MOTORCYCLE:
Royal Enfield or Cross X 250. Motorcycle rental is included in the tour price.
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
If your bucket list does not include Mustang, you should probably reconsider! Upper Mustang and Nepal have for a long time been one of the most preserved areas in the world, due to their relative isolation from the outside world. After 2 years of additional forced COVID shutdowns, the borders are finally open again! This MotoBirds tour takes you to Upper Mustang, one of the more remote areas of the Himalayas. This region has been spared mass tourism and is not only a gem for motorcyclists, but also a highlight for culture and wildlife enthusiasts. We’ll go to places like Muktinath, cross the longest hanging bridge in the World in Kushma, and also try to ride all the way to Kora La Pass, the last pass before the Chinese border.
In the heart of the Himalayas, this motorcycle tour will take you along the most scenic tracks and roads of Upper Mustang. It won’t be all easy and you can expect some technical sections, sand, and a lot of potholes as we make our way through the mountains.
Chinese influence is growing fast though, bringing along major road building projects. Therefore, the window of opportunity to enjoy the real, authentic and raw Mustang is slowly closing. Eight of the world’s 8000m peaks are in Nepal: expect a scenery like no other, as we ride surrounded by these giant mountains. We also will have more than a touch of local culture with 1000 year old monasteries and traditional village visits.
Expect a fantastic mix of great riding, jaw-dropping scenery – and also enough time to get a good feel for the country, its culture and people!
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DETAILS OF THE TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS:
- UPPER MUSTANG
- POKHARA
- SKY CAVES
- HIMALAYAN LANDSCAPES
- LONGEST HANGING BRIDGE IN THE WORLD
- DHAULAGIRI
- NILGIRI
- LETE
- KORA LA PASS
- TIBETAN MONASTERIES
- BUNGEE JUMPING
- HISTORICAL VILLAGES
- TATOPANI
- THERMAL BATHS
WEATHER:
During our tour, the weather’s expected to be dry. However, we’ll be at high altitudes, where storms can always occur. Packing some waterproofs and warm layers is certainly a good idea!
MOTORCYCLE GEAR:
Wearing adequate riding gear is an individual responsibility. We strongly recommend “adventure” or hard-shell type boots for this ride. Bring your own gear.
LUGGAGE:
We will be traveling light. Try not to take more than one 20kg luggage piece. It should be dust & water proof. For riding days take with you a small backpack or waterproof bag, with straps, to enable you to attach it to your motorbike.
IMPORTANT, REMEMBER:
To enter Nepal you need a visa. It can be done online for most nationalities: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/online
We will be traveling at very high altitudes, be sure you have sunscreen and sunglasses.
During your trip, especially when crossing the highest mountain passes, you may feel symptoms of altitude sickness (AMS). Remember that you must drink a lot of water to minimize this risk.
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE:
4660
meters above seal levelDAY BY DAY TOUR PROGRAM
DAY 1 (1.10)
ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU, TRANSFER TO HOTEL.
DAY 2 (2.10 / 210KM)
KATMANDU – POKHARA
DAY 3 (3.10 / 125KM)
POKHARA – KALOPANI
DAY 4 (4.10 / 124KM)
KALOPANI – LOMANTHANG
DAY 5 (5.10 / 90 KM)
LOCAL RIDE IN LOMANTHANG AREA, INCLUDING KORA – LA PASS
DAY 6 (6.10)
LOMANTHANG SIGHTSEEING: SKY CAVES, OLD CITY PALACES & TEMPLES.
DAY 7 (7.10 / 100KM)
LOMANTHANG – MUKTINATH
DAY 8 (8.10 / 174KM)
MUKTINATH – TATOPANI
DAY 9 (9.10 / 110KM)
TATOPANI – POKHARA
DAY 10 (10.10)
DAY OFF POKHARA
DAY 11 (11.10 / 174KM)
POKHARA – BANDIPUR VIA BHORLETAT
DAY 12 (12.10 / 150KM)
BANDIPUR – KATHMANDU.
DAY 13 (13.10)
FLY OUT.
THE ROUTE MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO POLITICAL, SOCIAL OR WEATHER FACTORS.
YOUR OPINIONS
FROM GOOGLE
Google rating score: 5.0 of 5,based on 47 reviews
PRICE INCLUDES:
MOTORCYCLE
4X4 CAR
GUIDE
SUPPORT CAR
MOTORBIKE MAINTENANCE
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD
TRANSPORT TO/FROM THE HOTEL
PERMITS
ACTIVITIES
Welcome dinner in Kathamndu in traditional restaurant.
INSURANCE
- Basic travel insurance.
- Tourist Guarantee Fund fee.
- Tourist Support Fund fee.
IMPORTANT: For an additional fee, there is an option to independently extend the insurance within the Signal Iduna Safe Travels and/or Global Rescue partner offer. The price of the tour includes basic travel insurance.
PICTURES & GPX TRACKS FROM THE TOUR
WELCOME PACK
PRICE NOT INCLUDES:
- Motorcycle fuel: fueling will be handled for the group. price will be collected at the start of the tour 150 EUR.
- Airline tickets (tickets should not be bought until the organizer confirms the completion of the minimum group size).
- Tourist entry visa: online $30 for 2 weeks.
- Covid tests and / or vaccinations, if required.
- Medical expenses not covered by MotoBirds insurance.
- Drinks other than water.
- Costs related to the transport of a participant to the nearest medical center, in case of injury or illness or inability to continue the tour.
- Costs related to the transport of the participant’s motorcycle to the finish point of the tour, in case the motorcycle or the participant cannot continue the tour.
- Lunches.
- Entry tickets to the optional tourist attractions and monstaeries.
- Zip lining or Bungee (longest/highest in the world), with transfer: 50 EUR.
- Motorcycle refundable security deposit of 300 USD, payable in cash on the first day after arrival.
