Max. Altitude
5,415m
Best Season
Sep-Dec & Mar-Aug
Activity
Cycling
Start / End Point
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Overview of Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Biking Tour
Annapurna circuit and upper Mustang biking tours are the most challenging and thrilling long cycling tours in Nepal for 21 days. Annapurna circuit and the upper Mustang are the most popular destinations for trekking and cycling. Both the Upper Mustang and Annapurna round are inside the Annapurna region.  Annapurna region is very famous for trekking and mountain biking. There are more than 20 routes for trekking and cycling like Annapurna base camp, Upper Mustang, Throng-la, Annapurna circuit, and many more. During this tour, you’ll get a chance to explore the different cultures, traditions of ethnic groups, and Himalayan panoramas.
Upper Mustang is the hidden kingdom of Nepal, also known as the hidden mountain valley beyond the Himalayas. An adventure cycling tour to the Annapurna circuit with the upper Mustang started to form the Beshisahar and ended at the Jomsom. The highest elevation of this trek is the Throng-la Pass 5,416 m. Which is also the most popular destination for trekking and hiking. Throng-la pass, Kali Gandaki George, Lo-Manthang, Muktinath, and Chame are the main highlights of the Annapurna circuit with an upper Mustang biking tour.
Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Biking Tour Itinerary
01
Arrival day at Kathmandu international airport.
Maximum Altitude
1,400 ft
Meals
Dinner
Accomodations
Hotel
Transportation
Airport transfer
02
Drive to Beshisahar by private vehicle.
Maximum Altitude
2,800 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodations
Lodge
Transportation
8 hours Drive
03
Beshisahar to Tal.
Maximum Altitude
5,577 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
4 hours Biking
Accomodations
Lodge
04
Tal to Chame.
Maximum Altitude
8,694 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
5 hours Biking
Accomodations
Lodge
05
Chame to Manang.
Maximum Altitude
11,590 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Biking
Accomodations
Lodge
06
Acclimatization day at Manang.
Maximum Altitude
11,590 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodations
Lodge
07
Manang to Throng Phedi.
Maximum Altitude
14,500 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
4 hours Biking
Accomodations
Lodge
08
Throng Phedi to Muktinath.
Maximum Altitude
12,467 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours Biking
Accomodations
Lodge
09
Muktinath to Jhong.
Maximum Altitude
10,000 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
2 hours biking
Accomodations
Lodge
10
Jhong to Samar.
Maximum Altitude
9,186 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
5 hours Biking
Accomodations
Lodge
11
Samar to Ghami.
Maximum Altitude
11,480 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Biking
Accomodations
Lodge
12
Ghami to Charang.
Maximum Altitude
10,600 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
4 hours Biking
Accomodations
Lodge
13
Charang to Lo-manthang.
Maximum Altitude
12,139 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
5 hours Biking
Accomodations
Lodge
14
Day trip to Dhigaon back
Maximum Altitude
12,139 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Biking
Accomodations
Lodge
15
Day trip to Ghom back to Lo-manthang.
Maximum Altitude
12,139 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Biking
Accomodations
Lodge
16
Lomanthang to Ghami.
Maximum Altitude
11,480 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
5 hours Biking
Accomodations
Lodge
17
Ghami to Samar.
Maximum Altitude
9,186 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Biking
Accomodations
Lodge
18
Samar to Jomsom.
Maximum Altitude
9,184 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours Biking
Accomodations
Lodge
19
Early flight from Jomsom to Pokhara afternoon sight-seeing around pokhara.
Maximum Altitude
9,184 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodations
Hotel
Transportation
1 hour Flight
20
Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus.
Maximum Altitude
4,593 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodations
Hotel
Transportation
7 hours Drive
21
Departure.
Maximum Altitude
4,593 ft
Meals
Breakfast
Transportation
Airport transfer
Required Equipments for Trekking in Nepal
- Breathable Underwear
- Sports Bra
- Base Layers
- Trekking Shirts
- Trekking Trousers and Shorts
- Fleece Jacket
- Down jacket (insulated jacket)
- Windcheater (water proof)
- Sun protection Hat
- Headband or Beanie
- Scarf or neckband
- Gloves (inner and outer )
- Hiking Boots
- Trekking Shoes
- Hiking Socks
- Thermal Socks
- Gaiters
- Duffel Bag
- Day pack
- Sleeping Bag
- Trekking poles
- Sunglasses
- Hydration bladder or Water bottle
- Head Lamps
- Batteries
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Woolen socks
- Waterproof jacket
- Lip Guard
- Insulated pants
- Baby wipers
Required Equipments for Climbing in Nepal
- Water bottle
- Batteries and bulbs
- Flashlight
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Rucksack
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Sewing kit
- Polypropylene/wool socks
- Other required equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Down Jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Trekking shoes/boots
- Camp shoes
- Jumperorpile jacket
- Hiking pants
- Hiking shirts
- Full–sleeves shirt
- T-shirts
- Sun hat
- Gloves
- Woolen hat
- Long underwear
- Goggles or sun glasses
- Gaiters
- Sun block for lips
- Light cotton socks
- Mountain trekking boots
- Woolen socks to wear with boots
- Nylon wind breaker
- Insulated pants
- Nylon wind pants
- Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
- Sun hat
- Long cotton hiking shorts
- Fleece/wool for climbing
- Lightweight fleece
- Sleeping pad (karri mat) or thermarest
- Down high altitude sleeping bag
- Down jacket/trousers/vest
- Light cotton athletic socks and wool socks
- Water proof climbing jacket
- Head torch/batteries/bulbs
- Climbing sunglasses
- Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
- Sun screen
- Warm climbing trousers
- Wool long underwear
- Other required equipment
- Climbing boots
- Gaiters
- Ice axe
- Harness
- Crampons
- Karabiners
- Tapes/slings
- Snow bars
- Ice screws
- Rock pegs
- Deadmen
- Crash hat
- Day bag
- Rucksack
- Lip salve
- T-shirts
- Ascenders
- Ascenders
- Kit bag
What's Included
- Airport picks up and drops international and domestic by private vehicle.
- Complete departure information, about cycling tour, flight ticket, guide, altitude sickness and reconfirmation and extend visa service (if necessary) and extra tour service before the biking tour starting.
- 02 nights 3 star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- 01 night 3 star hotel in Pokhara with breakfast.
- Kathmandu to Beshisahar by private transportation.
- Pokhara to Kathmandu by private vehicle.
- Jomsom to Pokhara flight
- Best Lodge accommodation & full board meals throughout the tour.
- Hot tea and coffee in a cup with each meals.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner included chosen from lodge menu.
- 17 Nights twin share accommodation during the trek.
- As per group size experience, government licensed holder cycling guide, helpful and friendly strong, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff.
- Warm Down jacket and four seasonal sleeping bag will be provided during the biking tour (if necessary. Â down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after the trip)
- TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 3 passport size photos for permits)
- Conservation permit fee.
- Restricted area permit fee.
- Upper Mustang and Annapurna circuit trail map.
- First Aid kits for the staffs and the groups.
- Services coordination for emergency and rescue operations.
- Government taxes.
- Office service charge.
- Farewell dinner at reputed restaurant in town.
What's Excluded
- Meals not quantified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary.
- Travel insurance.
- International airfare.
- Nepal entry visa charge.
- All beverages and others personal expenses.
- Snacks and other personal expenses.
- Battery charge,hot shwors & international phone calls.
- Service not mentioned above.
Annapurna Circuit with Upper Mustang Biking Tour - Essential Information
Throughout the tour you can experience the culture of Thakali, Gurung, Sherpa, Tibetan and other ethnic groups and their tradition. The Tibetan and the Sherpa culture are the main culture in the Upper mustang area. At upper mustang there are different amazing monasteries which was made a hundreds of year ago. Those historical monasteries also makes this tour more adventurous.
During the mountain bike ride of Annapurna circuit with upper mustang you can see the spectacular views of the Himalayan range of Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Annapurna and different amazing snowcapped landscapes, peaks, green forests of the rhododendron, colorful villages, desert hills, 1000 window cave monasteries, Kali Gandaki George (where you can find the saligrams i.e. fossils) and walled city (Lo-Manthang) and many other adventurous sceneries.
Annapurna circuit with the upper mustang route is stared from Beshisahar and ends at the most beautiful and the historical place Jomsom. During the trail we pass through the world deepest George and the world highest pass with grabbing the mesmerizing views of the traditional and cultural village, mighty peaks and Himalaya range.
You’ll be guided by the most experience cyclist in the Himalayas of Nepal. Guide are also trained by the Nepal government and they have license of the cyclist guide. Our team always focus on the best service to you. If you have any queries about all the biking tour, trekking and traveling to Nepal please do not hesitated to contact us.
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