Bike Ride to Upper Mustang trekking in Nepal – AME Treks
Moderate Nepal Himalayas 12 Days Signature Journey

Bike Ride to Upper Mustang

Kathmandu-Pokhara- Muktinath-Lo-Manthang- Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu

4.9/5 (156 reviews)
5000 trekkers hosted
Duration
12 Days
Max Altitude
3840
Difficulty
Moderate
Best Season
March to mid June and September to Mid December
Group Size
2–12 People
Accommodation
Tea Houses

Product Description

A fuller introduction to the route, pace, terrain, and overall trip style.

A bike ride tour to Upper Mustang is a thrilling adventure that takes you through the rugged landscapes of the Himalayas in Nepal. The Upper Mustang region is located in the northern part of Nepal and is a remote and restricted area that was closed to foreigners until 1992. This has helped preserve the unique culture, traditions, and way of life of the people who live there.

The bike ride tour usually starts from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. From there, you will take a domestic flight to Pokhara, which is the starting point of the bike ride tour. The first few days of the tour will take you through the lush forests and hills of the Annapurna region, passing through quaint villages and terraced fields. You will have stunning views of the Annapurna mountain range and the Dhaulagiri range.

After a few days of riding, you will reach the border of Upper Mustang, which is marked by a steep pass called the Kora La. The landscape here changes dramatically, and you will start to see the arid and barren terrain that is typical of the Mustang region. The region is also known for its unique rock formations, ancient caves, and impressive cliff dwellings.

You will continue riding through the Mustang Valley, stopping at small villages and monasteries along the way. You will get a chance to interact with the locals and learn about their culture and way of life. The Mustang region is also home to the ancient capital of Lo Manthang, which is a must-visit destination. The city is famous for its white-washed mud brick houses, narrow alleys, and impressive monasteries.

The bike ride tour to Upper Mustang usually takes around 14-15 days, and you will cover a distance of about 500 km. The best time to visit is during the spring and autumn seasons, as the weather is mild and clear. The tour is physically demanding, so it is essential to be in good physical shape and have prior experience in mountain biking. It is also important to have proper equipment and gear, including a sturdy mountain bike, helmet, gloves, and appropriate clothing.

 

Trip Includes

Arrival and departure by private transport 
Accommodation in Kathmandu at 3* standard hotel with breakfast 
Accommodation in Pokhara at 3* standard hotel 
Royal Enfield Himalayan bike with petrol and fuel 
One jeep to carry your personal stuff and bike spares (Only in a group)
Annapurna Entry permit 
Upper Mustang special Permit
3 meals a day during the mountain
Twin-sharing accommodation in the Lodge and guest house 
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu 
Guide with driving skills with his entire expenses 
One skilled mechanic with his entire expenses (in a group only) 
Trip route map
Tax and service charge 


 

Trip Excludes

Meals in Kathmandu except for breakfast and special dinner 
Personal nature expenses such as wifi, laundry, hard and soft drinks 
Bike tools (in case of damage and need to replace) 
Personal gears (helmet, gloves, sunglass etc) 
Tipping 

 

Useful Information

If you are planning a bike ride tour to Upper Mustang in Nepal, here is some useful information that can help you prepare for your adventure:

       1. Permits: Upper Mustang is a restricted area, and you will need a special permit to enter. You can obtain the permit through a registered trekking agency or the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu. The permit costs around USD 500 per person for 10 days and an additional USD 50 per day for each additional day.

      2. Weather: The best time to visit Upper Mustang is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons when the weather is mild and clear. The winter months (December to February) can be very cold, and the monsoon season (June to August) can bring heavy rains and landslides.

     3. Altitude: Upper Mustang is located at a high altitude, with some of the passes reaching over 4,000 meters (13,123 feet). It's essential to acclimatize properly, drink plenty of water, and take breaks as needed. It's also a good idea to carry altitude sickness medication.

    4. Fitness: The bike ride tour to Upper Mustang is physically demanding, and it's important to be in good physical shape. You should have prior experience in mountain biking and be comfortable riding on rough and rocky terrain.

   5. Gear: It's important to have proper equipment and gear, including a sturdy mountain bike, helmet, gloves, and appropriate clothing. You should also bring a first-aid kit, water bottles or hydration pack, and a GPS or map.

  6. Accommodation: Accommodation options in Upper Mustang are limited, and you will most likely be staying in basic lodges or guesthouses. It's a good idea to bring a sleeping bag and a warm jacket, as temperatures can drop at night.

  7. Culture: Upper Mustang has a unique culture and way of life, and it's important to respect local customs and traditions. Dress modestly, ask for permission before taking photos, and be respectful to the locals.

Overall, a bike ride tour to Upper Mustang can be an incredible adventure, full of breathtaking scenery, unique culture, and unforgettable experiences. With proper planning and preparation, you can make the most of your trip and enjoy all that this remote and beautiful region has to offer.

 

Trip Snapshot

Route
Himalayas, Nepal
Trip Style
Tea Houses
Best Months
March to mid June and September to Mid December
Next Start
Private dates on request

Why Book With AME

Well-paced itinerary with acclimatization-friendly flow

Licensed local guides, porter support, and 24/7 operations team

Private customization available for pace, dates, and comfort level

Gallery

Trail gallery

A quick look at the landscapes, lodges, and trail atmosphere before you move into the itinerary.

Bike Ride to Upper Mustang – trekking scenery
Bike Ride to Upper Mustang – trekking scenery
Bike Ride to Upper Mustang – trekking scenery
Bike Ride to Upper Mustang – trekking scenery

Next up

Day-by-day itinerary and pacing

Scroll into the detailed itinerary to review daily movement, overnight stops, elevation, and practical route flow.

Explore itinerary

Bike Ride to Upper Mustang – Day-by-Day Itinerary

Click any day to expand full details, elevation notes, meals, and overnight stops.

  1. Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel. Trip briefing and meeting with team members. Overnight in Kathmandu hotel.

  2. After breakfast, we go for a test drive along with visiting popular sites that are listed in the world’s heritage sites. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  3. Drive through scenic highway. Having several stops along the way. Overnight in Pokhara.

  4. Start your journey from Pokhara and ride towards Beni, the gateway to the Mustang region. From Beni, ride towards Tatopani, a small village known for its natural hot springs. Spend the evening relaxing in the hot springs.

  5. After breakfast, continue your journey towards Kagbeni, the starting point of the Upper Mustang region. The road is rough and challenging, and you will have to cross several river streams on the way.

  6. Ride through the arid desert landscape to reach Lo Manthang, the capital of the Upper Mustang region. The town is known for its ancient palaces, monasteries, and rich cultural heritage.

  7. Spend the day exploring the town, visiting its historic palaces, monasteries, and cultural sites. You can also take a short hike to the nearby Chosar village, which is known for its traditional weaving and pottery.

  8. Leave Lo Manthang and ride back towards Jomsom. The journey is scenic, with beautiful mountain views and stunning landscapes.

  9. Ride through the Kali Gandaki valley, passing through beautiful villages and terraced farmland. Arrive in Tatopani and spend the evening relaxing in the hot springs.

  10. Start your journey back to Pokhara via the Beni-Pokhara highway. The road is well-maintained, and you will pass through beautiful countryside and charming villages on the way.

  11. After breakfast drive to Kathmandu through Prithivi highway. Overnight in Kathmandu.  

  12. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Itinerary PDF

Take the full plan offline with day-by-day details, trip facts, inclusions, and planning notes.

Want this paced differently? We can shorten, extend, or make it private.

Bike Ride to Upper Mustang – Dates & Pricing

Compare scheduled departures or request a private version tailored to your group.

No group dates are listed right now, but private departures can usually be arranged for the dates that suit you.

Need a different date or a private departure?

Make it your own

Private departures can usually start on the dates that work for you, with the pace, route style, and group setup adjusted around your plans.

5+ People
Best value
Request Quote
tailored pricing

Selected option

You can adjust the traveller count again in the booking form if needed.

Trip Includes & Excludes

A clearer breakdown of what is covered and what you should plan separately.

Included

Included services will be confirmed once this product setup is completed in the admin panel.

Not Included

Personal extras and excluded services can be reviewed with our team before you confirm your booking.

Before you book

Travel insurance, personal mountain gear, and international flights are usually arranged separately. If you want help reviewing gear or insurance before you book, our team is happy to guide you.

Bike Ride to Upper Mustang – Frequently Asked Questions

Practical planning questions generated from this route, itinerary, and trip setup.

The Bike Ride to Upper Mustang is generally planned as a Moderate tour in Nepal, with route pacing, altitude gain, and overnight stops shaped around the published itinerary. If you want a lighter or more private pace, our team can usually customize the plan.

You should plan around 12 days for the full tour, including the published route flow, acclimatization needs, and arrival-to-departure logistics. If you need extra buffer days for weather or private extensions, we can map that out before booking.

This journey reaches around 3840 and is usually best enjoyed in March to mid June and September to Mid December. Trail conditions in Nepal can change quickly with weather, so we recommend preparing for cool mornings, layered clothing, and flexible mountain timing.

The advertised rate starts from $3,050.00 and typically covers the main trip services such as guide support, accommodation, and the core logistics listed in the itinerary. Items commonly handled separately include international flights, insurance, and personal spending, unless your custom quote says otherwise.

The Bike Ride to Upper Mustang is a strong fit for travelers looking for small, flexible groups, local lodges and trek accommodation, and a guided Himalayan experience in Nepal. If you are unsure about fitness, private departures, or the right route style, send us your preferred dates and we will guide you to the best option.

Useful Information

Extra planning notes, route expectations, and pre-trip guidance for this journey.

Travel insurance, personal mountain gear, and international flights are usually arranged separately. If you want help reviewing gear or insurance before you book, our team is happy to guide you.

Recent guest reviews

Recent guest reviews from similar active journeys while this product gathers its first direct reviews.

Fresh route feedback

These are recent approved reviews from comparable journeys in the same destination or trip style.

Great people who arranged my trip with in my budget

"Several months ago, a friend of mine came back from world-round-trip and said, “A.B.C trekking is what you cannot see in any other places but Nepal”, and excitingly showed me a lot of incredibly beautiful pictures from t..."

"Several months ago, a friend of mine came back from world-round-trip and said, “A.B.C trekking is what you cannot see in any other places but Nepal”, and excitingly showed me a lot of incredibly beautiful pictures from the mountain and the country, Nepal. The story he shared caught my heart and strongly made me want to visit this country. And now, I also strongly recommend this adventure into wild nature. This is the reason why I am here, coming back from 10days Annapurna base camp(A.B.C) to write a review for one of the best agency (Adventure Mountain Explore Treks & Expedition P. Ltd) in Kathmandu and for you. What I have found during this trip is that this trip is therapeutic, educational, and exciting. First of all, in the mountain area, there are no such things as mobile, familiar TV show, disturbing noise, and annoying friends. You are literally surrounded by nature and all you can trust is your guide and your heart. You also have much free time in the mountain, which makes you think a lot about your future. Second, trekking is educational. You may see a various people from around the world as well as local people. This, I believe, is the best way of getting to know each other, as you will see them again and again during the trail. Exchanging their personal story and back ground helps you grow your personality as well. Third, it is exciting. There is no question about it. When I saw the panorama view from A.B.C, I got so excited that I could not take my camera away (I am sure I took more than 100 pictures and video there). That was defiantly worth it. Now, I am going to share a bit about my trekking partner, my guide, Lok Bhatta. He is friendly guy. He is not only experienced guide, but he knows how he can entertain us during the whole trip. His caring and his humor take up my good memory of trip. Since Lok and I spent 11days together, it is no wonder we became a best friends. Also he persistently looks after me. When I wanted him to take pictures, he always s..."

A Fantastic Experience!

"My mother and I arrived in Kathmandu with just 2 days to prepare for a trek around Annapurna Circuit. We feel very lucky to have met Mr. Tika Regmi and through Adventure Mountain Explore treks we were able to hire a port..."

"My mother and I arrived in Kathmandu with just 2 days to prepare for a trek around Annapurna Circuit. We feel very lucky to have met Mr. Tika Regmi and through Adventure Mountain Explore treks we were able to hire a porter-guide to facilitate exactly the kind of trek we wanted, a self-directed trek with Nepali assistance. Our porter-guide Sujan was a trusted and integral part of our little trekking party. He was very knowledgeable about the route, its hotels and side trips, and he even introduced us to local people and gave us interactions with local Nepalese that we could not have experienced on our own, like a tea in the home of a local family! We couldn’t be any more pleased with our trek. Shanna Simmons 1152 Crescent Avenue Klamath Falls, OR 97601 USA shannasimmons@hotmail.com"

Eine Erfahrung, die wir nie vergessen werden!

"Urspruenglich hatten meine Freundin und ich geplant, das Annapurna Base Camp in Angriff zu nehmen, doch Tika Regmi, Direktor von Adventure Mountain Explore hat uns den Langtang Trek empfohlen. Es war definitive eine gute..."

"Urspruenglich hatten meine Freundin und ich geplant, das Annapurna Base Camp in Angriff zu nehmen, doch Tika Regmi, Direktor von Adventure Mountain Explore hat uns den Langtang Trek empfohlen. Es war definitive eine gute Entscheidung, in eine der weniger frequentierten Gegenden Nepals zu gehen, wo sich die Anzahl der Touristen in Grenzen haelt. Das Langtang Tal bietet sowohl eine beeindruckende Bergwelt als auch urspruengliche Doerfer und somit einen Einblick in die Lebensweise der Tamang. Der Hoehepunkt unserer 8 taegigen Tour war der Aufstieg auf den 4984 Meter hohen Tsergo Ri, der eine atemberaubende Panoramasicht auf weisse Bergriesen bietet. Auf Empfehlung der Company haben wir einen Guide und einen Traeger gebucht. Beide waren ausserst zuvorkommend und freundlich, stets hilfsbereit und ortskundig. Durch sie bekamen wir nicht nur tatkraeftige Unterstuetzung beim Tragen und Pfadfinden sondern auch Kontakt zu den Einheimischen sowie Einsicht in Kultur und Braeuche. Rico Grass & Tiziana Margelist 8050 Zuerich, Switzerlanda rchico7@hotmail.com"

Lifetime experienced with Adventure Mountain Explore Treks.

"Thanks Tika We arrived in Kathmandu on November 4, 2011 with hopes to do the Annapurna Circuit Trek to Muktinah. We had no firm guide or porters arranged as yet but were lucky to stay at the Blue Horizon Hotel in Thamel..."

"Thanks Tika We arrived in Kathmandu on November 4, 2011 with hopes to do the Annapurna Circuit Trek to Muktinah. We had no firm guide or porters arranged as yet but were lucky to stay at the Blue Horizon Hotel in Thamel where we met Tika Regmi at the Hotel Blue Horizon. Tika is the director of Adventure Mountain Explore which wa located across the street. With Tika's expert help, our trek was arranged with an extraordinary guide, Sittal "Hom" Simkhada and two equally adept porters, Santosh Uperkoti and Sanjeep. Sittal knew the trail very well having done it more than 25 times. He provided information and insights about each peak and landmark along the way. He guided us up and down with care and confidence, setting a good pace that worked for each of us, our ages being 69, 67, and 30 years old. Sittal also got us to our teahouse rooms promptly and made sure we got our meals on time. We never had to ask for service; it was always provided with a smile. We enjoyed the camaraderie or our guide and porters and spent time playing cards together and exchanging stories. Clearly Sittal loved what he was doing and was experienced with every aspect of being a guide. When our daughter became ill along the way in Manang, Sittal conferred with Tika and we took an extra day to make sure all was well before continuing. There was no pressure to move on before we felt ready. When we reached the summit at Thorang la Pass we all celebrated together. It was a group achievement as well as a personal one for each of us. We are pleased to recommend Tika Regni as trek organizer and Sittal Simkhada as guide with our highest esteem and respect. Sincerely, Bob, Linda and Laura Bekes Robert Bekes Dept. of Mathematics and C.S. Santa Clara University Phone: (408) 554-4883 Fax: (408) 554-2370 rbekes@scu.edu"

Ready for the Bike Ride to Upper Mustang?

Join 5000 travellers who have trusted Adventure Mountain Explore for thoughtful planning, dependable support, and memorable Himalayan journeys.

Secure Booking Helpful Human Support Trusted Himalayan Travel Company 5000 Trekkers