Around Annapurna Mountain Biking Tour

Annapurna Circuit Bike Tour even more special with a side trip to Tilicho lake; they say it is the world's highest located fresh water lake but we visit simply for its beauty.

  • Trip Code

    MKA-1010

  • No of days

    22

  • Challenge level

    Strenuous

  • MEALS

    Included (B,L, D)

  • TRANSPORTATION

    Free pickup & drop.

  • ACCOMMODATION

    Hotel and Lodge

  • BEST SEASON

    Mar-May | Sep-Nov

  • SUITABLE FOR

    16 to 79 years old

Trip Overview

This extraordinary bike trip takes you to some of the most beautiful places in the world. There are lowland villages, dense oak forests, deep gorges, lovely isolated hamlets, and the mighty high mountains.

Where do we bike? And there are friendly people, awesome cultures, lavishly adorned monasteries, wild flowers, animals and birds. So many things you may have rarely imagined.

Annapurna Circuit Bike Tour even more special with a side trip to Tilicho lake – they say it is the world’s highest located fresh water lake but we visit simply for its beauty. We start biking from lowland paddy fields, steadily gain altitude as we pass through oak and pine forests that eventually give way to the high desert country at Manang (3,579m) and the descent is equally amazing and varied. Strenuous biking is well rewarded at both low and high altitudes, on the approach to the Thorung La (17,769 ft) as well as during the descent from it.

Not recommended for beginners as well as for ‘luxury seekers’! This is where, sometimes, your bike will be riding you.


DETAILED Itinerary

  • Day 01
    Arrive in Kathmandu

    Pickup from airport and transfer to hotel.   Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour, Welcome Dinner  [H, B, D / Total Cycle: 0km]

  • Day 02
    Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour, Welcome Dinner

    [H, B, D / Total Cycle: 0km]

  • Day 03
    Drive from Kathmandu to Khundi (7,90m)

    Kathmandu / Besishar (760m) / Khundi (790m) [Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 0km]

  • Day 04
    Khudi / Bhaunadanda (1,310m)

    [Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 19km, 4 hrs]

  • Day 05
    Bhaunadanda / Tal (1,700m)

    [Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 12km, 600hm, Rideable 45%, Time: 6 hrs]

  • Day 06
    Tal / Chame (2,670m)

    [Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 21.8km, 985hm, Rideable 60%, Time: 7 hrs]

  • Day 07
    Chame / Pisang (3,300m)

     [Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 16.4km, 600hm, Rideable 48%, Time: 6 hrs]

  • Day 08
    Pisang / Manang (3,540m)

     [Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 17.2km, 400hm, Rideable 95%, Time: 5 hrs]

  • Day 09
    Manang / Khangsar (3,750m)

    [Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: unrecorded, Rideable 50%, Time: 5 hrs]

  • Day 10
    Khangsar / Tilicho Lake Base Camp (4,200m)

     [Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: unrecorded, Rideable 55%, Time: 4 hrs]

  • Day 11
    Early morning ride to the Tilicho Lake and back to Khangsar (3,750m)

     [Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: unrecorded, Rideable 40%]

  • Day 12
    Khangsar / Manang (3,540m)

    [Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: unrecorded, Rideable 50%, Time: 4 hrs]

  • Day 13
    Continue to Letdar (4,200m)

     [Lo, B, L, D / ]

  • Day 14
    Letdar / Thorung Phedi (4,450m)

     [Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 19km, 910hm, Rideable 75%, ]

  • Day 15
    Cross Thorung La (5,416m), Continue to Muktinath (3,800m)

    Thorung la pass during annapurna mountain biking tour

    [Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 22.4km, 966hm, Rideable 60%,  hrs]

  • Day 16
    Muktinath to Jomsom (2,710m)

     [Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 25.6km, Rideable 95%, Time: xx hrs]

  • Day 17
    Jomsom / Kalopani (2,530m)

     [Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 26.2km, Rideable 90%, Time: 7 hrs]

  • Day 18
    Kalopani / Tatopani (1,190m)

    Around annapurna mountain biking tour

    [Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 24.4km, Rideable 75%, Time: 6 hrs]

  • Day 19
    Bike until Beni Baazar (24km, 830m, 90% ride-able)

    Drive to Pokhara (79km) [Lo, B, L, D]

  • Day 20
    Fly or Drive to Kathmandu (1,310m) [H, B]
  • Day 21
    Free day in Kathmandu, (H,B)
  • Day 22
    Fly back your home [B]

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ALTITUDE ACCLIMATIZATION

To get the most from your trek, and to stay safe, it is important to follow acclimatization guidelines. At Makalu Adventure, whenever possible, we follow the acclimatization formula set out by Drs Jim Duff and Peter Gormly; experts in Wilderness Medicine. "Above 2000m, altitude illness is a possibility and above 2500m it becomes common".
"As a rough guide, above 2500m the maximum daily height gain between sleeping altitudes should not exceed 400m, with a rest day every third day or after every 1000m of sleeping ascent".
"Avoid overexertion and breathlessness while acclimatizing, stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol, excess caffeine, salt and protein, your diet should be 70% carbohydrate above 3500m".

Why Choose Makalu Adventure

Makalu Adventure has been trading for over 25 years; is one of the leading trek and expedition agents in Nepal and is used as in-country agent by several international adventure companies. At the helm is Mohan Lamsal (MD) assisted by head trekking guide Tenging Sherpa and head climbing guide Sanu Sherpa. Teni started trekking as a porter aged 14 and has hiked every trail in Nepal, many times! Sanu Sherpa has the distinction of having climbed all 14, 8,000m peaks, twice! Mohan Lamsal is not only MD of Makalu Adventure, he is also the General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association. You are in safe hands with Makalau Adventure.

Client Reviews

EXCELLENT : (5 / 5.0 ) 2

100% recommend this Package.
Score Breakdown
  • Sean James
    United Kingdom

    Excellent service and a welcome by Makalu Adventure

    I've known and worked with Mohan and Makalu Adventure for nearly 15 years. In that time I've led many treks and high altitude expeditions to Nepal (15 expeditions over 8000m and counting). His company provides an excellent service and a welcome that I look forward to every season. The Thamel Eco Resort is a center of tranquility in Kathmandu and the perfect place to start and finish the Himalayan Adventure. The staffs are now like family and I hope to return for many years with the guarantee of safety and security that he offers in the mountains.
  • Roy Francis
    France

    I have been working as my country-agent for Makalu Adventure since last 20 years and recommend them most highly.

    “I have used Makalu Adventure as my in-county agent for the last twenty years and recommend them most highly. The staff are knowledgeable, well trained and go that extra mile to make sure all is well. These are just some of the trips I have done with Makalu Adventure: Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek - Phapulu to Everest Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp - Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek Annapurna - Circuit of Dhaulagiri - Circuit of Manaslu - Rolwaling to Everest - Humla to Mt. Kailash - Everest ABC Tibet - Makalu Base Camp - Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek - Kangchenjunga Base Camp - Langtang Valley - Parchamo Peak - Dolpo - Mera Peak.
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