E-MTB Upper Mustang: Unique Biking Experience

Activity: Airport pickup • Hotel check-in • Welcome dinner
“Arrival in Nepal for MTB tours,” “trip briefing,” and “local support.”

Your adventure begins the moment you step into Kathmandu’s warm and vibrant Himalayan air. Our team greets you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfers you to a boutique hotel in Thamel. Later, we meet for a welcome dinner and a friendly briefing on the route, altitude, gear setup, and what to expect in Upper Mustang.

Activity: UNESCO sites 
Distance: Light city mobility only

Ease into Nepal’s rhythm with a guided exploration of Kathmandu’s sacred spaces—Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, or Pashupatinath—choosing what resonates with you. This day also helps your body settle, while our team tunes your bikes and prepares the permits for your restricted-area journey to Mustang.

Activity: Scenic drive • Lakeside walk • Bike checks
Drive time: 6–7 hours

A relaxing journey along the Trishuli River brings you to Pokhara, the gateway to the Annapurna Himalayas. Once there, you can stroll beside Phewa Lake, breathe the mountain air, and prepare for tomorrow’s warm-up ride.

Distance: 20–35 km
Gain/Loss: Approx. +600m / –600m
Altitude: Max 1,200–1,400 m

Start spinning your legs in Pokhara’s lush foothills. The trails wind through forests, village ridges, and panoramic viewpoints of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and the Annapurana. It’s a perfect acclimatization ride before heading to Mustang’s rugged desert.

Distance: 12–15 km
Gain/Loss: +100m / –80m
Ride Time: 1.5–2 hours

A dramatic early morning mountain flight delivers you to Jomsom—the windswept gateway of Mustang. You’ll ride north along the Kali Gandaki gorge toward Kagbeni, an ancient fortress village guarding the entrance to Upper Mustang. The red cliffs and river canyons hint at the adventure ahead.

Distance: 17–20 km
Gain/Loss: +900m / –200m
Ride Time: 4–5 hours

Today the terrain shifts quickly—from riverside contours to steep climbs toward Tangbe and Chhusang. You enter the restricted region officially after the Tsarang Khola river crossing. The final climb to Samar feels rewarding, offering your first sweeping views of the deep Mustang valleys.

Distance: 17–22 km
Gain/Loss: +700m / –800m
Ride Time: 4–6 hours

This section combines desert trails, breathtaking gorges, and ancient sky caves carved into cliff walls. You'll ride over passes like Bhena and Yamada La (3,850 m). The descent toward Ghami—the land of long Mani walls—feels like gliding into a gateway of Mustang’s oldest traditions.

Distance: 20–24 km
Gain/Loss: +900m / –600m
Passes: Choya La (3,870 m)

A scenic and spiritual day. The ride climbs steadily to Choya La Pass, opening to the vast high-altitude plateau surrounding Lo-Manthang. Entering the walled kingdom feels surreal—like stepping into a living Tibetan museum of monasteries, prayer wheels, whitewashed houses, and quiet desert grandeur.

Optional Ride: Chhoser caves / Tibetan border routes
Distance: 15–25 km (optional)
Gain/Loss: +300m

Spend an unforgettable day wandering and riding through Lo. Highlights include the 2,500-year-old Jhong Sky Caves of Chhoser, Namgyal Gompa, the old royal palace, and Tibetan-style settlements. This is often riders’ favorite day—slow, immersive, and deeply cultural.

Distance: 17–20 km
Gain/Loss: +500m / –700m
Ride Time: 4–6 hours

The trail toward Yara is remote, quiet, and wild. You’ll leave the main Upper Mustang corridor and ride through a labyrinth of sandstone cliffs and windy ridges. Yara itself is a hidden village perched above the Dhechyang Khola—peaceful, ancient, and humbling.

Distance: 20–22 km
Gain/Loss: +650m / –550m

Retrace your trail across the dramatic ridges leading back to Ghami. The terrain feels familiar yet completely new from the opposite direction, offering fresh camera angles and long, playful descents.

Distance: 30–35 km
Gain/Loss: +400m / –1,200m
Ride Time: 5–7 hours

One of the most satisfying downhill stretches of the trip. You roll back through the heart of Mustang, crossing Nyi La and descending through the windy villages toward Kagbeni. The changing landscapes—from brown desert cliffs to the green river valley—feel like time-lapse photography.

Distance: 30+ km
Gain/Loss: +350m / –650m
Ride Style: Singletrack • suspension bridge crossings • cultural villages

The Lupra Trail is a pure Himalayan classic—technical sections, canyon riding, ancient Bon settlements, and flowing lines. You finish in Marpha, the apple capital of Nepal, with its whitewashed alleys and peaceful vibes.

Distance (ride): 40–43 km
Gain/Loss: Mostly descending
Activity: Natural hot springs • Lakeside celebration dinner

Depending on your energy, enjoy a partial ride toward Tatopani, where natural hot springs wait to soothe your muscles. A scenic drive then returns you to Pokhara for a final evening beside the lake.

Activity: Farewell breakfast • Airport drop

After an unforgettable journey through the hidden kingdom of Mustang, we transfer you to the airport with your heart full, legs strong, and memory card overflowing with stories.