• Max. Altitude 4000 meters
  • Accommodation Hotel & lodge
  • No of Riding days 9 days
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Best Season Mar-Apr & Sep-Oct
  • Difficulty https://himalayanexcursionnepal.com/img/difficulty.jpg https://himalayanexcursionnepal.com/img/difficulty-angle.png

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Royal Enfield Motorbike Tour to Upper Mustang

"Embark on an unforgettable journey with Royal Enfield Classic 500cc and Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc through the mystical landscapes of Upper Mustang. Traverse ancient paths and rugged terrain on your motorbike, immersing yourself in the rich culture & breathtaking scenery of this hidden gem in the Himalayas. As you ride through picturesque villages and barren deserts, you'll encounter monasteries perched on cliffs and traditional mud-brick homes adorned with prayer flags. Feel the wind in your hair as you navigate through narrow mountain passes and across roaring Kaligandaki river, all while experiencing the thrill of riding a legendary Royal Enfield motorcycle. 

Discover the allure of Upper Mustang's unique blend of Nepalese and Tibetan culture, as you interact with friendly locals and sample traditional cuisine. From the medieval capital of Lo Manthang to the mysterious caves of Chhoser, every twist and turn of the journey unveils new wonders and adventures. With our expert guides leading the way, you'll experience the ultimate combination of adrenaline-fueled exploration and cultural immersion. Join us for an extraordinary Royal Enfield motorbike tour to Upper Mustang and create memories that will last a lifetime."

 

Trip Highlights: 

  • Beautiful Himalayan landscapes.
  • World’s longest and highest suspension bridge.
  • Majestic Mountain View including Dhalulagiri, Nilgiri, Fishtail.
  • Ancient monasteries and temples.
  • Visit historical villages.
  • Thermal bath in natural hot spring at Tatopani.
  • Experience ride through the world’s deepest gorge Kaligandaki.

 

Important note: 

  • We suggest getting personal travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and helicopter evacuation.
  • Bring your own complete riding gear (helmet, boots, gloves, rain jacket, back protector, water bag hydration etc).
  • Bring your valid driving license.
  • Take care of your own equipment and motorbike; company will not be responsible for any loss of equipment cost for recovery.
  • Bring sunscreen and sunglasses, because we will be travelling at high altitudes.
  • You may feel symptoms of altitude sickness; you must drink a lot of water to minimize this risk.

 

Itinerary

Our company representative will greet you in airport and transfer to hotel. Guest will be welcomed with the welcome drink at hotel and rooms will be assigned. After short refreshment you will meet road captain and short briefing regarding trip. After short briefing, everyone will do test ride in nearby location and if any maintenance needed our well trained mechanic will fix accordingly. Evening time transfer to typical Nepali restaurant for a welcome dinner with cultural dance program. Overnight at hotel with bed and breakfast basis.

Today, after breakfast you will visit UNESCO world heritage sites including Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, Swoyambhunath (monkey temple) and Kathmandu durbar square. Overnight at hotel on bed and breakfast basis. Evening time you can do shopping for your tour.  Overnight at hotel on bed and breakfast basis.

Today, after breakfast we will have scenic ride to Pokhara on the way we will visit Bandipur village. Bandipur is famous for its Newari people and their culture.  Once you arrive hotel in Pokhara take shower and short nap. Evening time enjoy dinner at lakeside. Overnight at hotel with bed and breakfast basis.

Today after breakfast, we will start ride on the Baglung highway to reach Beni. This section of the scenic ride provide majestic mountain views, picturesque terraced farmlands and famous world’s longest suspension bridge and world’s highest bungee jump in Kushma. After Beni we start our ride on unpaved and graveled road poses a real adventure for riders and make it more fun with the occasional river crossings. We ascend through the world’s deepest gorge Kaligandaki. More than 300 meters tall Rupse waterfall, natural hot spring at Tatopani, gurgling Kaligandaki River are the main attractions of the trip. Overnight at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch & diner basis.

Today after breakfast, we start our ride by following the Kaligandaki River and passing between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. En route you will get incredible views of mountains including Tukuche (6920m), Nilgiri (7061m) and Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m). During our journey there will be dramatic change in vegetation. After crossing Jomsom Bazaar we will ride to black top road up to Muktinath, where we can visit famous Hindu temple Muktinath. After exploring around Muktinath temple we will ride to Kagbeni for night stay. Overnight at Guesthouse with breakfast, lunch & dinner basis.

After breakfast, we will finish our permit checking formality in Kagbeni check post. After completing the permit work, we start our ride crossing local villages Chhusang, Syangboche, Ghami, Samar to reach one and only forbidden Kingdom of Nepal Lomanthang. Lomanthang is walled city in the Mustang. It’s a significant cultural and historical site, known for its ancient Tibetan culture and unique landscape.  Overnight at Guesthouse with breakfast, lunch & dinner basis.

Today, after breakfast we will enjoy full day sightseeing around lomanthang .  Lomanthang offers several attractions for sightseeing.  
Some highlights of Lomanthang: 
Royal Palace of Mustang: Explore the ancient palace complex, which is the residence of the ex King of Mustang. It's a significant historical and cultural site. Explore the ancient walled city, which was built in the 14th century to protect the kingdom from invaders. The wall offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. 
Jampa monastery: Admire the oldest and largest monastery in Lomanthang, dating back to the 15th century. It's dedicated to the future Buddha, Maitreya. 
Thupchen Monastery: Marvel at the ancient Tibetan Buddhist monastery, known for its beautiful murals, intricate architecture, and serene atmosphere. 
Chode Monastery: The Chode monastery also known as Dragkar, Which was established in late 13th century. The monastery holds significant importance as a school for Buddhist studies. 
Chhoser Cave: Visit the ancient cave dwellings carved into the cliffs, which were once used as meditation chambers by Buddhist monks. 
Chhoser Village: Take a walk through this traditional village to experience the local way of life and admire the unique architecture of the mud-brick houses. 
Tingkhar Village: Visit this picturesque village known for its scenic beauty and ancient Buddhist shrines. 
Please always remember to respect the local customs and traditions while exploring Lomanthang and its surroundings areas. Overnight at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner basis.

Today, after breakfast ride back to Jomsom following the same route. At Kagbeni, we check out the restricted area permit after completing permit formalities we resume our ride to beautiful Dhumba Lake. We will spend good time at Dhumba Lake and ride to Jomsom for night stay. Overnight at Guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner basis.

After breakfast, we start our ride downhill to Tatopani. On the way we will visit Marpha village which is famous for apple orchards and apple products. After having lunch break at Marpha we will ride 2 and half an hour to reach Tatopani. After arriving at hotel you can have bath at Natural hot spring water which is nearby your hotel. Overnight at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner basis.

Today, after breakfast we start our ride on gravel road for few hours and once we descend to Beni we will ride on black top road up to Pokhara city. Upon arrival at Pokhara, check-in at hotel and have a shower, enjoy massage, enjoy shopping yourself. Overnight at hotel with bed and breakfast basis.

Today, we will have sightseeing around Pokhara city. We will visit Davis fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, Seti river gorge, international mountain museum, Pumdikot and Peace stupa. Also you can have adventure activities like paragliding, ultra flight, zip flyer etc. After completing our sightseeing we will have boating at Fewa Lake. Overnight at hotel with bed and breakfast basis.

Today, after breakfast ride back to Kathmandu. If you don’t want to ride back to Kathmandu you can upgrade in flight Pokhara to Kathmandu. After arriving in Kathmandu, you can have souvenir shopping for your family, friends and relative in Thamel market. Overnight at hotel with bed and breakfast basis.

Our company representative will meet you and transfer to airport by private vehicle for your final departure to your home country or onward destination.

Includes/Excludes
    • Airport Pickup and drop off services.
    • 3 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on twin or triple sharing basis.
    • En route to Upper Mustang accommodation at standard lodges/Guest house on twin sharing basis.
    • Daily breakfast during stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara city.
    • Motorbike Royal Enfield Classic 500cc or Himalayan 411cc throughout the trip.
    • Gas for all motorbikes and backup truck for entire trip.
    • Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner except then Kathmandu and Pokhara city.
    • 4wd backup support truck to accommodate non-riders and carry the luggage and spares parts of motorbike.
    • Minor spares parts for breakdown like spark plug, break shoe, clutch plate, cable, tire, tube and engine oil has been included.
    • Highly qualified and well trained Mechanic for entire trip.
    • Daily maintenance and periodic servicing for motorbike.
    • Sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
    • Upper Mustang Restricted area permits (USD 500 per person) and ACAP permit.
    • Experience road captain with an additional motorbike.
    • Comprehensive Medical Kit box.
    • Insurance for Guide and road captain.
    • toll tax for the motorbikes and backup truck. 
    • International air ticket and tourist entry visa fee (30 USD for 2 weeks).
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
    • Personal travel insurance which cover emergency evacuation charges.
    • Personal riding gears including boots and helmets.
    • Entry fee for the Sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara city.
    • Major damage in motorbike due to rough handling, clients have to bear the cost.
    • Medical expenses of clients due to accident or illness during trip.
    • Costs related to the transport of a participant to the nearest hospital, in case of injury or illness or inability to continue the tour.
    • All alcoholic, cold drinks and bottle water.
    • Extra night accommodation due to bad weather or political strike.
    • Zip lining, Bungee jump or any other adventure activities.
    • Tips for the staff and crew members (expected).
    • All personal expense such as laundry, mobile top up, drinks etc.
    • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘price includes’ section.

     

Faq

Yes, our company representative will be there to greet you. He will be displaying your name plate outside the airport terminal. You will be transferred to your hotel by our private vehicle. 

This motorbike trip is suitable for those kind of person who know to ride motorbike perfectly  and who is moderately fit, no previous experience is required. To condition yourself for the ride, some physical fitness programs such as walking, running, swimming and hiking 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 trip. 

Best season for this trip is usually March-April and October-November. 

Weather in the mountains is very difficult to predict. At night it is generally cold and the days are generally warm. During snowfall the temperature could be as high as 25 degree Celsius to -20 degree Celsius low. 

During trip guesthouse does not facilitate with heater or air conditioner, But they have facility of hitting the dinning area by providing kerosene or metal heater. USD 2 to USD 5 per person would be applicable to use this service and this is payable directly to the guesthouse.  

Depending on nature of travel we provide different vehicle service. We provide tourist vehicles for sightseeing, city tours and airport pickups-drops. We book flight ticket through Buddha Air, Yeti Air and Shree Airlines air for the flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and vice versa. We use Royal Enfield classic 500cc and Himalayan 411cc for entire trip. 

There are landline telephone in some village along the trip routes from which you can contact with your family and friends. Most of the place there is also internet access which you can use by paying some charges. Also you can buy sim card for your cell phone and use data for WIFI by giving your Xerox copy of your passport and PP size photo.

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

Generally, in Kathmandu you can allocate USD 15-20 for lunch and dinner. During 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 will be available in every guesthouse & lodges but sometime there maybe load shedding problem so its better to bring power bank or spare batteries. 

There are many restaurant available in Kathmandu city where you can find any delight of your choice. But in trip route most teahouses. On the menu you may find noodles soup, steam mo:mo, daal bhat, green salad, finger chips, eggs, potatoes, fresh vegetables. You can get tea, coffee, hot lemon, hot chocolate. Every day breakfast, lunch, dinner will be at a lodge. 

Along your trip we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides and other helping staffs, accommodation and food. Please consult with your guide and he will update our office in Kathmandu and we can make the arrangements accordingly. If you are in private or solo trip it would be possible as your itinerary is very flexible where as if you were in group then this group the option would be limited so please make sure you discuss with your group and guide and your guide will update us accordingly. 

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

In some guesthouse they use solar panel for hot shower but if there is no solar they will provide hot water in bucket and you have to pay for hot water. 

Yes, they have valid guide license. They have also received high altitude first aid training from KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project). 

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

As per rule of Nepal government we are officially registered agency, you can check our legal documents in our website. Click here for legal documents link 

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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