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 neighborhoods. If you are nearby Thamel or Patan areas you can explore the beautiful collection of temples, statues, palaces, and opportunities to reaming shopping.

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 starting the biking visit the ancient Budanikhnatha temple. You can observe the magnificently carved stone idol of sleeping Vishnu from the outer periphery of the pond. Once in Shivapuri National Park, explore the jungle trails, waterfalls, and streams while you bike through the Shivapuri watershed and conservation area. This spot is great for bird watching and on a clear, you can see the snow-capped Himalayans view from the vintage. After a whole day’s ride returns to Kathmandu for the most deserving rest.

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 will family on a morning trip to Jomsom where your bicycles tour starts. We ride the mountain bike to Kagbeni villages on the bank of Kali Gandaki river for about 9 miles. 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 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 spigots 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 4,000ft.

After breakfast, we start our exciting Himalayan downhill journey 20-mile bike tour to the village of Apple village Marpha. There are two options, a jeep track for intermediate riders and a single track for advanced riders. 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. Now 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.

Conite the downhill on the bank of Kali Gandaki river on the single trails which is well paved most of the points. Today is a long day we going to cross 26 miles. We stop at the powering waterfalls named upset Chahara. Once arrived at the Tatopani enjoy a dip in the natural hot spring that is wonderful for the tired leg. After a long day of riding, you must deserve a warm meal and well sleep.

After breakfast in Tatopani, paddle 14 miles to Beni where you will take a private car to Naudanda. From this point biking to Pokhara valley for 7 miles offer a beautiful view of Pokhara and its surrounding lakes. Head out to explore the beautiful city of Pokhara in the evening

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. Enjoy your day by hiring a boat to take to the Tal Barahi or even further. 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 traveled to Kathmandu. You can rest on your own, catching souvenir shopping and exploring the neighborhood. In the evening Ama Adventure organized dinner to celebrate the success of our trip and overnight at Kathmandu.

Today is the final day of our trip. The Ama Adventure representative drops you at the airport, wishes you a safe journey, and hopes to see you on the next adventure.