Upper Mustang Biking in Nepal | Riding in Nepal




Upper Mustang was a Concealed, a separate kingdom is a unique Biking destinations for those thirst adventures lovers who are really fond of cycling through nature.

How to start Upper Mustang Biking in Nepal?

The journey begins with a scenic flight from Pokhara to the airstrip in Jomosom, a hill biking post/town from the Kali Ghandaki Valley. Initially it's comparatively simple trip to go into the limited area of Upper Mustang. Upper Mustang boundaries Tibet and it provides Spectacular Mountain and large plain scenery.  In addition, it gives the chance to see mysterious villages and monasteries. Ride together with the yaks from the large meadows and skillet with nomads and the local village folks equally, taking within their early civilization and lifestyle.  

Mustang is called a "cold desert", "that a moonscape” “a missing kingdom", but it's described, it's vastly full of ancient heritage and mythology which fit neatly into a massive bare landscape much like the Tibetan plateau.  Mustang's people are of Tibetan origin and their lifestyle and spoken language reflects this lineage.  The image that is organic is just one of cliffs fluted hills and pinnacles. 

Ready, Get set Go...

You will cycle through the Kali Ghandaki valley up with Trips high over the valley walls.  Settlements here are sprinkled with very little indication of farming between villages, which makes them somewhat akin to oasis. Your destination is Lo Mangthang, town stands as a monument to Lo Manthang's rich history and cultural heritage, which thrived due to its prominent place on the significant ancient salt trade route from Tibet into Nepal. 

Maize of ghompas (spiritual shrines) and homes encircle the king’s palace every one, which can be comprised inside the eight meters high and 700 meters long border wall.  Along the periphery of the border wall are collections of 14 shield towers, constructed to defend the city from the numerous envious enemies of this past. 

Life here is profoundly rooted in faith with chortens, mani walls (inscripted prayer walls) and monasteries in prosperity. 
 Suggested itinerary for you:

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu.  Welcome in the airport
 Introductory app and briefing about the trip
 Day 02: Kathmandu sight seeing, amazing city
Including Pashupatinath/Boudhanath/Swayambunath. 
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara with short sight seeing
Day 04: Fly Pokhara to Jomsom (short practice ride around for acclimatization)
Day 05: Jomsom to Kagbeni (2810m) 95% journey capable
Day 06: Kagbeni into Chele (3050m) 30% journey and push Day
07: Ride to Ghami (3460m) 40 percent ride able Day
08: Ride to Lo Manthang (3800m) 90 percent ride able
Day 09: At Lo Manthang (Sightseeing) 95 percent ride able
Day 10: reunite and Lo Manthang towards the Kora La rideable
Day 11: Ride to Dhi homestay Mustang family home 35 percent rideable
Day 12: rideable that is Dhi into Luri Gompa into Dhi
Day 13: Ride to Ghami (3460m) 95 percent rideable
Day 14: Ride to Chele (3050m) 35 percent rideable
Day 15: Ride to Kagbeni (2810m) 95 percent rideable
Day 16: Ride to Jomsom 100% ride able
Day 17: Jomsom to Pokhara (835m) airport and flight around Pokhara. 

Day 18: Pokhara to Kathmandu (1350m)bus or bus  Departure for your onward
destination.
There are several agencies operating such programs in Nepal but among the list Great Nepal Treks & expedition occupied number 1 position. 

Location: Shantinagar, Nepal

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