Lower Mustang Mountain Bike Tour- 11 Days

Ama Adventure representative will pick you up from the airport. After settling in at your lodge, spend the evening exploring the neighborhood. If you’re staying near Thamel or Patan, enjoy the beautiful collection of temples, statues, palaces, and shops for local crafts.

After breakfast, we will check your gear for a mountain bike to make sure you have everything to hit on the trail. After breakfast gets ready for heading towards the Shivapuri National Park biking on the single-track jeep road through the wooden land. Basically, you cross 11 to 12 miles but it is dependent upon your route selection.

Before biking, visit the ancient Budhanilkantha Temple, where a magnificent stone idol of sleeping Vishnu rests in a pond.

Once inside the national park, explore jungle trails, waterfalls, and streams. Enjoy bird watching and, on clear days, views of the snow-capped Himalayas before returning to Kathmandu.

Drive to the beautiful lake city Pokhara where you will have time to walk and explore on your own. Pokhara is the entry point for the Annapurna region and the second most visited city in Nepal. Walk down to the lake to see the colorful boats and people paragliding above.

After breakfast, we take a morning flight to Jomsom and begin our Lower Mustang Mountain Bike adventure. Ride 9 miles along the Kali Gandaki River to Kagbeni, gateway to the restricted Upper Mustang region. Kagbeni is the gateway of the last forbidden kingdom Upper Mustang.

The biking tour to the lower Mustang provides a look into a traditional way of living in the region. It played a big role during trans Himalayan salt trading periods between India and Tibet.

The Red Buddhist monastery in the middle of the village is worth visiting after your ride.

After enjoying breakfast, get ready for another great day of bike-riding. From Kagbeni, continue your climb up to Muktinath and ride an 11-mile loop. Experience the beauty of the valley from the sacred temple that has 108 spouts of water.

Retire for the night to your teahouse for some much-needed rest after riding for almost two days with an elevation gain of almost 4,000 ft.

After breakfast,  enjoy a thrilling 20-mile downhill ride to Marpha, known as the Apple Capital of Nepal. Choose between a jeep track for intermediate riders or a technical single-track for advanced bikers. The ride is mostly downhill, so enjoy the breeze as you rush down through the valley.

Ride into Marpha in the afternoon.

In 1966, a horticultural farm was established in the village and introduced local families to apple production. Marpha is now known for its apple pies, apple, apple cider, apple crumbles, and more.

You can tour a local distillery to learn how brandy is made. It’s also worthwhile to visit the monastery and sit for a daily puja (worship ceremony) before retiring for the evening.

Ride 26 miles downhill along the banks of Kali Gandaki River, which is well paved most of the points. We stop at the powerful waterfall named Rupse Chahara.

Upon arrival in Tatopani, relax in the natural hot springs, perfect for soothing tired muscles.

After breakfast in Tatopani, paddle 14 miles to Beni where you will take a private car to Naudanda. From this point, bike to Pokhara valley for 7 miles offer a beautiful view of Pokhara, overlooking Pokhara Valley before settling in the city.

Today is your extra day in Pokhara, enjoy your time as your own. You can organize a day tour to visit local stupas, shops, Temples, and local markets. You may also rent a boat to visit Tal Barahi Temple on the lake.

For those who are interested in Nepal’s indigenous history and mountain climbing, the International Mountain Museum is the best option.

Enjoy your evening try one best restaurant that offers western or Nepali cuisine within a short walk near your hotel.

After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu. You can rest on your own, catching souvenir shopping and exploring the neighborhood. In the evening Ama Adventure  will organize dinner to celebrate the success of our trip.

Today marks the end of your journey. An Ama Adventure representative will transfer you to the airport for your flight home. We hope to see you on the next adventure.