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 28 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 ) 94

100% recommend this Package.
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  • Michal Wensierski
    Poland/England

    Excellent service and a welcome by Makalu Adventure

    My name is Michal from Poland/England. I summitted Everest on 15th May 2025, 07:55 AM despite of heavy winds. Me and my Sherpa Phurba were only two people to summit on that day. I summitted with Makalu Adventure which is a great company, with great people and amazing supplies. Everything you need, from base camp to....
    Read More: Alumnus Michal achieves childhood dream as he summits Mount Everest
  • Rhisael Rabe
    Philipines

    Great Service! Very good company Makalu Adventure for Expedition

    I successfully climbed Mt Everest (8848.86 m). The climbing was much adventurous and challenging than other peaks I submitted before. Well it was definitely dangerous and thrilling but what made it easier and worth it was Makalu Adventures. I'm so glad my friend recommended me Makalu Adventure. The whole trip was so well organized, the sherpas (Phurba Onggel Sherpa and Dasange Sherpa) guided us all the way to the summit making the journey smooth. I had a lot of fun and the accommodation along with the food was great even in the higher altitude which I did not foresee. It was an experience to remember for a lifetime. Thank you Makalu Adventures for a great adventure. Great services
  • Babar Ali
    Bangladesh

    Historic moment unfolded in the world of mountaineering




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  • Georges Abou Rjeili
    Canada

    Thank you Makalu Adventure team for organizing Everest Expedition Journey

    Hello my name is Georges Abou Rjeili from Canada and I just completed summitting Everest with Makalu Adventure. Overall it's a great company and I would recommend it for everyone. Thank you




  • Gabriella Nicola Nel
    South Africa

    Wonderful experience of World's Highest Mountain Mt. Everest (8848.86 m) climbing

    My name is Gabriella Nicola Nel, I just submitted Mount Everest with Makalu Adventure. It was an incredible experience; we did have some hiccups in terms of getting frostbite on the way down from the summit and I'd just like to thank Mohan and the Makalu Adventure team for organizing a long long rescue from Camp 3 which is extremely difficult and I believe that the company saved my life with a successful Summit. As well for the season which was a very dangerous season I'd just like to thank everyone from Makalu Adventure.




  • Thomas G Masterson
    Canada

    Thanks Makalu Adventure team for organizing trip to Top of the World

    I climbed of Mount Everest with Makalu Adventure. We got to Camp three on Everest and the quality of the Sherpas in helping was excellent and the quality of the food in both base and advanced base camp was very good.



  • Michael
    -

    Wonderful Experience and thanks to Makalu Adventure for organizing trip

  • Saman Tahmooresi
    Iran

    Many thanks to Makalu Adventure

    Saman Tahmooresi has successfully climbed World's highest Mountain Mt. Everest (8848.86 m) on 13th May 2022





  • Arthur George Prestidge
    -

    Wonderful adventure Experience of Himalayas and Climbing

    Arthur George Prestidge has successfully climbed World's highest Mountain Mt. Everest (8848.86 m)


  • Akke Rahman
    Bangladesh

    Thanks to Mohan Lamsal and Makalu Adventure team for organizing trip to Top of the World

    Thanks to Mohan Lamsal and Makalu Adventure team for organizing trip to Top of the World, Mt. Everest. Yahoo, I successfully climbed the Top of the World : Mount Everest 8848M on Friday 13th May 2020 07:30 AM


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