When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, our staff will greet you and transfer you in a private vehicle to your accommodation. Take some time to unpack and recover. In the evening, you can visit stunning Kathmandu attractions such as the popular Thamel streets and Basantapur. Later, in the hotel, there will be a short briefing about your adventure.
After breakfast, you'll take a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. This short 25-minute flight provides an amazing view of the Himalayan scenery. In the afternoon, you can enjoy your time boating in Phewa Lake, explore the Gupteshwor Cave located 5km south from the main city area or try out cuisines of Pokhara.
Today, you get yourself a picturesque early morning flight from Pokhara to Jomsom via the valley formed by the Kaligandaki River. Flying between two mighty eight thousander’s is a sight to witness in the Himalayas. Jomsom is the administrative headquarters for Mustang District. Here, you make your permits checked by the officials, assemble the bikes and you are ready to roll towards Kagbeni through amazing landscape of Mustang. Here, you find change in culture, and architecture with the gain in altitude.
- Starts at Jomsom
- Ends at Kagbeni
- Total elevation gain/loss: 607m/ 510m
- Total distance: 10 Km
After morning breakfast, we take a shuttle to Muakthinath 3,710 meters, you will spend some time around exploring the sacred site and seeing the perpetual flame that burns on a natural gas source. Muktinath is regarded as a temple of soul liberation because "mukti" signifies liberation and "nath'' means holy temple. Aside from Hindu hermits and pilgrims, we'll also observe Tibetan traders. You will take the southern trail towards the Lubra pass. You paddle to the top of the Gyula Pass which is almost 4,000 meters from the see level and the ride from muakthinath to top is quite gental but some pople feel hard because of the altitude. And the ride from top of pass down to Chuksang village is sick you will love it. And after that we will be driving back to Mukthinath and stay over night
- Starts at Kagbeni
- Ends at Muktinath/Kagbeni (Can be decided by the Health Condition)
- Total elevation gain/loss: 2863m/ 3645m
- Total distance: 26 K
Today you take a easy ride to the phedi to some energy for the final push towards Thorong-la (5416m) which is the highlight of the trip. As a part of Acclimatization process, you will be having a short ride gaining 200m above the Camp point at Phedi so that the metabolism gets well coped with the declining oxygen in the atmosphere. It is a good day to relax and mentally prepare for the climb the next day.
- Starts at Muktinath
- Ends at Phedi
- Total elevation gain/loss: 533m/ 85m
- Total distance: 4 Km
Today you are going to use horse or porter to the top of thorongla pass to make it easy and to enjoy the ride from thorongla to manang. After good breakfast, you start a treacherous vertical climb in East direction. The view is exceptional to both East and the west direction where, Chulu West, Letdar Peak, Thorong peak, and Annapurna’s welcome you towards the east whereas, you see vast plateaus of Mustang towards the west. It is a sight to see the design of the Himalayan Landscapes. After reaching the pass, you start a beautiful downhill via High Camp crossing several villages like Letdar and Yak Kharka all the way to Manang village which is nestled upon the base of Annapurna and Gangapurna Mountain.
- Starts at Phedi
- Ends at Manang
- Total elevation gain/loss: 2055m/ 2623m
- Total distance: 30Km
You’ll spend the day exploring and relaxing in Manang. It is necessary to rest and rehabilitate your body as high altitude consumes much energy than normal situation. You can spend this day exploring around town, visiting Hundred Rupees Lama Monastery, hiking to Gangapurna Lake or simply absorbing the breathtaking mountain views.
From Manang you start your ride west towards Tilicho Base Camp following the jeep track towards Khangsar village. From here the trail is single track all the way upto the Tilicho Lake, you will pass across Shree Kharka village which is a popular rest place among the trekkers where one can enjoy dominant view of mighty peaks like, Annapurna I, Nilgiri Himal, and Tilicho Peak. Trail to Tilicho Base camp goes through several landslide zones offering single tracks to add up the thrill while traversing at these sections.
- Starts at Manang
- Ends at Tilicho Base Camp
- Total elevation gain/loss: 1569m/ 993m
- Total distance: 14km
Tilicho Lake is one of the most stunning high-altitude lakes in Nepal. Located at an altitude of 4949m, the blue shade of Lake makes you feel like a sky has fallen upon the lake making it absolutely jaw dropping when you reach the lake view point. The main water source of this lake is the glacier of Tilicho Peak, which is a chain peak of the Annapurna Mountain Range. From here, you start your downhill adventure towards Manang via the famous landslide trail of Tilicho Lake trek.
- Starts at Tilicho BC
- Ends at Manang
- Total elevation gain/loss: 1105m/ 2567m
- Total distance: 24km
Today, you start your downward exploration journey of Manang Valley via High route towards the village of Ngawal heading towards East. You will start the gentle upward journey from Bhrakha via the Bhrakha monastery. The trail goes gently downwards the valley towards Ngawal, Ghyaru to Upper pisang. This high route provides you with scenic ride with Annapurna’s dominating your right-side view. You can stop at any village to admire these iconic mountains with hospitality as pure as the mountains. Following the trail, you will ride downhill towards Dhukur Pokhari, which is the lower section of Manang Valley. From here, you will pedal down towards the village of Bratang, where you ride across apple farms with acers of lands filled with freshly growing Manang Apples. Enjoy the richness of these sweet Manang Apples and regain your energy to continue riding with the slope of pristine Marshyangdi River to reach Chame which is the administrative headquarters for Manang District.
- Starts at Tilicho BC
- Ends at Manang
- Total elevation gain/loss: 4769m/ 5640m
- Total distance: 35km
Today's journey will take you to the lovely town of Taal passing through pristine forests and Buddhist prayer walls also known as Mani walls accompanied with small chortens. As you descend, the landscape and climate will change dramatically into temperate zone. After a 25.9-kilometer ride, you’ll reach Taal, a beautiful village with picturesque waterfall which will make you stop your bicycle and admire the canvas of Nature. Riding along the Marshyangdi river, the terrain changes to steep cliffs and several waterfalls that flows along the roads. It is a gentle downhill form Manang Gate towards Lamjung district which is famous for Gurung communities and their hospitality. Continue your downward journey via villages like Chyamje, and Jagat to reach the town of Besisahar which is the last point for your thrilling cycling adventure.
- Starts at Chame
- Ends at Besisahar
- Total elevation gain/loss: 5951m/ 7815m
- Total distance: 61km
After an early breakfast, you’ll leave Besisahar and drive to Kathmandu. During the trip, you may see the local way of life, bustling local markets, the Trisuli River, and distant mountains. Rest your body admiring the scenic landscape with a comfortable bus/jeep journey back to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, you will freshen up at your hotel and gather for a farewell session with dinner in the evening.
Your cycling journey through the Annapurna region comes to an end.Our personnel will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International Airport and wish you a safe flight.
