from around the world on this group of riders. Seriously the experience I was hoping for and Thrill Nepal delivered
We had an amazing time, a must for every serious motobiker. Ram, our guide and his colleagues did a great job. We will come back to explore other parts of Nepal as well.
Had the most amazing trip with Art and Bicki the mechanic on the Mustang tour. The riding was exceptionally fun and at times challenging. The scenery and location was once in a life time stuff, see the most incredible sights. A highlight for me was the breathtaking views at 3800m and getting to see three vultures feast on a recent carcass, the size of them was quite something. The water crossing are also quite fun.
We really liked how Ananta and his team were taking care of us. What was also great is that the program was flexible and we had the time to discover the different cities/village where we stopped. The Royal Enfields were well prepared and working perfectly all along so that we could enjoy the ride with beautiful weather and landscapes !!
