Kathmandu & Mustang, Nepal

Trip Overview

Day 1 - Arrival & Walking Tour

• Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), transfer to hotel, build bikes.
• Join us for an afternoon walking tour of Thamel and Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Pre-trip meeting with your guides over dinner and drinks.

• We recommend arriving one or two days early to get settled and in case of luggage delays. Talk to us about booking extra accommodation.

Day 2 - Helipad Trail & KTM Urban Riding

• Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast before navigating the busy streets of Kathmandu and climbing into the foothills of the Himalaya.
• Descend beautiful singletrack trails through the jungle, experience local flora and fauna, and cruise past bustling city centers and religious sites!
• Enjoy a wonderful evening of local culture and dining.

Day 3 - Shuttle Nagarkot Enduro Trails

• After an early breakfast, we load bikes and gear into our trucks and transfer to Nagarkot hilltop for a fun-filled day of shuttle riding.
• Home to the Asian Enduro Series and EWS Continental Series, these trails are the best in the country for enduro style shredding.
• Tonight we stay in Nagarkot and acclimatize at roughly 1800m, overlooking the Kathmandu Valley. If it’s clear today you’ll catch a glimpse of the Himalayas!

Day 4 - Ride Nagarkot to Kathmandu

• We’ll enjoy another enduro descent this morning followed by a long and adventurous XC ride back to our hotel in Kathmandu.
• Descending from the highlands we traverse through farmlands and rural areas on a mix of singletrack trails and narrow dirt roads.
• After some well-earned cheer and another delicious dinner and we ship our bikes off in the shuttle trucks and prepare ourselves for travel.

Day 5 - Fly to Pokhara & Rest Day

• This morning we head to the airport to catch a short flight on a small passenger aircraft.
• After touching down in tropical Pokhara, we’ll transfer to our hotel and head out on a walking tour of this lovely tourist town.
• Sip drinks on the beach, savour a delicious dinner, shop ‘til you drop, and enjoy a night on the town.

Day 6 - Fly to Jomsom, Ride to Kagbeni

• After breakfast, we’ll gain 2000m of elevation the easy way as we fly amongst the world’s tallest mountains to Jomsom.
• Reunited with our bikes we ride towards Kagbeni, a historic Tibetan village on the border of upper and lower Mustang.
• Today's focus is acclimatization. We ride at 2800m on jeep roads for about 15 km’s with an optional hike-a-bike to singletrack side trails at 3100m.
• Spend the night in a traditional Tibetan teahouse and enjoy tasty, locally grown dishes and delights!

Day 7 - Ride Gyu La Pass and Lupra Pass Trails

• This morning we shuttle up to Muktinath village, a sacred place for Hindus and Buddhists, nestled deep in the mountains at 3700m.
• A definite highlight of the trip, today is also the most challenging as we ride and hike to the top of two mountain passes reaching heights of up to 4100m!
• We’ll drop in on long and flowing singletrack descents under the shadows of giants. These are some of the best trails on earth!
• Accommodation tonight is in beautiful Marpha Village where we’ll sample fresh apples for the orchard and indulge in homemade apple brandy.

Day 8 - Ride Marpha to Tatopani

• After a delicious breakfast including apple pancakes, we’ll saddle up for a big day of riding on a mix of singletrack trails and rugged jeep roads.
• The morning will feature XC style riding and the afternoon will include a long, fun, and fast-paced descent through the deepest river gorge in the world!
• After dinner, a welcome soak in the Tatopani hot spring awaits before settling in for a good night’s sleep.

Day 9 - Ride to Beni, Shuttle, Ride to Pokhara

• From Tatopani, we’ll roll through thick jungle and pass by ancient temples as we make our way to Beni, where our private shuttle truck will be waiting.
• We’ll load up and drive to the top of a high pass before dropping in on an unbelievably fun and fast urban ride ending back in lakeside Pokhara.
• Arriving just in time for a stunning sunset we’ll check back into our hotel and get ready to hit the town to celebrate our return to civilization.

Day 10 - Pokhara Ride/Rest Day

• After a leisurely breakfast in this tropic paradise, we’ll load up and shuttle to the Shanti Stupa, also known as the World Peace Pagoda.
• With incredible views of Pokhara and the entire Annapurna range, we’ll drop into a fun singletrack descent followed by a visit to a local dirt jump park.
• Choose to rest up this afternoon or continue riding local trails through fishing villages, before heading into town for another great meal.

Day 11 - Fly to Kathmandu

• Hop onboard for another small aircraft flight this morning, returning to KTM.
• Take in majestic views of the Himalayas before touching down and heading out for one last ride, finishing up with a cold one back to our hotel bar.
• Visit local markets and temples this evening or just sit back and relax. We’ll have one last group dinner tonight - a celebration of our incredible adventure!

Day 12 - Departure

• Enjoy one last buffet breakfast at our Kathmandu hotel and say goodbye to your new friends.
• We’ll drive you back to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to catch your flight home.
• Until next time, Namaste.