Royal Enfield or similar bikes follow the sealed and dirt highway to Jomsom and Lo Manthang, with a support vehicle for luggage and breakdowns when included. You ride Kagbeni, the restricted gate, and the high desert to the walled city. Syangboche La, Lo Manthang, Chhoser caves, and Muktinath sit on one Enfield week with a support vehicle.
Wind in the Kali Gandaki, monastery stops, and lodge nights in Mustang define the days. Helmets, layers, and altitude briefings come before the first long throttle day. A puncture kit rides in the jeep, and you park at cave gompas instead of walking the last kilometres.
Our office team is trained in adventure tourism, and they walk you through the Enfield test ride in Kathmandu before the first long throttle day. You'll have an insured crew on the Kalopani, Samar, and Lo Manthang sectors, with a support vehicle for tools and luggage so duffles stay off the bike.
We'll brief gravel, wind, and altitude before you leave Pokhara, then time Chhoser and the Muktinath to Tatopani ride around afternoon gusts on the Kali Gandaki. Your guide shares the next day's fuel and landslide plan each evening.
Greetings from the heart of Nepal, Kathmandu, the busy capital and the gateway to countless travels and treks across the country. A private vehicle and our representative will be waiting for you at the arrival terminal of TIA to take you to your accommodation.
After you have unpacked and refreshed, feel free to use the rest of the day to explore the city, and get the first taste of its charming atmosphere, cuisine, and its friendly locals.
After you start your day with a tasty breakfast, our guide will meet every participant of our Upper Mustang motorbike tour and explain in short about the travel program ahead. Then, we will have a full day today to discover the historic city of Kathmandu and its magnificent structures.
Among other things, we will visit the Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu Temple along the Bagmati River where we will get to see the funeral rites in the open air. Then a short trip to Boudhanath and Swayambhunath will take place, where we can see the peaceful monks humming their mantras and the familiar monkeys who are happy to seize what you hold in your hand.
We will have a very early departure by our motorbike to Pokhara after breakfast. We will leave Kathmandu valley via Kalanki and Thankot Pass and take the dizzying descent along the Prithvi Highway towards Trishuli Valley which will follow us as far as Mugling. We will then go up along the Mugling-Narayanghat Highway towards Bandipur, an old Newar town that still has retained its hundreds of years of old heritage.
As we proceed with our ride, we can see the silent giants of Annapurna, Langtang, Ganesh, Fishtail, and Manaslu break through the clouds. Eventually, we will arrive at the lakeside town of Pokhara on the banks of Phewa with the majestic Annapurna massif as a backdrop.
To enjoy the brilliant sunshine, you can get on your motorbike and ride up towards the Sarangkot View Point. Or, you can just enjoy your morning with a hot sip of coffee with fresh mountain air breezing through the Fishtail and Annapurna.
Following breakfast, it is now time that we depart towards the Upper Mustang. We will ride for a few miles over the asphalted road of Baglung Highway and make a short stop at Kushma.
Here, we will discover the longest suspended bridge in Nepal as well as the second-highest bungee jump in the world. Now, firing our bike engines once more, we will proceed to Beni.
After breakfast, we will set on our Upper Mustang Motorbike tour adventure again and now we will constantly go up. We will first ride past the Apple city of Marpha and drive towards Jomsom.
The air starts to feel fresher and the view is just a mighty painting that can make the most hardened person lose their breath. We will take our bikes alongside the massive Kali Gandaki and ride along the rock-strewn slope towards Ekle Bhatti.
Kagbeni is near and the landscape is now truly dry but spectacular which gives us the motivation we need to keep going. At the edge of Kagbeni, the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Checkpost will examine our permits.
After waking up in the living postcard-like surroundings, we will start to move through the territory of the Mustang Kingdom and the Tibetan Highlands. The onward road is difficult, there will be climbs, cliffs, passes, and rocky screes. First, we will have to ignite our engines so we can ride up to the massive elevation of 3850 m of Syangboche La Pass.
We will then drive down to the charming village of the same name which will direct us further towards Ghami at 3520 m. Surprisingly, this small town is very beautiful and calm with its narrow streets running through.
We are in the capital of Mustang, the Lo Manthang where we will have the honor of spending one whole day and visiting its truly magnificent monasteries and caves. First, we will visit the nomads here, their high-altitude yak camps, and taste their local tea made from yak milk. Then, we will head to explore some of the artistic old Gompas (Monasteries) of this kingdom such as 1420 built Champa Lhakang, 2 centuries old Chode Gompa, and the vibrant red Thugchen Gompa.
Next, we will head east of the Lo Manthang and ride along the 16 km long road that will lead us to the Chhoser Village. This tiny Tibetan-like settlement is mostly renowned among archaeologists, researchers, and scientists for hosting the remarkable caves believed to have been made thousands of years ago.
Enjoy the brilliant sunshine gracing the white and blue peaks of Nilgiri, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri for one last time. We have a long and technical ride ahead but the end of today’s travels will be incredibly sacred as we set foot in the revered land of Muktinath. We will set off along the well-known terrain and scenery and ride back to Tsarang and Ghami eventually reaching Kagbeni.
The small stretch of asphalt road will take us to Muktinath in less than half an hour. The Muktinath is more touristy than Mustang, especially because of its temple which brings many Nepalese and Indians.
We will spend the morning at the Vishnu Temple that overlooks the entire Muktinath town. We will also engage in the purification ritual by making the three encircling tours around the temple under the 108 fountains of cold water. Then we will also walk towards another temple that offers a splendid view of Annapurna.
We will then take our Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 and reach Jomsom through the sublime track. From here, we will continue towards Marpha, known not only for its apples but also for its white houses. Apples are spread out on the rooftops of these houses, drying in the warm sun.
We may enjoy a tiny sip of some locally produced brandies, but not much; remember, we have a journey to continue.
We will begin our return journey through the beauty of the Himalayan foothills. Following the familiar route will be much easier and more comfortable now. After we reach Beni, we may take the tiny mountain road that will guide us toward the Kalika Bhagwati Temple in Baglung.
Then, we will make our way back to Pokhara, enjoying the dizzying views of Fishtail, Ganesh, Manaslu, and Annapurna. The evening in Pokhara will be a festive delight.
On the last day of our Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour, we will go back down the same magnificent roads that leave Pokhara and take us through the pretty rice fields towards Bandipur.
Gradually, you reach Kathmandu late in the evening, a perfect time for gathering around one final time to enjoy each other’s company over a warm farewell dinner.
If your flight is in the afternoon or evening, you can enjoy some free time in Nepal’s capital and shop for some wonderful artifacts.
We will be at your hotel on time to drive you to TIA so you can fly back home.
Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu unless the itinerary uses another regional hub. Airport or hotel pickup can be arranged when you share arrival details ahead of travel.
Briefings cover road or domestic travel to the trailhead. Build buffer time before onward international flights in case mountain weather shifts the schedule.
Twin or double rooms in a comfortable Kathmandu hotel cover your first nights and your return from the trail, with breakfast on those city stays when included in the package. Briefings happen at the hotel, and airport collection from Tribhuvan is available when flight times are shared in advance.
Family-run teahouses or lodges line the route with twin beds and a shared dining room. Rooms get simpler and colder as you climb, with shared bathrooms common at higher villages. Hot water, Wi-Fi, and charging are paid at the lodge when offered.
Stable trekking weather most often falls in pre-monsoon spring and post-monsoon autumn. Monsoon cloud sits lower on the hills while winter brings ice on steps above village level.
If your dates sit in winter or monsoon, pack rain and cold layers and accept that flight or pass days may move by a day when safety requires it. Weather can shift daily plans, so your guide keeps a steady pace with regular breaks.
You should be comfortable walking several hours a day on uneven paths with a daypack, including steady uphill sections as you gain height. Hill training and longer weekend walks in the months before travel help your legs and lungs on uphill trail days.
Hill training, stair climbing, and longer weekend hikes in the months before travel help your legs and lungs, even when acclimatisation days are built into the route. Break in boots before you fly and carry a light daypack on practice walks.
Guided trekking with licensed leaders, lodge nights on the trail, meals as described for walking days, and permits for the regions crossed are included when they are part of this trip. Domestic flights, porters, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip.
Domestic flights, road transfers, porter support, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip. Permits for the regions you cross are arranged in Kathmandu or Pokhara when included.
International flights to Nepal, visa fees, compulsory travel insurance, personal trekking clothing, snacks and drinks outside included meals, and tips for crew are not covered. Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and battery charging in lodges are usually paid locally when offered.
Charges for hot showers, Wi-Fi, or battery charging in lodges are paid locally when offered unless your trip notes say otherwise. International flights, visa fees, and personal insurance stay outside the trek package.
Hotel meet in Thamel is typical; send flight numbers so pickup can meet you at the international terminal. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home in case mountain roads or flights move.
Rest day buffer after the trek helps if Lukla or helicopter sectors slip by a day. Trail conditions are checked each morning before the group moves.
Guides set a steady pace and watch for headache, nausea, or dizziness as you gain height. Your crew would rather wait for a safe window than rush marginal weather.
Tell your guide early if symptoms appear so tomorrow's stage can shorten or descent can start before conditions worsen. Thamel hotels are the usual meet point; drivers need flight numbers to meet you at the international terminal.
Jeep or bus days to the remote trailhead are arranged when they are part of your package. Your guide confirms departure times at briefing.
Motion sickness medicine helps on winding mountain roads. Shoulder weeks need an honest weather call before high passes or dawn viewpoints.
National park or restricted-area permits apply depending on the valleys you cross. The team arranges paperwork in Kathmandu or Pokhara when you provide passport copies and trek dates.
Keep copies in your daypack for checkpoint stops. Your crew would rather wait for a safe window than rush marginal weather.
Families join when children can manage the daily hours and terrain on this specific route. Pace and daily hours can be adjusted on private departures, though that may extend the calendar.
Ask our Kathmandu team if you are planning with younger walkers. Private departures can shorten daily hours, though that may add a day or two to the calendar.
Comprehensive travel insurance that covers trekking to the highest altitude on your itinerary, medical evacuation, and helicopter rescue when applicable is essential. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name.
Read the wording before you travel so you can adjust cover if trekking above 5,000 metres is not named. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name, so read the wording before you fly.
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About the centre
Kathmandu
You'll travel with a Kathmandu-based team that plans treks, peak climbs, helicopter flights, motorbike journeys, and cultural trips across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Routes range from classic teahouse walks and high passes to luxury lodge itineraries and longer expedition-style climbs, with departures shaped around how you want to pace the mountains.
Licensed guides and office staff train regularly on mountain safety and guest care. Porters are insured, fairly paid, and equipped for the trail, with sensible load limits on lodge routes. We work with remote communities through sustainable tourism, including support for education in village areas, so your booking helps local people as well as your own adventure.
Operated by Himalayan Adventure Treks & Tours, a partner of adventuro.
Bagmati Province, Nepal
From $7000
