Description of the tour
Tour itinerary: Kathmandu
Embark on a 16-day mountain biking tour of the Annapurna Circuit, starting from Kathmandu. Ride through the Marsayangdi Valley and Kali Gandaki Valley, passing through the Gurung town of Manang, the highest pass of Nepal—Thorung-La pass, and the holy temple of Muktinath.
Start your trip with a drive to Besisahar, the starting point of the bike trip. Ride through the Marsayangdi Valley and end at Kali Gandaki Valley. Admire the alluring panorama of the high mountains and Himalayan valleys.
Pass by the Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri (8167m), Manaslu (8156m), Nilgiri (7061m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), Hiunchuli (6443m), Lamjung Himal (6983m), Tukuche peak (6920m), Tilicho peak (7134m), and many other Himalayas.
Ride past traditional villages on the tough trails of the Annapurna Circuit. Come across beautiful landscapes highlighting lush Himalayan forests, waterfalls, natural hot springs, monasteries, temples, Mani walls, Chortens, and Himalayan villages.
Learn and understand the culture of different ethnic groups residing in this region. Pass through communities of the Gurung, Manangi, Chemjong, and Thakali people, giving you a chance to experience the culture of these communities from up close.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1338m
Day 2: Full Day Guided Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley by private van
Day 3: Drive on Private Jeep to Besisahar and then biking trip to Syange 1100m, Distance 20 Km, Biking 3-4 hours
Day 4: Biking trip from Syange to Dharapani 1860m, Distance 18 Km, Biking 3-4 hours
Day 5: Biking trip from Dharapani to Chame 2670m, Distance 18 Km, Biking 4-5 hours
Day 6: Biking trip from Chame to Pisang 3200m, Distance 19 Km, Biking 4-5 hours
Day 7: Biking trip from Pisang to Manang 3540m, Distance 19 Km, Biking 4-5 hours
Day 8: Rest day in Manang
Day 9: Biking trip from Manang to Yak Kharka 4050m, Distance 10 Km, Biking 3-4 hours
Day 10: Biking trip from Yak Kharka to Thorung-La Phedi 4450m, Distance 7 Km, Biking 2-3 hours
Day 11: Push and biking trip from Thorung-La Phedi to Muktinath 3800m via Thorung-La Pass 5416m, Distance 23 Km, Walking 4 hours, Biking 3-4 hours
Day 12: Biking trip from Muktinath to Marpha 2670m via Lupra valley, Distance 30Km, Biking 5-6 hours
Day 13: Biking trip from Marpha to Tatopani 1190m, Distance 42 Km, Biking 5-6 hours
Day 14: Biking trip from Tatopani to Beni 1000m, Distance 18Km, Biking 3-4 hours then Drive to Pokhara
Day 15: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu for 25 minutes
Day 16: Final Departure from Kathmandu