Nepal Motorcycle Tour

Landlocked in the midst of the immense Indian plains and the stunning Himalayas, Nepal is undoubtedly an adventurer’s fantasy. This ‘Land of Sherpas’ is most commonly known for the World’s highest pinnacle — Mount Everest.

Favored with ideal climatic conditions and assorted geology, villages and towns in Nepal are beguiling and pleasant. It draws thousands of adventure seekers from around the globe. Indeed, very few can disregard the vintage look this country exuberates.

Nepal is speckled with monasteries and is commonly known for pilgrim journeys in India and other neighboring countries. It possess an amazingly tremendous combination of verdant scenes and flourishing natural life — some of which incorporate rhinos, tigers and exotic birds that consider the nation their home. This nation has everything for everybody.

Mustang Valley offers you an amazing bike ride. With its harsh tracks, bewildering passes and rough terrains, this Nepal Motorcycle tour will quench your thirst for adventure.

This bike trip to Mustang includes two delightful high pinnacles (Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m, Mt. Annapurna I 8091m) and 18 snowcapped mountains. You get the opportunity to ride through extreme rough terrains, Tibetan outskirts, Gali Kandagi canyon, hot water springs, World’s most ancient Gompas, Monasteries, royal residence of Mustang King and into the heart of Annapurna Himalayan zone through Mustang valley. 

Royal Enfield motor cycle (350 cc or 500 cc) is ideal to use for this tour, but of course you can ask if you desire a different bike (KTM / Triumph / BMW). Autumn and spring are ideal seasons for Motorcycle touring in Mustang however the visit is feasible all around the year for tourists.

Your excursion along the way to Mustang from Kathmandu will take you through Thak Khola Gorge – the world’s deepest canyon, which isolates the glorious Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters) and Annapurna (8,091 meters) mountains. From wildernesses to the sky touching peaks of the Himalayas, this motorbike tour has everything – even a quick dip in hot springs! You get a life-changing bike tour to a distant, ancient realm, holed up behind the restricting dividers of the Himalayas.

Take a ride to Upper Mustang, the undisturbed beautiful region that saddles the border among Nepal and Tibet. Ride through stretches of land in hours that would take trekkers days to finish, while still absorbing the untouched nature around the region. Imagine riding your motorcycle around the highest slopes in the world and over rivers, and reaching the hidden Himalayan realm of Upper Mustang as the final destination of this adventurous road trip. Surrounding you is the barren cold land that looks completely like different planet of this universe. The culture and the untouched beauty that they possess can’t be found anyplace else on the planet. The Mustang region is a genuine blessing to earth and you should see it to trust it.

The thrilling excursion starts in the Kathmandu Valley. On day one, we ride through the Himalayan region passing terraced farms and streams up to Pokhara. Have drinks and nibble as you stretch your legs and stroll near Phewa Lake. From Pokhara, witness the amazing sceneries of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and other tough peaks, which you will be driving towards in the coming days.  The paved road comes to an end after Pokhara. The rough gravel road takes the sentiments of travelers to an extreme level. This journey continues through forests and villages up to Jomsom, where the forsaken desert landscape begins.  Ride further through the Mars-like panoramas to Lo Manthang and gain knowledge about the culture by interacting with Loba’s (locals of the region), who practice a type of Tibetan Buddhism. Explore the ancient monasteries, chortens and different art work depicting their dedication to Buddhism.

Until recently, Upper Mustang was just accessible through trek, there was no road. Lately the extension of roads has prompted easy access to this supernatural destination. For quite a long time, the Upper Mustang was an untouched zone. Because of the turn of events and different development projects undertaken by the government, things have changed a bit. In any case, it resembles an authentic historical center of an old realm and its Tibetan culture. Explore the region before the Upper Mustang’s diversity changes!

Though the fee for entering the Upper Mustang is high ($500 USD for 10 days), the worth of this motorcycle tour is precious. The recollections you make during this trip will never leave you. The caring cordiality of locals and the amazing scenery is what makes this journey extra special.

Why Guided Nepal Motorcycle Tour

Hit the twisting roads of the Himalayas on your special Royal Enfield, an exemplary motorcycle entirely befitting for this extreme region of Nepal. With the capital, Kathmandu, as your beginning stage, this epic Mustang bike expedition takes you and your group to the region’s most tremendous spots.

Stop for a day of wandering at Pokhara, and head off early in the morning to witness the sun rising over the horizons of Sarangkot. Cross the dense forests and waterfalls alongside the river to enter into a serene local village of Chitwan. This is how we do it, we work on the details. Not a single moment of joy is left out during the tour. Besides, we are known for our modesty. Ask any motorcycle community or check out our reviews.

The absolute bike trip on the planet! It includes staggering mountains and valleys in addition to delicious Nepali food that you cannot discover anyplace else than the beguiling villages of Nepal. Wild Triumph will guide you all through the Nepal bike trip and disclose in detail what’s in store. This motorcycle tour of Nepal offers loads of experience and beautiful, flawless mountain sights that must be seen to completely comprehend the excellence of this nation.

Our group leader will take you on astounding mountain trails, across valleys and through wildernesses to the shadow of the strong Annapurna region.

There are numerous natural marvels that will really enchant the experience of your visit. We have been running Royal Enfield bike trip through Nepal since 2006. Our guided tours offer a team of professional tour guides, mechanics, group leader, photographer along with the backup vehicles to support you during this journey.

A Royal Enfield is a standout among any other motorcycle, regardless of what region you are in, the bike will perform with no difficulties.

Physical fitness

Riding in the Upper Mustang valley is a challenging adventure meant for energetic travelers who can ride for long hours yet enjoy the surroundings near them. Some itineraries even include early morning departure to reach the next spot on time. Most importantly, the challenges faced during riding rises as we ascend more and more towards the top. However, if you are physically strong and mentally prepared with a solid determination, you can definitely engage into the adventures of Nepal motorcycle tour. Practicing and running normally for certain weeks before the outing is a wise move to improve your fitness level

How to reach

For a motorcycle tour through Nepal, you can simply arrive at Kathmandu International Airport which has direct flight access from everywhere the world. You then go further on your motorcycles provided to you by us along with our team. For other travelers, who are not in for a bike tour, most ideal approach to arrive at Upper Mustang is to fly to Jomsom from Pokhara. The best part about the flight from Pokhara to Jomsom is the chance to observe the awesome deepest canyon shaped by the Kali Gandaki River. From Jomsom, one needs to trek through the stream till the town of Kagbeni. To travel past this point, you need an upper Mustang permit. From Kagbeni, the path heads to the town of Tangbe, trailed by the town of Chele. From Charang, the trip heads to the capital of Upper Mustang – the delightful walled city of Lo Manthang.

Getting around Upper Mustang

To explore this locale, one needs to take up hiking, trekking, cycling, motorcycling and that too under the direction of local guides. Only a limited number of people are allowed in the Upper Mustang region, and getting prior permissions for entry to upper mustang is absolutely necessary.

The Upper Mustang Region in Mustang Valley and the Annapurna Circuit in Lower Mustang has gained immense popularity among adventurers across our planet (may be other planets as well).

Mustang is subdivided into two areas: Upper Mustang and Lower Mustang. These two distinct segments of Mustang are very different from each other. Upper Mustang is a cold dessert region which is mostly barren and Lower Mustang is a lot greener that has many holy Buddhist sites.

Mustang Valley is an untouched and distant locale in the Nepalese Himalayas. Ethnically, the individuals of Mustangs are Tibetans. Economy in this district is run mainly through tourism and farming.

Both Lower and Upper Mustang are beautiful and adventurous but of the two, Upper Mustang is more remote and has a restricted access. The local villagers & their rich social legacy here have next to no contact with the remainder of Nepal.

Upper Mustang is situated in the Northern side of Nepal, 206 km by air from Kathmandu and 650 kilometers by road. The capital city, Lo Manthang lies just 20 kilometers from the south fringe of Tibet.

Since this area is isolated from the world, the Tibetan lifestyle that continues here is something that has vanished even in Tibet. Tibet, which went under the Chinese rule in 1950, saw the disruption of their monasteries; this has not been the case with Mustang. It is presently home to a few ancient monasteries that have been safeguarded by local people.

Upper Mustang was opened to non-Nepali tourists in 1992 and even today, access is exceptionally limited. To travel to Upper Mustang, tourists need a permit and must be accompanied all the time along with a registered tour guide. The charge for Upper Mustang travel permit is around US$500 for 10 days and an extra US$50 for an additional day.

There are several motor biking opportunities in this area, but it is only for the riders who can go withstand harsh & rough climate of the Himalayas. We are among the few tour operators acclaimed in arranging these mesmerizing motorcycle tours of Nepal. Other than adventure, the Mustang Valley is renowned for Muktinath, a holy Buddhist and Hindu temple.

Another fascinating story of this valley is the 55 cave works of art that portray the life of Lord Buddha. These 12th century artistic creations were found in a cave, which is somewhat crumpled. For cultural festivals, the Upper Mustang has picked up prominence of holding one of the significant annual celebrations in the district known as the Tiji Festival. This three-day-long festival in Lo-Manthang is celebrated in recognition of Buddha’s triumph over the evil that caused dissonance in the area.