Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Mountain Biking

Trip Code
MKA-1120
No of days
20
MEALS
Included (B,L, D)
TRANSPORTATION
Private Vehicle & Flight
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel & Guest House
MAX ALTITUTE
-
BEST SEASON
Mar-May / Sep-Dec
START POINT
Kathmandu
END POINT
Kathmandu
SUITABLE FOR
10 to 79 years old
WALK PER DAY
4 to 5 hours walk every day
GUIDING METHOD
Live Guide/Instructor

Trip Overview

Upper Mustang is more than just a challenging mountain bike journey; it’s a path of discovery, of culture, of breathtaking scenery, friendly heart-warming people and so much more.

Tours are usually set for the Spring / Autumn (April to October).

These months ensure the best period for adventure biking. We welcome you to join one of our groups. Please don't despair even the above dates are not suitable for you. We can customize the program accordingly, or check the availability of other groups to make it possible for you.

For more details, please contact us. We will gladly answer all your questions upon request.

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: Kathmandu / Besisahar (760m) / Khundi (790m)

[Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 0km]
Day 04

Khudi / Bhaunadanda (1310m)

[Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 19 km, 4 hrs]
Day 05

Bhaunadanda / Tal (1700m)

[Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 12km, 600hm, Rideable 45%, Time: 6 hrs]
Day 06

Tal / Chame (2670m)

[Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 21.8km, 985 hm, Rideable 60%, Time: 7 hrs]
Day 07

Chame / Pisang (3300m)

[Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 16.4km, 600hm, Rideable 48%, Time: 6 hrs]
Day 08

Pisang / Manang (3540m)

[Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 17.2km, 400 hm, Ride-able 95%, Time: 5 hrs]
Day 09

Continue to Letdar (4200m)

[Lo, B, L, D / ]
Day 10

Letdar / Thorung Phedi (4450 m)

[Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 19km, 910hm, Ride-able 75%, ]
Day 11

Cross Thorung La (5416 m), Continue to Muktinath (3800m)

[Lo, B, L, D / Total Cycle: 22.4km, 966hm, Rideable 60%, hrs]
Day 12

Muktinath (3800m) to Chaile (3050m)

Distance : 18Km, ride able

Altitude Gained : (-750m)

Today our journey enters into the forbidden land of Upper Mustang. We will ride uphill to the Gyu La pass descending to Chusang where we will have lunch and rest for a while.

After having lunch, we’ll follow the banks of the Kali river and cross by bridge, riding uphill to reach Chaile. This is a nice little village which offers an awesome view of mount Nilgiri and the Kaligandaki valley from a different angle than the first day in Jomsom. In Chaile we can explore some ancient buildings and a monastery.
Day 13

Chaile (3050 meters) to Syangboche (3800 m)

Distance : 20km, ride able

Altitude Gained :

Heading farther North into the Himalayas we’ll ride and push the uphills, enjoying the downhills after the passes. There’s 4 passes in between Chaile and Syangboche.

We’ll stop at Samar for lunch then ride again towards Syangboche, being likely to meet some village people, ponies and donkeys along the way!
Day 14

Syangboche (3800m) to Charang (3560m)

Distance : 22 km, ride able

Altitude gained :

To start we have short climb to reach the first small pass with two more passes to come. From the 1st pass we will be rewarded with an amazing view of Nilgiri, Annapurna and Mustang. We will then ride, first on gentle track then hair rising downhill, to the Gilling then uphill again through some beautiful villages on single track. After the biggest pass of the day (4000m) we’ll ride the downhill to Ghami.

We’ll have Lunch in a local tea house with some delicious food from the Tibetan influenced kitchen. Next we’ll ride down through some farmland where yak/ Chauri graze and cross a bridge riding past Mani wall and an ancient Gumba. Then we’ll approach the last pass followed by a downhill taking us towards Charang where finally we can relax after the big day!
Day 15

Charang (3560m) to Lo-Manthang (3800m)

Distance: 20Km, % ride able

Altitude Gained:

Today we’ll finally reach our destination of Lo-Manthang, the walled city of Buddhist heritage. It is a relatively easy day’s ride with only the Lo-la pass (3810m) to cross. In this true Himalayan landscape the views are amazing and there are some 360 degree view points where we can stop and take photos. We’ll be riding through open jeep tracks and some trekking trails. After the pass we’ll reach Lo-Manthang after about half an hour. We’ll take lunch in our guest house and relax for the rest of the day.
Day 16

Lo-Manthang (3800m)

Now we get the chance to explore the fascinating Lo-Manthang with its centuries old Gumba, Royal Palace, inhabited caves, museum and ancient Buddhist ways of life. We may even get the chance to meet the traditional King and Queen of the region!
Day 17

Drive from Lo-Manthang to Jomsom.
Day 18

Fly Jomsom to Pokhara . Overnight Hotel.
Day 19

Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Day 20

Departure from Kathmandu.

Cost Includes

Pick up from and drop off at the hotel and the airport on a private vehicle.
Accommodation in hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara; Breakfast Included.
Accommodation in different guesthouses during the biking trip below upper Mustang, with full board meal (Breakfasts, lunches and dinners).
All your standard Meals prepared by our expert camping cook and kitchen team while in Upper Mustang (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners).
Tented accommodation and equipment during the camping. (We will provide two man tents, dinning tents, kitchen gear, dining table, chairs, toilet tents, shower tent)
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu on the night before departure.
Ground transportation to and from Kathmandu.
Guided city tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara on a private vehicle.
Makalu Adventure's licensed English-speaking mountain biking guide(s). The number of guides and assistant guides is dictated by the group size.
Required number of local staff, porters and mules to carry your luggage in the biking trip.
Mountain bike for the number of days riding. The brands include Cube, Trek and Giant hard tail or full-suspension bikes, depending on your choice (We recommend to bring your own Bike)
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for our field staff.
Annapurna conservation permit and all necessary permits.
Free Mountain Delights duffel/kit bag, sunhat and t-shirt (yours to keep).
All government taxes and official expenses.

Cost Excludes

International airfare and airport departure tax.
Travel insurance (mandatory for the trip; should cover helicopter rescue charges).
Nepal VISA and entry Fee
Any other meals not mentioned on itinerary
All items of personal nature like drinks, laundry etc.
Biking attire and other personal gears.
Tips for biking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected)

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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.

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Sean James

United Kingdom August 29, 2020

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 March 20, 2020

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.