• Accommodation Hotel & lodge
  • Group size 02-20 people
  • Max-Altitude 3800m/12,467ft
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Best Season Mar-May & Sep-Dec
  • Difficulty https://himalayanexcursionnepal.com/img/difficulty.jpg https://himalayanexcursionnepal.com/img/difficulty-angle.png

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Manang Motorbike Tour

A motorbike trip to Manang can be an incredible adventure, as the region offers stunning views of the remote villages, amazing Himalayas, and unique cultural experiences. Manang is a town located in the Gandaki province of Nepal, and it is a popular destination for adventure lovers. The roads to Manang can be challenging, with steep inclines, narrow roads, and potentially hazardous conditions. It's important to have a skilled and experienced rider, and to ensure that your motorbike is in good condition. Manang is a unique cultural destination, with a predominantly Buddhist population. It's important to respect local customs and traditions, and to be mindful of the impact of tourism on the local community.

The weather in Manang can be unpredictable, with snow and rain possible at any time of the year. Be sure to pack your appropriate riding gear, including warm clothes, rain jacket, and protective riding gear. Overall, a motorbike trip to Manang can be an unforgettable experience, but it's important to plan ahead and take necessary precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

 
Trip Highlights

 

  • Riding through the high-altitude landscapes of the Himalayas, including the Annapurna mountain ranges. 

  • Seeing the unique rock formations and landscapes. 

  • Meeting the local people and learning about their way of life in this remote and isolated region. 

  • Enjoying the thrill of off-road motor biking in some of the most spectacular and challenging terrain in the world. 

  • Adventurous tour that offers an unparalleled experience of the Manang region, and a chance to explore the culture and tradition of locals.

 

Important Note:

  • Personal travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation.
  • Bring your Riding gear (helmet, boots, gloves, rain jacket, back protector, water bag hydration etc).
  • Bring your valid driving license of your country or an international driving license.
  • Always follow the tour leader’s instructions during your entire trip.
  • Please take care of your own equipment and motorbike; company will not be responsible for any loss of equipment costs for recovery. 

 

About motorcycle insurance

  • We make sure that we have signs an insurance agreement. In case an accident occurs, and the motorcycle happens to receive any damage, 70% of the repair cost will be recovered by our insurance, and the riders will be subject to pay only 30% of the cost of loss and damage of the motorcycle. However, if the cost of loss and damage repair is less than or equal to USD 250 the riders would have to pay the entire amount. 

 

Third-party insurance

While you are riding on the highway in case you hit a third person, our insurance policy covers the cost of any medical treatment. This includes ambulance cost, hospital bed fees, medicines related expenses, health worker’s fees and so on. The insurance covers 70% of the cost, whereas the rest of the 30% is meant to be paid by the riders. Please keep in mind that the insurance amount is limited to NPR 500,000 (USD 3800 approx.)

For the loss and damage property of the third person. Our insurance policy covers 70% of cost loss and damaged property of third person owned and 30% by riders. The cost limit is NPR 12,00,000 (USD 9000 approx.)

 

Itinerary

Our company representative will meets you in Kathmandu airport and transfer to pre-booked hotel. Overnight at hotel with Bed & Breakfast basis. 

Kathmandu sightseeing tour by professional English speaking tour guide. You will visit main attraction of Kathmandu valley which is listed in World Heritage Site such as Pashupatinath, Swyambhunath (Monkey temple), Boudhanath Stupa (biggest Buddhist stupa in Asia), Kathmandu durbar square (ancient palaces of Malla kings). Overnight at hotel with Bed & Breakfast basis.

Bike ride hours: 6/7 hours | 175 km approx. | Elevation 760 meters. 
Ride from Kathmandu to Besisahar goes through the Tribhuwan highway. Picturesque views of mountain-top villages and busy roadside settlements will keep you enthralled. At Mugling, you cross a bridge and leave the Tribhuvan Highway and approach the Prithvi Highway. Enjoy the scenery as the road winds along with scenic vistas. After driving for a few hours you arrive in Besisahar. Overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch and dinner basis.

Bike ride hours: 4 hours | 66 km approx. | Elevation 2650 meters. 
Ride from Besisahar to Chame goes through narrow off roads crossing beautiful remote villages Chyamje, Bagarchhap, Timang, Taal and Chame. You will enjoy incredible scenery throughout the tour.  We will stay our night at Chame village. Overnight at Guesthouse with Breakfast, lunch and dinner basis.

Bike ride hours: 1 and half hours | 32 km approx. | Elevation 3519 meters.  
After breakfast, we will resume our journey to Manang. The ride is comparatively easy then yesterday. On the way you will have magnificent views of Mount Annapurna, beautiful houses and stoned paved path to reach Manang village. Overnight at Guesthouse with Breakfast, lunch and dinner basis.

Bike Ride hours: 1 hour | 11 km approx. | Elevation 3756 meters 
Today we will explore Manang and ride up to Khangsar village and hike up to Gangapurna Base Camp (3800 meters) and ride back to Manang for night stay. Overnight at guesthouse with Breakfast, lunch and dinner basis. 

Bike ride hours: 5/6 hours | 100 km approx. | Elevation 760 meters. 
Today, after breakfast ride back to tracking same way to Besisahar.  Many Waterfalls, cliff and natural hot spring adorned our ride to Besisahar. Overnight at hotel with Breakfast, lunch and dinner basis.

Bike ride hours: 3/4 hours | 100 km approx |  Elevation 822 meters.  
Today, after breakfast you will ride following Marshyangdi river for a while and you will greet with majestic views of Fishtail mountain and Annapurna mountain range. Once you arrived in Pokhara hotel take short rest and explore around lakeside. Overnight at hotel with bed and breakfast basis.

Today, after breakfast you will have Pokhara sightseeing; Peace stupa, Davis fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, International mountain museum, boating at Phewa lake. Overnight at hotel with bed and breakfast basis. 

Bike ride hours: 6/7 hours | 200 km approx. | Elevation 1400 meters 
After breakfast we will ride back to Kathmandu. We will drive through Prithivi highway. Overnight at hotel with bed & breakfast basis.

Our company representatives will transfer you to airport by private vehicle for your final departure. 

Includes/Excludes
    • Airport pickups and drops in a private tourist vehicle.
    • 3 Nights twin sharing hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
    • 1 Nights twin sharing hotel accommodation in Pokhara.
    • Full day Kathmandu Sightseeing tour by private tourist vehicle.
    • Motorbike for entire trip (Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc, Royal Enfield 500cc, Honda CRF 250cc).
    • All standard meals (Breakfast, lunch & dinner) during the trip as mention in itinerary.
    • Best available lodge/Guesthouse accommodation during the trip.
    • Fuel and spare parts for Motorbike for entire trip.
    • One Trip leader and one mechanics.
    • ACAP permit and TIMS card.
    • Food, accommodation, salary, equipment, medicine & insurance for all staff.
    • One Back up vehicle for entire trip to carry fuel, luggage and spare parts of motorbike.
    • Road tax for motorbike for entire trip.
    • First aid medical kit box.
    • salary, food, accommodation and insurance for the guide.
    • All government & local taxes.
    • International airfare & necessary airport taxes.
    • Nepal entry visa fees at present USD 25 for 15 days, USD 40 for 30 days and USD 100 for three month.
    • Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
    • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early from Manang or late departure.
    • Temple & monasteries entry fees during Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing.
    • Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue & evacuation.
    • All personal & bar expenses during entire trip.
    • Cost of any major damage in Motorbike due to rough handling.
    • For any accidental damages cient needs to bear the MRP of the spare parts damaged.
    • Tips for staffs (tipping is expected)
    • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bottle or boiled water, shower etc) and any other expenses which are not mentioned above.
Faq

Manang motorbike tour is suitable for those kinds of travelers who know to ride motorbike perfectly and who is physically fit, no previous experience is required. To condition yourself for the ride, some physical fitness programs such as running, hiking and swimming are recommended before you embark on your journey. Any person suffering from a pre-existing medical condition or diseases must seek medical advice before considering any journey.

Yes, our company representative will come to greet you in airport. He will be displaying your name outside the airport terminal. You will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel by our vehicle.

Best season for Manang trip is usually March-May and October-November.

Weather in the mountains is very difficult to predict. At night it is generally cold and the days are generally warm. The temperature could be as high as 30 degree Celsius to -15 degree Celsius low.

During trip guesthouse does not facilitate with heater or air conditioner.

We provide Honda CRF 250cc, CF 250 cc, Royal Enfield 350cc, Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc for Manang trip.

Some place there is internet access which you can use by paying some charges. Also you can buy sim card for your cell phone.

In the cities, off course yes but once you are outside of the city area, all you have to pay in cash. Also you have exchange the currency in Nepal rupees before you go outside the cities.

Generally, in Kathmandu and Pokhara you can allocate USD 15-20 for lunch and dinner. During Manang trip USD 10 to 15 per person a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, biscuits, pay for the hot shower and a few drinks.

Yes, charging facilities is available in every guesthouse and lodges.

There are lots of restaurants available in Kathmandu and Pokhara city area where you can find American, continental, Chinese, Korean, Indian etc. But in trip route most guest houses menu you may find noodles soup, steam mo:mo, Nepali dal bhat, green salad, finger chips, eggs, potatoes, fresh vegetables. Also you can get tea, coffee, hot lemon, hot chocolate.

Along your trip we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover necessary arrangements.

Guesthouses mostly serve the vegetarian meals so there is no problem at all for vegetarian. Also we always recommend our guest to eat vegetarian meals to avoid food poisoning. Non-veg meals at high altitude are not good for stomach.

Hot water in bucket will be provided for shower and you have to pay for hot water.

Yes, they have license of trekking guide.

Actually tipping is not compulsory, but small gesture of thanks to your guides. The level of the tip reflects the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide.

Yes, there are a plenty of options and choices to extend your holiday before or after your main trip. Click here.

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